Adults (ages 21 and up) can pair up to compete in this Cary Park District bags tournament from 6-9 p.m. March 31 at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary.

March 23

Berlin 1936: Hitler’s Games vs. American Heroes

7-8:30 p.m.

Algonquin Area Public Library District Main Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin

Free

In this adult program, presenter Craig Pierce will share 10 incredible tales of determination regarding athletes who participated in the 1936 Olympic Games during Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in Germany. To register, and for more information, call (847) 458-6060 or visit www.aapld.org.

March 24

The Dennis Caravello Band

10 p.m.

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake

Free

See rock and blues singer-guitarist Dennis Caravello and his band perform in concert at this local bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

March 24

Friday Family Fun Night

5-8:30 p.m.

Woodstock Recreation Center, 820 Lake Ave., Woodstock

Free (members), $10 (non-members)

Bring the family to enjoy an evening of open swimming, walleyball, racquetball and use of the gymnasium in this Woodstock Recreation Department program. For more information, call (815) 338-4363 or visit www.woodstockrecreationdepartment.com.

March 24

Open Mic Night

7 p.m.

Stage Left Café, 125 W. Van Buren Street, Woodstock

Free

Sign up to perform in this open microphone event, presented by Off Square Music. A featured artist will perform from 8:30 to 9 p.m.. To sign up for a 15-minute time slot, call Keith Johnson at 815-338-5164. For more information, call (815) 337-1395 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

March 25

Local Voices: Author Presentation and Book Signing

10-11 a.m.

Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley

Free

In this program (for ages 16 and up), author John J. Domagalski will discuss his book, “Under A Blood Red Sun: The Remarkable Story of PT Boats in the Philippines and the Rescue of General MacArthur,” and sign copies. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

March 25

Cabin Fever Campfire

7-8:30 p.m.

Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake

Free (residents), $5 (non-residents)

Adults and families can take a short hike through the woods, look at the night sky through a telescope (weather permitting), play a few fun games and then warm up around a campfire with snacks in this McHenry County Conservation District event. To register, and for more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

March 27

Kids’ No School Movie

1 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library District, 3000 Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

Kids on spring break can enjoy a screening of the animated Disney film, “Moana” (rated PG). Free treats will be provided. Advance registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

March 27

Mechanics of Love

7 p.m.

Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Woodstock

Free

Enjoy this Williams Street Repertory Lab Series production, a fanciful, romantic comedy written by internationally renowned playwright Dipika Guha. For more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

March 28

Social Media for Beginners

2:30-3:30 p.m.

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

Free

Beginners can learn about social networking sites Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

March 30

Spring Break Play Day

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove

Free

Gather with friends to enjoy LEGOs, puzzles, games and more in this all-ages spring break event. For more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

March 31

Bags Tournament

6-9 p.m.

Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary

$30 per team (residents), $60 per team (non-residents)

Adults (ages 21 and up) can pair up to compete in this Cary Park District bags tournament. The first-place winner will receive a cash prize. Appetizers will be provided; BYOB. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.