Join Beer Bazaar for Vinyl Sundays. Their staff will be spinning records for your enjoyment. Come hang with some friends while drinking a cold one. When you bring a vinyl to listen to, you’ll get a $1 off any size pour!

PROST, GRAYSLAKE! It’s time for Oktobierfest at Black Lung featuring three days of beer, music, German food, and BIER-LYMPICS!

Click here to get all the exciting details! The fun takes place Friday, September 18 - Sunday, September 20!

Come out for some live music from 3 - 6 pm featuring On the Air as part of Black Lung’s Oktobierfest celebrations! They’ll be playing up a variety of radio hits and originals!

Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, September 20th for their monthly concert featuring Mountainaires.

Harmonies from the hollers of Chicago! The focus of this veteran country trio is the sound of the great siblings acts of the 1940s and ‘50s. Kip Rainey and Jon Williams sing old style close harmonies, while playing mandolin and guitar respectively. Josh Piet, one of the most sought after players on the Chicago scene, plays upright bass.

Concert Opener: Randy Burges

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Test you knowledge during Trivia Night at Emil’s Tavern on Center! Taking place on Monday nights, round up your crew, enjoy some food and drink, and see how many answers you know!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!

Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!

They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

The Pages of History book-inspired lecture series is back with more USA 250 themes. This year's books are chosen in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Professional actress and historian Debra Miller portrays Laura Ingalls Wilder in a program that goes beyond the book and into her childhood, marriage, and stories.

Click “View Event” to learn more.

Looking for some weeknight fun? Come out to Emil's Tavern on Center for BINGO on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm! Enjoy food, drinks and BINGO games!

Galena’s favorite brothers return for a final summer market tasting. Come sample their full-flavored Bourbon and Rye, perfect for the cooling September evenings.

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 3 pm - 7 pm (June 3rd - September 23rd).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music, children’s activities and more!

Foundation46 and the Community Engagement Committee (CEC) will host a Dine & Share & Meet & Greet on Wednesday, September 23rd at Texas Bebe Quesobirria.

Everyone is welcome to join them for this family-friendly evening, which will include a DJ, great food, and opportunities to meet Foundation46 and CEC members, ask questions, share ideas, and learn how to get involved in supporting CCSD46 schools.

A percentage of all dine-in and takeout sales during the event will be donated to Foundation46 to support students, staff, programs, and educational opportunities throughout CCSD46.

Come out for a night of live music with JiMarth at Emil’s Tavern on Center. JiMarth covers an alt-country-vibe through bands such as John Prine, Tyler Childers, Wood Brothers, and Zac Brown to name a few. You can catch them every other Wednesday during the summer on Emil’s patio!

Join Cliff Harman and Chicagoland’s #1 rated creative experience as they return to Sienna Lifestyle in Grayslake with exciting new pre-drawn designs and Paint Your Pet options!

Click “View Event” to learn more and sign up!

This is a meetup for a happy hour of quiet reading with book-minded friends. Guests can grab a drink and get cozy, with opportunities to chat with others before and after the quiet reading time.

It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!

Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.

Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!

It’s time for live music at Emil’s featuring Midge from 6 - 9 pm. Midge hails from Burlington, WI playing a variety of covers across many genres!

Black Lung Brewing has their Open Mic every week on Thursday evening! Finish dinner, but don’t forget your fancy fender! Jump up on stage and give them your best version of your favorite song! Or just kick back and listen to the local masters singing their favorite tunes! Poets and stand-up comedians are also welcome to perform. This Open Mic offers something for everyone!

Come out for a night of Karaoke at Charlie’s! Bring your energy, favorite song, and your crew for a night of music and fun!

It takes place every Thursday from 9 pm - 12:30 am!

*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.

Andy’s Records Live on Friday, September 25th will feature a visit from Kenosha based art-rockers Sun Silo along with special guest The Background Memory! Come by the store for this free, all ages show! Check out live music, do some shopping, and enjoy a night out at your local record store.

DJ Eternal will be at Black Lung on September 25th! Come out for great beer, delicious food and hear Industrial, Synthpop, EBM, and other Electronic music!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Celebrate Halloween early at YHANA by creating a Spooky Bento Cake. This is an intermediate Cake class where you'll learn skills such as edible cake decorations, Ganache skills, and more!

