Lake County Calendar of Events May 23 – May 31

Adults (ages 18 and up) can get together with friends to play some pool downstairs at the River East Public Library, 813 W. Route 120, Lakemoor, from 4-7 p.m. May 24.

May 24

Teen Decompression Sessions: End of Semester Game Day
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
Free

In this fourth and final installment of the Teen Decompression Sessions, teens can play a variety of games to celebrate the end of the 2017-18 school year. Pizza will be provided. To sign up, and for more information, call 847-587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

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. A PS4 system and games also are available. For more information, call 815-385-6303 or visit www.rivereastlibrary.org.

May 25

Lunchtime Tours: Historymakers
Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Bess Bower Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville
$6 (ages 18-62), $3 (over 62)

Spend your lunch break learning about history makers from Lake County during a tour of the Dunn Museum, and then enjoy your brown bag lunch in the cafe. The fee includes museum admission. Meet at the museum entrance. For more information, call Sarah Salto at 847-968-3385 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

Dance Night: One Night Band
7:30 p.m.
210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood
$10

Enjoy an evening of dance music with One Night Band, known for its diverse repertoire of Top 40 hits spanning six decades. Frank Sinatra-style vocalist Dakota Horvath will open the show. Reserved tables are available. For more information, call 847-433-0304 or visit www.210live.com.

Ivy Ford Band
10 p.m.
Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
Free

See high-energy blues/rock group the Ivy Ford Band perform in concert at this longstanding area brewpub. For more information, call 847-362-6688 or visit www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

May 26

Sideouts’ 25th Anniversary Party
6:30 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
$10

Enjoy this special outdoor concert in Sideouts’ parking lot to celebrate the popular eatery and live music venue’s 25th anniversary. The lineup includes renowned cover band 7th Heaven, special guest Hello Weekend and DJ Mach 1. Doors open at 5 p.m. (ages 21 and up only). For more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

SummerShotZ Photography Exhibit
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grayslake Heritage Center & History Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake
Free

Support the work of local young artists by stopping by to view an exhibit of their photography. In addition, Outside The Lines from the Grayslake Arts Alliance will be on hand with activities for all ages. For more information, call 847-543-1745 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

May 27

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

Gather your friends and neighbors, pack some snacks and drinks, and head to the park to enjoy a performance by the MHS (Mundelein High School) Jazz Band in the first session of the 2108 Concerts in the Park series. Food and beverages from Frankie’s Famous Hot Dogs will be available for purchase. For more information, call 847-949-3200 or visit www.mundeleinparks.org.

May 30

Intro to Apple Mobile Devices
6:30-8 p.m.
Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main St., Antioch
Free

In this computer class, attendees will learn about the basics of Apple devices, including iPhones, iPods and iPads. Bring log-in and password for iTunes/iCloud and for backup email. Registration ends at 8 p.m. May 29. To sign up, and for more information, call 847-395-0874 or visit www.apld.info. 

May 31

Dave Rudolf’s British Invasion Music Show
6:30-7:45 p.m.
Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
Free

Join award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Rudolf for an evening of music from the 1960s British Invasion. Rudolf will perform songs by The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who and more. To register, and for more information, call 847-362-2330 or visit www.cooklib.org. 

 

–Lake County Calendar of Events May 23 – May 31–