Calendar of Events for Lake County, Illinois - Visit Lake County

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Dine Like Harry Potter at The Chocolate Sanctuary

01/26/22 - 01/27/22

Calling all Harry Potter fans: The Chocolate Sanctuary's upcoming Chef&...

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Duckhorn Wine Dinner at Main Street Social

01/27/22

Excited to announce the first wine dinner of 2022 on Thursday, January 27th...

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Beam Suntory Bourbon Dinners at Wildfire

01/27/22

If you're a fan of bourbon, consider indulging in one of Wildfire's...

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Sawyer Brown with Special Guest Bella Cain at Genesee Theatre

01/27/22

With 23 albums, over 50 chart singles and several CMA, ACM and CMT awards u...

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The Three Wise Men at Cultural and Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

01/27/22

The Three Wise Men will be arriving at the Village of Round Lake Beach Cult...

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Dr. King: Exemplifying Excellence 1st Inaugural MLK celebration at CLC

Virtual 01/27/22

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul will join the event as a guest speake...

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Judson Brown Duo at Stevens Steakhouse

01/28/22

Judson Brown Duo specializes in acoustic rock, pop, and country music. &nbs...

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Clarissa at The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo

01/28/22

A decade of shows throughout the globe and now about to bring her unique so...

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Blackened: Tribute to Metallica at Impact Fuel Room

01/28/22

Impact Fuel Room and NTL Productions present Metallica Tribute – Blac...

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Phillip Phillips and Jon Foreman at Genesee Theatre ***CANCELED***

Canceled 01/28/22

Since releasing his multi-platinum debut single Home in 2012, Phillip Phill...

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Figure Drawing Fridays at Dandelion Gallery

01/28/22

Bring your own supplies and easel, or rent some from the studio for $5. ...

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DIY Shirt and Sip at Black Lung Brewing Company

01/28/22

It's the first DIY shirt event of the year! Shirts are $23 a p...

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Parents Night Out at Hunt Club Park Community Center

01/29/22

Take a night off, and let them take care of the kids! Children will spen...

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Pint of Music with South of Mars at Buffalo Creek Brewing

01/29/22

Band based South of Marseilles, Illinois covering classic Pop rock, 90'...

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Fleetwood Mac Tribute - Big Love at Impact Fuel Room

01/29/22

impact Fuel Room and NTL Productions present Fleetwood Mac Tribute - Big Lo...

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Guided Wine Tastings Wine 102 at Lynfred Winery

01/29/22

Wine 102 will dig a little deeper and examine typicity, malolactic fermenta...

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Lezlie Lenz Peace Love Hope Showcase Event at Dandelion Gallery

01/29/22

Immerse yourself in the artwork of Lezlie Lenz and become creatively ...

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One Year Anniversary Party with Gina Gonzalez and Stix and Noodles Food Truck at Black Lung Brewing Company

01/29/22

It's the first anniversary at the brewery and taproom! FOOD TRU...

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Vipers Pro Basketball versus Illinois Bulldogs at Warren High School

01/29/22

Lake County's ABA basketball team welcomes the Illinois Bulldogs....

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LVVA Ice Fishing Derby in Wauconda

Virtual 01/28/22 - 01/30/22

The derby will be a Friday-Saturday affair. Download FishDonkey and have fu...

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The Guess Who at the Genesee Theatre

Rescheduled 01/30/22

Rescheduled from October 2020 and May 2021 The Guess Who created some of...

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Kumo Shibori Fabric Dyeing Workshop at Dandelion Art Gallery

01/30/22

Michael McConville with teach the history and method of the "Spider Dy...

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Zion Park District Shamrock Hunt

03/14/22 - 01/31/22

Investigate the park trails and find the hidden shamrocks. The letters on t...

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4th Annual Lake County's History Makers: State of the Black Male: Changing the Narrative

Virtual 02/03/22

Lake County’s Professional Black men from all walks of Life will spea...

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ANTHOLOGY - A TRIBUTE TO THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND at Impact Fuel Room

02/04/22

Impact Fuel Room & NTL Productions present Anthology – A Tribute ...

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Six Speed Tranny Acoustic Performance at Black Lung Brewing

02/04/22

Six Speed Tranny comes to Black Lung Brewing for an acoustic performance!...

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The Pizza Factory at Vernon Hills Park District

02/04/22

Skip making a mess in the kitchen and send your child, 3-5 years, to The Pi...