Tickets are $35 and available now! Click “View Event” to register.

The Grayslake Area Public Library is hosting an upcoming program, “Why We Trust the News We Read.” Together, attendees will look at how headlines, emotions, and online platforms influence perception, and share practical tips to help you spot reliable information, recognize bias, and feel more confident navigating today’s news and digital spaces.

Click “View Event” to register.

Create music together at this free community event. Led by Helen Bond of Medusa’s Musical Mysteries, the drum circle forms in Parking Lot B, corner of Whitney and Hawley Streets. Listen to the rhythm or step up to a drum (some provided) and add your own beat.

Join Grayslake Feed Sales on Saturday, September 26th from 2 - 6 pm for a Party at the Feed Store!

The day will include music, food beer, a petting zoo, face painting, balloon art, tractors and trucks and kids’ activities!

Come on out and enjoy fun for the whole family!

Join Romney Brown Candle Company for a delightfully spooky candle-making movie night featuring a 14 oz themed custom candle, special label and topper, pizza, a themed sweet treat, and The Addams Family.

Click “View Event” to register!

Check out live music featuring Stu the Piano Guy on piano and Scott Beardsley on drums. Two super fun musicians serving up a variety of songs!

Boot, Scoot & Boogie with Sienna Lifestyle. Line dancing classes take place the last Saturday of every month. $10 at the door.

Learn the best line dances to all your favorite songs plus drinks and an amazing time!

The Grayslake Park District is providing an evening of fun with their upcoming Movies in the Park featuring Bad Guys 2 at the Central Park Performance Pavilion. Grab your chairs, blankets and snacks and enjoy a movie under the stars. Movie starts at dusk - approximately 7 pm.

Lori "Low-reen" Lewis will be playing blues tunes at Black Lung Brewing on Saturday, September 26. Come out for some delicious food, beer and some great live music!

Sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need a beer. Sometimes you need both! Join Trillium Yoga instructor and Beer Bazaar beertender Kristin for our monthly ALL LEVEL flow class at Beer Bazaar! Drink before, during or after. Your choice. $20 includes 1 hour session with a 5oz pour 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

Join Beer Bazaar for Vinyl Sundays. Their staff will be spinning records for your enjoyment. Come hang with some friends while drinking a cold one. When you bring a vinyl to listen to, you’ll get a $1 off any size pour!

Enjoy Craft Club at Yhana Boba Cafe the last Sunday of the month at 5 pm. This all-ages event will feature a movie, and the opportunity to bring your own crafts to work on or purchase one of their grab-n-go craft bags. It’s just $5 per person to attend and offers a great way to get creative with friends or meet new ones!

The Lake County Folk Club will host their monthly Song Circle beginning at 6:30 pm.

Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. One of their friendly hosts will keep the ball rolling. 

This is a casual, no pressure opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others. The participants form a circle, and each one in turn can choose to play a song or politely pass. It’s a chance to lead songs or to join in with others. They keep moving around the circle until it’s time to call it a night.

Looking for a new Monday night hang? Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual round of cards, join Beer Bazaar for a night of boards, brews, and community.

Click “View Event” for more details!

The college admission landscape continues to evolve and is more complex than ever. Shifting ACT/SAT testing requirements, new ACT/SAT testing formats, OBBB creating federal loan limits, and increased selectivity across schools and majors make it hard for families to identify the right-fit schools and apply successfully. Join the Grayslake Area Public Library to learn how these changes may impact your family and leverage new strategies to give your student the best opportunity for admission and to maximize scholarships and financial aid.

Click “View Event” to register.

Test you knowledge during Trivia Night at Emil’s Tavern on Center! Taking place on Monday nights, round up your crew, enjoy some food and drink, and see how many answers you know!

Join Discovering Grayslake Podcast at First Draft on September 29th from 6 - 9 pm as they celebrate 200 episodes of sharing the people, businesses, and stories that make our town special.

They’ll record a special live episode from 7:30–8 pm and bring together past guests, friends, and members of the community who have been part of this journey.

200 episodes. Countless stories. One amazing community.

Stop in with your spiciest gossip (chisme) or text Yhana Boba Cafe anonymously; the winner gets a cash prize! Free Event!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!

Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!

They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Author and Economics Professor Louis P. Cain speaks about the destruction and resurrection of this iconic American city.

