April 13

Peter Yarrow

7 p.m.

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

$32-$38

See singer/songwriter/guitarist Peter Yarrow, part of legendary 1960s

folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, perform in concert as a solo artist.

To purchase tickets, and for more information, call (815) 356-9212 or

visit www.rauecenter.org.

 

April 14

Kids’ No School Movie

1 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

Kids can enjoy a showing of the popular animated film, “Sing” (rated

1. PG) on the library’s large screen. Free movie treats will be provided

for all attendees. Advance registration is required. To sign up, and

for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit

www.johnsburglibrary.org.

 

April 14

Open Mic Night

7 p.m.

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

Free

Sign up to perform in this open microphone event, presented by Off

Square Music. A featured performer will take the stage from 8:30-9

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.

 

April 15

Cake Decorating: Easter

9 a.m. to noon

Woodscreek Park Building, 1416 Willow Tree Drive, Crystal Lake

$45, $40 (residents)

In this Crystal Lake Park District program, kids (ages 8-18) can

decorate cakes like a pro and take them home in time for the Easter

holiday. Supplies are included. To register, and for more information,

contact Sandra Thompson at (815) 459-0680, Ext. 1220 or via email at

sthompson@crystallakeparks.org.

 

April 15

Let’s Go Fly A Kite

10-11 a.m.

Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary

Free

Celebrate National Kite Flying Month in this Cary Park District

all-ages event. Fly your own or participate in a kite flying contest.

In addition, information on the Illinois Park District Youth License

Plate will be available on-site. To register, and for more

information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

 

April 15

Alabaster

10 p.m.

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake

Free

See psychedelic/blues/jam/rock band Alabaster perform in concert at

this popular area tavern and eatery. For more information, call

(847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

 

April 17

Senior Coffee: Container Gardening

Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley

Free

In this program for seniors (ages 55 and up), University of Illinois

Extension Master Gardener Maxine Racanelli will provide detailed

information on container gardening, including container and plant

selection, and planting and maintenance tips. Registration is

required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or

visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

 

April 17

Facebook Fundamentals

2-3 p.m.

Algonquin Area Public Library District Main Branch, 2600 Harnish

Drive, Algonquin

Free

Participants in this adult computer class can learn the basics of

Facebook, including account set-up, posting pictures, instant

messaging, finding friends and family, blocking unwanted posts, people

and game requests, and more. Basic computer and internet skills are

required. To register, and for more information, call (847) 458-6060 or

visit www.aapld.org.

 

April 19

Woodland Wandering

6-8:30 p.m.

Glacial Park (Kettle Parking Lot), Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood

Free

In this McHenry County Conservation District drop-in program (for ages

14 and up), volunteer bird enthusiast Dave Miller will lead a two-mile

hike through the woods in search of birds passing through on their

migration, as well as summer and year-round feathered residents. Bring

binoculars and field guides, if possible. For more information, call

(815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

 

April 19

Children’s Paint-A-Long

6-7 p.m.

The Studio Art School, 3316 W. Pearl St., McHenry

$20 (residents), $25 (non-residents)

In this McHenry Parks & Recreation Department program, kids (ages

6-13) can “paint-a-long” with guided instruction to create a work of

art on canvas. The theme for this session is Jolly Giraffe. Parents

are welcome to stay and paint a work of their own. To register, and

for more information, call (847) 363-2160 or visit

/www.ci.mchenry.il.us.