Treat Dad at the annual Long Grove Strawberry Fest
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Strawberries for Dad - and everyone!
Treat Dad to a strawberry doughnut, a strawberry smoothie or a chocolate-covered strawberry for Father's Day treat at the annual Long Grove Strawberry Fest. Strawberry goodies in all shapes and sizes are available for Dad and everyone else, too! Other highlights include live music and kids' activities.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, at the crossroads of Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin roads, downtown Long Grove. Free admission. (847) 634-0888 or longgroveonline.com.
This afternoon
Cars and more cars!
The 41st annual Father's Day Classic Car Show features more than 100 antique and classic cars on display. See everything from early 1900s vehicles to 1960s roadsters. Organizers expect more than 70,000 car enthusiasts to attend.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Oakbrook Center, Route 83 and 22nd Street, Oak Brook. Free admission. (630) 573-0700 or oakbrookcenter.com.
'Steel Magnolias'
The Guild Theater Company presents "Steel Magnolias," Robert Harling's hit 1980s comic drama set in a beauty parlor in the Deep South.
3 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at the Fisher-Wright House, 815 Center St., Des Plaines. $15-418. (847) 391-5399.
Come hungry to Naper Days
Hear live musical performances and sample a wide variety of foods from local vendors at the annual Naper Days celebration. See who wins the Blue Ribbon Baking Contest. Kids can climb the climbing wall, make arts and crafts and meet animals up close at the petting zoo.
11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. $5 admission; free ages 8 and under. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org.
This evening
Just for laughs
Comedian George Lopez headlines at the Rosemont Theatre as part of the TBS network's "Very Funny Festival: Just for Laughs."
8 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $57.50-$67. (312) 559-1212.
This week
Exploring the life of an explorer
Historical interpreter Clay Jenkinson portrays American explorer Meriwether Lewis, best known for leading the Lewis and Clark expedition in "An Evening with Meriwether Lewis." John Williams of WGN radio also stars.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, in the Performing Arts Center at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. $25. (847) 925-6100 or harpercollege.edu.
>Broadway in the bandshell
The Mount Prospect Community Band presents a concert of some of Broadway's best tunes. The band is joined by singers Wayne and Kathleen Messmer.
7:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, at Veterans Memorial Bandshell at Lions Park, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. In the event of rain, the concert will take place indoors in Lions Park gym. Free. (847) 255-5380.
Happy birthday, silly old bear
Round Lake Park District's theater program teams up with College of Lake County for "Winnie the Pooh's Birthday," a play based upon the classic A.A. Milne books about Christopher Robin's plush animals.
10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the College of Lake County C005 Auditorium, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $5. (847) 543-2300.
A celebration for Lake County seniors
The 37th Annual Seniors Day Celebration features music, dancing, horseshoe games, pontoon boat rides and trails for hiking and biking (guests should bring their own bikes). Seniors should bring a picnic lunch and a lawn chair for seating. Small snacks such as lemonade, hot dogs, watermelon and pretzels are available for purchase.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Independence Grove, on Buckley Road (Route 137) east of Route 21, Libertyville. Free and open to Lake County residents ages 55 and older. (847) 968-3499.