McHenry County Calendar of Events June 20 – June 27

Enjoy performances by the Berkshire Ballet Theatre’s Summers of Dance students, Starr Dancers and Summers Dance Crews in celebration of the local dance company’s 22nd consecutive year of performing on stage June 22, 23 at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.

June 21

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. 

June 22

Movie on the Green
9:30-11:30 p.m.
Community Garden Green, 17 E. School Ct., Fox Lake
Free

Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy an outdoor showing — on a 16-foot inflatable screen — of the 1998 romantic comedy-drama, “You’ve Got Mail” (rated PG), starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, in this edition of the ongoing Summer Art Series. For more information, call 224-225-1402 or visit www.foxlake.org.

June 22, 23

Berkshire Ballet Theatre: Progressions 2018
7-9 p.m. June 22; 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. June 23
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
$19, $17 (ages 12 and under; ages 65 and up)

Enjoy performances by the Berkshire Ballet Theatre’s Summers of Dance students, Starr Dancers and Summers Dance Crews in celebration of the local dance company’s 22nd consecutive year of performing on stage. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call 815-356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

June 23

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

See ska, reggae, blues, funk and rock band Restless Knites perform in concert at this popular area eatery and live music venue. For more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

June 24

Endless Summer Concert Series
2:30 p.m.
Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington
Free

See popular Top 40 country cover band Bella Cain perform live in this session of the ongoing Endless Summer Concert Series. For more information, call 847-639-9468 or visit www.brokenoar.com.

June 25

Tastes of America Cooking Demo
7 p.m.
Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg
Free

Enjoy this first session of a three-part series featuring cooking and tasting demonstrations with chef Susan Maddox. This month’s theme is Central Farmlands Region. Advance registration is required. The series is not intended for children under age 12. To sign up, and for more information, call 815-344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

Bill Cook’s Magic
7 p.m.
Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary
Free

All ages are welcome to attend versatile performer Bill Cook’s high-energy show, which combines magic, comedy and interactive audience participation. To register, and for more information, call 847-639-4210 or visit www.caryarealibrary.org.

June 26

Imaginary Animals Art Workshop
10:30 a.m. to noon
Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove
Free

In this workshop, Terri Murphy will instruct young artists (grades 3-8) on how to design an imaginary animal, using gouache paint, India ink and a water rinse to discover the “magical” process of developing a reverse illustration. Hints of color will provide the finishing touch. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call 847-639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

June 26-28

Animal Adventure Day Camp
9:30 a.m. to noon (each day)
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
$30

Kids (ages 6-9) can search for crawling, slithering and flying creatures in this activity-packed day camp. Registration (in-person only) is required, along with completion of a release form and cash/check payment. For more information, call 847-381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

June 27

Woodstock City Band Concert
7:30 p.m.
Park in the Square, Van Buren Street, Woodstock
Free

Enjoy “Horn Line,” the title of this week’s edition of the Woodstock City Band’s 134th concert season. Ice Cream Social sponsored by the McHenry County Farm Bureau. For more information, call the Woodstock Opera House at 815-338-4212 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

 

–McHenry County Calendar of Events June 20 – June 27–