Lake County Entertainment
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Spotlight: Metropolis stages concert version of ‘Mary Poppins’Feb 12, 2025 9:21 am - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre stages a concert version of “Mary Poppins;” the stage version of “Clue” opens at the CIBC Theatre; Citadel Theatre revives Lauren Gunderson’s teen two-hander “I and You” this week in Chicago area theater.
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Dining out: Valentine’s Day dining specials that extend beyond FridayFeb 12, 2025 9:04 am - It’s getting late in the game to find reservations for Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, many suburban restaurants have Valentine’s specials that start now and run past Feb. 14.
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Sip, savor, celebrate Flavor Festival in Lake County through FebruaryFeb 11, 2025 1:53 pm - Sip, Savor and Celebrate during February with Visit Lake County’s Flavor Festival continues through February.
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Pace picking up for new businesses in and near Gurnee MillsFeb 10, 2025 9:42 pm - The busy pace in and around Gurnee Mills is picking up with the opening or planned arrivals of several new businesses.
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‘More than a feeling’ for a great show. Entertainment set for Vernon Hills DaysFeb 07, 2025 7:45 pm - The lineup for Vernon Hills Days summer bash includes cover bands, local favorites and a headliner who since 2007 has been the vocalist for the touring lineup of the band Boston.
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‘Our taste is absolutely different’: New Libertyville coffee shop aims to be uniqueFeb 06, 2025 9:55 am - The newest coffee shop in Libertyville offers hard-to-describe but distinct, bold flavors infused with cardamom and other spices.
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From heart-shaped pizzas to candlelight dinners, unique Valentine’s Day dining options aboundFeb 05, 2025 11:29 am - For Valentine’s Day this year, consider a different type of date night such as a murder-mystery party at Martini Room in Elgin, a couples date night at WhirlyBall, mini golf at Puttshack or a special candlelight dinner at CityGate Grille.
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Lazy Dog restaurant set to open in Buffalo Grove in MarchFeb 05, 2025 9:28 am - Lazy Dog is looking to open in March at the corner of Lake-Cook and McHenry roads in the old IHOP location.
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Naperville’s Meson Sabika makes list of top romantic restaurants in AmericaFeb 04, 2025 5:16 pm - If you’re looking for a romantic dining destination, Mesón Sabika in Naperville was recently named one of the top 100 romantic restaurants in America by OpenTable.
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Best Bets: Cocoa in Long Grove, wine in Wheaton and orchids at Chicago Botanic GardenFeb 04, 2025 8:38 am - Long Grove turns into a cocoa town, Wheaton welcomes wine and cheese enthusiasts, and the Chicago Botanic Garden debuts its annual orchid show this weekend.