Entertainment in Lake County including concerts, performances and more.
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Grayslake
Show and Sale: Camping World RV Show & Super Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 15-17, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 20 at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road. Details, (866) 885-7621 or http://www.lcfair.com.
Concert: College of Lake County Gospel Choir with Charles Thomas Hayes, conductor, will perform at 7 p.m. April 17 in the C005 C Wing Auditorium, 19351 W. Washington St. Enter at the B Wing. It will feature gospel songs and traditional Negro spirituals, including the concert arrangement of “Lift Every Voice” and “Sing” by Roland Carter and selections by Robert Ray, including “He Never Failed Me Yet” and “Gospel Mass.” Due to the quiet nature of many songs, the choral program is not appropriate for children under the age of 3. Tickets are $3-4. Details, (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.
Great Lakes
Crafts for kids: Celebrate the Month of the Military Child with kids building a bobsled racer at 1 p.m. April 18 at the Great Lakes Naval Museum, Building 42, 610 Farragut Ave. During this educational activity, kids can build and test model bobsleds while learning about friction, energy, force, and the engineering design process. This event is free and open to the public. All craft supplies will be provided. 847-688-3154 or email [email protected]
Gurnee
Eggstravaganza: Easter Eggstravaganza will be held at 1 p.m. April 12 at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave. Kids ages 4-8 can enjoy Easter themed crafts, games and other fun activities with their friends. Cost is $9 and $11 for nonresidents. Details, (847) 623-8121 or http://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Egg Hunt: Flashlight Egg Hunt, for ages 7-12, will begin at 8 p.m. April 17 at Viking Park. Bring your flashlight and your night vision for this exciting hunt. Search for eggs and glowing items throughout the park, find a golden egg and win big. Each participant will receive a glow-in-the-dark necklace. Don’t forget a basket for your eggs. Dress for weather; this is an outdoor event. Parents must be present with their children, but may not assist them during the event. Preregistration is required. Details, (847) 623-8121.
Lake Forest
Exhibit: Deer Path County Art League will display the exhibit titled “Awakening” April 17 through May 29 at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road. Opening reception will be from 5 to 8 p.m. April 17. Details, (847) 234-3743 or http://www.deerpathartleague.org.
Libertyville
Concerts: Charlie Foxtrot Band will perform at 10 p.m. April 18 at Austin’s Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road. Tickets are $6. Details, (847) 549-1972 or http://www.fuelroom.com.
Concerts: Jim and Justin perform at 10 p.m. April 16 and the Ivy Ford Band perfumes at 10 p.m. April 18 at Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. Details, (847) 362-6688 or http://www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.
Mundelein
Fundraiser: The Kirk Players are celebrating their upcoming 50th season with a treasure hunt fundraiser titled “The Golden Quest: A Kirk Player Treasure Hunt” fundraiser at 8 p.m. April 18 beginning at Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church, 1500 W. Hawley St. Teams will gather to receive a map and a clue. This clue will lead the team to a location. As each location is discovered, a new puzzle or challenge will lead the team onward to the next location. There are many locations and the clues will be challenging and fun. Emergency clues will be given in our registration package. Teams will check in at the finish and times will be tallied. A post-race reception will be provided and prizes will be awarded to the top finishers at Grand Dominion at Del Webb, 3561 Melody St. Wine, beer and finger food will be. Tickets are $175 per car (up to 5 people). Details, (847) 571-6642 or kirkplayers.org.
Round Lake
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Performance: The Round Lake Area Park District Community Theatre and Band will present “The Wizard of Oz in Concert” at 7 p.m. April 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. April 18 and 19 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way. Tickets are $8 in advance, or $10 at the door. Details, (847) 546-8558 or http://www.rlapd.org.
Wauconda
Performance: A one-act play titled “An Evening with Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln” will be performed at 7 p.m. April 16 at the Lake County Discovery Museum, Fairfield Road and Route 176. Visit with the Lincolns in the White House at the end of the Civil War just before they leave for Ford’s Theatre, as they reflect on their lives leading up to this fateful night. A short epilogue addresses the events of April 14, 1865, and the last years of Mary Lincoln’s life. Tickets are $9 and $11 for nonresidents. Details, (847) 968-3400 or http://www.lcfpd.org.
Waukegan
Concert: Waukegan Symphony Orchestra will present a concert titled “Beethoven Bash” at 4 p.m. April 12 at Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Ave. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors and military, $7 for students (19 and older), and free for students ages 18 and under. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Details, (847) 360-4700.
Performance: “Constant State of Panic,” by Patrick Gabridge and directed by Richard Shavzin, will be performed April 17 through May 10 at Clockwise Theatre, 221 N. Genesee St. This darkly comic love story follows two people trying to stay together, despite the insanity of the world around them — the story of a man afraid of everything, and a woman afraid of nothing other than losing her husband. A fresh, new play with a surprising surreal style, the production takes a twisted look at how a couple survives in a modern society thriving on fear. Lines between reality and fantasy become blurred as we journey through the looking glass of our modern NSA-era Wonderland. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online at http://www.clockwisetheatre.org or at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. Group rates (prepaid, 10 or more) are also available. Details, (847) 775-1500.
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