McHenry County events calendar

Chronicle Media Staff
Enjoy a performance by Chicago-based singer/guitarist/keyboardist Jim Peterik, founding member of The Ides of March, at 8 p.m. June 25 at the Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. (Photo by CooperBrian1978)

Enjoy a performance by Chicago-based singer/guitarist/keyboardist Jim Peterik, founding member of The Ides of March, at 8 p.m. June 25 at the Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. (Photo by CooperBrian1978)

JUNE 23

Concert in the Park

7-8:30 p.m.

Lions Park Bandshell, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary

Free

See Dick Diamond and the Dusters combine memorable songs, comedy, outlandish wardrobes, antics and audience interaction in a nostalgic tribute to 1970s and ‘80s music and culture. For more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

 

Walking Food Tour

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Le Petit Marche, 19 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

$50

Take part in this walking tour of restaurants in downtown Crystal Lake, beginning at Le Petit Marche and continuing with stops at Benedict’s La Strata, Retro Bistro, Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen, Grounds Coffee Bar, Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria & Pub and Mellie’s Chocolates. Participants will receive a free goody bag, stuffed with coupons, business cards and menus. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-food-tour-tickets. For more information, call (815) 477-3296.

 

Summer Concerts

7:30-9 p.m.

Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin

Free

See pop singer Tony Ocean pay homage to the “Rat Pack” era in this edition of the village’s weekly Summer Concerts series. Food from local restaurant Toasty Cheese will be available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 658-2700 or visit www.algonquin.org/recreation.

 

JUNE 24

4th Fridays Art Show

6-9 p.m.

The Starline Factory Gallery, 300 W. Front St., Harvard

$5

This edition of Starline’s monthly regional art event includes a juried exhibit, a featured artist solo exhibit, vendor artists, collectors, curators, live music, a cash bar and more. For more information, call (815) 943-4805 or visit www.starlinefactory.com.

 

JUNE 25

Jim Peterik

8 p.m.

Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

$36, $33, $27

Enjoy a performance by Chicago-based singer/guitarist/keyboardist Jim Peterik, founding member of The Ides of March, known for the 1960s hit, “Vehicle,” and Survivor, famous for the Grammy Award-winning mega-hit, “Eye Of The Tiger.” For tickets, and more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

 

Pints for Paws

1-4 p.m.

Chain O’Lakes Brewing Company, 3425 Pearl Street, McHenry

$20

Bring your social, friendly dog to the brewery’s outdoor beer garden for an afternoon of live entertainment (featuring singer/songwriter Anna Kilhoffer), a wide selection of craft beer, food (available for purchase from Jimmy Bread American Grill), drawings and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit A Heart for Animals, a non-profit, foster-based animal rescue organization. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 868-2432 or visit www.aheartforanimals.org.

 

Stucky’s Grand Opening

11 a.m. to midnight

Stucky’s Bar & Grille, 4000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

Enjoy free samples of food, and drink specials, in the official Grand Opening celebration of this casual, neighborhood-style bar and grill. Stay for Dueling Pianos, beginning at 8 p.m. For more information, call (815) 331-8050 or visit www.stuckysbarandgrille.com.

 

Drive-in Movie

7:30 p.m.

Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills

$5 (cars), $2 (walk-up, bicycles)

Experience this nostalgic drive-in movie event, featuring “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” on a 45-foot screen. Blankets, chairs and non-alcoholic refreshments are welcome. Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 960-7460 or visit www.lith.org.

 

JUNE 28

Seniors Coffee at the Café

1 p.m.

Stage Left Café, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock

Free

In conjunction with the theme, “Show ’n’ Tell,” of this edition of the weekly, drop-in event, seniors can share memories of what they did as children during the summer. For more information, call (815) 338-4301 or (815) 338-4363 — or visit www.woodstockil.gov.

 

Movie Zone

11:30 a.m.

Marengo-Union Library District, 19714 E. Grant Highway, Marengo

Free

All ages are welcome to enjoy a showing of the 1995 animated feature film, “A Goofy Movie.” Beverages and snacks will be served. To register, and for more information, call (815) 568-8236 or visit www.muld.org.

 

Family Storytime

10:30 a.m.

Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary

Free

In this family program, kids (infants to age 6 with an adult) can stimulate their senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. No strollers will be allowed. Pick up tickets at the library’s information desk. For more information, call (847) 639-4210 or visit www.caryarealibrary.org.