See opening-weekend performances of musical adaptation of the classic Disney film, “The Little Mermaid,” presented by TownSquare Players March 2-4.

March 2

Party Obvious
10 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
Free

See Crystal Lake-based blues/rock/funk party band Party Obvious perform live at this popular area bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

March 2-4

Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid the Musical’
8 p.m. March 2; 2 p.m. March 3, 4
Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock
$25 (A Seating), $20 (B Seating), $15 (C Seating)

See opening-weekend performances of this musical adaptation of the classic Disney film, “The Little Mermaid,” presented by TownSquare Players. The show also runs March 9-11 and March 16-18. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

March 3

Spring Craft & Vendor Fair
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary
Free 

Shake off the winter blues in anticipation of spring and stop by to shop from a variety of crafters and vendors in this Cary Park District event. For more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

VoicePlay
7 p.m.
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
$35 (Zone A), $30 (Zone B), $20 (Zone C), $6 (ages 18 and under)

Enjoy this unique theatrical experience featuring VoicePlay, an a Capella ensemble that recreates the orchestrated sound of an entire musical production with nothing but the human voice. All ages are welcome. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

March 3, 4

Festival of the Sugar Maples
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (each day)
Coral Woods Conservation Area, 7400 Somerset, Marengo
Free

Hear how maple syrup was made hundreds of years ago, discover how maple trees produce sap each spring, learn how sap is collected and see how maple syrup is made during this McHenry County Conservation District special program (also running March 10 and 11). For more information, call (815) 479-5779 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

March 5

Knitting and Crochet Club
7 p.m.
Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove
Free

All ages are welcome to join this local group of knitters and crocheters — whether participants are new to yarn crafts or not. The club meets the first and third Monday of every month. For more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

Fox Valley Rocketeers
7:30-9 p.m.
Woodstock North High School (Room D187), 3000 Raffel Road, Woodstock
Free

The Fox Valley Rocketeers, a local club of model rocketry enthusiasts, is hosting its March club meeting. In addition, the club’s March Launch will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 17 at the Hughes Seed Farm, located just west of Woodstock at 1 N. Dimmel Road. For more information, call Mark Bundick at (815) 337-9068 or visit www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org. 

March 6

Vegan Basics
7 p.m.
Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg
Free

Learn about veganism and its many benefits with Johnsburg resident Carol Ann Ripple. Topics include Why Vegan?, Pantry Staples, Recipe Resources, Reading Labels and more. Advance registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

March 7

Introduction to Google Apps
2-4 p.m.
Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley
$10

Topics in this computer class (for ages 18 and up) include Google account creation, managing Google Drive, and an introduction to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Basic computer skills are required. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

March 8

Senior Social & Exchange: Games
11 a.m. to noon
McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry
Free

Seniors (ages 60 and up) can stop in to meet new people or catch up with friends, and exchange new or used games, in this session of the ongoing McHenry Parks & Recreation Department program. Coffee and hot chocolate will be available. To register, and for more information, call (815) 363-2160 or visit www.ci.mchenry.il.us.

–McHenry County Calendar of Events Feb. 28 – March 8–