See the WSR (Williams Street Rep) comedy troupe will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 21 at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.

December 14

Your Turn: Game Night for Adults
6-8 p.m.
Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley
Free

Adults (ages 18 and up) can get together to play a variety of board, card and dice games in this session of this ongoing program, held every second Thursday. To register, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

December 15

Parents’ Night Out
6-9 p.m.
Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary
$18 (residents), $27 (non-residents)

Parents can enjoy a date night, catch up on holiday shopping or hang out with friends while the kids enjoy an evening of planned activities and a pizza dinner in this Cary Park District event. Children may wear comfortable clothes or pajamas. To register, and for more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

December 16

Historical Holidays Open House
Noon to 4 p.m.
Powers-Walker House (Glacial Park), Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood
Free

Step back in time at the restored 1854 Powers-Walker House to watch volunteers in historical attire prepare for winter and the holidays in the mid-19th Century, including cooking on a wood stove and decorating a Christmas tree with homemade and natural trimmings. For more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org. 

Rise
10 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
$5

See classic rock/hard rock/pop/alternative/country/metal cover band Rise perform in concert at this popular area bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

December 17

The Science of Snow
1 p.m.
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

Participants in this family-friendly program will learn how snowflakes form, how snow can keep people warm and more about winter weather through indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting). To register, and for more information, call (847) 381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

December 18

Matinee Mondays
1 p.m.
Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg
Free

Enjoy a screening of the 2017 British comedy, “The Trip to Spain,” starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon as fictionalized versions of themselves on a gastronomical journey through Spain. Snacks will be provided. To register, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

December 19

Lights, Action CRAFT!
10 a.m.
Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
Free

Kids (ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver) can see a short film and make a craft project in this session of the weekly program. For more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

SLC Senior Coffee
1 p.m.
Stage Left Cafe, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock
Free

Seniors can drop in to enjoy coffee and socialize with friends at the Stage Left Cafe, located next to the Woodstock Opera House. The ongoing program, held every Tuesday, includes a special activity, food or game each week. For more information, call (847) 337-1395 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

Junior Master Gardeners
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Algonquin Area Public Library District Main Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin
Free

Kids (grades 3-8) are invited to join the Junior Master Gardener Program, an international youth gardening program that engages children in hands-on group and individual learning experiences designed to encourage a love of gardening and an appreciation for the environment. For more information, call (847) 458-6060 or visit www.aapld.info.

December 20

We’re Talking About Books Club
7 p.m.
Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove
Free

Stop by to talk about books in an unstructured, fun setting. Snacks will be provided. The club meets the third Wednesday of every month. For more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

December 21

WSRep Comedy Night
8 p.m.
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
$10

See the WSR (Williams Street Rep) comedy troupe combine sketch comedy and improv into one conglomerate show in the Raue Center’s lobby cafe. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

–McHenry County Calendar of Events Dec. 13 – Dec. 21–