McHenry County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

See opening-weekend performances of the Williams Street Repertory’s production of “Guys and Dolls,” June 30 through July 2 at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.

June 29

 

Super Family Movies

6-7:50 p.m.

Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley

Free

Bring the family to enjoy a screening of the hit animated film, “Sing” (rated PG). No snacks, please. To register, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

 

 

Algonquin Summer Concerts

7:30-9 p.m.

Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin

Free

See dance/party/pop/rock band Ear Candy in this session of the 2017 Algonquin Summer Concerts series. Food will be available for purchase from the Mario’s Cart food truck. For more information, call (847) 658-2700 or visit www.algonquin.org.

 

Jacqueline Kennedy: The Aesthetics of Style

7 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

In this special program, Dr. Michelle Paluch-Mishur of Art Excursions, Inc. will present a slide lecture examining Jacqueline Kennedy’s impact on culture during her tenure as First Lady in the early 1960s. Advance registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

 

June 30

 

SLC Live Music: North Street

7:30 p.m.

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

$5 (suggested donation)

Enjoy a performance by North Street, an all-female contemporary/retro band covering country, rock, pop and jazz favorites. For more information, call (815) 337-1395 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

 

 

Chalk the Walk

10 a.m. to noon

Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary

Free

All ages are welcome to help decorate the walkway leading to the library with chalk. Stop by for a little bit or stay and draw the whole time. No registration is required. For more information, call (847) 639-4210 or visit www.caryarealibrary.org.

 

 

Train to Somewhere

10 p.m.

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake

Free

See Train to Somewhere play a variety of rock, blues and country music from the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s, and original material as well, at this popular bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

 

June 30; July 1 and 2

 

‘Guys and Dolls’

8 p.m. June 30 and July 1; 3 p.m. July 2

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

$35.50

See opening-weekend performances of the Williams Street Repertory’s production of “Guys and Dolls,” the classic, romantic musical about a couple of high-rolling gamblers and the strong-willed gals who love them. The show also runs July 7-9, July 14-16 and July 21-23. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

 

July 3

 

Creature Features

9 a.m. to noon

Prairieview Education Center (Classroom 105), 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake

$6 (residents), $8 (non-residents)

In this McHenry Conservation District program, kids (ages 5-7) can learn about and observe a live animal, and then enjoy games, crafts and activities based on the featured creature. This month’s special guest is the Western Hognose snake. To register, and for more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

 

July 5

 

Paint-A-Long

6-7 p.m.

The Studio Art School, 3316 W. Pearl St., McHenry

$20 (residents), $25 (non-residents)

In this McHenry Parks & Recreation Department program, kids (ages 5 and up) can paint-a-long under guided instruction to create colorful artwork. Parents can drop their child off or stay and paint their own work of art. To register, and for more information, call (847) 363-2160 or visit www.ci.mchenry.il.us.

 

July 6

 

Summer Concert Series

7-8:30 p.m.

Lions Park Band Shell, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary

Free

Enjoy a performance by the Saturday June Band, known for playing an eclectic mix of music ranging from the 1960s and ‘70s right up to today’s hits, in this edition of the Cary Park District’s Summer Concert Series. For more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

–McHenry County Calendar of Events–