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Wednesday
Pilates Group Reformer Classes: New Pilates Group classes. Tuesdays: Stretch class at noon. Wednesdays: Group Mat at 10 a.m.and Group Reformer, 11a.m. Saturdays: Group Reformer at 10 a.m. and Group Mat, 11 a.m. Discounts offered. Preregister by calling 847-266-1512. 10 a.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pilates Center North Shore, 1898 1st St., Highland Park, Stretch class $10. Group Mat class $15 or $120/10. Group Reformer class $35 or $300/10, 847-266-1512
Tarot Readings at Re-Invent Gallery in Lake Forest: Madelyn Sergel of Contemporary Tarot offers tarot readings every Wednesday at the Re-Invent Gallery in Lake Forest. Both by-appointment and walk-in readings are available Wednesdays, scheduled appointments between noon and 2 p.m. and walk-ins 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. Readings range from 5-10 minutes to 20+ minutes, depending on the question and number of cards used. Tarot reading gift certificates are also available. noon Wednesday, Re-Invent Gallery, 202 E. Wisconsin Ave., Lake Forest, $15-$50; To schedule a reading, e-mail madelyntarot@gmail.com., 224-419-5119
Managing Finances and Tax Deductions while Unemployed: This program focuses on learning what you can do while in transition to maintain your financial health and prioritize your financial goals. Knowing what resources are available to you and how to cut expenses can alleviate some of the financial burden of unemployment. 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Career Resource Center, 40 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-295-5626
Author Kathleen Rooney at Lake Forest Book Store: Register at Lake Forest Book Store by calling for this author event! Kathleen Rooney is the author of “Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk” which is about Ms. Boxfish, who worked her way up writing copy for R.H. Macy’s, to become the highest paid advertising woman in the country. It was a job that, she says, in some ways saved her life, and in other ways ruined it. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N Western Ave., Lake Forest, free, 847-234-4420
Academy Award Predictions: Film lecturer Reid Schultz returns with his 2017 Oscar predictions. Door prizes areawarded. Registration is required by calling or visiting the library’s website at www.eapl.org. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-3433
Thursday
An Evening of Storytelling – Five True Stories: Short Story Theatre presents an evening of five warm, wise and wonderful true stories. Come join with Rebecca Adler, Denise Kirshenbaum, Janet Reed, Julie Isaacson and Bob Rubin. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Miramar Bistro, 301 Waukegan Ave., Highwood, $10 at door cash or check, 847-433-1078
Lego Club: Legos are provided for children and parents to enjoy, and all ages are welcome. 3 p.m. Thursday, North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, free, 847-689-0125
Adult Coloring: Coloring for adults is a popular way to reduce stress and relax. Coloring sheets and colored pencils are provided to both children and adults, and there are refreshments. 6 p.m. Thursday, North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, free, 847-689-0125
Friday
Freddie’s Voice Friday’s Karaoke: Freddie’s Voice Friday’s hosted Karaoke takes place every week. 9 p.m. Friday, Famous Freddie’s – Fox Lake, 510 Park St., Fox Lake, free, 847-587-9677
Grayslake Park District Youth Volleyball Skills Clinic: This clinic is for beginners looking to understand the game of Volleyball and learn new skills. It is the perfect way to prepare for the Spring Youth Volleyball League! Boys and girls, ages 7-10 old are invited to register by Feb. 21. Clinics meet at GLPD Rec Center Gym on Fridays. 6 p.m. Friday, Grayslake Park District, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, $60 resident; $75 nonresident, 847-223-7529
Play n’ OM – Parent and Child Class Series: Feb-March: This is for 2- to 4-year-olds. Music, moving and grooving, fun, mindfulness, and creative play keeps your child smiling while creating connection, motivating expression and building emotional intelligence. 10:30 a.m. Friday, Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, Price for 6 week series, 847-831-8828
Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.”: Come on down, stop on by, hop a carpet and fly to Seth Paine Elementary School’s performance of Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” 7 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday, Lake Zurich Performing Arts Center, 300 Church St., Lake Zurich, $7-$8, advanced tickets are available at http://sethpaine.seatyourself.biz/. Tickets may be available at the door, 847-438-2163
Saturday
Grayslake Park District Teen Dodgeball Night: A fun evening of Dodgeball awaits girls and boys in grades 6-9! Register before Feb. 18 to ensure a spot. This smashing event is held from 5-6:30 p.m. at the GLPD Rec Center. 5 p.m. Saturday, Grayslake Park District, 240 Commerce Dr., Grayslake, $3 GLPD resident; $5 nonresident, 847-223-7529
