“Cocktail Hour: The Show,” an acclaimed floor show-to-stage dance production, presented by Ballets with a Twist, will be performing at 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

November 9

Discovery Days
10-11 a.m.
Lost Valley Visitor Center (Savanna Room), Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood
Free (residents), $5 (nonresidents)

In this McHenry County Conservation District Nature Exploration program, kids (ages 2-6 with adult) can enjoy an hour of fun, including a game, craft, snack and other educational activities based around a special theme of the day. To register, and for more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

November 10

After Hours Family Movie Night
6:30-8:15 p.m.
Algonquin Area Public Library District Eastgate Branch, 115 Eastgate Drive, Algonquin
Free

Bring the family to enjoy a screening of the Pixar animated action film, “Cars 3” (rated G). Pizza will be served. Doors will be open from 6:20-6:45 p.m.; no entrance will be allowed thereafter. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 658-4343 or visit www.aapld.org.

SLC Open Mic Night
7 p.m. to midnight
Stage Left Cafe, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock
Free

Off Square Music hosts this open mic event on the second and fourth Fridays of every month, with performers playing 15-minute slots. A featured performer will play from 8:30-9 p.m. To sign up for a time slot, call Keith Johnson at (815) 338-5164. For more information, call (815) 337-1395 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

November 11

Kids/Teen Paint Art Attack
10 a.m. to noon
Administrative Building, 1 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake
$20

In this Crystal Lake Park District art class, kids (ages 6 and up) and teens can follow stroke-by-stroke, age-appropriate directions to create artwork. Bring friends, snacks and a beverage. Acrylic paint and a 11-by-14 canvas will be provided. To register, and for more information, call (815) 459-0680 or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

‘Cocktail Hour: The Show’
8 p.m.
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
$35-$45

See this acclaimed floor show-to-stage dance production, presented by Ballets with a Twist. The all-ages show is billed as, “classic entertainment with an original mix of charismatic choreography, intoxicating music and exquisite costume design.” To purchase tickets, and for more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org. 

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

See country/rock band Semple, featuring vocalist Keith Semple, former lead singer of 7th Heaven and a contestant on Season 9 of “The Voice.” For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

November 12

Kaleidoscope of Colors
1 p.m.
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

Stop by with the family to discover why some animals in the wild are brightly colored while others blend in during the autumn season. For more information, call (847) 381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

November 13

Thanksgiving Bingo
7 p.m.
Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg
Free

Bring the family to this game night for a chance to win Thanksgiving-related prizes, including ingredients for your own Thanksgiving feast. One lucky winner will bring home a Butterball turkey. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org. 

November 14

Pajamarama
6:30-7 p.m.
Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley
Free

Kids (ages 2-6) can visit the library in their pajamas for bedtime stories and a snack with Miss Michelle. Children must attend with a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

November 16

Family Read Night
6:30 p.m.
Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove
Free

The entire family can gather to read books, sing songs and dance in this program. The library will have suggestions for books the family can read together. For more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org. 

November 17

Mom & Son Game Night
6-8 p.m.
McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry
$8 (mom), $8 (son)

Moms and sons (ages 5-10) can play minute-to-win-it style games, and enjoy entertainment and other activities in this McHenry Parks & Recreation Department event. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Registration deadline is Nov. 15. To sign up, and for more information, call (815) 363-2160 or visit www.ci.mchenry.il.us.

–McHenry County Calendar of Events Nov. 8 – Nov. 17–