Listings are subject to change. Please call the venue in advance. To submit items to the calendar, go to newssunonline.com/community.
Thursday
Comedy Combo Open Mic: Great comics, and perhaps some live music are on stage at The Alley on the third Thursday of each month. Come see professional and up-and-coming amateur comics perform live stand-up comedy. No cover charge or minimum! 8 p.m. Thursday, The Humble Pub, 336 Green Bay Road, Highwood, free, 847-433-0304
Friday
Play n’ OM – Parent and Child Class Series: Feb-March: This is for two to four 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
Linkedin – Steps Beyond the Profile: This is presented by: Ernie Katko, U-Connect, Social Media Consultant and LinkedIn Trainer. You’ve created your dynamic LinkedIn profile but now what? Learn what else LinkedIn has to offer from finding connections to building your network and personal brand. In this interactive workshop, you’ll also discover steps to elevate the visibility of your profile and get noticed by employers and recruiters. Please call as registration is required to attend. 10 a.m. Friday, Career Resource Center, 40 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, Free CRC members; $20 fee non-members, 847-295-5626
Knights of Columbus Lenten Friday Fish Fry and Bake: Come enjoy the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry and Bake every Friday evening during Lent. Proceeds donated to charities that benefit individuals with intellectual difficulties. Costs: $12 adults, $9 seniors, $6 children 6-10 yearsandunder 5 free. 5 p.m. Friday, The Columbus Centre Banquets, 365 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich, $6-$12
Saturday
Ultimate Undernighter at the J: Go out for a night on the town while your kids have time of their lives at the J! This incredible evening for your children is filled with activities, food and fun. 5 p.m. Saturday, Lake County Jewish Community Campus, 23280 North Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich, $18, 847-763-3639
Green Living Fair: The focus of this event is earth-healthy daily routines. No goods or services are being sold directly at the fair. Continuous 30 minute Speaker Forums addressing today’s environmental challenges are offered as well as recycling opportunities for: bikes, bike parts, Styrofoam blocks, CDs, DVDs, eyeglasses, Christmas lights, ink jet cartridges, hearing aids, cell phones, gym shoes and wine corks. This event is sponsored by the Libertyville Civic Center Foundation, Lake County Green Congregations and Faith in Place. 10 a.m. Saturday, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville, free, 847-918-8880
Women’s History Month Storytime: Congressman Brad Schneider visits and reads about important women throughout history. Registration is requested. Noon Saturday, North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, free, 847-689-0125
Minion Party: Enjoy food, games, story time and a movie at a Minion Party. Registration isrequested. 1 p.m. Saturday, North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, free, 847-689-0125
Shoreline Dance Club: Couples are invited to monthly dances on the third Saturday of each month from September-November, and January-May.Group dance lesson with professional instructor Bob Urbon begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. 8:30-10:30 open dancing to ballroom, Latin, swing, tango, salsa. March 18: Cha-Cha. Suggested attire: dressy/casual. $25 per couple. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Lakeview Fitness Center, 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, $25 per couple, 847-566-2177
Sunday
Film Showings and Discussions: Magical Realism in Film: Bob Coscarelli, professor emeritus at the College of Lake County, introduces and leads a discussion about four films that blend the real and the fantastic. Please call the library for more information. 2 p.m. Sunday, Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park, free, 847-681-7033
League Hosts Candidate Debates – Lake Bluff: The League of Women Voters – Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area holds candidate debates for contested municipal and township races. Candidates running for the Village of Lake Bluff Board of Trustees, L.B. Village Clerk and Shields Township Supervisor have been invited. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with a debate starting at 2 p.m. Questions from the audience are welcome. 2 p.m. Sunday, Recreation Center – Lake Bluff Park District, 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff, free, 847-234-4150
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. 3 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 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
North Shore Artisan Food Market: Come for the pastured meat and eggs, craft food; bread, fish, cheese, artisanal desserts and indoor market. Also purchase produce, flowers and visit Dave who sharpens knives, scissors and tools. 10 a.m. Sunday, The Barn at Paulus Park, 200 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich, purchases vary
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
Sisters in Christ: Sisters in Christ is a support group for anyone dealing with a chronic disease, cancer, or other debilitating illness. Caregivers are welcome, too. For more information contact the church office. 11:15 a.m. Sunday, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-6441
Loopy Ladies Rug Hooking Guild: Our guild is a group of women practicing the traditional art of rug hooking. We meet the third Sunday of every month. 12:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville, free, 847-331-3245
Earth Song: The showcase features a collection from Dancenter North’s student performing companies: Upstairs Jazz Company, Soul-2-Soles Tap Company, DCN Spring Ballet Company, Verge Modern Company, DCN Urban Squad Hip-Hop Company, DCN Singers and Professional Track Ballet & Jazz. 3 p.m. Sunday, Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville, $10-$30, 847-367-7970
Learning Center Preschool Open House: Meet the staff of one of the best preschools in Mundelein. Bring the kids and drop in to learn about the program and its environment for early childhood education. 1 p.m. Sunday, Mundelein Park District’s Learning Center Preschool, 1016 North Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein, free, 847-388-5490
Vino Vertical Brackets Challenge: They are getting on the March Madness festivities with their first ever vino vertical brackets challenge. Start by filling out your brackets from their Elite Eight Lynfred wines that will go head to head in four rounds of vertical tasting. Then, you’ll taste the Final Four and see which two wines are headed for the championship. Fill out a perfect bracket and enjoy a special discount on bottle purchases on March 19. 2 p.m. Sunday, Lynfred Winery Wheeling, 971 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, $22; $16 members, 847-229-9463
