Here are some other events happening from Feb. 24 to March 2 in Lake County.
Play about handkerchief in Grayslake
“Desdemona,” a play about a handkerchief written by Paula Vogel, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and 25, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at the James Lumber Center Studio Theatre in Grayslake. The contemporary play features a Shakespearean character named Desdemona. Tickets: $8-$10. At 19351 Washington St. 847-543-2300. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.
Gritty blues at James Lumber Center
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist Tab Benoit performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at the James Lumber Center in Grayslake and at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. Benoit is known for his gritty, original approach to the blues. The show’s opener is JD Simo, a blues musician. Tickets: $15-$48.50. At 19351 W. Washington St. Feb. 24; 9501 Skokie Blvd. Feb. 25. 847-543-2300. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu. 847-769-7889. northshorecenter.org.
Springfield back at the Genesee
Grammy Award-winning musician Rick Springfield and his Full Band Electric show will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. Tickets: $37-$87, plus fees. 203 N. Genesee St. 847-263-6300. geneseetheatre.com
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.Chorus celebrates Handel
The Waukegan Concert Chorus, under the direction of Randy Casey, performs music by G.P. Handel from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 25 in Waukegan. Tickets: $7-$15. At Lynn Schornick Theatre, 9 Jack Benny Drive. 847-360-4740. facebook.com/JackBennyCenter.
Craft beer festival at fairgrounds
The Lake County Craft Beer Festival will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. Admission is for those ages 21 and older and includes 25 samples from local, regional and national breweries, distilleries and wineries. The theme is Prohibition Party, and attendees are invited to dress accordingly. Tickets: $60. At 1050 E. Peterson Road. 847-680-7200. lcfair.com.
Sheryl DeVore is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.