Looking for some weeknight fun? Come out to Emil's Tavern on Center for BINGO on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm! Enjoy food, drinks and BINGO games!

Your to-do list called… it wants a beer. Stop letting your life admin pile up. Join Beer Bazaar for Adult Admin Club — a laid-back, productive hang where getting things done finally feels… doable.

This isn’t a workshop or seminar. It’s a body-doubling session, where the taproom becomes your favorite third space to tackle real-life to-dos. Emails, appointments, taxes/bills, forms you’ve been avoiding — bring it all. You bring your laptop + to-do list; they’ll bring the high-speed Wi-Fi, chill beats, and the perfect craft pour.

Bonus: Sam will be there with all the materials you need to start (or keep going with) your 2026 planner/journal.

Join the Grayslake Area Public Library for an open and thoughtful discussion exploring Jewish/Israeli history and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

Through diverse perspectives and an emphasis on empathy, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the conflict. The presenter is Eduardo Frajman, a graduate of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem who holds a PhD in political science from the University of Maryland, College Park. He teaches politics, philosophy, and humanities at Oakton College, the College of Lake County, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Click “View Event” to register.

It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!

Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.

Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!

Jump into the holiday season and create your own decorative holiday charcuterie board at Yhana Boba Cafe. While painting your board, graze their charcuterie table.

Click “View Event” to sign up!

Black Lung Brewing has their Open Mic every week on Thursday evening! Finish dinner, but don’t forget your fancy fender! Jump up on stage and give them your best version of your favorite song! Or just kick back and listen to the local masters singing their favorite tunes! Poets and stand-up comedians are also welcome to perform. This Open Mic offers something for everyone!

Come out for a night of Karaoke at Charlie’s! Bring your energy, favorite song, and your crew for a night of music and fun!

It takes place every Thursday from 9 pm - 12:30 am!

*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.

Join This Old Book and the Grayslake Area Public Library for an exciting evening of spooky storytelling. Enjoy a chilling classic short story read aloud by the Grayslake Library, followed by a reading and book signing by local authors E. Black and S. Black, authors of The Chimera Snare series.

Stop in This Old Book, enjoy the Halloween atmosphere, have a spooky snack, terrifying drink, pick up some library swag, and discover your next great read.

Come dressed up and receive a special gift!

Buy 2 Books and Get 1 Free on all regular priced books!

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for First Fridays Karaoke Night! Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

During First Fridays from 6 - 9pm, spend $10 or more and get a penny pour redeemable during your next Beer Bazaar visit (limit one per person). 

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Get ready for the 7th Annual Trunk Sale and Merchant Market brought to you by Closet Traders!

Celebrate a day filled with vintage treasures, handmade finds, delicious food, live music, and community.

Bring your friends, shop sustainably, and uncover something uniquely you at this fun fall event in the Grayslake Village Center.

Click "View Event" to see more details!

Get into the spooky season and unleash your inner diva!

Bedazzle your pumpkin and glam it up for the spooky season at Yhana Boba Cafe!

Click “View Event” for a sign up link. A pumpkin is included with the fee.

Celebrate spooky season with a 14 oz themed custom candle, special label and topper, pizza, a themed sweet treat, and a showing of Hocus Pocus.

Click “View Event” to register!

Join Brittney of Laced in Harmony at Trillium Yoga Studio for a Chakra Balancing Sound Meditation.

In this session, Brittney will guide you through a meditation, clearing and balancing each chakra with specific frequencies  and breathing techniques. After the guided meditation, Brittney will transition in to blissful soundscapes to give you time to relax and drift wherever your spirit needs to go.

No experience necessary. Please dress comfortable and in layers. You may bring any crystals you would like charged during this practice.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register.

Join Beer Bazaar for Vinyl Sundays. Their staff will be spinning records for your enjoyment. Come hang with some friends while drinking a cold one. When you bring a vinyl to listen to, you’ll get a $1 off any size pour!

The 28th Annual Living History Tour of the Grayslake Cemetery located on South Lake Street near Route 120 will be Sunday, October 4th.

There will be two performances. The first one is at 1:30 pm and the second is at 2:30 pm.

This event is free, but donations are graciously accepted.

This event is brought to you by the Grayslake Historical Society.

