Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein will hold a pizza tasting contest April 15 for kids 7-12 years old. (Photo by Jon Sullivan)

April 15

Sons of Bildor Concert

8-11 p.m.

Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington

$15

See this acoustic rock duo — Barrington brothers Rob and Charlie Knapik — perform a mix of music, including oldies, classic rock, alternative rock and Top 40 hits. A cash bar will be available. For tickets, and more information, call (224) 512-4066 or visit www.barringtonswhitehouse.com.

April 15

Pizza Tasting Contest

4-5:30 p.m.

Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein

Free

In this F.I.T. Teen program, attendees (grades 7-12) will taste and judge pizzas from several vendors in the area. To register, and for more information, call (847) 566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

April 16

Garden Gnomes Workshop

1-4 p.m.

Stirling Hall Art Center, 60 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest

$65 (residents), $78 (non-residents)

Make your own garden gnome and decorate it with slips in this program instructed by Robin Power. To register, and for more information, call (847) 810-4688 or visit www.LFRec.com.

April 16

American English

8 p.m.

Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach

$20

See renowned Beatles tribute band American English perform in concert. Doors open at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets online, visit www.americanenglishcc.peatix.com. For more information, call (847) 546-2351 or visit www.villageofroundlakebeach.com.

April 16

America, The Grass Roots

8 p.m.

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan

$39, $49, $65, $85

See legendary classic rock band America, known for timeless hits such as “A Horse with No Name” and “Ventura Highway,” along with opening act The Grass Roots, a chart-topping rock act in the 1960s and beyond. For tickets, go to the box office (open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday), visit www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-982-2787. For more information, call (847) 782-2366 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

April 16

Mark Rymer Tribute: ‘Bernstein & Basie’

7:30 p.m.

Village Church, 1319 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee

$15 (pre-sale), $18 (at the door), free (children ages 12 and under)

See the FullScore Chamber Orchestra and The Mark Rymer Jazz Ensemble perform in this tribute to symphonic dances and sounds of the Big Band Era. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 746-3472 or visit www.FullScore.org.

April 17

Senior Citizen Prom: ‘Seniors in the Sun’

5-8 p.m.

Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave., Highland Park

$5 (residents), $10 (non-residents)

Highland Park High School’s Class of 2019 will host this event for seniors, featuring a catered, Hawaiian-style dinner, a sweet table with home-baked goodies made by students, and entertainment provided by the HPHS DJ Club. To register, and for more information, call (847) 432-4110. For more information, visit www.cityhpil.com.

April 17

Jason Kollum: The Comedy, Variety, Juggling & Balancing Show

2 p.m.

Grayslake Area Public Library District, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake

Free

See kids and family entertainer Jason Kollum perform in this all-ages show, which includes audience participation. Registration is required. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.

April 17

Band Concert Extravaganza

2-3:30 p.m.

Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield

$10

Experience this concert/lecture presentation featuring the Deerfield Community Band performing a program, entitled, “Classical and Contemporary,” and an accompanying lecture with Jim Kendros. To register, and for more information, call (847) 940-4010 or visit www.deerfieldparks.org.

April 18

History Matters: ‘Best Seat in the House …’

7-8 p.m.

Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

Free

Bruce Bohrer, who worked as an usher at Wrigley Field for nine seasons (2003-2011), will present highlights from his book, “Best Seat in the House: Diary of a Wrigley Field Usher,” detailing the joys and tribulations from his days working at the Friendly Confines. To register, and for more information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit www.cooklib.org.

April 20

New Horizons: Exploring Pluto & Beyond

7-8:15 p.m.

Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich

Free

In this program for teens, adults and seniors, Chicago Space Studies member Jim Kovac will give an overview of the initial exploration of the Pluto solar system, made possible by NASA mission team New Horizons on its nine-year voyage. To register, and for more information, call (847) 438-3433 or visit www.eapl.org.

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