See critically acclaimed Frank Sinatra tribute artist Dave Halston and his Little Big Band perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren Street, Woodstock.

August 23

Billiards Time for Adults
4-7 p.m.
River East Public Library, 813 W. Route 120, Lakemoor
Free

Adults (ages 18 and up) can get together with friends to play some pool downstairs at the library in this session of a recurring program. A PS4 system and games also are available. For more information, call 815-385-6303 or visit www.rivereastlibrary.org.

August 24

Dave Halston’s Tribute to Sinatra
7:30 p.m.
Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock
$25 (adults), $20 (students and seniors)

See critically acclaimed Frank Sinatra tribute artist Dave Halston and his Little Big Band perform in concert. To buy tickets, and for more information, call the box office at 815-338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

Movie on the Green
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Fox Lake Community Garden Green, 17 E. School Court, Fox Lake
Free

Bring blankets and lawn chairs to the Community Garden Green to enjoy an outdoor screening of the 1942 classic drama film, “Casablanca” (rated PG-13), starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. For more information, call 847-587-2151 or visit www.foxlake.org.

Megon McDonough: ‘Dedicated to the Ones I Love’
8-10 p.m.
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
$30 (Zone A), $25 (Zone B), $20 (Zone C)

See nationally known singer-songwriter-guitarist Megon McDonough on this stop of her current tour, entitled, “Dedicated to the Ones I Love: Great Women Singers of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.” To buy tickets, and for more information, call 815-356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

August 25

Friction Fest
2:30 p.m.
Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington
Free

See area bands Cinful, My Metal Heart, Friction and Pat Capone’s Bootlegger Band perform in concert during the day-long Friction Fest, part of Broken Oar’s Endless Summer Outdoor Concert Series. For more information, call 847-639-9468 or visit www.brokenoar.com.

Bands in the Sand: The Wailers
5:30 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
$20-$70

See iconic reggae band The Wailers perform the late Bob Marley’s classic album, “Legend,” in its entirety. This special outdoor show (ages 21 and up only) also includes opening acts Liquid Soul and Old Shoe. Limited VIP packages ($330-$800) are available. Doors open at 5 p.m. For tickets, and more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

August 26

Bird Beaks
1 p.m.
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

In this Crabtree Nature Center program, attendees can compare local bird bills while learning that not all beaks are created equal. For more information, call 847-381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Tagging and Tracking the Monarch’s Great Migration
1:30 p.m.
Prairieview Education Center (Room 210), 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake
Free (residents), $5 (non-residents)

Adults and families with children ages 6 and up can attend this McHenry County Conservation District special event to learn about monarch butterflies as they begin their mass migrations south. The program includes a brief overview of monarchs and their migration patterns, followed by a hike on prairie trails to search for monarchs and their larvae. If available, a live monarch butterfly will be tagged, and instructions on how to tag butterflies at home will be provided. To register, and for more information, call 815-479-5779 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

August 27

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

Enjoy a screening of the 2018 comedy film, “Life of the Party” (rated PG-13), starring Melissa McCarthy. Snacks will be provided. To register, and for more information, call 815-344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

August 28

Tech Tuesdays
9-11 a.m.
Panera Bread, 730 Northwest Highway, Fox River Grove
Free

Patrons of the Fox River Grove Memorial Library (currently closed for renovations) can visit Panera to get help using eBooks, eAudiobooks, the library catalog and more. Bring your electronic device and library card. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 847-639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

–McHenry County Calendar of Events August 22 – August 28–