Test you knowledge during Trivia Night at Emil’s Tavern on Center! Taking place on Monday nights, round up your crew, enjoy some food and drink, and see how many answers you know!

Want your everyday bag to get into the spooky season? Stop into YHANA and create a spooky accessory for any bag, purse, or backpack! 

Click “View Event” to register!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!

Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!

They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Looking for some weeknight fun? Come out to Emil's Tavern on Center for BINGO on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm! Enjoy food, drinks and BINGO games!

Search and Share Genealogy takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Share your genealogy triumphs and stumbling blocks with the Grayslake Historical Society. This discussion group is for all levels of experience in doing family history research. The research can be on a local or international level.

Free and open to all levels of family history seekers.

Come out for a fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins, featuring humor, song, and dance. Expect a lively event with a chance to win prizes. $10 cover charge, includes a drink (n/a options available); $5/card donation to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!

Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.

Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!

Put your brain to the test and join the team at Yhana Boba Cafe for an Adult Spelling Bee Contest. Prize to be determined. Free to participate and attend!

Sign up on their Facebook page!

Join Beer Bazaar’s very own 15-Page Book Club, every second Thursday of the month from 7 pm - 9 pm. All genres welcome, come chat with fellow readers about your current literary adventures. After a book is shared, reflect on if the first 15 pages are indicative of the rest of the book. Also, feel free to bring a book you’ve enjoyed and are willing to add to the 15-Page Book Club’s Community Library at the store!

Come out to Sienna Lifestyle to learn how to make an amazing charcuterie board with MyCharcuterie. They will provide guided instruction with an assortment of premium meats and cheeses, crackers, fruit, vegetables and more.

Click “View Event” to learn more and sign up.

Come out for a night of Karaoke at Charlie’s! Bring your energy, favorite song, and your crew for a night of music and fun!

It takes place every Thursday from 9 pm - 12:30 am!

*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.

Enjoy a magical evening creating a 14 oz themed custom candle with a special label and topper, plus pizza, a themed sweet treat, and Practical Magic.

Click “View Event” to register!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Celebrate at The Sapling School! Enjoy classroom activities, face painting, snacks and more! All are invited for this free, family friendly event!

Tired of cleaning up all the pumpkin mess year after year? Stop into YHANA and paint yours completely free! All you need to do is bring your own pumpkin and they’ll have all the supplies! FREE event!

Step through the shadows and into the past. Once a month, the lights dim, the whispers rise, and Beer Bazaar slips back into the decadent, secretive world of the 1920s.

This Sunday, the doors won’t open for just anyone… access is granted only to those who know the secret password:

“We live in a twilight world and there are no friends at dusk.”

Say it clean. Say it with confidence. Say it like you belong.

Now click “View Event” to learn more.

Join the Lake County Folk Club for Open Stage. Sign up begins at 6 pm and music starts at 6:30 pm.

Anyone who would like to perform is encouraged to do so. Non-performing listeners are always encouraged, and will be pleasantly surprised with the diverse musical styles represented.

The first 12 performers get to do two songs (no more than ten minutes total). After the 1st 12, they will fit in as many one-song performers as time allows. Things get wrapped up at 8:30. Suggested donation is $3.

Test you knowledge during Trivia Night at Emil’s Tavern on Center! Taking place on Monday nights, round up your crew, enjoy some food and drink, and see how many answers you know!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!

Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!

They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Looking for some weeknight fun? Come out to Emil's Tavern on Center for BINGO on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm! Enjoy food, drinks and BINGO games!

Come out for the upcoming Grayslake Historical Society program, What is Prairie Crossing Anyway? at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 pm. Learn the history of Prairie Crossing, a unique community located off of Route 83 and Route 45.

It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!

Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.

Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!

Come out for a night of Karaoke at Charlie’s! Bring your energy, favorite song, and your crew for a night of music and fun!

It takes place every Thursday from 9 pm - 12:30 am!

*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.

The Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum welcomes Kevin Wood who portrays President Abraham Lincoln.

Wood will cover the entire period from Independence through the Civil War and Mr. Lincoln’s inspiring personal story.

Free event. No registration required.

Candles and cannolis come together for a cozy, hands-on workshop at Romney Brown Candle Company in downtown Grayslake. Guests will create a custom candle using their Wall of Scents, blending fragrances to design something completely their own.

