Join the Countdown to Midnight Party leading up to the release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two,” a special
rehearsal edition script book that goes on sale at midnight July 31 at Barnes & Noble (Bohl Farm Market Place), 5380 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

July 28

City Concert Series

7:30 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry

Free

Enjoy the City Jazz Band’s season finale in this session of the ongoing City Concert Series. Vendors from Culver’s Restaurant, MJ’s Coffee Bar and Chain O’Lakes Brewing Co. will be on-site. For more information, call (815) 363-2100 or visit www.ci.mchenry.il.us.

July 28

Roll & Roll Beach Show

6:30 p.m.

Indian Trail Beach, 228 Indian Trail, Lake in the Hills

Free

Bring blankets, chairs and refreshments to the beach for this show by The Wave Runners, featuring the music of Jimmy Buffet, The Beach Boys, The Ventures and more. Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 960-7460 or visit www.lith.org.

July 29

Lunch Hour Entertainment Series

Noon-12:45 p.m.

Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin

Free

Pack a lunch and bring the family to the library’s back patio for a performance by juggler/stilt-walker/balloon artist/magician/musician Jason Kollum. For more information, call (847) 658-2700 or visit www.algonquin.org.

July 29

Movie in the Park

7-11 p.m.

Deicke Park, 11419 S. Route 47, Huntley

Free

Bring the family for an outdoor showing of the popular animated film, “The Good Dinosaur.” Activities begin at 7 p.m., followed by the movie at 9 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 669-3180 or visit www.huntleyparks.org.

July 30

Laura Rain & The Caesars

8 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock

$20

See this blues/R&B band from Detroit combine nasty blues guitar, Hammond organ, funky rhythms and soaring, soulful vocals in an electrified concert performance. For more information, call (847) 960-7460 or visit www.lith.org.

July 30

Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight Party

8 p.m.

Barnes & Noble (Bohl Farm Market Place), 5380 Route 14, Crystal Lake

Free

Join this Countdown to Midnight Party leading up to the release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two,” a special rehearsal edition script book that goes on sale at midnight July 31. The party will feature a special Muggle Wall, giveaways and other Harry Potter-related activities. For more information, call (815) 444-0824 or visit www.barnesandnoble.com.

July 30

Keith Semple

7 p.m.

Park Place Banquets, 406 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake

$10

This dance hall-style event features Irish-born singer/songwriter/guitarist Keith Semple, a recent contestant on TV’s “The Voice.” Doors open at 7 p.m.; no advance ticket sales. A cash bar will be available. For more information, call (815) 477-5871 or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

July 31

Ridin’ 4 Veterans

10 a.m.

Niko’s Red Mill Tavern, 1040 Lake Ave., Woodstock

$20

Join this motorcycle run to benefit TLS Veterans, a non-profit agency that provides food, shelter, employment assistance and more for disabled and disadvantaged military veterans. The event includes an 80-mile scenic ride and an after-party (2 p.m.) with food, live music, raffles and more. For more information, call (815) 338-6455 or visit www.ridin4veterans.org.

August 1

Matinee Mondays

1 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

Enjoy a screening of “The Boss,” an R-rated comedy starring Melissa McCarthy. Snacks will be provided. To register, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

August 1

Moms’ Movie Day

10 a.m. to noon

Centegra Hospital-McHenry (Breastfeeding Resource Center), 4201

Medical Center Drive, McHenry

Free

Area moms can gather for a showing of the movie, “Babies,” about the lives of four very different babies from around the world. Nurslings are welcome. Cookies and beverages will be provided. For more information, call (815) 344-5000 or visit www.centegra.org/location/centegra-hospital-mchenry.

August 3

Weather Detectives

10-11:30 a.m.

Marengo Ridge (Shelter No. 2), 2411 N. Route 23, Marengo

Free (residents), $5 (non-residents)

In this McHenry County Conservation District event, kids (ages 7-13) interested in the area’s wacky summer weather can learn about clouds and the ways they can help to predict the weather. Participants also can make a “weather window” to help classify cloud types, and then take the finished project home. To register, and for more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.