Lake County Events

Chronicle Media Staff
See veteran rock/pop acts Barenaked Ladies, OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) and Howard Jones in concert of the three bands’ Last Summer On Earth Tour June 9. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (847) 266-5100 or visit www.ravinia.org.

See veteran rock/pop acts Barenaked Ladies, OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) and Howard Jones in concert of the three bands’ Last Summer On Earth Tour June 9. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (847) 266-5100 or visit www.ravinia.org.

JUNE 9

 

Summer Concert Series

7 p.m.

Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda

Free

See the Stateline Country Band, voted as the No. 1 group in a 30-band poll at the Wisconsin State Fair, perform in this session of the Wauconda Park District’s weekly Summer Concert Series. For more information, call (847) 526-3610 or visit www.waucondaparks.org.

 

Summer Film Series

7 p.m.

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

$5

See the PG-rated science fiction film, “Labyrinth,” starring David Bowie, in celebration of the movie’s 30th anniversary. For tickets, go to the box office (open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday), call (847) 263-6300 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

 

Last Summer On Earth Tour

4 p.m. (gates), 6:30 p.m. (show)

Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park

$199 (VIP package), $70-$115 (reserved), $33 (lawn), $15 (lawn; ages 3-10)

See veteran rock/pop acts Barenaked Ladies, OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) and Howard Jones in concert on this date of the three bands’ Last Summer On Earth Tour. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (847) 266-5100 or visit www.ravinia.org.

 

JUNE 10

Concert in the Park/Car Show Cruise Night

5 p.m. (car show), 6:30 p.m. (concert)

Community Park, 42 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods

Free

In this dual event, show off your classic car to compete for a trophy — or just come to see the lineup of vehicles — and then enjoy a live performance by the Magic Frank Blues Band. Food vendors will be on-site. For more information, call (847) 438-5500 or visit www.vhw.org.

 

JUNE 11

Celebration of Summer

10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa

Free

Enjoy this multi-faceted event, featuring a car show, a craft and vendor show, the Lake Villa Township Ribfest, live music and a fireworks display. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and food, or purchase food on-site. For more information, call (847) 356-6100 or visit www.lake-villa.org.

 

Community Picnic

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Diamond Lake Beach, 1016 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein

Free

Spend a day with family and friends at the Mundelein Park District’s Community Picnic. Enjoy Zumba on the beach (10 a.m.), free paddle boat and paddle board rentals, a performance by the Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team (6 p.m.) and more. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 566-0650 or visit www.mundeleinparks.org.

 

Kids Fishing Day

9 a.m. to noon

Big Bear Lake at Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills

$6, $7

The Libertyville Fishing Club will be on hand to provide safety instructions and give demonstrations before kids (ages 5-13) head to the shore in hopes of catching, “The Big One.” Prizes will be awarded for the first fish and largest fish caught in different age groups. Bait will be provided for all, and a limited number of poles will be available. For more information, call (847) 996-6800 or visit www.vhparkdistrict.org.

 

JUNE 12

Nostalgia Days Car Show

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Raymond Chevrolet, 118 W. Route 173, Antioch

Free

This event will feature 400-500 show cars on display, six bouncy houses, a DJ, raffles with prizes, face painting, clowns, food and soda, and more. For more information, call (847) 395-5584 or visit www.northernillinoisstreeters.org.

 

JUNE 13

Friends of the Library Summer Concert Series

7 p.m.

Grayslake Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake

Free

See Kaleidoscope Eyes, an acoustic Beatles tribute band, perform on the library’s front lawn in this edition of the Friends of the Library Summer Concert Series. For more information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.

 

JUNE 14

Summer Music Series

7:30 p.m.

Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville

Free

See R-Gang, a Motown-era R&B, funk and soul dance band, in this edition of the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s Summer Music Series. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Parking is $6 after 5 p.m. For more information, call (847) 367-6640 or visit