Lake County Calendar of Events August 1 – August 8

Eric Quamme of Weird Chicago Tour Company will provide historical context of Chicago in the years leading up to the 1893 World’s Fair from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake.

August 2

Billiards Time for Adults
4-7 p.m.
River East Public Library, 813 W. Route 120, Lakemoor
Free

Adults (ages 18 and up) can get together with friends to play some pool downstairs at the library in this session of a recurring program. A PS4 system and games also are available. For more information, call 815-385-6303 or visit www.rivereastlibrary.org.

August 3

Summer Splash!
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Family Aquatic Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
$5

This Vernon Hills Park District event features poolside music by A-Z Entertainment, an inflatable activity area, concessions and the popular Duck Race. All inflatable activities are included with admission. To register, and for more information, call 847-996-6800 or visit www.vhparkdistrict.org.

Soup & Whisky
10 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 401 Roberts Road, Island Lake
Free

See jam band Soup & Whisky perform in concert at this popular area tavern and live music venue. For more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

August 4

The Woodstock Era and Joe Cocker Tribute Band
8 p.m.
210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood
$15 (reserved seating), $10 (general admission)

Enjoy this tribute show honoring the music, performers and ideology of the late 1960s Woodstock era, as well as a tribute to legendary British rock/blues/R&B singer Joe Cocker. Doors open at 5 p.m.; free valet parking is available. For tickets, and more information, call 847-433-0304 or visit www.210live.com.

Charlie Foxtrot
8:30 p.m.
Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington
Free

See Libertyville-based rock/pop/country cover band Charlie Foxtrot perform live in this session of the ongoing Endless Summer Concert Series. For more information, call 847-639-9468 or visit www.brokenoar.com.

August 5

Bugapalooza!
1 p.m.
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

In this nature program, attendees can explore insects with activities and crafts, and practice catch-and-release skills as well. For more information, call 847-381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Josh Turner
7 p.m.
Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
$30-$58

See award-winning, multi-platinum country recording artist Josh Turner perform in concert. To purchase tickets, stop by the box office or call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787. For more information, call 847-782-2366 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

August 6

Guided Meditation
10-11 a.m.
Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein
Free

Participants in this adult class can explore various meditation styles and breathing techniques under the guidance of certified meditation instructor Isabel Raci. To register, and for more information, call 847-566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

August 7

Weird Chicago: Devil & The White City
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
Free

In this adult program, presenter Eric Quamme of Weird Chicago Tour Company will provide historical context of Chicago in the years leading up to the 1893 World’s Fair. For more information, call 847-587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

August 8

Lunchtime@the Library: The Beatles
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa
Free

Bring your lunch and join Gary Wenstrup, Adjunct Professor at College of DuPage, to learn about the arc of The Beatles’ career, from the legendary band’s development in Liverpool through Beatlemania, and into its psychedelic phase and eventual dissolution. Coffee and dessert will be provided. To register, and for more information, call 847-356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.

Live Music in the Parks
7-8:30 p.m.
Parkman Pavilion, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst
Free

Bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers to enjoy a performance by high-energy rock cover band GooRoos in the final edition of the 2108 Live Music in the Parks series. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site. For more information, call 847-356-6011 or visit www.lindenhurstparks.org.

 

–Lake County Calendar of Events August 1 – August 8–