McHenry County Calendar of Events July 25 – Aug. 1

Bring blankets and lawn chairs to the Community Garden Green to enjoy an outdoor showing of the 2013 film, “The Great Gatsby” from 9:30-11:30 p.m. July 27 at the Fox Lake Community Garden Green, 17 E. School Court, Fox Lake.

July 26

Drop-in Summer Storytime
10 a.m.
Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove
Free

As the library prepares to close for renovation (beginning July 28 and continuing through August), children up to age 5 (with a parent or caregiver) can enjoy the final storytime session of a six-week summer program. To register, and for more information, call 847-639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

July 27

Movie on the Green
9:30-11:30 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 showing of the 2013 film, “The Great Gatsby” (rated PG-13), a romantic drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio. For more information, call 847-587-2151 or visit www.foxlake.org.

July 28

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

See top-selling 1990s alternative rock band Gin Blossoms, along with special guests Tonic, Vertical Horizon and Sit Kitty Sit, in this special outdoor concert. To buy tickets, and for more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

The Ragged Rascals
7 p.m.
Stage Left Cafe, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock
Free

See Chicago-based Irish pub band The Ragged Rascals perform rousing versions of street ballads, rebel and drinking songs, sea shanties and a wide range of Celtic music using a combination of fiddle, banjo, whistle, flute, mandolin, bass, harmonica and more. For more information, call 815-338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

Kashmir
8:30 p.m.
Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington
Free

See acclaimed Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir perform live in this session of the ongoing Endless Summer Concert Series. For more information, call 847-639-9468 or visit www.brokenoar.com.

July 29

Catching Dragons & Damselflies!
1 p.m.
Crabtree  Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

Participants in this nature program will learn about dragonflies and damselflies, and practice catch-and-release skills as well. For more information, call 847-381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

July 30

Outdoor Games
10:30 a.m.
Morrison Park, 110 S. Lakeshore Drive, Lakemoor
Free

In this River East Public Library off-site program, kids in age groups 2-5 and 6-10 can meet at the park to play a variety of outdoor games. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call 815-385-6303 or visit www.rivereastlibrary.org.

WSRep LAB Series: ‘Snowfall’
7 p.m.
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
Free

Stop by to enjoy a stage reading of “Snowfall,” a family drama by award-winning playwright and screenwriter Robin Brooks, in this edition of the recurring Williams Street Repertory LAB Series. For more information, call 815-356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

July 31

Sixth Annual FoxTales Storytelling Festival
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Algonquin Area Public Library District Main Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin
Free

In this community event, offered in cooperation with the Algonquin Recreation Department, storytellers and musicians from the greater Chicago area — including renowned guitarist/songwriter Ralph Covert — will perform throughout the day on the library’s outdoor patio. Festivities also include Kona Ice, face painting and a bounce house. For more information, call 847-458-6060 or visit www.aapld.org.

August 1

Cold Blooded Critters
7-8:30 p.m.
Lost Valley Visitor Center (Glacial Park), Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood
Free (residents), $5 (non-residents)

In this McHenry County Conservation District program, adults and families with kids ages 6 and up can enjoy an indoor presentation on reptiles and amphibian — with a live animal guest — in the Savanna Room, followed by a hike to explore reptile and amphibian habitat and play some interactive games. Be prepared to hike on uneven terrain. To register, and for more information, call 815-338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org. 

 

 

–McHenry County Calendar of Events July 25 – Aug. 1–