After candle pouring, the experience continues with a guided cannoli workshop where guests will fill and decorate three cannolis with a mix of classic and creative flavors.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register!

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for Karaoke Night every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

Join Yhana Boba Cafe for a fun night of Bingo! Round up some friends, have some fun, and play for the chance to win boba, gift cards, or merchandise! Free event!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Stop by Yhana Boba Cafe and check out some small vendors during their Mini Spooky Market! They will also have raffles going! Stop by, shop, and enter to win!

Join This Old Book for a book signing of a personal memoir that recounts a journey of healing from a manipulative lover. With honesty, the author turns a painful experience into an inspiring story of resilience.

Meet the author, get a signed copy, and sip as you wander. 

Click “View Event” to learn more.

Pop, fizz, cheers! The Third Annual Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine Walk returns Saturday, October 17, from 1 - 4 pm for an afternoon of bubbly, sweet and savory treats, shopping, and fun throughout the Village Center. Your registration includes 20 drink tickets to use for pours at participating locations (including several new stops this year!), plus a commemorative glass, goodie bag and $5-off Village Center coupon. This year, we’re also adding more fun with a scavenger hunt, surprise Golden Tickets, and other excitement along the way! Grab your friends and get ready to sip, stroll, and celebrate during this fun, fall event!

Click “View Event” to register!

Join Beer Bazaar for Vinyl Sundays. Their staff will be spinning records for your enjoyment. Come hang with some friends while drinking a cold one. When you bring a vinyl to listen to, you’ll get a $1 off any size pour!

Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, October 18th for their monthly concert featuring Mark Dvorak.

Mark Dvorak is a modern-day troubadour who has never stopped performing, writing and recording. He has been called a “folk singer’s folk singer” with an “encyclopedic knowledge of traditional songs. His original material has been called “wondrous” and “profound.”

Mark sings in a clear, signature voice and is a very engaging performer. He likes to joke around with the folks who attend his shows and has a refreshing, down-to-earth presence.

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Test you knowledge during Trivia Night at Emil’s Tavern on Center! Taking place on Monday nights, round up your crew, enjoy some food and drink, and see how many answers you know!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!

Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

In conjunction to the Grayslake Fire & Rescue exhibit at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, they invite you to their upcoming program, “The Cadillac of Fire Trucks”. Bob Lichter of the Kenosha Historical Society will present a history of Pirsch Fire Trucks.

Free event. No registration required.

Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!

They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Looking for some weeknight fun? Come out to Emil's Tavern on Center for BINGO on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm! Enjoy food, drinks and BINGO games!

It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!

Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.

Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!

Come out for a night of Karaoke at Charlie’s! Bring your energy, favorite song, and your crew for a night of music and fun!

It takes place every Thursday from 9 pm - 12:30 am!

*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.

Create a 14 oz Ghostbusters-themed custom candle with a special label and topper while enjoying pizza, a themed sweet treat, and the movie.

Click “View Event” to register!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Wondering what to do with those puzzles you’ve completed? SWAP THEM!

Bring your puzzles to This Old Book and exchange with others for FREE! Trade the Old, go home with something new to you. All puzzles, sizes, and ages welcome!

Puzzles should be complete, in the original box, and in very good condition.

Save the Date for the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Trick or Treat on the streets of Historic Downtown Grayslake! Local businesses will be passing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Wear your costumes and enjoy FREE family fun!

Join the Grayslake Park District for a full afternoon and evening of fall fun in Central Park on Saturday, October 24th from 1 - 9 pm!

This first-ever event will feature food trucks, carnival rides, live music, and all the things you loved about Pumpkin Fest!

This event will directly follow the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Trick-or-Treat (11 am - 1 pm in downtown Grayslake).

Mark you calendar and get ready for the ultimate autumn day in Grayslake!

Sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need a beer. Sometimes you need both! Join Trillium Yoga instructor and Beer Bazaar beertender Kristin for our monthly ALL LEVEL flow class at Beer Bazaar! Drink before, during or after. Your choice. $20 includes 1 hour session with a 5oz pour 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

Join Beer Bazaar for Vinyl Sundays. Their staff will be spinning records for your enjoyment. Come hang with some friends while drinking a cold one. When you bring a vinyl to listen to, you’ll get a $1 off any size pour!

