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Thursday
Concert Dance Inc.: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $10, 847-266-5100
Common Core: Parents, what you need to know: At 1 and 7 p.m., parents learn what’s expected of their elementary school child this year. Get the lowdown on Common Core Standards in terms that can be understood. Find out what to ask your child’s teacher for your upcoming parent-teacher conference. 1 p.m. Thursday, Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff, free, 847-234-2540
Re-Lauch You: Liftoff After Layoff: Catherine Morgan, Transition and Entrepreneur Coach shares information on how you can re-frame transition, find a new normal and discuss your job search. 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Career Resource Center, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, Free for CRC members, $20 fee for nonmembers, 847-295-5626
MainStreet Libertyville’s Farmers Market: 7 a.m. Thursdays through Oct. 19, Cook Park, 100-198 W. Church St., Libertyville, free, 847-680-0336
Annual Church Rummage and Bake Sale: Yummy baked goods for cash only, with all proceeds to help with church repairs. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 through Saturday at North Prairie United Methodist Church, in Winthrop Harbor. Handicap accessible and air-conditioned. 8 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, North Prairie United Methodist Church, 5000 Ninth St., Winthrop Harbor, free, 847-746-4918
Friday
First Annual Fox Lake Fish Fest: The Mayor’s Fish Fry kicks off the weekend of events. The event includes all-you-can-eat fish, two sides and a non-alcoholic beverage. Beer is available to purchase. Families are invited to the Fox Lake Youth Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. A 30-minute fishing class begins the morning, then the free fishing derby for kids 16 and under begins. Prizes are rewarded. 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday, Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake, $10 pre-register before Sept 1; $12 at door, 847-587-2151
Concert Dance Inc.: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $10, 847-266-5100
Frankie Vallie and the Four Seaons: 8 p.m. Friday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $90-$100; $38 (lawn), 847-266-5100
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
Saturday
Deerfield Farmers Market: 7 a.m. Saturday, Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue, 860 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, free
French Market: Gather, socialize and purchase small batch goods directly from artisans and purveyors selling produce, flowers, food, craft goods, jewelry and more at the French Market. Coordinated by Bensidoun USA. 9 a.m. Saturday, North St. Johns Parking Lot, 1800 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park, free, 847-926-1000
Blues Hall of Famer Michael Charles – Norton’s Concert: Grammy-elected Australian blues artist Michael Charles, a recent Blues Hall of Fame inductee, claims the stage and embraces the audience with a guitar-driven journey through 34 years and 34 releases of original music. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Norton’s Restaurant and Bar, 1905 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, free, 847-432-3287
Stevie Nicks: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $190-$200; $70, 847-266-5100
Grandparent’s Day Tea Party: This is a storytime tea party for children to bring a special adult and celebrate those wonderful people that we call grandma and grandpa. Attendees can wear their party clothes, and enjoy sweet treats, iced tea, and lemonade. 2 p.m. Saturday, Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff, free, 847-234-2540
Lake Forest College Football Heroes Day: The Lake Forest College football team hosts its eighth annual Heroes Day on Saturday at Farwell Field. In this day of celebrating service, current and retired military members, along with local heroes who make up the community are honored. 1 p.m. Saturday, Farwell Field, 250 Washington Road, Lake Forest, $5, but free for anyone who has served or is currently serving, 847-735-5285
Tenth Annual Twilight 5K Run, Walk, Roll and Post Party: There is a special Kid’s Fun Run (free to kids 10 and under) starting at 4:45 p.m. just before the 5K. Post party directly following the race has: live music, barbecue, microbrew beer and games. All proceeds go toward GLASA athletes and their programs. 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $40, 847-234-6060
Lake Forest Open Air Market: 8 a.m. Saturday, Market Square, 700 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest, free, 847-613-7005
Mundelein Arts Festival: The juried show features 45 professional artists working in a variety of media. Student artists are featured in the high school tent. There will be live music during the event, with food available for purchase. This is presented by the Mundelein Park District and Mundelein Community Connection. 10 a.m. Saturday, Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein, free, 847-566-0650
Sunday
“Sacred Space: Wrapped in Spirituality”: This is the opening of the new exhibit “Sacred Space: Wrapped in Spirituality, Art by Jane Cooperman and Karen Bieber.” This is a display of 16 unique wall hangings and tallitot, traditional prayer shawls, made of vibrantly painted and pieced silk, inspired by a story or verse from the Torah or Kabbalah. 1 p.m. Sunday, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, 1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, free, 847-432-8900
Stevie Nicks: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $190-$200; $70, 847-266-5100
“On the Trail of the Monarch Butterfly” – Exhibit: This unique photographic exhibition follows over 50,000 monarch butterflies flying more than 3,700 miles on their migration from Canada to the mountains of central Mexico. 9 a.m. daily, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-3433
MainStreet Libertyville’s Twilight Shuffle 5K Run: The 10th Annual Twilight Shuffle 5K Run is one of MainStreet Libertyville’s top fundraisers and an evening of fun for the entire family. The race offers professional chip-timing, a course through the historic downtown with some moderate hills and many enthusiastic spectators. The post-race party is held at Mickey Finn’s Brewery. Volunteers are also needed. 5 p.m. Sunday, Milwaukee and Newberry avenues, Libertyville, $40-$30 youth 9-17 by Sept. 2; $45-$35 after, 847-680-0336
Mundelein Arts Festival: The juried show features 45 professional artists working in a variety of media. Student artists are featured in the High School tent. There will be live music playing during the event, with food available for purchase. This is presented by the Mundelein Park District and Mundelein Community Connection. 10 a.m. Sunday, Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein, free, 847-566-0650
