Antioch
Fundraiser: The Underdog Unleashed Antioch Pup Crawl will begin at 12:30 p.m. July 11 at Limerick Lounge, 912 Toft Ave. Participating pubs will include Wings Etc., The Lodge of Antioch. It will finish around 4 p.m. at Rugan’s, 921 Toft Ave., with music by J.C. Mix, raffles, prizes and more. Take a walk with the dogs and have some fun. Cost is $25. Preregister at http://www.underdog-rescue.com.
Festival: Taste of Summer Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 16, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 17 and 18, and from noon to 6 p.m. July 19 in downtown. Carnival rides and games, delectable specialties prepared by top restaurants. Dine in the relaxing sunshine or under the “Big Top” while listening to top entertainment in the Brook Bandshell. The entertainment includes BBI, Suburban Cowboys, Hi Infidelity and Bella Cain. The carnival offers free ride tickets, mega bands and day bands for rides. Sing-a-longs (“Frozen” and “Roar”) on Friday and Saturday night before the headline bands. Also, downtown features sidewalk sales and craft booths. Details, AntiochChamber.org.
Exhibit: In commemoration of the end of the Civil War and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the Lakes Region Historical Society is hosting the exhibit “Ladies Attire of the Civil War — A Nation Mourns” July 16 through Aug. 30 at the Meeting House, 977 Main St. This is a private collection of ladies and girls Civil War gowns, bonnets, shoes and parasols. View up close, the textiles, construction and color of these 150-plus-year-old heirlooms. This is not a mourning exhibit and these gowns have not previously been seen in Antioch. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission is $7, parking behind the building is free. Tours are welcome and may be scheduled at additional times. Details, 847-395-4912.
Deerfield
Concert: Tropixlosion will perform at 5 p.m. July 12 at Mitchell Park, 949 Wilmot Road. Details, 847-945-0650.
Children’s concert: Jimmy Mac will perform at 11:30 a.m. July 15 at Jewett Park, 836 Jewett Park Drive. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic lunch and/or buy concessions from sandwiches and salads to beverages and ice cream from Cookers Red Hots. Details, 847-945-0650.
Campout: The annual Family Campout begins at 5 p.m. July 18 and runs through 8:30 a.m. July 19, at Maplewood Park, off Alden and Clay courts. A movie will be shown in the park at dusk. Registration for the Campout opens at 5 p.m. Campers need to stop by and register at the pavilion to receive campout rules, sign form/waiver and receive campsite number. This activity is an overnight event that is open to all families. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the campout. You may bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Activities and games will begin at approximately 6 p.m. Sports equipment and grills will be available. All tents and belongings must be removed by 8:30 a.m. Details, 847-945-0650.
Grayslake
Performance: “Working,” a musical based on the 1974 Pulitzer Prize-winning book by the late Studs Terkel of Chicago, is the College of Lake County summer musical. The show, produced by the CLC departments of theater, music and dance, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on July 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 and at 2 p.m. on July 19 and 26 in the Studio Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts on the CLC Grayslake campus, 19351 W. Washington St. The musical takes a 24-hour look into the lives of 28 ordinary working people. Adapted from Terkel’s critically acclaimed oral history, this newly updated “Working” paints a vivid portrait of the men and women the world so often takes for granted, such as the mill worker, tech support worker, waitress, fireman, housewife, delivery driver and schoolteacher. In their own words, these individuals reveal the joys, heartaches, hopes and dreams of the average working American. The revised version from 2000 includes updated lyrics and two new songs by Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell” and “Pippin”) and James Taylor and better reflects the modern workforce, according to director and designer Thomas B. Mitchell. The songs from “Working” cover a range of American musical styles, including gospel, jazz, soft rock, bluegrass and musical theatre. Tickets are $12-15. There is a social buy one, get one free on July 17 and 23 (offer not available online). Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more in advance by calling 847-543-2431 or by email at [email protected]. Details, (847) 543-2300.
Run: Bubble Palooza Chicago 5K Run will be held at 8:30 a.m. July 18 at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road. It is a 3-mile run where colorful bubbles will rain down on participants. At the finish line you will be given a packet of colored cornstarch to launch in the air and you will able to get your bubbles on like never before at the epic Bubble Bash where numerous bubble machines will unleash a fury of colorful bubbles on you every 15 minutes.. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the first wave starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $40. Details, 888-418-0978.
Storyteller: Tales of the Black Hawk War With Storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis at 7 p.m. July 18 at Centennial Plaza, corner of Whitney and Center streets. Ellis will bring the Black Hawk War to life from the viewpoint of Native American leader Black Hawk himself. Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs. Details, 847-223-8515.
Great Lakes
Concert: Navy Band Great Lakes will perform at 2 p.m. July 17 at the Great Lakes Naval Museum, Building 42, Farragut Ave. The Woodwind Quartet, “Fair Wind,” will perform a variety of summertime favorites. Free. Details, 847-688-3154.
