Lake County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

Enjoy a screening of the 1970s-era, coming-of-age cult classic, “Dazed and Confused” at 7 p.m. June 15 at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.

June 15

 

Stories in the Woods

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park

$8

In this Park District of Highland Park event, adults and children (ages 3-6) can enjoy story time with a naturalist, take a short hike and create a craft to take home. No pre-registration is required. The $8 fee is for one adult and one child ($3 per additional child). For more information, call (847) 433-6901 or visit www.pdhp.org.

 

‘Dazed and Confused’

7 p.m.

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

$6-$20

Enjoy a screening of the 1970s-era, coming-of-age cult classic, “Dazed and Confused,” starring Ben Affleck and Matthew McConaughey. Come dressed in your favorite ‘70s outfit to participate in the evening’s costume contest. The winner (announced at 6:45 p.m.) will receive two free tickets to an upcoming show. Participants must be 18 years old and up to enter. To purchase tickets, visit the box office or call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787. For more information, call (847) 263-6300 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

 

June 16

 

Boy Band Review

10 p.m.

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4108 Roberts Road, Island Lake

Free

See Boy Band Review perform all the hits by N’SYNC, New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake and more at this popular area bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

 

Concerts in the Park

6:30-8 p.m.

Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods

Free

See original indie-pop band Save the Clocktower in this edition of the Hawthorn Woods Parks & Recreation Department’s ongoing Concerts in the Park series. Food vendors will be on-site. For more information, call (847) 438-5500 or visit www.vhw.org.

 

June 17

 

Alice Paul: Female Suffrage Pioneer

7 p.m.

Centennial Park, Whitney and Center streets, Grayslake

Free

Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets, and settle in to watch actress Leslie Goddard portray suffragist Alice Paul in this Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum event. Learn the history of Paul, a tireless champion for women’s rights who organized the first picketing demonstrations outside the White House, lobbied politicians and endured imprisonment in the name of universal suffrage. The event will be held at the museum, 164 Hawley St., in case of rain. For more information, call (847) 543-1745 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

 

Concert By The Lake

7-10 p.m.

Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake

Free

Bring lawn chairs and blankets to see The New Invaders perform a wide variety of hits from the 1964 British Invasion through the Woodstock era of 1969. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No coolers or outside food will be allowed on-site. Children under age 18 must remain with an adult at all times. For more information, call (847) 587-3944 or visit www.foxlake.org.

 

June 18

 

Family Golf Sundays

3-7 p.m.

Deerpath Golf Course, 500 W. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest

$55

Gather the family to enjoy nine holes of golf with dad on Father’s Day. The special Sunday afternoon price includes two golf carts and green fees for up to nine people. For more information, call (847) 810-3888 or visit www.cityoflakeforest.com.

 

 

Sunday Concerts in the Park

5-6:30 p.m.

Kracklauer Park Gazebo, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein

Free

Bring friends and neighbors — and snacks and drinks — to see Kaleidoscope Eyes perform music by The Beatles in this session of the ongoing Sunday Concerts in the Park series. Famous Frankie’s Hot Dogs will have food available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 949-3200 or visit www.mundelein.org.

 

June 19

 

Movie in the Park

7:30-10:30 p.m.

Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda

Free

Grab a blanket and a picnic dinner and head to Cook Park for a screening of the family film, “The Secret Life of Pets.” The movie will begin at dusk (approximately 8:30-8:45 p.m.). Concessions will be available for purchase. No registration is required. For more information, call (847) 526-3610 or visit www.waucondaparks.org.

 

June 22

 

Animal Quest

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove

Free

Experienced animal trainers will deliver a fun, exciting and informative presentation — with live animals — in this special family program, sponsored by Friends of the Library. To register, and for more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

–Lake County Calendar of Events–