Paddle in the Park event will include Dragon Boat rowing demonstration, Lake Atwood, Cary, May 13,    10 a.m. 4 p.m. 

Acoustic Blues Duo

7-8 p.m.

Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake

Free

Come out for a night of slide guitar, harmonica and vocals performed by acoustic blues duo Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello. For more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

May 12

Six Speed Tranny

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake

Free

See local, high-energy power trio Six Speed Tranny cover a wide range of material, from Aerosmith and The Beatles to Pink Floyd and Ozzy Osbourne. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

May 12, 13

Spring Wine Walk

5-9 p.m. May 12; 1-4 p.m. May 13

Downtown Richmond (Main Street and Broadway), Richmond

$35

Explore the scenic, historical charm of downtown Richmond while enjoying wine and light bites at 10 featured locations in this Richmond-Spring Grove Chamber of Commerce event. Tickets include a wine glass, Chamber swag bag and a complimentary bottle of wine. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase to win prizes from local businesses. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 678-7742 or visit www.rsgchamber.com.

May 13

Paddle in the Park

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Hollows (Lake Atwood Shelter), 3804 U.S. Highway 14, Cary

Free

Learn about local canoe and kayak clubs, see paddling demonstrations (including the Dragon Boat), test-paddle canoes and kayaks or take part in a paddling clinic during this McHenry County Conservation District special event. Registration is not required. A one-time fee of $5 will be charged for all clinics. The event also includes live music by canoe enthusiast Jerry Vandiver. For more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

May 13

Ridin’ Right with the LITH PD

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lake in the Hills Elementary School, 519 Willow St., Lake in the Hills

Free

Kids of all ages can ride with the Lake in the Hills Police Department Tactical Bike Unit while learning about bicycle safety, proper bike and helmet fit, and Illinois bike and traffic laws. Child Identification Card services also will be available. No registration is required. For more information, call (847) 658-5676 or visit www.lith.org.

May 13

Bookaneers

2-3 p.m.

Algonquin Area Public Library District Main Branch, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin

Free

Kids (grades K-2) can join this beginner’s level book discussion to read, “The White Cat and the Monk,” by author Jo Ellen Bogart, and then complete an art project related to the story. To register, and for more information, call (847) 458-6060 or visit www.aapld.org.

May 13

‘3 Blonde Moms … See How They Run’

8 p.m.

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

$31-$37

See this nationally touring, hit stand-up comedy show — starring Beaumont Bacon, Kristin Anderson and Joanie Fagan of TV, stage and screen fame — packed full of material about being a mom, having a mom, kids, schools, husbands and more. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

May 15

Matinee Mondays

1 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

Enjoy a screening of the Academy Award-winning film, “La La Land” (rated PG-13), starring Ryan Gosling and 2017 Best Actress winner Emma Stone. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

May 15

Project Tween: Sun Catchers

4-5:30 p.m.

Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley

Free

Tweens (ages 10-14) can make a beaded sun catcher to take home, and catch some rays as well, in this youth program. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

May 19

American English

7:30 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock

$38, $28

See renowned Beatles tribute band American English perform selections spanning the iconic British rock band’s entire career, from early smash hits to the psychedelic era of the late 1960s. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.