Lake County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

June 22

 

Enjoy a special concert by the Deerfield Community Band spotlighting musical scores from America’s patriotic songbook from 6:45-8 p.m. June 27 at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield.

Community BBQ & Park Board Meeting

5:30-8 p.m.

Grosse Pointe Park, 900 Grosse Park Blvd., Vernon Hills

Free

Community members can enjoy complimentary food and beverages at a barbecue on the basketball court at Grosse Pointe Park, and then meet and converse with members of the Vernon Hills Park District Board before the outdoor Park District Board meeting. For more information, call (847) 996-6800 or visit www.vhparkdistrict.org.

 

 

Genesee Film Series: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

7 p.m.

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

$6-$20

Enjoy a screening of the classic musical, “Singin’ in the Rain” (starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds) in celebration of the treasured film’s 65th anniversary. 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 23

 

Breakfast and Bobbers

9 a.m.

Morrison Park Pier, 110 S. Lake Shore Drive, Lakemoor

Free

Meet at the pier to enjoy breakfast goodies and then search for a lucky fishing hole at Lily Lake in this Lakemoor Parks & Recreation Department program. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own water, coffee or juice. Kids under age 16 do not need a fishing license (everyone else does). No registration is required. For more information, call (815) 385-6303 or visit www.lakemoor.net/parks.

 

 

Lunch in the Park

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

Free

Enjoy a live performance by The Twang and choose lunch from among eight food vendors on-site in the first edition of MainStreet Libertyville’s ongoing Lunch in the Park program. Stop by the MainStreet tent in the park to enter a free weekly raffle for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. For more information, call (847) 680-0336 or visit www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.

 

June 24

 

Kids Concert

11 a.m.

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

Free

Bring the family to see a fun-filled concert in the library’s Meeting Room, featuring critically acclaimed kids rock band ScribbleMonster. For more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

 

 

Joey’s Angels Fundraiser

9 p.m.

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake

Donations

See R&B/rock band The Contractors along with Cap’n Funk & The Groove Train perform live in this fundraiser for Joey’s Angels, a local chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

 

 

Jazz Concert at the Arts Fair

2-4 p.m.

Grayslake Arts Fair, Whitney and Center streets, Grayslake

Free

Stop by the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum’s tent at the Grayslake Arts Fair to enjoy a jazz concert featuring the Mike Flack Octet. For more information, call (847) 223-8515 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

 

June 26

 

Senior Series: Irving Berlin

1-2 p.m.

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire

Free

In this adult program, musical historian Susan Benjamin will explore the personal story and music of iconic American composer and lyricist Irving Berlin, whose credits include the patriotic classic, “God Bless America.” Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (224) 543-1485 or visit www.vapld.info.

 

June 27

 

Deerfield Community Band Concert: ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’

6:45-8 p.m.

Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield

$10

Enjoy this special concert by the Deerfield Community Band spotlighting musical scores from America’s patriotic songbook. To register, and for more information, call (847) 940-4010 or visit www.deerfieldparks.org.

 

June 28

 

Live Music in the Parks

7-8:30 p.m.

Parkman Pavilion, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst

Free

Bring lawn chairs and coolers to see Second Hand Soul in this edition of the Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community partners’ ongoing Live Music in the Parks series. Craft beer from Only Child Brewing and food from the Food For the Soul food truck will be available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 356-6011 or visit www.lindenhurstparks.org.

–Lake County Calendar of Events–