Lake Co. arts & entertainment

Includes plays, films, festivals, art exhibits and receptions, concerts, dance shows and more. Deadline is two weeks before event.

June 14

Fishing Derby: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 14, Paulus Park Fishing Pier, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. The Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Department's 17th Annual Fishing Derby is free and open to everyone. Prizes awarded to all participants. For information, call (847) 438-5146.

Kids Funfest: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road in North Chicago. This free event features various children's activities, entertainment, games and prizes in the forest preserve surrounding the Cultural Center. Scheduled activities include a four-way rock climbing wall, face painting, moonwalks, wagon rides, a tot land, music and dancing, and visits from characters. The event is recommended for children ages 12 and under. For information, call (847) 968-3477 or visit LCFPD.org.

Will Rogers Now: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Lance Brown honors Will Rogers in words, theater and song, as well as a few rope tricks. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Park Avenue Stroll: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, starting at the east end of Park Avenue near Westerfield Place, Grayslake. The Grayslake Historical Society is sponsoring a house walk in the heritage area of Grayslake. The narrated walk will last one hour and tell about the history of the houses focusing on how the former occupants contributed to Grayslake's history. A $10 donation will be used for exhibits in the new Grayslake Heritage Center. The fee for each additional family member is $5. For information, call (847) 223-7663.

Lake Villa Summer Celebration: Through Sunday, June 14, Lehmann Park, off Cedar Avenue in downtown, Lake Villa. Music, dancing, bands and fireworks. Family day June 14. Cardboard boat races June 14. Call (847) 356-6100.

Lake County Reptile Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14. Antioch VFW, 75 North Ave., Antioch. Admission $4, $2 for ages 11-13; 10 and under admitted free. Call (847) 828-6697 or visit lakecountyreptileshow.com.

June 15

Familypalooza: 2 p.m. Mondays, June 15, 22 and 29, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Part of the library's six-week summer concert series. Featured performers for June are Kathleen Gibson on June 15, Carol Weston on June 22 and Steve Beno on June 29. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

June 16

Trent Arterberry Think Bigg: 11-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Kindergartners though fifth-graders will enjoy a performance featuring storytelling, mime. music and puppetry. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Culver's Frozen Custards: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Kevin Weasler of Culver's of Buffalo Grove will explain how Frozen Custards are made and the ingredients involved. There will be a tasting following the demonstration. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Waukegan Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, Stiner Pavilion at Waukegan Beach, 201 Seahorse Drive, Waukegan. "On the Lighter Side" concert, Free. (817) 599-2949.

Rico!: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, Independence Grove, on Buckley Road, east of Route 21, Libertyville. Features classic Santana tunes. Guests can bring blanket or lawn chair for seating. Free. Visit IndependenceGrove.org. (847) 968-3499.

June 17

Lindenhurst Concerts in the Parks: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Mallard Ridge Park, 110 Robincrest Lane, Lindenhurst. Concessions will be for sale courtesy of Cub Scout Pack 291. No pets, alcoholic beverages, grills or fires allowed. June 17: White Saddle Band performs country rock; June 24: Mr. Myers performs Caribbean rock; July 1, Soda performs pop and rock. For information, call (847) 356-6011.

June 18

Those Were the Days Radio Players: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Hear Winston Churchill speaking about the Battle of Britain, FDR's "Day of Infamy" speech, Fibber McGee and Molly, and Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First?" To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 18, July 16 and Aug. 6, Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Free concerts in the park. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners. On June 18, 215 West Band will perform a variety of oldies and more recent songs; on July 16, White Saddle Band will play country tunes; on Aug. 6, Bopology will play the sounds of swing and Sinatra. For details, call the Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Department, at (847) 438-5146.

Martini Manifesto: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Central Park, on Lake Street between Washington and Center streets, Grayslake. Free jazz concert as part of the Grayslake Park District's summer series. (847) 223-7529.

Summer Entertainment Series: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Bart Alonzo Band will perform. (847) 526-3610.

Libertyville Days: Thursday to Sunday, June 18-21, Downtown area, Libertyville. Carnival is 6 to 11 p.m. June 18, noon to 11 p.m. June 19-20 and 1 to 6 p.m. June 21. Taste of Libertyville is 5 to 11 p.m. June 18, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 19-20 and 1 to 6 p.m. June 21. Features craft fair in Cook Park; beer garden, sidewalk sales, children's party, entertainment, Libertyville Idol contest and more. Visit libciviccenter.org.

The Smarty Pants Big Balloon Show: 1 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Featuring magic, comedy, interactive storytelling and balloon props. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

June 20

Picnic On The Prairie: Noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 20, Margreth Riemer Reservoir, Quentin Road and Wood Street, Palatine. Join Prairie Woods Audubon for its Second Annual Picnic On The Prairie, with free hot dogs, tofu pups, crisps, lemonade and soda. Participants can bring a dish to pass if they'd like. For information, visit prairiewoodsaudubon.org.

Jamie Freveletti: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. "Running From the Devil" author Jamie Freveletti will sign copies of her new thriller. (847) 244-5150.

