Bring blankets and lawn chairs to the Community Garden Green to enjoy an outdoor showing of the 2013 film, “The Great Gatsby” from 9:30-11:30 p.m. July 27 at the Fox Lake Community Garden Green, 17 E. School Court, Fox Lake.

July 26

Drop-in Summer Storytime
10 a.m.
Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove
Free

As the library prepares to close for renovation (beginning July 28 and continuing through August), children up to age 5 (with a parent or caregiver) can enjoy the final storytime session of a six-week summer program. To register, and for more information, call 847-639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

Moonlit Paddle
8-9 p.m.
Rosewood Beach, 883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
$35 (residents), $45 (non-residents)

In this Park District of Highland Park program, adults and children (ages 12 and up) can enjoy an evening paddle lit by the moon on Lake Michigan. Life jackets are provided. Children must be proficient swimmers to participate. To register, and for more information, call 847-381-3810 or visit www.pdhp.org.

July 27

Family Fun Fridays
1 p.m.
Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
Free

Bring the kids (ages 5 and under) to enjoy a family-friendly performance by kids’ entertainment act Miss Jamie’s Farm in this session of the summer-long Family Fun Fridays series. For more information, call 847-201-9032 or visit www.rlbciviccenter.com.

Jambon
7:30 p.m.
210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood
$10 (general admission), $20 (reserved seating)

See funk/R&B band Jambon, featuring former members of Sonia Dada and Liquid Soul, and the Mighty Jambon Horns. To buy tickets, and for more information, call 847-433-0304 or visit www.210livemusic.com.

Movie on the Green
9:30-11:30 p.m.
Fox Lake Community Garden Green, 17 E. School Court, Fox Lake
Free

Bring blankets and lawn chairs to the Community Garden Green to enjoy an outdoor showing of the 2013 film, “The Great Gatsby” (rated PG-13), a romantic drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio. For more information, call 847-587-2151 or visit www.foxlake.org.

July 28

Bands in the Sand
5 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
$20-$70

See top-selling 1990s alternative rock band Gin Blossoms, along with special guests Tonic, Vertical Horizon and Sit Kitty Sit, in this special outdoor concert. To buy tickets, and for more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

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

See acclaimed Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir perform live in this session of the ongoing Endless Summer Concert Series. For more information, call 847-639-9468 or visit www.brokenoar.com.

July 29

Catching Dragons & Damselflies!
1 p.m.
Crabtree  Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

Participants in this nature program will learn about dragonflies and damselflies, and practice catch-and-release skills as well. For more information, call 847-381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Folk Concert
7-10 p.m.
Grayslake Heritage Center & History Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake
Free-will donations

Stop by to enjoy this special benefit concert, a Board Member Showcase event hosted by the Lake County Folk Club. All proceeds will be donated to the Heritage Center and the Grayslake Historical Society. For more information, call 847-543-1745 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

July 30

Outdoor Games
10:30 a.m.
Morrison Park, 110 S. Lakeshore Drive, Lakemoor
Free

In this River East Public Library off-site program, kids in age groups 2-5 and 6-10 can meet at the park to play a variety of outdoor games. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call 815-385-6303 or visit www.rivereastlibrary.org.

July 31

Highlights of the Art Institute of Chicago
6:30-8 p.m.
Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
Free

In this adult program, presenter Jeff Mishur, owner of Art Excursions, a Chicago-based company that specializes in privately guided arts and culture tours, will conduct a slide lecture detailing highlights of the massive art collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. To register, and for more information, call 847-362-2330 or visit www.cooklib.org.

–Lake County Calendar of Events July 25 – July 31–