Entertainment in Lake County including concerts, performances and more.
Antioch
Movie: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” will be shown at 9 p.m. Aug. 12 at William E. Brook Memorial Pavilion, 902 Skidmore Drive. Details, 847-395-2160
Concert: Pirate Radio performs at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at William E. Brook Memorial Center. Details, 847-395-2160.
Fundraiser: PM&L Theatre will host an organized Zombie Shuffle, to raise funds for remodeling the newly acquired building next door, from noon to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 16. Participants can dress up like zombies, shuffle around and enjoy the village’s offerings while contributing to the arts on Main Street. The shuffle will be a mile long and will take place in historical downtown. Activities will start at the House of Macabre, 882 Anita Ave., from noon to 2 p.m. The shuffle will be from 2 to 3 p.m. When the shuffle concludes at PM&L, 877 Main St., participants will receive a souvenir ball cap, a zombie decal and a free raffle ticket. Mature zombie participants will also receive free admission for “Fast Zombies with Guns,” an independent film to be presented at PM&L. For more information or to register, visit www.pmltheatre or go to JJ Blinkers, 896 Main St. Tickets are $24. Only 150 tickets will be sold. You can also get your zombie supplies, makeup and costumes at JJ Blinkers and receive 20 percent off on your zombie-related purchases.
Beach Park
Fest: Beach Park Fest will be held from 9 to 5 p.m. Aug. 15 at Founders Park, 10385 Beach Road. It will include the annual car show organized by North Shore Rods, Inc. Registration begins at 8 a.m., judging will be from noon to 2 p.m. and awards will be presented at 4 p.m. Other activities include craft and food vendors, face painting and bounce houses for the kids, police and fire participation that includes an ambulance and engine, boat, ATV, smoke trailer and first-aid trailer. Details, 847-746-1770.
Buffalo Grove
Celebration: Celebrate Oktoberfest in August from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Aug. 14, from 1 to 11 p.m. Aug. 15 and from 1 to 9 p.m. Aug. 16 at Schwaben Center, 301 N. Weiland Road. There will be German and domestic beer, bratwurst, good food, live entertainment, arcade games, family-friendly kid rides, singers and dancers. Cost is $10 and ages 12 and under are free. Details, www.oktoberfestinaugust.com.
Deerfield
Concert: Wild Daisy will perform at 5 p.m. Aug. 9 at Mitchell Park, 949 Wilmot Road. Details, 847-945-0650.
Grayslake
Show: Camping World’s RV Super Show and Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 12-14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15-17 at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1020 E. Peterson Road. Details, 866-885-7621.
Presentation: Sports historian and baseball expert Dr. Stanley Arnold of Northern Illinois University presents “A Brief History of Chicago Baseball” at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St. Learn about the history of baseball in Chicago. Cost is $3, and $1 for children. Details, 847-223-8515.
Festival: Summer Days will be held from 5 p.m. to midnight Aug. 14 and from 11 a.m. to midnight Aug. 15 in downtown. The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday. The event includes music, carnival games, food vendors, business booth area. Also, the Bike and Pet Parade will be at noon Saturday with line-up beginning at 10 a.m. on Slusser Street. Details, 847-223-6888
Hawthorn Woods
Pig Roast: The annual pig roast will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 9 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road between Quentin and Midlothian roads. Hot dogs, tea, soda, wine and beer will be available for an additional cost. Enjoy the Alpiner musicians, midway games, a balloon artist, comedy, a spacewalk and more. Admission is $14, and $5 for children. Details, 847-438-7709.
Island Lake
Concert: Goin’ South will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at Converse Park, 650 E. Route 176. Details, 847-526-8764.
Kenosha
Concert: Celebrate the legacy of Elvis when Herb “Elvis” and The Fontains, a five-piece ensemble, perform a live special Elvis tribute at 9 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Brat Stop, 12304 75th St. There will be a full range of Elvis hits such as “Teddy Bear,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” “Suspicious Minds,” and more. There will be three costume changes into different color Gee’s (jumpsuits). Herb Lick has been performing for 13 years throughout the country. He was born in Chicago and grew up listening to Elvis. The Fontains have 30 years experience in the music industry. The band consists of Scott Holloway of Kenosha, drums; Lemel Lewis of Waukegan, keyboard; Keith Kinerk of Fontana, Greg Pender of Lake Geneva, bass; and Rick Venn of Pell Lake, guitar. Tickets are $10. Details, 262-857-2015.
Lake Forest
Performance: Citadel Theatre will present Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” outdoors at 7 p.m. Aug. 13-16 at Grove Cultural Campus, 220 E. Deerpath. 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.
