Entertainment in Lake County including concerts, performances and more.
Antioch
Show and concert: Classic Custom Car who will feature the Blooze Brothers at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 William E. Brook Memorial Center, 902 Skidmore Drive. Details, 847-395-2160
Deerfield
Children’s concert: Leonardo will perform at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 5 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.
Fox Lake
Fest: “Rally by the Lake” Car & Bike Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd. Free admission, free parking, and free hot dogs for attendees. There will be a beer and pop tent, vendor booths, D.J. and raffles. Details, 847 587-7474 or www.discoverfoxlake.com.
Grayslake
Baseball presentation: The Grayslake Historical Society will present a program about baseball in Grayslake at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St. Chicago has the Sox and the Cubs but Grayslake also has some interesting baseball history. Learn about Grayslake individuals, such as Jay Hook, who made it “big time,” former teams which represented the town, and the places where the local games were played. Details, 847-223-8515
Performance: Citadel Theatre will present Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” outdoors at 7 p.m. Aug. 6-9 at Prairie Crossing Farmhouse, 32400 N. Harris Road. It features a number of songs which highlight the pastoral atmosphere and the changing of the seasons. It is directed by Frank Farrell. Tickets are $15, membership discounts will apply for participating organizations. Travel chairs and/or blankets for seating suggested. Bring your own picnic dinner and bottle of wine to share with friends age 21 or older. Details, 847-234-3880 ext. 21.
Gurnee
Celebration: Gurnee Days 2015, celebrating its 42nd year with the theme “Gurnee Days Celebrates Heroes” will be held Aug. 6-9. Most events will be held in Viking Park on Old Grand Avenue. The event kicks off with a Bike Rodeo from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 6-7 at Woodland Middle School, 7000 Washington St. On Aug. 6, there will be a testimonial dinner, live music at 7 p.m. and a teen pool party at 8 p.m. at Hunt Club Aquatic Center. There will be rides, food, beer, live bands, contests throughout the weekend. A 10K Race & Fun Run/Walk will be held at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 8 and there will be art shows, including a rib-eating contest at 2:30 and more. Also, fireworks will be at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 9 begins with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., car show, art show, pony rides and petting zoo, talent shows, and more. Also, Gurnee Days Parade will be at noon Sunday on Old Grand Avenue. Some events may require a fee or advanced registration. Details, 847-623-7788 or www.gurneedays.com
Concert: Modern Day Romeos will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 in Viking Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concert cancellations are made by 2 p.m. Thursdays. Details, 847-599-3774.
Lake Forest
Exhibit: The exhibit titled “Parts of Her Puzzle” by Chandrika Marla will be on display through Sept. 5 at re-invent Gallery, 202 E. Wisconsin Ave. The paintings reflect the vibrant colors, soft-to-hard edges and complex layers of womanhood. Each painting is one piece of the universal puzzle. They can stand alone or be grouped to reveal connections between them. Details, 224-544-5961.
Libertyville
Concert: R-Gang will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Road. Details, 847-968-3499.
Concerts: Jim and Justin perform at 10 p.m. Aug. 6, Dixie Crush performs at 10 p.m. Aug. 7 and Six Speed Tranny performs Aug. 8 at Mickey Finn’s, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. Details, 847-362-6688.
Lindenhurst
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Outdoor performance: The Lindenhurst Park District will present its first outdoor performance, “Romeo & Juliet,” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7 at Engle Memorial Park/Parkman Pavilion, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road. Adults, teens, and youth will be performing. Concessions available for purchase. Admission is free. Details, 847-356-6011 ext. 104.
Riverwoods
Campfire: Community Campfire from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7 at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area 21950 N. Riverwoods Road. Join friends and family, share stories, roast marshmallows, play an instrument or just relax. Free. Details, 847-968-3113.
Round Lake
Performance: “Jack and the Giant” will be presented by The Round Lake Area Park District Community Theatre at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8, and at 2 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9 at Park School Campus, 400 W. Townline Road. Performers are ages 8 to adult. Cost is $5. Details, 847-546-8558.
Vernon Hills
Concert: Chicago Tribute Anthology will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at Arbortheater, 50 S. Fairway Drive. In case of rain, it will be held in the Sullivan Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive. Details, 847-367-3700.
Waukegan
Concert: The Waukegan Band will present a concert titled “Stars of Stage, Screen and Disc” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Stiner Pavilion, 201 Seahorse Drive. Details, www.waukeganband.com.
Movie: “The Lego Movie” will be shown at dusk Aug. 7 in Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive and Sheridan Road. Grab a lawn chair, or a blanket. Details, 847-360-4740.
Touch a Truck: Explore, discover and touch police and fire vehicles and more at 5 p.m. Aug. 7 in Belvidere Park, 412 S. Lewis Ave. Details, 847-360-4700
Performance: Three Brothers in association with the city of Waukegan and sponsored by the Waukegan Arts Council will hold its first outdoor production of Shakespeare’s “12th Night,” Aug. 7-8 and 14-15 at The Stiner Pavilion at the Waukegan Municipal Beach, 201 E Sea Horse Drive, and Aug. 21-22 at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. It tells the story of a pair of shipwrecked twins, Viola and Sebastian, who are separated and presume each other to have perished. The show will feature an all-female cast with many local actors including Shannon Campe and Lizzy Haberstroh from Libertyville, Marjury Mejia from Waukegan, Shannon Day and Miranda Bishop from Vernon Hills, and Debbie Banos, Bellisant Corcoran, and Maddie Pell from Chicago. Details, 319-621-0024 or email [email protected].
Zion
Concert: Still Kickin’ Band will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at Zion Park District Bandshell, adjacent to the Zion Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive. Details, 847-746-5500.
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