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Friday Night Food Truck- Fork N Fry at Buffalo Creek Brewing

02/04/22

This food truck started out with one objective in mind. Find the gluten fre...

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Dueling Pianos at The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo

02/04/22

Felix & The Fingers Dueling Pianos makes their return to The Parlor Spe...

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Impact Fuel Room - Tribute to Judas Priest & Iron Maiden at

02/05/20 - 02/05/22

Impact Fuel Room & NTL Productions present Judas Priestess (THE WORLD&r...

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Guys on Ice The Musical at Genesee Theatre

02/04/22 - 02/05/22

"Guys on Ice" is a delightful musical comedy set on a frozen...

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5th Annual Cocoa Crawl in Historic Downtown Long Grove

02/05/22

Historic downtown Long Grove is putting a new design twist on its first maj...

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Comedy Night and Live Auction of Antioch's "Snowmen on the Chain" Charity Public Art Program

02/05/22

The Antioch Chamber of Commerce and the Antioch Junior Woman's Club, is...

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"How a Lipizzan Stallion Learns to Dance" Presentation at Tempel Lipizzans

02/05/22

For Horse lovers that want to know more… The equine dancers may be ...

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Artist Reception with Aruna Sarode for All Things Beautiful

02/05/22

Stop by for some cake and a chat with Aruna! All things beautiful fascin...

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Friday Night Food Truck- Billy Bricks at Buffalo Creek Brewing Company

02/05/22

Thin-crust, Neapolitan-style pizza, baked in an authentic wood-fired, brick...

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Donuts for Dogs Fundraiser at Flesk Brewing

02/05/22

Donuts For Dogs will be selling their human and dog-friendly mini donuts st...

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Frozen Tundra 5K and Post Race Beach Party in Lincolnshire

02/05/22

The Frozen Tundra is an out and back 5K along the beautiful Des Plaines Riv...

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Blocks of Love Workshop at Dandelion Gallery

02/05/22

Dandelion Gallery & Studio Gift Making From the Heart! Join us on Satur...

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Volo Bog SNA and Friends of Volo Bog Present: Children's Coloring with Artist Aruna Sarode

02/05/22

Inspire the young people in your life with a love of art and nature! Artist...

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Live Music Saturdays with Sarah Coco at Black Lung Brewing Company

02/05/22

Live music every Friday and Saturday at the Black Lung Taproom. This wee...

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Vipers Pro Basketball versus Indiana Lyons at Canlan Sports Facility in Libertyville

02/05/22

Lake County's ABA basketball team takes on the Indiana Lyons....

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That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody at Genesee Theatre

02/06/22

That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody pays homage to the late '80s si...

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Guided Hike Night at Old School Forest Preserve

02/06/22

Join one of the educators and explore the solar-lit path at Old School Fore...

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39th Annual Profiles in Excellence Presents: Past, Present and Future of the Black Church

Virtual 02/06/22

Join the Lake County Forest Preserves virtually for the 39th annual Profile...

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Why Black History Matters at CLC

Virtual 02/08/22

In this session we will discuss how the history we have been taught plays a...

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A Virtual Tour of the Heritage Museum with Lake Forest Library

Virtual 02/09/22

Wander the vast halls and collections of the largest art museum in the worl...

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Galentine's Day - Heart's and Heart Breaker's Edition in Historic Downtown Long Grove

02/10/22

Join in for the one day each year when ladies are encouraged to shower thei...

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Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless

02/10/22

Armed with nothing more than their razor sharp wit, Whose Line Is It Anyway...

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Adventures in Nature at Greenbelt Cultural Center

02/10/22

Unite kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn th...

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Impact Fuel Room The History of Rock 'n Roll Ft. Johnny Rogers

02/11/22

Impact Fuel Room & NTL Productions present The History of Rock ‘n...

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Skate Date at Community Park Ice Rink in Mundelein

02/11/22

Skate alongside your special Valentine under the twinkling lights at the Co...

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***SOLD OUT Just the Two of Us at Vernon Hills Park District

02/11/22

This event is just for girls, 3-11 years old, and their special dates. B...

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Bill Pantle- Old Blue Eyes Tribute at The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo

02/11/22

Bill Pantle has been entertaining crowds for close to 10 years now in Chica...

