The Rusty Wright Band, the explosive, Michigan-based blues/Southern rock band featuring singer/guitarist Wright, a Master Blues Artist inductee in the International Blues Hall of Fame, will perform at the Woodstock Opera House at 8 p.m. Aug. 19

August 18 

City Concert Series 

7:30 p.m. 

Veterans Memorial Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry 

Free 

See New Odyssey, a three-man band that plays 30 different instruments during its performance, in this edition of the ongoing City Concert Series. Vendors from Little Chef & Riverside Chocolate Factory, MJ’s Coffee Bar and Chain O’Lakes Brewing Company will be on-site. For more information, call (815) 363-2100 or visit www.ci.mchenry.il.us.

August 18 

Viva Las Vegas 

3-5 p.m. 

Grand Oaks Active Senior Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake 

Free 

This Crystal Lake Park District event for seniors includes activities and refreshments, followed by a performance starring Elvis Presley tribute artist Michael St. Angel. For more information, call (815) 459-0680, Ext. 1219, send an email to jpeterson@crystallakeparks.org or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

August 18 

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 popular animated film, “Zootopia,” in the library’s Program Room. To register, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

August 18 

Summer Concerts 

7:30-9 p.m. 

Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin 

Free 

See energetic dance/pop/rock party band Libido Funk Circus in this edition of the village’s Summer Concerts series. Food will be available for purchase from the Toasty Cheese food truck. For more information, call (847) 658-2700 or visit www.algonquin.org/recreation.

August 19 

Friday Fun Day 

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

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

Free 

In this all-day event, held every Friday, kids of all ages can participate in a do-it-yourself activity in the library’s Children’s Room. For more information, call (815) 338-0542 or visit www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org.

August 19 

Lucy’s Comedy Café 

8:30 p.m. 

Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake 

$20 (advance), $25 (at the door) 

See comedians Jim Flannigan, Dan Carlson and Mike Preston in this edition of Lucy’s Comedy Café, one of Raue Center’s longest running and most popular programs. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

August 19 

The Rusty Wright Band 

8 p.m. 

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock 

$20 

See this explosive, Michigan-based blues/Southern rock band featuring singer/guitarist Wright, a Master Blues Artist inductee in the International Blues Hall of Fame. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

August 20 

Dance Mix 

10-11:30 a.m. 

Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary 

$10 (residents), $15 (non-residents) 

In this Cary Park District workshop, participants (ages 4 and up) will sample ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop, and then learn a routine and perform for parents at the end of class. Wear jazz or ballet shows and bring a bottle of water. To register, and for more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

August 23 

Gaming 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary 

Free

Kids (grades 6-12) can gather friends and drop in to play Brawl and other Wii games on a big screen in the library’s Meeting Room North. No registration is required. For more information, call (847) 639-4210 or visit www.caryarealibrary.org.

August 24 

Senior Serenity Wednesday 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills 

Free 

Seniors can drop in to visit and relax with friends, and play board games, cards, Bingo, Bunco and more. Bring a lunch or some snacks to share. No registration is required. For more information, call (847) 960-7460 or visit www.lith.org.

August 24 

Super Science Squad 

3 p.m. 

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg 

Free 

Kids (grades 2-4 with an adult) can discover the fun side of science by participating in a variety of hands-on experiments. Advance registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

August 27 

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament 

9 a.m. 

Locust School, 539 S. Locust St., Marengo 

$100 (per team) 

In this Marengo Park District event, basketball players (ages 18 and up) can form four-man teams to compete for first-, second- and third-place trophies in a double-elimination format. The deadline for registration is Aug. 22. To sign up, visit the Community Center, 825 Indian Oaks Trail, call (815) 568-5126 or visit www.marengoparkdistrict.org.