See the Lakes Area Community Band, directed by Steve Porch, in the first edition of the village’s 2016 Thursday Night Concert Series 7:30-9 p.m. June 16.

JUNE 16

Summer Concert Series

7 p.m.

Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda

Free

See the K. Michaels Band play a mix of danceable rock and rhythm & blues in this session of the Wauconda Park District’s Summer Concert Series. For more information, call (847) 526-3610 or visit www.waucondaparks.org.

Cooking Class: Grilling/Smoking

6:30-9 p.m.

Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa

$60

In this Lindenhurst Park District program, a master grill chef from Bauer’s Catering will share tricks of the trade for marinating, smoking and grilling popular meats, paired with a side of potatoes and a veggie. To register, and for more information, call (847) 356-6011, send an email to info@lindenhurstparks.org or visit www.lake-villa.org.

Thursday Night Concert Series

7:30-9 p.m.

William E. Brook Memorial Entertainment Center, 902 Skidmore Drive, Antioch

Free

See the Lakes Area Community Band, directed by Steve Porch, in the first edition of the village’s 2016 Thursday Night Concert Series. For more information, call (847) 395-2160 or visit www.antioch.il.gov.

JUNE 17

Movies in the Park

Dusk

Community Park, 42 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods

Free

Bring the family for a showing of the blockbuster animated film, “Minions,” part of the village’s summer-long Movies in the Park series. For more information, call (847) 438-5500 or visit www.vhw.org.

The Personnel

10 p.m.

Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

Free

See ’90s R&B/pop party band The Personnel perform in concert. For more information, call (847) 362-6688 or visit www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

Monkeys And More Exotic Animal Show

11 a.m. to noon

Central Park Performance Pavilion, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake

Free

Kids can see a variety of primates in this Grayslake Park District program, presented by Monkeys And More Exotic Animal Rescue Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals. For more information, call (847) 223-7529 or visit www.glpd.com.

Summer Courtyard Concerts

Noon to 1 p.m.

Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan

Free

Enjoy a performance by the Potts & Pans Community Steelband in this session of the library’s annual Summer Courtyard Concert series. Listeners can bring their own lunch or purchase food on-site from Dockside Dogs. For more information, call (847) 623-2041 or visit www.waukeganpl.org.

JUNE 18

Concert by the Lake

7-10 p.m.

Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Boulevard, Fox Lake

Free

Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and sit back to enjoy a performance by The New Invaders, a cover band that plays 1960s favorites, from Brit rock to Woodstock. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 587-3944 or visit www.foxlake.org.

Vernon Township Annual Community Garage Sale

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Prairie View Metra Station, 2701 Main St., Buffalo Grove

Free

More than 60 vendors will be on hand to sell their unwanted treasures in the west parking lot at the Metra Station, located just north of Route 22. For more information, call (847) 634-4600 or visit www.vernontownship.com.

JUNE 19

Sunday Concert Series

5-6:30 p.m.

Kracklauer Park Gazebo, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein

Free

Bring friends, family and snacks to enjoy an evening in the park, featuring a performance by Flat Cats, a swing, jazz and blues band. For more information, call (847) 566-0650 or visit www.mundeleinparks.org.

JUNE 21

Summer Music Series

7:30 p.m.

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

Free

See Cash Box kings, an award-winning blues band, honoring the golden era of the 1940s and ’50s, perform in concert at Millennia Plaza, Independence Grove’s outdoor amphitheater. All ages are welcome; bring a blanket or lawn chair. Parking is $6 per car after 5 p.m. For more information, call (847) 367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

Opolo Wine Dinner

6:30 p.m.

Beelow’s Steakhouse, 763 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich

$65

Reserve a spot for this special dinner, which begins with a reception featuring artisanal cheeses, and follows with a three-course dinner (highlighted by Beelow’s spicy shrimp, pan-seared whitefish and filet mignon), and dessert. Each course will be paired with a different Opolo wine selection. For reservations, and more information, call (847) 540-0600 or visit www.beelows1.com.