The Lake County Folk Club will host their monthly Song Circle beginning at 6:30 pm.

Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. One of their friendly hosts will keep the ball rolling. 

This is a casual, no pressure opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others. The participants form a circle, and each one in turn can choose to play a song or politely pass. It’s a chance to lead songs or to join in with others. They keep moving around the circle until it’s time to call it a night.

Looking for a new Monday night hang? Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual round of cards, join Beer Bazaar for a night of boards, brews, and community.

Click “View Event” for more details!

Test you knowledge during Trivia Night at Emil’s Tavern on Center! Taking place on Monday nights, round up your crew, enjoy some food and drink, and see how many answers you know!

Enjoy Craft Club at Yhana Boba Cafe. This all-ages event will feature a movie, and the opportunity to bring your own crafts to work on or purchase one of their grab-n-go craft bags. It’s just $5 per person to attend and offers a great way to get creative with friends or meet new ones!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!

The Pages of History book-inspired lecture series is back with more USA 250 themes. This year's books are chosen in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Grayslake History teachers Adrijiana Bisevac & Pat Green, go beyond the text and into the history and culture behind the 1925 classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Registration is NOT required to attend but encouraged as books will be available for pick up at the library upon registration.

Click “View Event” to learn more and for optional registration information.

Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!

They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!

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Looking for some weeknight fun? Come out to Emil's Tavern on Center for BINGO on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm! Enjoy food, drinks and BINGO games!

It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!

Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.

Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!

Make your own book from scratch at Yhana Boba Cafe during their upcoming Bookbinding 101 Workshop! In collaboration with Laura Castanos, learn the do's and don'ts of bookbinding. Registration information coming soon.

Come out for a night of Karaoke at Charlie’s! Bring your energy, favorite song, and your crew for a night of music and fun!

It takes place every Thursday from 9 pm - 12:30 am!

*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.

Come out to The Sapling School for their Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday, October 30th. Bring your kids in costume for some Halloween fun (and candy of course!).

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

Search and Share Genealogy takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Share your genealogy triumphs and stumbling blocks with the Grayslake Historical Society. This discussion group is for all levels of experience in doing family history research. The research can be on a local or international level.

Free and open to all levels of family history seekers.

Come out for a fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins, featuring humor, song, and dance. Expect a lively event with a chance to win prizes. $10 cover charge, includes a drink (n/a options available); $5/card donation to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for First Fridays Karaoke Night! Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

During First Fridays from 6 - 9pm, spend $10 or more and get a penny pour redeemable during your next Beer Bazaar visit (limit one per person). 

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Spend the evening making a 14 oz themed custom candle with a special label and topper while enjoying pizza, a themed sweet treat, and Coneheads.

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Step through the shadows and into the past. Once a month, the lights dim, the whispers rise, and Beer Bazaar slips back into the decadent, secretive world of the 1920s.

This Sunday, the doors won’t open for just anyone… access is granted only to those who know the secret password:

“We live in a twilight world and there are no friends at dusk.”

Say it clean. Say it with confidence. Say it like you belong.

Now click “View Event” to learn more.

Join the Lake County Folk Club for Open Stage. Sign up begins at 6 pm and music starts at 6:30 pm.

Anyone who would like to perform is encouraged to do so. Non-performing listeners are always encouraged, and will be pleasantly surprised with the diverse musical styles represented.

The first 12 performers get to do two songs (no more than ten minutes total). After the 1st 12, they will fit in as many one-song performers as time allows. Things get wrapped up at 8:30. Suggested donation is $3.

Join Beer Bazaar’s very own 15-Page Book Club, every second Thursday of the month from 7 pm - 9 pm. All genres welcome, come chat with fellow readers about your current literary adventures. After a book is shared, reflect on if the first 15 pages are indicative of the rest of the book. Also, feel free to bring a book you’ve enjoyed and are willing to add to the 15-Page Book Club’s Community Library at the store!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

The Grayslake Central High School (GCHS) Booster Club will host its Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 15th beginning at 9 am. The race will start and finish on the GCHS track and wind through the area neighborhoods.

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Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, November 15th for their monthly concert featuring Lisa P. Medina and Adela Skowronski.

Lisa Medina is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter with a flavorful hint of Latin rhythm and spice.

