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Thursday
RSMI: Schumann and Brahms: 6 p.m. Thursday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $10, 847-266-5100
CSO: Krzysztof Urbanski: 8 p.m. Thursday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $25, 847-266-5100
Knitwits: Join Martha and Liliana for Knitwits, a group for beginning knitters. They will meet on the second Thursday of each month to knit, chat, and learn new techniques. Bring your knitting and your questions. 7 p.m. Thursday, Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, free, 847-234-2540
An Evening of Dance Improvisation — Ragdale Ring: This performance features improvising dance artists who represent several distinct dance disciplines — including Jessica Ray, tap dancer Jumaane Taylor, experimental performer Anna Martine Whitehead and THE ERA, a Chicago-based footwork crew. Curated by Ginger Farley, of the Chicago Dancemakers Forum. Fees: $20 per person; $15 for students and seniors; free for ages 12 and under. 7 p.m. Thursday, Ragdale Foundation, 1260 Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, $0-$20, 847-234-1063
Friday
Movies in the Parks: “Finding Dory”: Movies begin at dusk. Call 815-834-0675 for weather related cancellations. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Maplewood Park, Hazel Avenue and Clay Court, Deerfield, free
Santana: 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $115-$135; $49 (lawn), 847-266-5100
Traditional Santa Stitching: Start stitching your Santas now for Christmas. These Petei Santas are small collectible Santas that can easily be stitched in a month. These classes are a great way to get back into needlepoint and good for beginners and experts alike. Call to reserve. 1-3 p.m. Friday, The Forest Needle, 1341 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, Call for details, 847-235-2407
Route 66 Art Show by Artists on the Bluff: From traditional to contemporary, guests can experience something new, something old, something familiar and something out of the ordinary, such as Painting On Water by Amy Lee Segami, “Once In A Blue Moon.” During the reception, you can meet several artists, spend an evening of fine arts, stories, and conversations. 5:30 p.m. Friday, The Gallery, 202 E. Wisconsin Ave., Lake Forest, free, 224-544-5961
Wheeling Bingo: Any serious players or those just looking for fun can enjoy bingo games, food, payouts and slots. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Go to the website for more information. 7:15 p.m. Friday, American Veterans Post 66, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling, $12-$43, 847-537-0440
Saturday
Hot August Night: An evening featuring Steve Richards, premier tribute artist, with hits from Neil Diamond and more in celebration of Dockers North’s eighth anniversary. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dockers North, 955 Illinois 59, Antioch, free, 847-838-8597
Deerfield Farmer’s Market: Metra Commuter Lot at Deerfield Road & Robert York Road. 7 a.m. Saturday, Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue, 860 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, free
French Market: 9 a.m. Saturday, North St. Johns Parking Lot, 1800 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park, free, 847-926-1000
Opera for the Young: 10 a.m. Saturday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $10; $5 (lawn), 847-266-5100
Lake Forest Open Air Market: 8 a.m. Saturday, Market Square, 700 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest, free, 847-613-7005
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast: All are welcome to join the Men’s Fellowship of St. Peter United Church of Christ, which meets for breakfast and fellowship. They also work on projects to raise funds for the youth work of the church. 7:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-6441
Sunday
CSO: A Tribute to Ira Gershwin: 5 p.m. Sunday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $25, 847-266-5100
Leslie Odom Jr.: 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $90-$100; $20 (lawn), 847-266-5100
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Annual Pig Roast: St. Matthew holds its 27th annual pig roast from noon to 5 p.m. The menu is: pork, German potato salad, hot buttered corn and all the trimmings for the price of one ticket. Also offered: Culver’s ice cream, entertainment, midway games, Bingo, soccer dart, dunk tank and more. noon Sunday, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24480 N. Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich, $15 adult; $5 children; free for kids under 4, 847-438-7709
