Pop/rock band The Stares will perform classics, deep tracks and original songs during a free concert Thursday evening at 210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge in Highwood.

July 5

The Stares
7 p.m.
210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood

Free

See pop/rock band The Stares, featuring award-winning musician/producer Derrick “Suede” Stout and virtuoso guitarist Dave Steffen, perform a mix of classics, deep tracks and originals. Doors open at 5 p.m. For information, call 847-433-0304 or visit www.210live.com.

July 6

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

Bring the family to experience an interactive animal show, presented by Animal Quest, in this session of the 2018 Family Fun Fridays series. For information, call 847-201-9032 or visit www.rlbciviccenter.com.

Teen Friday Freestyle
2-5 p.m.
Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave.
Free

Teens can gather with friends and hang out in the library’s Large Meeting Room to partake in music, games, art and snacks — plus space to kick back and relax. For information, call 847-587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

Dick Diamond and The Dusters
8:30 p.m.
Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington
Free

See rock/pop/dance cover band Dick Diamond and The Dusters perform in this session of the ongoing Endless Summer Outdoor Concert Series. For information, call 847-639-9468 or visit www.brokenoar.com.

July 7

What’s Our Age Again?
10 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
$5

See pop/punk cover band What’s Our Age Again? (inspired by Blink-182) perform at this area tavern and music venue. For information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

July 8

Meet the Author/Illustrator: Matthew Cordell
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave.
Free

In this all-ages program, author/illustrator Matthew Cordell, winner of the 2018 Caldecott Medal for his children’s book, “Wolf in the Snow,” will share how he creates characters via a drawing demonstration, followed by a book-signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and all attendees will be eligible to enter a drawing for a prize basket of Cordell’s books. No registration is required. For information, call 847-356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.

Sunday Concerts in the Park
5-6:30 p.m.
Kracklauer Park Gazebo, 100 N. Seymour Ave.  Mundelein

Free

Head to the park for a performance by bluegrass band Anderlik, Otto & Church in this edition of the 2018 Sunday Concerts in the Park series. For information, call 847-388-5455 or visit www.mundeleinparks.org.

July 9

Toddler Time
3 p.m.
River East Public Library, 813 W. Route 120, Lakemoor
Free

Toddlers and children (ages 2-5) can participate in age-appropriate play (large group games or small motor skills play) in this session of an ongoing program. Registration is required. To sign up and for information, call 815-385-6303 or visit www.rivereastlibrary.org.

July 10-11

Gone Fishin’ Day Camp
9:30 a.m. to noon (each day)
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
$20

Kids (ages 7-12) attending this camp will investigate fish on Day 1, and then go fishing at a local lake on the second day. Registration (in-person only) is required, along with completion of a release form and cash/check payment. For information, call 847-381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

July 12

Paws Slumber Party
6:30 p.m.
Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave.
Free

Kids (kindergarten through grade 4) can bring a stuffed animal with its blanket for story time and a craft. Afterward, the stuffed animal will spend the weekend with its new “friends” at the library. Participants can then pick up their furry pals on July 16 and receive a photo album of the stuffed animals’ sleepover. Registration is required. To sign up and for information, call 847-639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

–Lake County Calendar of Events July 4 – July 12–