February 24 

Annual Women’s Luncheon: ‘Pearls of Wisdom’ 

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive, Lake in the Hills 

$45 (per person), $400 (table of 10) 

This year’s version of the annual women’s luncheon, hosted by non-profit organization Home of the Sparrows, Inc., features world-renowned keynote speaker/author/singer Carla Harris. The event also includes a plated lunch, as well as raffles and prizes. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 271-5444 or visit www.bidpal.net.

February 24 

Ivy Ford Band 

8-11 p.m. 

Park Place Banquets, 406 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake 

$10 (at the door) 

Enjoy a performance by this area blues-rock band, fronted by lead singer/guitarist Ivy Ford. Doors open at 7 p.m.; a cash bar will be available. For more information, contact Lauren Thibodeau at (815) 477-5871 or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

February 24 

The Irish House Party 

8 p.m. 

Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake 

$20 

See this show, based on a traditional Irish house party, featuring all-Ireland champion musicians, dancers and entertainers. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

February 25 

Saturday Matinee Movie 

10 a.m. 

Marengo-Union Library District, 19714 E. Grant Highway, Marengo 

Free 

Enjoy a showing of the 2016 feature film, “Deepwater Horizon” (rated PG-13). Snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (815) 568-8236 or visit www.muld.org.

February 25 

Beer, Bacon & Bikes 

1-4 p.m. 

Mixin Mingle, 1118 N. Green St., McHenry 

$30 (in advance), $35 (day of event) 

In this first-time event, sponsored by the McHenry Downtown Business Association, friends (ages 21 and up) can meet at Mixin Mingle to begin a tour through many of McHenry’s downtown shops and restaurants for craft beer sampling, appetizers and treats, bike demos from The Bike Haven, shopping and more. Shuttles will be provided. Designated driver tickets are available for $20 (in advance) and $25 (day of event). To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-bacon-bikes-tickets. For more information, send an email to contact@mchenrydowntown.biz or visit www.mchenrydowntown.biz.

February 27 

Matinee Mondays 

1 p.m. 

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg 

Free 

Enjoy a screening of the 2016 film, “The Light Between Oceans” (rated PG-13), a romantic drama about a World War I veteran and his new Australian bride. Snacks will be provided. To register, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

February 28 

Preschool Storytime 

10 a.m. 

Harvard Diggins Library, 900 E. McKinley St., Harvard 

Free 

Children (ages 3-5) and their parents or caregivers are invited to join Miss Karen and Miss Anna for stories, songs and crafts in this session of the weekly program. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (815) 943-4671 or visit www.harvard-diggins.org.

March 1   

Cary-Grove Park Master Plan Open House 

5:30-8:30 p.m. 

Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary 

Free

Stop by this Cary Park District open house event to review a draft of the updated master plan for Cary-Grove Park. Meet Park District staff and provide comments on the plan. For more information, contact David Raica at (847) 639-4901 or via email at draica@carypark.com — or visit www.carypark.com.

March 1 

Chicago Wolves Meet & Greet 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley 

Free 

Stop by to meet Chicago Wolves’ hockey player Connor Bleackley in this all-ages event, which includes time for autographs and photos. One lucky child will get to try on real hockey gear. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

March 2 

Songwriter Open Mic 

7:30-9:30 p.m. 

Stage Left Café, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock 

Free 

Enjoy an evening of original work by local and regional songwriters, poets and storytellers, presented by A Place to Shine Music and Off Square Music, and hosted by Cassandra Vohs-Demann and Keith Johnson. For more information, call (815) 337-1395 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.