Enjoy a performance by nationally renowned, Chicago-based act Windy
City Dueling Pianos at 10 p.m. Dec. 22 at Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake.

December 21

Grins, Giggles & Gags
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park
$55 (residents), $65 (non-residents)

In this Park District of Highland Park program, kids (ages 5-7) can enjoy telling jokes, learning tricks and making gags. Participants will bring home bags-o-gags — and a few new tricks up their sleeves! Bring lunch and a drink. To register, and for more information, call (847) 831-3810 or visit www.pdhp.org.

Yoga on Tap
7-10 p.m.
Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove
$25 (adults), $20 (under age 21)

Bring a yoga mat and check in early, and then enjoy a 75-minute, all-level yoga class in the event space on the second floor of the brewery. Afterward, adults can enjoy a flight or pint of craft beer and participate in a raffle for Buffalo Creek Brewing merchandise. To register, and for more information, call (847) 821-6140 or visit www.buffalocreekbrewing.com.

December 22

Winter Break Movie
2-3:30 p.m.
Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff
Free

Kids can gather to enjoy a screening of the 2008 Disney comedy/adventure film, “Snow Buddies” (rated G). Registration is not required. For more information, call (847) 234-2540 or visit www.lakeblufflibrary.org.

Winter Woods Night Hike
6:30-8 p.m.
Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods
$5 (residents), $7 (non-residents)

In this Lake County Forest Preserves program (for adults and families with children ages 8 and up), an indoor presentation will be followed by a walk on a candlelit path to learn about the survival strategies of native wildlife in the woods. Dress for the weather and wear warm, sturdy boots. To register, and for more information, call (847) 367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

Windy City Dueling Pianos
10 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
Free

Enjoy a performance by nationally renowned, Chicago-based act Windy City Dueling Pianos at this popular area bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

December 23

European Cabaret Night: Holiday Special
8 p.m.
210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood
$10

In this all-ages show, international cabaret singer Tanya Melamed will take the audience on a multi-ethnic musical journey, including French chanson, Argentine and Polish tango, Russian and gypsy romances, and more. Virtuoso duet Alex Koffman (violin) and Yuri Bokov (piano) will perform as well. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call (847) 433-0304 or visit www.210restaurant.com.

Solstice Celebration
1-3 p.m.
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
$1

In this winter solstice event, celebrate the sun following the shortest day of the year by raising a glass of hot cocoa around a campfire. To register, and for more information, call (847) 381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Dick Diamond and the Dusters
10 p.m.
Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
Free

See long-running party band Dick Diamond and the Dusters cover rock and pop hits from the 1960s to 2000 and beyond. For more information, call (847) 362-6688 or visit www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

December 28

Laser Comedy Show
2-3 p.m.
Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein
Free

In this special program, performance artist Chris Fair will take characters suggested by the audience and engineer them into an interactive, live comic book — drawn with laser reactive technology and voice-acted by the artist himself. To register, and for more information, call (847) 566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

Dinner and a Movie
6-8:30 p.m.
Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main St., Antioch
Free

Adults can bring dinner to the Eide Room (the library will provide dessert and coffee) and then enjoy a screening of the fantasy/science fiction film, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (rated PG-13). To register, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.apld.info. 

–Lake County Calendar of Events Dec. 20 – Dec. 28–