Here are some other events occurring the week of June 22-28 in the region.
Fresh fruit fest
Historic Downtown Long Grove presents Strawberry Fest, noon-11 p.m. June 23, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. June 24, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 25 at 145 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove. Tickets: $5; $10 for a three-day pass. 847-634-0888; longgrove.org/festival/strawberry-fest.
This annual event features three days of choosing from a large assortment of strawberry-centric foods and drinks, carnival rides, family activities, and live music on three stages.
Munching and music
The Lot presents Taste of Highland Park, 5-10 p.m. June 23, and noon-10 p.m. June 24, followed by Bitter Jester Music Festival, noon-8 p.m. June 25 at 525 Central Ave. in Downtown Highland Park. Tickets: admission is free. 847-926-1000; enjoyhighlandpark.com/the-lot.
Food from 14 premiere restaurant vendors and top-notch musical groups will be featured on the first two days, followed by the Bitter Jester Music Festival on June 25.
Artful view for you
North Shore Art League presents Art in the Village, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 24-25 at Hubbard Woods Park, 939 Green Bay, Rd., Winnetka. Tickets: admission is free. 847-446-2870; northshoreartleague.org.
Over 70 artists from across the country will showcase oil painting, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more artworks.
Myrna Petlicki is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
