Looking for something to do? Here are some things going on the week of Aug. 13-19 in the Lake County area.
Let’s give it a shot: Libertyville Days will be held Aug. 12-15 in downtown Libertyville. Hours are 5-11 p.m. Aug. 12, 3-11:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Aug. 14, and 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Attractions include a carnival, beer garden, live music, a parade and food. Admission is free. Call 847-918-8880 or go to libciviccenter.org/libertyville-days.
Outdoor fest fun: The Evanston Art Fest will be held Aug. 13-15 in downtown Evanston. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Aug. 13; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 14-15. Admission is free; but register online in advance. At 800 Church St. Call 847-926-4300 or go to amdurproductions.com.
Laugh it up: Improv Playhouse presents “Ranger Tales: True Stories from America’s National Parks” at 1 p.m. Aug. 14 in Libertyville. Tickets are $5-$10. At 735 N. Milwaukee Ave. Call 847-968-4529 or go to improvplayhouse.com/.
Bits and bites: 2021 Taste of the Towns will be held 3-7 p.m. Aug. 15 in Lake Zurich’s Paulus Park. Tasting lanyard is $40 at the door. At 200 S. Rand Road. Call 847-438-5572 or go to lzacc.com.
Sunday show: Claudia Russell and Bruce Kaplan will perform at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15 for Lake County Folk Club in person at Grayslake Village Hall. Tickets are $13-$18. At 10 Seymour Ave. Call 847-602-8882 or go to thelakecountyfolkclub.org.
Email any events in the Chicago suburbs for consideration at least two weeks in advance to wweber@tribpub.com.
