McHenry County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

In conjunction with the Huntley Area Public Library’s Superpowered Summer Reading Adventure program, the Jesse White Tumblers will showcase their “superpowers” in a special performance 6:30-7 p.m. June 8 at Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Road, Lake in the Hills.

June 1

Summer Concert Series

7:30 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry

Free

Bring the family to enjoy this session of the ongoing Summer Concert Series, featuring the City Jazz Band performing a program entitled, “Swing Into Summer.” Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, call (815) 363-2100 or visit www.ci.mchenry.il.us.

 

June 2

First Friday Concerts

7-8:30 p.m.

Lost Valley Visitor Center (Glacial Park), Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood

Free

Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of music and nature in this session of the McHenry County Conservation District’s First Friday Concerts series. This show features Trillium, a quartet that plays an array of Celtic, folk, ragtime, bluegrass and Dixieland music. For more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

 

June 2

Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown

8 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock

$30

See legendary British blues-rock guitarist Kim Simmonds and his long-running band, Savoy Brown, perform in concert. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

 

June 3

Swim Lesson Open House

2-4 p.m.

Community Center Pool, 255 Briargate Road, Cary

Free

The Cary Park District invites residents to learn about its swim lesson program, meet the instructors, and have children take a swim test to gauge skill levels. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a free session of swim lessons. For more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

 

June 4

Free Summer Sundays

1-4 p.m.

Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Road, Crystal Lake

Free

In this session of the Crystal Lake Park District’s Free Summer Sundays series, entitled, “Over There: U.S. Enters the Great War,” attendees will travel back in time to April 6, 1917, the date the United States joined its allies in the Great War, World War I. Costumed staff will be on hand with displays, as well as hands-on experiences. For more information, call (815) 477-5873, send an email to palmer@crystallakeparks.org or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

 

June 4

Fabulous Feet

1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

$18

Enjoy a pair of performances by the Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance, featuring energetic, upbeat, fast-paced movements of Irish Step Dance, Hip Hop, Tap and Jazz, followed by the elegance and grace of Ballet, Pointe and Lyrical. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

 

June 5

Fox Valley Rocketeers

7:30-9 p.m.

Woodstock North High School (Room D187), 300 Raffel Road, Woodstock

Free

The Fox Valley Rocketeers, a local club of model rocketry enthusiasts, is hosting its June club meeting. The club will discuss its upcoming June launch, to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10 at the Davis Park soccer fields, in Woodstock. For more information, call Mark Bundick at (815) 337-9068 or visit www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org.

 

June 7

Teens Only Movie Day

2 p.m.

Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake

Free

Teens can drop by to enjoy an exclusive screening of the 1987 fantasy adventure film, “The Princess Bride” (rated PG). Snacks will be provided. For more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

 

June 7

Circling Lake Michigan

7-8 p.m.

Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary

Free

In this adult program, presenter Nancy McCully will take attendees on a “journey” through four states to explore beautiful beaches, freshwater sand dunes, lighthouses and historic sites surrounding Lake Michigan. To register, and for more information, call (847) 639-4210 or visit www.carylibrary.org.

 

June 8

Jess White Tumblers Superpowered Showcase

6:30-7 p.m.

Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Road, Lake in the Hills

Free

In conjunction with the Huntley Area Public Library’s Superpowered Summer Reading Adventure program, the Jesse White Tumblers will showcase their “superpowers” in a special performance. All ages are welcome. To register, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.