Entertainment in Lake County including concerts, performances and more.
Antioch
Auditions: Auditions for “Shrek: The Musical” (book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abair, and music by Jeanine Tesori) will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at the Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. Arrive by 7 p.m. to fill out an audition form. Auditioners are asked to prepare a song and there will be cold-reading from the script. The production will be directed by Donna Badtke. There are several parts for men and women. There are also four roles that may be cast with children: Young Shrek, Young Fiona, Teen Fiona, and Baby Bear. It will open Oct. 30, and will run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for three weekends. For more information, visit www.pmltheatre.com
Exhibit: September Featured Artist Exhibit includes various artists at Antioch Fine Arts Foundation Gallery, 41380 Route 83. Details, 847-838-2274.
Concert: Low-reen & the Lazy Dogs featuring Peewee Hayes, John Linczmaier, & Pete Podkowinski at 8 p.m. Sept. 4 at Cuda’s Bar & Grill, 27045 Grass Lake Road. Details, 224-788-9145.
Buffalo Grove
Fest: Buffalo Grove Days will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 3, from 6 to midnight Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to midnight Sept. 5-6, and from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Clayton Municipal Campus, Lake Cook Road at Raupp Boulevard. There will be the Chamber Beer Garden, a business and craft fair, free entertainment, a carnival, games, special events, including a BBQ Challenge and Sunday night fireworks. Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. Sunday. Details, 847-459-2500.
Deerfield
Fest: North Shore Greek Fest be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 5-7 at Hellenic American Academy, 1085 Lake Cook Road. Enjoy a weekend of authentic Greek food and pastries, a Greek gourmet market, pig roast, music and dancing, arts, crafts and jewelry, children’s games, raffle prizes and more. Details, 847-317-1063.
Grayslake
Festival: Annual Color Aloft Balloon Festival from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 in Central Park, 250 Library Lane. It will begin with hot air balloons being inflated and compete in a “Fox and Hounds” contest in which competing balloons seek to land closest to the “Fox.” Balloons will be retrieved and return to the park. After dark they will be internally illuminated by their burners and glow. There will be musical entertainment, Civil War-era baseball game, children’s activities, storytelling, business booths, and more. Details, grayslakechamber.chambermaster.com.
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Convention: Lake County Count-I-Con, a comic, toy, game and art convention, will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 29-30 at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road. Children and adult costume contests, skits, and entertainment hosted on our stage both days, Aussie Pet Care’s Pet Costume Contest, Magic the Gathering tournaments all day, and Brass City Games will be hosting drafts, Commander, and standard MtG tournaments all weekend. There will also be video game tournaments with different console and PC gaming tournaments. Discussions with panelist James Renner, author and cold-case investigator, and panelist Tim Maile, radio show host, author, and paranormal investigator. Cost is $5 and free for active military, and ages 12 and under. Buy a regular admission on Saturday, and come Sunday for free. Details, counticon.com.
Concert: Lake Forest Symphony will present a concert of Haydn and Brahms with violinist Angelo Yu at 8 p.m. Sept. 5 and at 2 p.m. Sept. 6 at The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St. Maestro Kulenovic continues the symphony’s odyssey through early symphonies, conducting Haydn’s Symphony No. 2 from the harpsichord in eighteenth century style. The pastoral mood of Brahms’ Second Symphony will regale us with the awe-inspiring beauty of nature, and the highly lyrical Violin Concerto No. 3 of Saint-Saens, played by Angelo Yu, will act as the perfect counterpart in these opening performances of the season. Tickets are $35-59. Subscription packages for the season available. Details, lakeforestsymphony.org.
Gurnee
Derby: The first George Weinert Fishing Derby will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 5 at Jones Island Beach, 243 Harvey Ave. There will be awards. Participants should bring their own equipment. Rods can be borrowed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Free. Details, 847-223-7529.
Highland Park
Fest: Taste of Highland Park will begin at 5 p.m. Aug. 28 and run through Aug. 30 at Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave. Visitors can satisfy savory and sweet cravings with everything from sushi to tacos to ice cream. Enjoy entertainment all weekend at the Taste Stage, kids activities and more. Also, Port Clinton Art Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 29-30. More than 260 artists will be in attendance. Families can enjoy kid-friendly art activities, including an art scavenger hunt, spin art, interactive demos, performance speed painting and more. Details, 847-926-1000.
Woofstock: Woofstock will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 30 at Debbie Gottlieb Beitler Dog Park in Larry Fink Memorial Park, 701 Deer Creek Parkway. Enjoy a tail wagging good time in the enclosed dog park. Meet new friends, bark along to canine tunes, and show off your canine moves. Dogs not inside the dog park gates must be on a leash at all times. Details, 847-831-3810.
Lake Forest
Festival: Taste of Serbia Food and Music Festival will be held from noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 5-6 at St. Basil Serbian Orthodox Church, 27450 N. Bradley. Traditional Serbian cuisine, music, and beverages will be featured. Music and “kolo” dancing will be non-stop. Visit the church and learn about orthodox traditions and Serbian culture from parish priest, Father Djuro Krosnjar. Fun for all ages, including a kiddie area with giant inflatables and games, and specialty vendors. Stop by the bookstore for music, books, jewelry, or icons. Details, 847-247-0077.
Libertyville
Concerts: The Pale Green Stars perform at 10 p.m. Aug. 28, Hearthfire performs at 10 p.m. Aug. 29, Dick Diamond & The Dusters perform at 10 p.m. Sept. 4, and Hans & The Hormones perform at 10 p.m. Sept. 5 at Mickey Finn’s, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. All are free. Details, 847-362-6688.