Green Oaks
Concert: The Lake County Folk Club presents Emily White and Katie Dahl in concert at 7 p.m. July 12 at Fatman Bowl, 13860 Rockland Road. Folk artists Emily White and Katie Dahl are acclaimed Midwestern songwriters with loyal fan bases. Though they usually perform individually, they will share their songs, adding texture and harmony to one another’s work. Acoustic guitarist and humorist Ted Geise will open the show. Admission is $12, $10 for seniors and members, $5 for teens (suggested donation). For reservations, call (847) 602-8882.
Lake Villa
Fundraiser: Join One Hope United at its Picnic for Prevention at 2 p.m. July 18 at Jack and Lydia’s Resort, 38610 E. Edgewood St. There will be musical entertainment, games, raffles and silent auction. All proceeds benefit One Hope United programs in Lake County. Cost is $25. Details, 847-245-6553,
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Libertyville
Concert: The Cavern Beat will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 14 at Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Road. Details, 847-968-3499.
Concert: Libertyville Village Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 16 at Cook Park, Milwaukee Avenue, between Cook Avenue and Church Street. Details, 847-356-7865.
Lindenhurst
Concert: Neverly Brothers will perform at 6:30 p.m. July 15 at Engle Memorial Park, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road. Details, 847-356-6011.
Mundelein
Derby: The Mundelein Police Department’s 18th annual Cops ‘N’ Bobbers fishing derby will be held from 8 a.m. to noon July 11 at the Mundelein Seminary, 1000 E. Maple Avenue. Parents bring your kids ages 5 to 13 and their fishing poles and spend the morning fishing in a pond on the seminary property and having fun. The pond will be stocked with sun fish and bait will be provided by the Country Corner store. ILDNR will have a few fishing poles on hand for those who do not have a pole of their own. There will be a raffle drawing and prizes for the biggest fish, smallest fish and the most fish caught. The event is free and the first 100 children will get a free T-Shirt. Also, Ronald McDonald will be present. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed in the Seminary so feel free to bring a picnic lunch. An adult must accompany all participants. For more information or to volunteer for this event, call Rachel Messina at 847-968-4600.
Concert: Bandoleros will perform at 5 p.m. July 12 at Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave. Details, 847-566-0650.
Round Lake
Party: A free Superhero/Princess Party will be held at 8 p.m. July 15 at Heron View Park, 2020 Heron View Way. There will not be a make-up date due to inclement weather. Details, 847-546-8558.
Vernon Hills
Festival: Summer Celebration will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. July 16, from 6 to 11 p.m. July 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 18 and from 1 to 7 p.m. July 19 at Century Park, 1101 Lakeview Parkway. Includes live music, food, carnival rides, bingo, beer tent, a car and bike show, tournaments and more. Free admission. Details,www.summercel.com.
Waukegan
Concert: The Waukegan Band will present a concert titled “Shall We Dance?” at 7:30 p.m. July 14 at the Stiner Pavilion, 201 Seahorse Drive. Details, http://www.waukeganband.com.
Festival: Three Brothers Theatre will host WTF!, The Waukegan Theatre Festival, opening July 17 and playing through Aug. 8, 115 N. Genesee St. WTF is in its second year and promises to feature more plays, more playwrights, and more actors. The eclectic mix of stage plays ranges from goofy, satirical comedy to straight drama. All seven shows have never been staged for a live audience. WTF will feature eight playwrights including Laura Scruggs, Joe Janes, Aaron Mays, Natasha Samreny, Nathan Boese, Jeff Denight, and Stephanie Murphy. The festival includes: “Punk Grandpa” at 8 p.m. July 17-18; “From The Base of Mt. Trashmore” at 8 p.m. July 24-25; “Black Santa” at 3 p.m. July 29-30; “Our Christian Nation” at 8 p.m. July 29-30; “Daddy Daughter Dance” at 8 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1; “Stalled” at 8 p.m. Aug. 5-6; and “A Relative Silence” at 8 p.m. Aug. 7-8. Performances are on select dates. Festival passes are available for $25. To reserve tickets call 319-621-0024 or purchase at the box office. Details, 3brostheatre.com.
Tour: Learn the history of Waukegan relating to the Civil War while walking the streets of downtown in this guided tour led by Museum Supervisor Ty Rohrer, at 10 a.m. July 18 at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Washington Park, southwest corner of Washington and West streets. Details, 847-336-1859.
Zion
Concert: The West Side Winders will perform at 7 p.m. July 16 at Zion Park District Bandshell, adjacent to the Zion Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive. Details, 847-746-5500.
Garden tour: The Illinois Dunesland Garden Club will host its 13th annual Garden Tour from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 18. The event is free. Six gardens are on tour, two each in the communities of Winthrop Harbor, Zion and Beach Park. The first stop on the tour is the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Club members will be on hand with directions to the six gardens. Participants can explore the gardens at their own pace and in any order they choose. The club’s raffle offerings include colorful mixed planters, original art, garden crafts plus gifts from local businesses. Raffle tickets will be available at the registration table and participants may select the items they would like to win. This year’s homeowners have planted abundantly, in sun and shade, growing vegetables as well as flowering plants. From city-size to spacious properties, colorful plants and architectural elements with unique artwork make each space memorable. Garden club members will welcome visitors at each address and the gardeners themselves will be there to answer questions and share ideas. Details, 847-746-8767.
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