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Impact Fuel Room Valentine's Night Out

02/12/21 - 02/12/22

mpact Fuel Room & NTL Productions present Valentine’s Night out f...

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Street Scenes Student Show at Carmel Catholic High School

02/10/22 - 02/12/22

Each year, Carmel Catholic High School is transformed into a spectacular, f...

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Deerfield Park District - Parents Night Out

02/12/22

Are your kids ready for a night out? Bring them to the Jewett Park Communit...

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Highland Park Poetry Presents Gail Goepfert & Open-Mic

02/12/22

Highland Park Poetry is pleased to present Illinois poet Gail Goepfert read...

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Enchanted Evening: Hawaiian Luau at Viking Park

02/12/22

Put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt or skirt and join us for an "Encha...

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Thalea String Quartet at Orlin Trapp Auditorium in Waukegan

02/12/22

The Thalea String Quartet brings together artists of Nigerian, Japanese and...

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America with Special Guests the Buckinghams

02/12/22

America's breezy, folk-rock sound became an instant hit with fans when ...

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Pint of Music with Daniel Izaaks at Buffalo Creek Brewing

02/12/22

Daniel Izaaks debuts at Buffalo Creek Brewing Company bringing his soulful ...

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Mona J Phiffer Art Showcase Event at Dandelion Gallery

02/12/22

Exclusive Event! Meet & Greet Mona J Phiffer Art on February 12...

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Annual Valentine’s Dinner and Comedy Show at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center Gurnee

02/12/22

An evening of good food, hilarious stand up comedians and your MC Tom ...

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80's Prom at Ravinia Brewing Company

02/12/22

Grab your beau or your bestie and head over to the Highland Park Taproom fo...

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Valentine's Dinner and Dance Class at Oaken Bistro and Bar

02/12/22

Love is in the air. Spice up your traditional dinner and a movie Valentine&...

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Cool Cluster Dog Show at Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center

02/09/22 - 02/13/22

This all breed dog show features competition in various categories. Vendors...

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Annual Chain O' Lakes Fishing Derby and Winter Festival

02/12/22 - 02/13/22

For six decades, the Ice Fishing Derby and Winter Festival held on the Chai...

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For the Love of Nature at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area and Welcome Center

02/13/22

Drop in the Welcome Center anytime between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. to make a fe...

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Nonfiction at Night: "Begin Again" at Lake Forest Library

Virtual 02/15/22

Join either on Zoom or in the Lake Forest Library Kasian Room for "Non...

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Hairball at Genesee Theatre

02/18/22

Hairball recreates your favorite '80s arena rock songs for a night of s...

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Impact Fuel Room - Led Zeppelin Female Tribute

02/18/22

Impact Fuel Room and NTL Productions present Lez Zeppelin Friday, February ...

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Friday Night Food Truck- Brothers' BBQ at Buffalo Creek Brewing

02/18/22

Family owned and operated authentic American BBQ food truck serving the Nor...

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Teen Resume Workshop with Lake Forest Library

02/18/22

Building your first resume (or even your second) and crafting a cover lette...

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Impact Fuel Room - Frank Catalano & Jimmy Chamberlin

02/19/22

Impact Fuel Room and NTL Productions present Frank Catalano & Jimmy Cha...

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ArtWauk in Waukegan

02/19/22

ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. Eac...

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Pint of Music with The Rusken Bros. at Buffalo Creek Brewing

02/19/22

With its deep roots in country, blues and bluegrass, “Americana&rdquo...

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live at Genesee Theatre

02/19/22

Won't you be my neighbor? Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood™ Live! ...

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West Side Ramen Pop-up at Chrissoulas

01/23/22 - 02/20/22

As the cold days continue, warm up with a bowl of hearty ramen from the lim...

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Collective Soul at Genesee Theatre

02/20/22

With its monster guitar riffs, memorable hooks and killer vocals, '90s ...

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Fox Lake Polar Plunge

02/20/22

What better way to celebrate the winter season than by diving right into it...

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80's Night Out at The Genesee Theatre

02/24/22

Are you, like, crazy for the 80s? Then girls, grab your stirrup pants and n...

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Terlato Wine Dinner at Oaken Bistro and Bar

02/24/22

Featuring a custom pairing menu of regional wild game by Executive Chef Kri...

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Impact Fuel Room - Eaglemania

02/25/22

Impact Fuel Room & NTL Productions present Eaglemania Friday, February ...

