Kids can enjoy a day off from school with a screening of the classic John Hughes comedy, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” at 1 p.m. April 10 at the Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake.

April 6

Bog Sucker Hunt
7 p.m.
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

In this Bird the Preserves event, attendees (ages 7 and up) can observe the male American woodcock perform its acrobatic mating ritual: spiraling upward into the sky and then tumbling back down to the ground. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call 847-381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Winnie Cooper, There Goes The Neighborhood
10 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
Free

Enjoy performances by modern rock cover band Winnie Cooper and pop-punk/alternative rock cover band There Goes The Neighborhood at this popular area bar and eatery. For more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

April 6-8

‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’
8 p.m. April 6, 7; 2 p.m. April 8
Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock
$24 (adults), $21 (students and seniors)

Enjoy opening-weekend performances of “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” a musical based on the classic comedy film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” The show, presented by the Woodstock Musical Theatre Company,  also runs April 13-15 and April 20-22. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call the box office at 815-338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

April 7

Cast Iron Cooking: Spring Foods
1-4 p.m.
Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake
$10 (residents), $12 (non-residents)

Adults and families with children ages 10 and up can learn to cook some tasty Dutch oven spring recipes while learning about cast iron use in this McHenry County Conservation District program, presented by “Dutch Oven Diva” Lesley Tennessen. Participants will prepare an early dinner featuring a main dish, bread and dessert — and then enjoy! To register, and for more information, call 815-338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

‘Legally Blonde, Jr.’
1-2 p.m.
Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove
Free

Get a sneak peek of the Fox River Grove Middle School’s upcoming Broadway-style production of “Legally Blonde, Jr.” Meet the actors, watch them run scenes and take part in a group sing-a-long. The program also includes a Q&A session with the show’s director. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call 847-639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

Incredible Bats!
2 p.m.
Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg
Free

In this special program (for ages 6 and up), Sharon Peterson of Incredible Bats will provide a multi-media presentation of the bats of the world, including bat species found in Illinois. Live Egyptian fruit bats, African straw-colored fruit bats and others are included in the program. Advance registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call 815-344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

Los Lobos
8-10 p.m.
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
$68 (Zone A), $63 (Zone B), $58 (Zone C)

See long-running, Grammy Award-winning Tex-Mex band Los Lobos, known for its distinctive blend of rock, country, blues, folk, R&B and traditional Mexican music, perform in concert. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call 815-356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

April 9

Little Hands Art with Miss Nora
9:30-10:45 a.m.
Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley
Free

Toddlers (ages 12-36 months) can participate in this children’s art program under the direction of Miss Nora. Dress the tykes for a colorful mess! To register, and for more information, call 815-344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

April 10

Day Off Move Movie Day
1 p.m.
Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
Free

Kids can enjoy a day off from school with a screening of the classic John Hughes comedy, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (rated PG-13). Pizza will be served. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call 847-587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

April 11

Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair
7-8 p.m.
Algonquin Area Public Library District Eastgate Branch, 115 Eastgate Drive, Agonquin
Free

In this adult program, author William Hazelgrove will discuss his book, “Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair: The End of the Gangster Era in Chicago,” a historical look at the darkest days of the Great Depression. Hazelgrove will also conduct a book signing after the presentation. To register, and for more information, call 847-658-4343 or visit www.aapld.org.

–McHenry County Calendar of Events April 4 – April 11–