Enjoy a live presentation of the 1938 Orson Welles Mercury Radio Theatre production of Bram Stoker’s horror classic, “Dracula,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Improv Playhouse Theater, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.

October 26

Adult Coloring & Crafting Club
6:30-7:45 p.m.
Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove
Free

Adults can relax and de-stress with friends in this session of the Adult Coloring & Craft Club, which meets on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. The theme for this session is Sharpie Rocks. Materials will be provided — or bring your own books and colors. For more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

October 26

Halloween Movie: ‘Hocus Pocus’
6-7:30 p.m.
Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff
Free

Teens can drop in to enjoy a screening of the 1993 Disney film, “Hocus Pocus” (rated PG), a horror comedy about a trio of resurrected witches. Registration is not required. For more information, call (847) 234-2540 or visit www.lakeblufflibrary.org.

October 27

Fall Fest
6-9 p.m.
Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
$2

Bring the family to this “spooktacular” Vernon Hills Park District event, featuring indoor trick-or-treating, face painting, carnival games and a costume contest. Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles will make a special appearance as well. Refreshments will be available for purchase. To register, and for more information, call (847) 996-6800 or visit www.vhparkdistrict.org. 

October 27

Bella Button
10 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
Free

Enjoy a performance by Chicago-based, pop and country singer/songwriter/guitarist Bella Button at this popular area bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

October 28

The Monster Bash
6-8 p.m.
Deer Creek Racquet Club, 701 Deer Creek Parkway, Highland Park
$30

Kids (ages 5-14) can come in costumes to play tennis at Deer Creek’s annual Halloween party. A prize will be given for Best in Costume. Deer Creek Racquet Club members who bring a friend will get 50 percent off the admission fee. To register, and for more information, call the Park District of Highland Park at (847) 831-3810 or visit www.pdhp.org.

October 28

Ladies of the ‘80s
7 p.m.
Genesee Theatre, 203 Genesee St., Waukegan
$45-$79

See this trio of 1980s pop superstars — teen sensation Debbie Gibson, Lisa Lisa (of Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam), and Grammy Award-winner Jody Watley — perform in concert. To purchase tickets, visit the box office or call Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787. For more information, call (847) 263-7788 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

October 28

Live Radio Drama: ‘Dracula’
7:30 p.m.
Improv Playhouse Theater, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
$10 (in advance), $15 (at the door), $5 (students)

Enjoy a live presentation of the 1938 Orson Welles Mercury Radio Theatre production of Bram Stoker’s horror classic, “Dracula.” The event includes fun giveaways for best costumes. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 968-4529 or visit www.improvplayhouse.com.

October 29

Owls, Bats and Spiders
1 p.m.
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

Dissect an owl pellet, listen to bat calls, meet an owl up close and more in this pre-Halloween event. For more information, call (847) 381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

October 29

‘Behind the Song’
7 p.m.
Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake
$3 (adults), $1 (children)

The Lake County Folk Club presents, “Behind the Song,” a special show featuring host Chuck VanderVennet, and artists Annie Rod Capps. The museum will be open before and after the performance. For more information, call (847) 543-1745 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

October 30

Sociological Influence of Star Wars
7-8:30 p.m.
Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
Free

College of Lake County sociology professors John and Maria Jose Tenuto will explore how our culture reacted to and was influenced by the original trilogy of “Stars Wars” films (1977-83), and why the phenomenon continues to resonate today. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (224) 543-1485 or visit www.vapld.info.

–Lake County Calendar of Events Oct. 26 – 31–