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Deerfield Park District - VIP and Me Sport Night

02/25/22

Join us for an evening of sports, games, open gym time, and a treat! You ca...

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Grand Funk Railroad at Genesee Theatre

02/25/22

In the early '70s, Grand Funk Railroad barreled onto the rock scene lik...

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Lauren Hall at The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo

02/25/22

From The Voice to The Parlor! Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, Laure...

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Guided Tours of Volo Bog State Natural Area

12/18/21 - 02/26/22

Volo Bog is Illinois' only open-water quaking bog and the state's 2...

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Saturday Night Food Truck with Billy Bricks and Pint of Music with Scott of Go Time! at Buffalo Creek Brewing

02/26/22

Thin-crust, Neapolitan-style pizza, baked in an authentic wood-fired, brick...

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Impact Fuel Room - Burlesque, Laughs, & Tunes

02/26/22

Impact Fuel Room & NTL Productions present a night of Burlqesue, Laughs...

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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra Presents Young People's Concert

02/26/22

More details to come....

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Lake County Craft Beer Festival

02/26/22

Welcome back to our 7th annual Lake County Craft Beer Festival at the Lake ...

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32nd Annual Black History Program at Zion-Benton Township High School

02/26/22

It's the 32nd Annual Black History Program includes singing, dancing, g...

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Father Daughter and Mother Son Dance in Fox Lake

02/26/22

Come dance the night away at the Father Daughter & Mather Son Dance. ...

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Feeling Blue: Annual Juried Exhibition at Blue Moon Gallery

02/26/22

The Opening Reception for FEELING BLUE, our Annual Juried Exhibition, is se...

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The Art of Aruna Sarode at Volo Bog State Natural Area

01/15/22 - 02/27/22

All things beautiful fascinate Aruna, be it nature or the human spirit. She...

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Winterfest at Volo Bog State Natural Area

Rescheduled 02/27/22

I N S I D E Live Blues Music with the Ivy Ford Band from 1-4 p.m. Photo...

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Lake County Libation Trail Month / Check-in Challenge

02/01/22 - 02/28/22

Lake County, Illinois is home to many well-known, creative producers of cra...

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Bar Bingo at Fatmans Gurnee

01/06/22 - 03/03/22

Every Thursday night at Fatmans Gurnee join in for Bar Bingo. Tons of ca...

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Outside Mullingar at The Citadel Theatre

02/11/22 - 03/13/22

Outside Mullingar is about Anthony and Rosemary, two introverted misfits st...

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Alpine Biergarten at Buffalo Creek Brewing Co.

11/26/21 - 03/20/22

The magic of the Alpine Biergarten returns Thanksgiving weekend with i...

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Orchids After Hours at the Chicago Botanic Garden

02/10/22 - 03/24/22

This year’s Orchid Show celebrates a modern world of living color by ...

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Ansel Adams: Early Works at Bess Bower Dunn Museum

11/17/21 - 03/27/22

Famed landscape photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984) was overwhelmingly inf...

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West Side Story at Marriott Theatre

02/02/22 - 03/27/22

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York ...

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Untamed: The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden

02/12/22 - 03/27/22

No matter what, nature finds a way. This year’s Orchid Show celebrate...

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Overcoming Disasters: A Community Comes Together at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum

01/14/22 - 06/30/22

Grayslake has faced fires, tornados, floods, and now a pandemic. With origi...

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Marked By the Sea: Tattoos in the U.S. Navy at National Museum of the American Sailor

05/28/21 - 12/31/22

Discover the history of tattoos with one-of-a-kind artifacts and artwork, a...

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Embracing Change: The Growth of Grayslake at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum

01/14/22 - 12/31/22

The crown jewel of the new museum, Embracing Change explores the origins an...

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Grayslake Bars and Prohibition at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum

01/14/22 - 12/31/22

Grayslake’s first known tavern building, called Charlie’s today...

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Now Booking 2022/2023 Wedding Celebrations

01/12/22 - 01/01/23

Small town charm, big time views.. Work with our events coordinator and lo...

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Stars on Parade in Mundelein

08/17/20 - 08/31/25

A series of 15 fiberglass star sculptures have each been transformed by a d...

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Sails Unfurled: The Dawn of the U.S. Navy, 1775-1865 Exhibit at National Museum of the American Sailor

01/13/20 - 01/31/30

The National Museum of American Sailor's brand new permanent exhibit: S...

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