Lake County Calendar of Events Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

The Colors of Christmas, a special holiday show uniting acclaimed pop/soul/R&B singers Peabo Bryson, Taylor Dayne, Jon Secada and Deniece Williams for an evening of Christmas classics and greatest hits will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.

November 29

Rosie & the Rivets: 1950s and ‘60s Dance Party
7 p.m.
210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood
Free

All ages are welcome to attend this dance party, featuring premier retro act Rosie & the Rivets performing the top rock ‘n’ roll songs of the 1950s and early ‘60s. Couch seating is available for parties of eight or more. Free valet parking is available. For more information, call 847-433-0304 or visit www.210live.com.

November 30

Feature Film Fridays
3-5 p.m.
Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
Free

Teens can gather to enjoy a screening of the 2017 fantasy/science fiction film, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (rated PG-13) in the library’s Large Meeting Room. Snacks and refreshments will be available. For more information, call 847-587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

December 1

Home Buying Seminar
10 a.m.
Village Hall, 28581 Route 120, Lakemoor
Free

Meet with lenders, realtors and insurance professionals all in one place at this family-friendly event. Attendees will be guided through the step-by-step process to purchasing a home. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.. To RSVP, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/home-buyer-seminar-tickets. For more information, contact Dawn Bremer at 847-456-6334 or via email at bremerteam18@gmail.com.

Arctic Winter Bar
6 p.m.
Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington
$5

Enjoy seasonal martinis, craft cocktails, iced shots, winter warmers and appetizers in an enclosed outdoor bar and lounge. Entry fee includes a specialty drink for pre-registered participants. To register, and for more information, call 847-639-9468 or visit www.arcticwinterbar.com.

R. Mutt
9 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
$5

See long-running, Milwaukee-based classic rock band R. Mutt perform in concert at this popular area tavern and live music venue. For more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

December 2

Fox Lake Santa House
Noon to 3 p.m.
Millennium Park, 6 Rollins Road, Fox Lake
Free

Bring the kids to visit Santa Claus, and make sure the youngsters are prepared to tell Santa what toys they want for the holidays. The Santa House also will be open Dec. 7-9, Dec. 14-16 and Dec. 21-23. For more information, call 224-225-1404 or visit www.foxlake.org.

The Colors of Christmas
6 p.m.
Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
$48-$68

This special holiday show unites acclaimed pop/soul/R&B singers Peabo Bryson, Taylor Dayne, Jon Secada and Deniece Williams for an evening of Christmas classics and greatest hits. To buy 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.

December 3

Bicentennial Celebration
3-6 p.m.
Grayslake Heritage Center & History Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake
Free

Stop by to enjoy activities celebrating the statehood of Illinois on the official date of Illinois’ 200th anniversary. For more information, call 847-543-1745 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

Knitting & Crochet Club6:30 p.m.
Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove
Free

All ages and experience levels are welcome to attend this meeting of the Knitting & Crochet Club. Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month. To register, and for more information, call 847-639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

December 4

STEAM Stations
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein
Free

Younger students (grades K and up) can attend this drop-in program offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities. A limited supply of items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 847-566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

 

 

–Lake County Calendar of Events Nov. 28 – Dec. 4–