Lake Villa
Fest: Annual Lake Villa Days, hosted by Lake Villa Firefighters Association, will be held Aug. 6-9 at at Lehmann Park on Cedar Avenue in downtown. There will be great food and beverages, bingo and gaming, waterfights on Saturday and Sunday, and rides and games for all ages. Live music Friday at 8 p.m. by Modern Day Romeos and on Saturday at 8 p.m. by Bella Cain. Details, 847-356-2992.
Libertyville
Concerts: Enuff Z’nuff performs at 10 p.m. Aug. 10 at Mickey Finn’s, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets are $15. Also, Blood Red Boots performs at 10 p.m. Aug. 14 and Mosquito Jam Band performs at 10 p.m. Aug. 15. Both are free. Details, 847-362-6688.
Lincolnshire
Fest: Lincolnshire Art Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15-16 at Village Green, Olde Half Day Road, near Route 21. It will host 100 juried artists from around the country and offers examples of fine art and fine craft in a variety of mediums and price points. There will be live music on the music stage sponsored by WLIT, great food and fun activities for kids, including an art scavenger hunt and spin art. Iinteractive art demos and booth chats take place all weekend long. Festival-goers of all ages will have an opportunity to get into the “art-filled” action by contributing to a mural on-site at the festival. A drawing will take place and one attendee will receive Art Buck$, courtesy of Amdur Productions, to spend on a piece of art at any of Amdur Productions’ 2015 festivals. Details, 847-926-4300, amdurproductions.com/lincolnshire-art-festival.
Lindenhurst
Fest: Lindenfest will be held noon to midnight, Aug. 13-15 and from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at Village Hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road. The festivities will include bingo, carnival, contests, auction, food, beer and wine, and live music. Lindenhurst Pageant will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 13, and the Battle of the Bands at noon Aug. 16. Also, the parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15 and will step off from the intersection of Rolling Ridge and Beck roads. Details, 847-356-8252.
Mundelein
Concert: Tropixplosion performs at 5 p.m. Aug. 9 at Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave. Details, 847-566-0650.
Port Barrington
Fest: Fred Fest, an all-day music festival featuring 5 local bands and activities for the whole family, will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at Fox River Forest Preserve, 28500 W. Roberts Road. This annual fundraiser benefits the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves. Tickets are $10, $5 for children, and free for ages 5 and under. Family pass is $25. Details, fredfest2015.ticketleap.com.
Round Lake
Movie: “Big Hero 6” will be shown at dusk Aug. 10 at Hart’s Hill Park, 819 Hart Road. Details, 847-546-8558.
Round Lake Beach
Show: Exotic Animal Show at 1 p.m. Aug. 14 at Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way. Visit and view various exotic animals. This is an interactive show. Bring your cameras. Details, 847-546-2351.
Waukegan
Concert: Hosted by Waukegan Park District’s Cultural Arts Division, The Rockin’ Aces will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Morrison Shelter in Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive. Details, 847-360-4740.
Movie: “Vertigo” will be shown At 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St. Tickets are $4 and $2 for seniors, kids under 12 and military with ID. Details, 847-782-2366.
Movie: “Night at the Museum” will be shown at dusk Aug. 14 in Bowen Park. Concert Call, the Cultural Arts auxiliary group, will be on hand selling popcorn and beverages. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket Details, 847-360-4740.
Performance: Libertyville attorneyJohn Haderlein is “Clarence Darrow” in this one-man show at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. Aug. 16 at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St. It is about the turn-of-the century legal rock star who defended some very unpopular people: union men arrested for protesting, negroes accused of murder in Jim Crow times, a school teacher who dared to teach evolution in a public school in 1925, and murderers, Leopold & Loeb. “Clarence Darrow” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. It is directed by Ralph Churchill of PM&L Theatre in Antioch, and the Round Lake Park District. Tickets are $12. Details, 708-548-0283 or 319-621-0024.
Winthrop Harbor
Festival: Summer Fair and Carnival will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 13, from 4 p.m. to midnight Aug. 14, from noon to midnight Aug. 15, and from noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at 38-Acre Park, 2700 9th St. There will be carnival rides, games, food, entertainment, fireworks and more. The A&A Attractions carnival will feature rides, along with a variety of food booths, carnival games and blow-up slides. Unlimited ride specials will be available on Thursday night from 6-10 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. The unlimited rides special is only $20 per person on each day. On Saturday, kids who buy a ride special wrist-band will be entered into a raffle for a new bicycle. The Hillbilly Rockstarz will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 13. The Recreation Department will have food concessions and a beer trailer near the main stage on Thursday through Saturday. Friday night will feature music entertainment on the main stage. Fireworks will light up the park at 9:30 p.m. Saturday will be host to various contests and performances, starting off with our Cutest Baby Contest at 11:30 a.m. A Contest for Dogs will be held at 1:30 p.m., while those wishing to showcase their talents on stage can join in on the All Ages Talent Show at 4 p.m. DJ Rick will be on hand all day to emcee the events and play your requests. Details, 847-872-3846.
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