Adela Skowronski fuses elements of classical, folk and pop music to create a unique, multi-dimensional sound.

After a chance meeting at an open mic in 2024, Lisa and Adela have performed regularly as a duo, leveling up one another’s original songs with simple acoustic arrangements and warm vocal harmonies.

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Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for Karaoke Night every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

The Lake County Folk Club will host their monthly Song Circle beginning at 6:30 pm.

Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. One of their friendly hosts will keep the ball rolling. 

This is a casual, no pressure opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others. The participants form a circle, and each one in turn can choose to play a song or politely pass. It’s a chance to lead songs or to join in with others. They keep moving around the circle until it’s time to call it a night.

Save the Date for the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Festival of Lights & Holiday Market! Enjoy the family fun that kicks off the holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving! See the lights and experience a variety of event offerings!

More information to follow closer to the date!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need a beer. Sometimes you need both! Join Trillium Yoga instructor and Beer Bazaar beertender Kristin for our monthly ALL LEVEL flow class at Beer Bazaar! Drink before, during or after. Your choice. $20 includes 1 hour session with a 5oz pour 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

Looking for a new Monday night hang? Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual round of cards, join Beer Bazaar for a night of boards, brews, and community.

Click “View Event” for more details!

Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

Search and Share Genealogy takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Share your genealogy triumphs and stumbling blocks with the Grayslake Historical Society. This discussion group is for all levels of experience in doing family history research. The research can be on a local or international level.

Free and open to all levels of family history seekers.

Come out for a fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins, featuring humor, song, and dance. Expect a lively event with a chance to win prizes. $10 cover charge, includes a drink (n/a options available); $5/card donation to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for First Fridays Karaoke Night! Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

During First Fridays from 6 - 9pm, spend $10 or more and get a penny pour redeemable during your next Beer Bazaar visit (limit one per person). 

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Join Beer Bazaar’s very own 15-Page Book Club, every second Thursday of the month from 7 pm - 9 pm. All genres welcome, come chat with fellow readers about your current literary adventures. After a book is shared, reflect on if the first 15 pages are indicative of the rest of the book. Also, feel free to bring a book you’ve enjoyed and are willing to add to the 15-Page Book Club’s Community Library at the store!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Step through the shadows and into the past. Once a month, the lights dim, the whispers rise, and Beer Bazaar slips back into the decadent, secretive world of the 1920s.

This Sunday, the doors won’t open for just anyone… access is granted only to those who know the secret password:

“We live in a twilight world and there are no friends at dusk.”

Say it clean. Say it with confidence. Say it like you belong.

Now click “View Event” to learn more.

Join the Lake County Folk Club for Open Stage. Sign up begins at 6 pm and music starts at 6:30 pm.

Anyone who would like to perform is encouraged to do so. Non-performing listeners are always encouraged, and will be pleasantly surprised with the diverse musical styles represented.

The first 12 performers get to do two songs (no more than ten minutes total). After the 1st 12, they will fit in as many one-song performers as time allows. Things get wrapped up at 8:30. Suggested donation is $3.

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for Karaoke Night every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, December 20th for their monthly concert featuring Naomi Ashley with Jon Williams.

​Navigating seamlessly through Americana, classic country, folk, blues, and rock, Chicago based singer-songwriter Naomi Ashley lyrically layers compositions charm with humor and a poignant understanding of the human experience.

Her captivating stage presence and the soulful resonance of her voice have left an indelible mark on those who have had the privilege of experiencing her live performances. She will be joined by Jon Williams, a noted multi-instrumentalist.

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need a beer. Sometimes you need both! Join Trillium Yoga instructor and Beer Bazaar beertender Kristin for our monthly ALL LEVEL flow class at Beer Bazaar! Drink before, during or after. Your choice. $20 includes 1 hour session with a 5oz pour 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

The Lake County Folk Club will host their monthly Song Circle beginning at 6:30 pm.

Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. One of their friendly hosts will keep the ball rolling. 

This is a casual, no pressure opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others. The participants form a circle, and each one in turn can choose to play a song or politely pass. It’s a chance to lead songs or to join in with others. They keep moving around the circle until it’s time to call it a night.

Looking for a new Monday night hang? Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual round of cards, join Beer Bazaar for a night of boards, brews, and community.

Click “View Event” for more details!