Adults and teens are invited to bring snacks and drinks for a screening of the Gladiator film, “Pompeii” (rated PG-13), 6-8 p.m. Aug. 2 in this session of the week-long Movies Too Terrible To Miss series.

July 27

Summer Concert Series

7:30 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry

Free

See area band New Odyssey in this session of the 2017 Summer Concert Series. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Little Chef, Riverside Chocolate Factory, MJ’s and Chain O’Lakes Brewery. For more information, call (815) 363-2100 or visit www.ci.mchenry.il.us.

Dueling Pianos: Felix and Fingers

8 p.m.

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

$10 (in advance), $15 (at the door)

Prepare to sing and dance with dueling pianos act Felix and Fingers in this all-ages, all-request sing-along show, sponsored by Piano Trends Music Company. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

July 28

Lunchapalooza: Jigglejam

Noon

Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin

Free

Pack a lunch, grab a blanket and bring the family to the library’s outdoor patio to enjoy a performance by Jigglejam, featuring veteran children’s music entertainer Jodi Koplin. For more information, call (847) 458-6060 or visit www.aapld.info.

Splash Dance Party

6:30 p.m.

Sunset Park Splash Pad, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills

Free

In this Parks & Recreation Department special event, kids (ages 12 and under) and their families can enjoy Splash Pad features, games, dancing, tasty treats and interactive music with Leonardo, a Parent’s Choice Award-winning family musician. For more information, call (847) 960-7460 or visit www.lith.org.

Summer Musical Theatre Workshop Showcase

7 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock

$10

Enjoy the TownSquare Players’ Summer Musical Theatre Workshop Showcase, “Razzle Dazzle,” featuring a variety of young performers from the area. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

Marvelous Moths

8:30-10 p.m.

Marengo Ridge (Shelter No. 1), Coral Woods, 2411 N. Route 23, Marengo

Free (residents), $2 (non-residents)

In this McHenry County Conservation District program, adults and families will learn about moths and then head out to find various species of the nocturnal pollinators in the park. To register, and for more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band

7 p.m.

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake

Free

See Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band perform live on the deck at this popular area bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

July 29

Service Dog Superhero

10-11 a.m.

Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley

Free

Bring the family (ages 10 and up) to meet author Lon Hodge and his service dog, Gander, winner of the American Humane Society’s 2016 Service Dog Award. Hodge will discuss his book, “In Dogs We Trust,” and his non-profit organization, Operation Fetch. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

August 1

Concerts in the Park

7 p.m.

Main Beach Band Shell, 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake

Free

Enjoy a performance by women of pop cover band Diva in this edition of the Crystal Lake Park District’s ongoing Concerts in the Park series. Food and beverages (including beer and wine; no glass, please) and small charcoal grills are allowed. For more information, call (815) 459-0680 or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

August 2

Movie Too Terrible To Miss: ‘Pompeii’

6-8 p.m.

Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock

Free

Adults and teens are invited to bring snacks and drinks for a screening of the Gladiator film, “Pompeii” (rated PG-13) in this session of the week-long Movies Too Terrible To Miss series. Cheering and mocking are encouraged. For more information, call (815) 338-0542 or visit www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org.

August 3

End of Summer Carnival

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

This all-ages, drop-in event includes the Rivendell Alpacas Petting Zoo, Hugo the Elvis Impersonator, renowned balloon artist Holly Nagel, a dunk tank (with librarians), a rock climbing wall, face painting, games, prizes and refreshments. No registration is required. For more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

–McHenry County Calendar of Events–