Things To Do This Weekend April 14-16, 2023
By: Jeff Randolph 04/13/2023
The beautiful weather is enough motivation to get out and explore all that Lake County has to offer. With something for all interests, it's hard to choose just one activity to do. It may be time to change plans and choose several activities to do. We will not judge you. Let's look at things to do this weekend, April 14-16, 2023.
For a guide to seafood options during Lake County Restaurant Week 2023, click here.
Explore local cuisine as the ten day long food event of the county kicks off. The boys of summer take the stage in Lincolnshire. There is a gathering of creators in Grayslake. A bit of 80's nostalgia happens in Waukegan. Schedule your tee time in Lake Villa. Here we look at the top five things to do this weekend, April 14-16, 2023.
1. Ten Days to Savor: Lake County Restaurant Week
Lake County Restaurant Week: Ten Days to Savor kicks off April 14-23. The 10-day foodie flagship program highlights 80 restaurants from 27 different land of the lakes communities with special prix fixe menus, food and drink pairings, live entertainment, and other fun promotions to attract new guests and generate awareness. The eighth installment of the fare frenzy revolves around supporting local restaurants. The focus is encouraging residents to generate foot traffic to the cuisine makers in their hometowns and across the land of lakes. Lake County Restaurant Week: Ten Days to Savor allows diners to CHECK IN TO WIN. The contest features various foodie prizes and a chance to win an overnight/theatre package at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Marriott Theatre and Three Embers Restaurant or Wright's Brew & Bistro, a cooking class at The Joyful Gourmet in Libertyville, and a gift card to a participating eatery. To enter, aim your smartphone camera at the participating eatery's QR code on the table tent or visit LakeCountyRestaurantWeek.com. If you check in to win at three or more locations, restaurateurs can be eligible to win. Remember, when visiting an eatery, share your imagery on Instagram using #LakeCountyRW. The foodie event runs through Sunday, April 23.
Friday-Sunday, April 14-16; various hours. Various locations in Lake County.
2. "Damn Yankees" at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
"Now listen to me, you guys. This game of baseball is only one-half the skill. The other half is something else. Something bigger. You gotta have heart!" See the Tony Award-sweeping 1956 classic "Damn Yankees" at the Marriott. The 10-time, award-winning (revivals included) musical follows the Washington D.C. baseball fan and real estate agent Joe Boyd, who sells his soul to the devil for a slugger to play for the Washington Senator. Mr. Applegate, Satan himself, turns Boyd into a 22-year-old superstar. Boyd, now known as Joe Hardy, must leave his wife. To escape the clause, Boyd/Hardy must not play in the season's final game on September 25 and return to his wife by 9 p.m. that night. The story is based on the novel "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant," by Douglass Wallop in 1954. The Lincolnshire production runs on select days through Sunday, June 4. Visit MarriottTheatre.com for tickets.
Friday-Sunday, April 14-16; Fri.: 8 p.m., Sat.: 4 and 8 p.m., Sun.: 1 and 5 p.m.
3. Maker Faire Lake County at College of Lake County in Grayslake
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating and curious people who enjoy learning and love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these creators to show hobbies, experiments, and projects at the College of Lake County. Over 40 innovative individuals are showcasing their work. The Grayslake campus calls it the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. So, glimpse the future and get inspired!
Saturday, April 15; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.
4. "Electric Avenue: The 80's MTV Experience" at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan
Genesee Theatre will "take it higher" as they "rock down" Eddy Grant's Electric Avenue: The 1980s MTV Experience. Travel back to the "Edgy Decade" where the aforementioned cover band presents Grant's "Electric Avenue," Queen's "Another One Bite's the Dust," Kenny Loggin's "Footloose," Prince's "Let's Go Crazy," The Ah-Ha's "Take on Me" and countless other 1980s classics. So, hop in the Delorean and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go." Saturday, April 15; 7 p.m. Tickets $25. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.
5. Hickory Knoll Golf Course Open for the Season in Lake Villa
Brush the dust off your clubs, and head to Hickory Knolls Golf Course as they open its doors for the year. The Lake Villa course has been a staple for over 75 years. Golfers in the land of lakes of all skill levels can experience the picturesque nine-hole course from spring to fall. The nine-hole green's generous fairways, small greens, hilly terrain, and zero water hazards highlight the course. Hickory Knolls offer leagues, season passes, and golf clinics throughout the season. Carts are available for $8 for nine holes. Visit HickorKnollGC.com to book your tee time.
Hickory Knoll Golf Course, 24745 W. Monaville Rd., Lake Villa.
For a guide to vegetarian options during Lake County Restaurant Week, click here.
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