Antioch Arts and Craft Faire: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21, on Toft Street and in the adjoining parking lot, Antioch. Features 125 booths of handcrafted wares. Free admission. (847) 395-2233 or antiochchamber.org.

Grayslake Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Center Street, between Slusser and Whitney, Grayslake. Includes more than 70 artists, entertainment, children's activities, a high school art show, food and more. (847) 223-6888.

Woofstock: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, I-94 at Route 176, Libertyville. Bring your pet for activities culminating in the Canine Couture Fashion Show. Admission is free. (847) 362-4636 or www.lambsfarm.org.

11th Annual Family Overnight Campout: Starts at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. (847) 540-5054.

Libertyville Days Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, beginning at the Metra commuter station on Milwaukee Avenue at Lake Street, heading south on Milwaukee to Rockland Road, Libertyville. Features a large collection of helium parade balloons. Theme is "There's No Place Like Home." (847) 918-6880 or libciviccenter.org.

June 21

Porsche Club Concours: Sunday, June 21, Long Grove Historic Village, On Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. A Porsche Club of America Chicago Region car show event; proceeds benefit charity. longgroveonline.com.

June 22

Harper College Steel Band: 7 p.m. Monday, June 22, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Features calypso, pop, reggae, cha cha, samba and classical tunes. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. In the event of rain, concert will be in the library's meeting rooms. Free. (847) 223-5313.

Familypalooza: 2 p.m. Mondays, June 22 and 29, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Part of the library's six-week summer concert series. Featured performers for June include Carol Weston on June 22 and Steve Beno on June 29. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

June 24

Lindenhurst Concerts in the Parks: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Mallard Ridge Park, 110 Robincrest Lane, Lindenhurst. Concessions will be for sale courtesy of Cub Scout Pack 291. No pets, alcoholic beverages, grills or fires allowed. June 24: Mr. Myers performs Caribbean rock; July 1, Soda performs pop and rock. For information, call (847) 356-6011.

June 29

Familypalooza: 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Steve Beno will perform. Part of the library's six-week summer concert series. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

July 1

Lindenhurst Concerts in the Parks: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, Mallard Ridge Park, 110 Robincrest Lane, Lindenhurst. Soda will perform pop and rock. Concessions will be for sale courtesy of Cub Scout Pack 291. No pets, alcoholic beverages, grills or fires allowed. For information, call (847) 356-6011.

July 8

Lindenhurst Concerts in the Parks: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Engle Memorial Park, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Concessions will be for sale courtesy of Cub Scout Pack 291. No pets, alcoholic beverages, grills or fires allowed. July 8: The Ragtops play music of the '50s and '60s; July 15: Lakes Area Community Swing Band performs; July 22 "Elvis" by Travis Morris. For information, call (847) 356-6011.

July 15

Lindenhurst Concerts in the Parks: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Engle Memorial Park, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Concessions will be for sale courtesy of Cub Scout Pack 291. No pets, alcoholic beverages, grills or fires allowed. July 15: Lakes Area Community Swing Band performs; July 22 "Elvis" by Travis Morris. For information, call (847) 356-6011.

July 16

Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursdays, July 16 and Aug. 6, Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Free concerts in the park. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners. On July 16, White Saddle Band will play country tunes; on Aug. 6, Bopology will play the sounds of swing and Sinatra. For details, call the Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Department, at (847) 438-5146.

July 22

Lindenhurst Concerts in the Parks: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Engle Memorial Park, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. "Elvis" by Travis Morris. Concessions will be for sale courtesy of Cub Scout Pack 291. No pets, alcoholic beverages, grills or fires allowed. For information, call (847) 356-6011.

July 25

St. Bede Knights of Columbus Fundraiser: All-day event starting with a car show at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 25, St. Bede Church, Rt. 59 and Wilson Road, Ingleside. In addition to the car show, events include casino games at 6 p.m. and the Lakes Area Swing Band at 7 p.m. Food and beer will be available. For information, call Gilbert Volling, at (847) 356-6867.

Aug. 6

Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Free concert. Bopology will play the sounds of swing and Sinatra. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners. For details, call the Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Department, at (847) 438-5146.

Ongoing

Lost Not Stolen: 8 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Improv Playhouse Studio Theater, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The Improv Playhouse Improv Comedy House Team performs its sketch comedy and games show. All tickets are $5 at the door. (847) 968-4529 or improvplayhouse.com.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: 1 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 4:30 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays, through July 19, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire: The Broadway musical about the kids competing at the regional finals for a spelling bee. $45; $40 students/seniors (excluding Fridays and Saturdays). Service fees not included. Dinner packages available. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com.

Prehistoric Lake County: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Sunday, Aug. 30, Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda: See a life-size dryptosaurus skull and fossils, corals, trilobites, sea scorpions and crinoids going back 400 millions years; touch teeth and tusks of ice age creatures; uncover fossils; and dig deeper into prehistoric Lake County. $2.50 seniors/$3 for adults and 17 and under free. (847) 968-3400 or lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.