Youth Soccer Winter Skills Training: Registration required for free Indoor Winter Soccer Skills Training & Recreational League for Ages 5-12. Players must provide shin-guards, shorts, socks and indoor shoes (no cleats). 10 a.m. Saturday, Fremont Elementary School, 28908 N Fremont Center Road, Mundelein
Sunday
Fox Lake Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois: The Polar Plunge, presented by Law Enforcement Torch Run and GEICO, is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes by taking a flying leap into the frigid waters of Fox Lake. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Fox Lake Beach, 71 Nippersink Boulevard, Fox Lake, $100 fundraising minimum per plunger, free for spectators, 312-502-7954
Mobile Room Escape Rolls Into Town: Chicagoland’s hottest escape room is rolling in (literally) to Gurnee Mills Shopping Center and your home or office. A series of challenging clues, riddles, puzzles and obstacles are located around the professor’s laboratory. You must work together with your team to display Secret messages, unravel musical hints, and discover the many secrets that await for you inside Mobile Room Escape “The Laboratory.” 10 a.m. daily, Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee, $30, 773-219-2922
Sunday Night Blues and BBQ: Come for the Sunday night Blues and BBQ! 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 210 Restaurant, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood, free
A Transportation Miracle: A Lake Bluff History Moment: Norm Carlson is President of the Shore Line Interurban Historical Society. He tells the story about an historic event in railroad — and Lake Bluff’s — history: the 28th International Eucharistic Congress at Mundelein Seminary on June 24, 1926. 2 p.m. Sunday, Lake Bluff Village Hall, 40 E Center Ave., Lake Bluff, free, 847-482-1571
Call For Proposals – Ragdale Ring: Ragdale, the nationally acclaimed artists’ residency in Lake Forest, invites architects, designers and artists to apply for the opportunity to design, build and exhibit the 2017 Ragdale Ring, a temporary outdoor theatre to house summer concerts, performances, and events. Ragdale seeks proposals for a full-scale project and installation that consider contemporary, fanciful and functional interpretations of the original Ragdale Ring. Any time daily, Ragdale Foundation, 1260 Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-234-1063
Upright Grand: Dad tickles ivories in a dive. His daughter dazzles in concert halls. In between them the bittersweet dance of parent and child, present and past, dream and disappointment plays out in the key of life. 8 p.m. Sunday, Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, $35-38, 847-735-8554.
“Elemeno Pea”: Two-time LeComte du Nuoy Prize Winner Molly Smith Metzler’s keenly observed comedy about ambition, regret and the choices that shape who we become “Elemeno Pea” was the talk of the Humana Festival when it debuted in 2011. There is strong language and mature material, with a PG-13 rating. 3 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday, Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, $35-38, 847-735-8554
Soup Fairy at Lake Forest Book Store: Lia Landis does a Pop-up soup sampling and sales of her “in demand” soup delivery service called Soup Fairy. Register at Lake Forest Book Store by calling. 1 p.m. Sunday, Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N Western Ave., Lake Forest, free, 847-234-4420
Troop 48 Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast: Boy Scout Troop 48 hosts its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday at the Lake Forest American Legion Hall, from 8 a.m. until noon. Tickets are: $5 in advance at www.trp48.org or $6 at the door. 8 a.m. Sunday, American Legion, 801 N McKinley Road, Lake Forest, $5-$6
ShawChicago Theater Company Presents “Look Away”: Set in a Bellevue Hospital in Batavia, “Look Away” is a compelling theatrical duet that portrays Mary Todd Lincoln and her dressmaker Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave. This takes place on the last night of Mrs. Lincoln’s residence at the hospital before her sanity hearing. Registration is required by calling or visiting the library’s website at www.eapl.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-3433
Brown Bear Turns 50: The Art of Eric Carle Exhibit: Fifty years ago, Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle created their first book together, “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” Since 1967, the book has been popular with children and parents around the world. Step into the pages of this colorful classic when Ela Area Public Library hosts the exhibit “Brown Bear Turns 50” featuring artwork exclusively from the book. 9 a.m. daily, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-3433
Morning Worship and Annual Meeting: Morning worship at St. Peter United Church of Christ is at 10 a.m., with the Annual Meeting of the congregation held after worship and Sunday School. Following the meeting, a fellowship time of games and snacks is planned. For more information, contact the church office. 10 a.m. Sunday, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-6441
Harp Duet Concert: Harpists Janelle Lake and Anhel Avila enchant all ages in a fun and lovely concert. 2 p.m. Sunday, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake, free, 847-546-7060
