Enjoy opening-weekend performances of this Williams Street Repertory production of ‘First Date,” a musical about a couple on a blind date at a busy New York restaurant that turns into a hilarious, high-stakes dinner.

January 19 

A Celebration of Poetry: Stars & Snow 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake 

Free (residents), $5 (non-residents) 

In this McHenry County Conservation District program (for ages 14 and up), Phil Denofrio — Poet in Residence at the Raue Center for the Arts — and his guest poets will share their own work and other favorites. The microphone will then be open for audience members to read their own poems or other works. To register, and for more information, call (815) 479-5779 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

January 19 

Algonquin Preschool Information Night 

6:30-8 p.m. 

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

Free 

Parents with children almost ready to start preschool can learn about preschools in the area, and meet and talk with school representatives. Informational literature will be provided. For more information, call (847) 458-6060 or visit www.aapld.org.

January 19 

Woodstock Creative Living Series: Mary Fons 

10 a.m. 

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock 

$25 

Enjoy a presentation by Mary Fons, co-host of the PBS show, “Love of Quilting,” co-host of the Quilt Your Heart Out podcast and columnist at Quilts.com in this session of the Woodstock Fine Arts Association’s Creative Living Series. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

January 20 

Marengo Family Friday Night Movie 

6 p.m. 

Marengo-Union Library District, 19714 E. Grant Highway, Marengo 

Free 

All ages are welcome to attend a showing of the popular Disney family film, “Pete’s Dragon” (rated PG). Beverages and snacks will be provided. To register, and for more information, call (815) 568-8236 or visit www.muld.org.

January 20 

Woodstock Family Friday Fun Night 

5-8:30 p.m. 

Woodstock Recreation Center, 820 Lake Ave., Woodstock 

Free (Rec Center members and families), $10 (non-member families) 

Bring the family for an evening of open swim, Walleyball, racquetball and use of the gymnasium. The program runs on Friday nights through March 24. For more information, call (815) 338-4363 or visit www.woodstockrecreationdepartment.com.

January 20-22 

‘First Date’ 

8 p.m. Jan. 20-21; 3 p.m. Jan. 22 

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

$35.50 

Enjoy opening-weekend performances of this Williams Street Repertory production, a musical about a couple on a blind date at a busy New York restaurant that turns into a hilarious, high-stakes dinner. The show also runs Jan. 27-29, Feb. 3-5 and Feb. 10-12. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

January 21 

Kids Paint Art Attack 

10 a.m. to noon 

Crystal Lake Park District Administration Office, 1 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake 

$20 

Kids (ages 6 and up) can explore their inner talent in this painting class. Bring friends, a snack and a beverage — the park district will supply a 11-by-14 canvas and acrylic paint, and provide age-appropriate, step-by-step directions. To sign up, and for more information, contact Sandra Thompson at (815) 459-0680, Ext. 1220 or via email at sthompson@crystallakeparks.org — or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

January 22 

ISAC: All About Scholarships 

6-7 p.m. 

Huntley Area Public library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley 

Free  

In this program for high school students and adults, a representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will introduce attendees to the scholarship search and application process, and provide tips for success as well. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

January 23 

Johnsburg Matinee Mondays 

1 p.m. 

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg 

Free 

Sign up to enjoy a screening of “Florence Foster Jenkins,” a PG-13 film starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, in this session of the ongoing Matinee Mondays series. Snacks will be provided. To register, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

January 24 

Fox Lake Teen Crafternoons 

3:30-4:30 p.m. 

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

Free 

Teens can drop by the Meeting Room to create a unique craft in this session of the monthly program. The activity theme for January is Cubes R Cool. Registration is not required. For more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.