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Thursday
Gustavo Dudamel: National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela: 8 p.m. Thursday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $25-$90; $10 (lawn), 847-266-5100
Ravinia District Wraps Up Food Truck Thursdays on Sept. 14: As fall approaches, this popular summer series wraps up on Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m. until dusk at Jens Jensen Park. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park, free
Baby and Me Yoga: Enroll your baby in this specially designed yoga class. This is a dedicated and intentional yoga practice that includes breathing techniques, behavioral guidelines and physical postures that can be incredibly valuable for children. 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $15 per class, 847-234-6060
Annual Book Sale – Friends of Lake Forest Library: This sale offers 150,000 donated books, arranged in over 115 categories, in addition to music, CDs, audio books and DVDs. The member pre-sale is: Thursday. Memberships are available at the door; 20 percent surcharge on purchases. General Public Sale takes place: Friday,, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Teacher discount 25 perent); and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (All books half price). 9 a.m. Thursday, Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-234-0636
The YMCA Mission Possible: This is the Foglia YMCA’s corporate and community challenge. All proceeds from the event go toward the Foglia YMCA Annual Fund, which provides financial assistance to children and families in the community who otherwise could not afford the YMCA’s early learning, sports, fitness, educational enrichment, camps and aquatic programs. See the website for this year’s events and ways to volunteer or participate. Deadline for team event registrations was Sept. 1. Contact Lois Poulos by phone or email: lpoulos@ymcachicago.org. 9 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, Foglia YMCA, 1025 Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich, see the website, 847-438-5300
MainStreet Libertyville’s Farmers Market: Every Thursday through Oct. 19 from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Cook Park in downtown Libertyville. 7 a.m. Thursday, Cook Park, 100-198 W. Church St., Libertyville, free, 847-680-0336
Music Together Demo Class in Libertyville: Preschoolers, toddlers and babies with loving adults build the perfect “band” for banging to the bodacious Bongos Music Together song collection. Mr. Mark leads with his guitar this 45-minute program with musical activities. He provides instruments and instructions for everyone. 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Dance Academy of Libertyville, 746 E. Park Ave., Libertyville, free, 847-207-2936
Friday
Smokey Robsinson: 8 p.m. Friday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $70-$80; $33 (lawn), 847-266-5100
Knit On – Learn to Knit with Gretchen Seymour: For adult beginners to learn the basics while creating a comfy chunky cowl. Over the course of the class, participants learn to cast on, the knit and purl stitches, how to bind off and seam up a cowl. Gretchen has been knitting for 25 years and works and teaches at Fiddlehead Yarn Shop in Kenosha, WI. 10 a.m. Friday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $120, 847-234-6060
Super Soccer Stars: The goal of Super Soccer Stars is to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Their philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Signup at www.gortoncenter.org. 10 a.m. Friday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $225, 847-234-6060
Wheeling Bingo: Any serious players or those just looking for fun can enjoy bingo games, food, payouts and slots. Doors open 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
Deerfield Farmers Market: Metra Commuter Lot at Deerfield Road & Robert York Avenue. 7 a.m. Saturday, 860 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, free
French Market in Highland Park: 9 a.m. Saturday, North St. Johns Parking Lot, 1800 St Johns Ave., Highland Park, free, 847-926-1000
TLC, Biz Markie, and Mark McGrath: 7 p.m. Saturday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $82-$102; $46 (lawn), 847-266-5100
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: 11 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Saturday, Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $15, 847-266-5100
Ragdale Presents “A Persephone Pageant”: Ragdale concludes its Ragdale Ring Performance Series with “A Persephone Pageant,” an outdoor spectacle performance, weaving together mythical tales of nature gods and true stories of environmental justice. Guests may arrive at 4:30 p.m. for the participatory performance workshop; then at 6 p.m., the Pageant begins. Audience members are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and picnic. 6 p.m. Saturday, Ragdale Foundation, 1260 Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, $20 person; $15 students and seniors; 12 and under free, 847-234-1063
Lake Forest Open Air Market: 8 a.m. Saturday, Market Square, 700 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest, free, 847-613-7005
Chicago Pet Show – Libertyville: Chicago Pet Shows is a series of expos bringing people and pets together. This event offers local vendors who can help your pet stay happy and healthy. Also, watch a magic show and see cold-blooded creatures, and support local rescues. 10 a.m. Saturday, Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. US Highway 45, Libertyville, $7 adult, 18-64; kids free with parent; seniors over 65 free, 630-385-4000
Sunday
Los Tigres del Norte and Natalia Jiminez: 6 p.m. Sunday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $80-$100; $33 (lawn), 847-266-5100
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sunday, Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $15, 847-266-5100
Adult Improv Workshop with Jimmy Carrane: This adult improv workshop with Master Improv teacher Jimmy Carrane, is for all skill levels. Participants learn invaluable skills such as: being a better listener and communicator at home, work and in social situations; having increased confidence to think on your feet; becoming more creative and going with the flow. 1 p.m. Sunday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $150, 847-234-6060
Rally Day: Rally Day and Fall Kick-Off are celebrated at the church with morning worship beginning at 10 a.m. outdoors, weather-permitting. After their worship time there is a pot luck luncheon and a scavenger hunt for all ages. Everyone is welcome to join in for this special Sunday. For more information, contact the church office by calling. 10 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 3rd Sunday of every month. 12:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville, free, 847-331-3245
Walk to Remember and 5K Run for Hope 2017: Willow House hosts its ninth annual Walk to Remember & 5K Run for Hope to honor lost loved ones and raise funds to ensure that Willow House can continue providing grief support services to those in need, at no charge. The 5K race begins at 8 a.m. with a memorial walk following, at 9 a.m. 8 a.m. Sunday, Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville, $40 adult; $15 child – 12 and under, 847-236-9300
Chicago Pet Show – Libertyville: Chicago Pet Shows is a series of expos bringing people and pets together. This event offers: local vendors who can help your pet stay happy and healthy. Also, watch a magic show and see cold blooded creatures, and support local rescues. 10 a.m. Sunday, Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. U.S. Highway 45, Libertyville, $7 adult, 18-64; kids free with parent; seniors over 65 free, 630-385-4000
My Little Pony Celebration: Trot over to celebrate “My Little Pony” (ages 3-10, but ages 3-5 require parental supervision). If you are looking forward to the upcoming “My Little Pony Movie” release in October, then this is an event you must attend. Join Mundelein Park District for friendship, smiles and magic. 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein, free, 847-566-0650