Fest: Libertyville Sunrise Rotary presents The North Shore Wine, Beer and Cigar Fest from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29 on Church Street in downtown. It offers tastings from more than 30 breweries, 50 wineries, and more than 100 cigar samplings. Profits are distributed to more than 40 charities in Libertyville and Lake County. In addition, funds are used to support local and international club-sponsored projects and for vocational and academic scholarships for graduating Libertyville High School students. Tickets are $30-100. Details, www.northshorewineandbeerfest.comhttp://www.northshorewineandbeerfest.com.
Walk: Waukegan Township will host its 5K for Labor Day run/walk, previously Walk for Seniors, on Sept. 5 at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road. Registration will begin at 7 a.m., with a step-off celebration at 8:30 a.m, and the race beginning at 9 a.m. The event helps support programs for adults ages 55 and older. There will be a shuttle bus from Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Cost is $30. To register, call 947-244-9242.
Lindenhurst
Touch a Truck: Lindenhurst Park District will hold its Touch-a-Truck event from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 29 at Community Center Parking lot, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road. Kids of all ages are welcome to see, climb and explore dump trucks, fire engines, police and emergency vehicles, garbage truck, cow car, tow truck, caboose float car, tractor. Details, 847-356-6011.
Long Grove
Fest: Oktoberfest featuring an antique tractor show with free hayrides will be Sept. 5-7 in downtown. Join in the celebration of Long Grove’s heritage by enjoying authentic German food, Oktoberfest beer tents, live entertainment featuring German bands, free hayrides throughout town, and more. Details, 847-634-0888.
Round Lake Beach
Moving Wall: The Moving Wall, a replica of the Washington, D.C., Vietnam Memorial Wall, will be on display beginning at 4 p.m. Sept. 3 through the closing ceremony Sept. 7 at Home Depot, Route 83 and Hook Drive. The wall will be escorted from Comfort Inn Suites in Grayslake beginning at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 3 from routes 120 and 45 to Route 83. Details, 847-546-2002.
Vernon Hills
Movie: “Planes, Fire & Rescue” will be shown at dusk Aug. 28 at Deerpath Park, 299 Onwentsia Road. Park at the Cherokee Road entrance and walk north to the viewing area. Details, 847-996-6800.
Wauconda
Celebration: The annual Street Dance will be held from 4 to 11 p.m. Sept. 5 on Main Street. The Wauconda Area Chamber hosts an evening of live music, food, dancing, raffles, water fights, collection of food and school supplies and more. There will be 10 bands on four stages. Details, 847-526-5580.
Waukegan
Movie: “The Goonies” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St. Tickets are $4, $2 for seniors, kids under age 12, and military with ID. Details, 847-782-2366.
Show: Larsen Marine will host an in-water sailboat show of new and pre-owned boats from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Aug. 28-30 at 625 E. Seahorse Drive. The show will also include seminars and displays by local dealers. Details, 847-336-5456.
Performance: “Brenda: A Ghost Story” by Cory Finley will be performed at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Aug. 28 through Sept. 12 at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St. This new comedy was a hit at the 2013 New York Fringe Festival. The spirit of Wallace’s dead mother Brenda has taken over his body and his soul is trapped in her grave. In a race to save him, his friend Jen and roommate Mike must make it to the cemetery as soon as possible. The only problem is that his mother is not the only spirit they have to deal with. Tickets are $20 and $15 for seniors and students. Details, 708-548-0283,
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Fundraiser: Wine and Art Stroll will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 downtown. It is one of Waukegan Main Street’s premiere annual events. Bring your friends and receive a Wine and Art Stroll souvenir glass, a $10 gift certificate to use at any merchant in the Main Street District, a wrist band, and a program of participating locations with corresponding map. Locations will all have beverages for tasting and many supply snacks to complement the wine and other beverage offerings. There will be live entertainment, special exhibits, restaurant specials and the art galleries will be open. Cost is $20. Details, 847-623-6650.
Concert: Low-reen and the Lazy Dogs featuring Charles Delta Blues Hog Hayes, Pete Podkowinski, and John Linczmaier will perform at 8:30p.m. Aug. 29 at TR’s Front Row, 219 W. Greenwood Ave. Details, lowreensliveblues.com.
Circus: Kelly Miller Circus will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 4, at 6 and 9 p.m. Sept. 5, at 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Sept. 6 and 7 at Belvidere Discount Mall, 2107 Belvidere Road. Tickets are $12, and $6 for children in advance, and $15 and $7, respectively, at the gate. Details, www.kellymillercircus.comhttp://www.kellymillercircus.com.
Zion
Pow-Wow: Annual Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 29 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 at Shiloh Park on 27th Street. It is a celebration of Native-American heritage. Its purpose is not only to celebrate this heritage, but also to heighten public awareness of Native-American history, traditions, and customs. Specific activities will include demonstrations, music and dance presentations, educational sessions and a trader area. Admission is $5, $1 for ages 6 to 12, free for elders, 65 and over, and children under 6. Details, 847-746-5797.
Fest: Annual Jubilee Days Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 6 and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at Shiloh Park, 25th Street and Emmaus Avenue. The Labor Day festival features community-wide activities with the theme “Zion-Benton: A Community of Character.” It begins Saturday with the Color Your World With Character 5K Walk/Run beginning at 8 a.m., and the Miss Zion pageants at 6:30 p.m., followed by an ice cream social. Sunday includes an arts and crafts festival, live music by FullScore Chamber Orchestra at 6:30 p.m., and fireworks. Monday brings the Mayor’s Breakfast, arts and crafts, food and the Jubilee Days Parade at 1 p.m. Details, www.zionjubileedays.com.
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