Join Grayslake Arts Alliance member Megan Blair for her Featured Artist Meet & Greet at Black Lung Brewing Company on Friday, January 30th from 5 - 8 pm!

View Megan's colorful paintings on display and available for sale and chat with the artist herself. See what's new on the Black Lung menu and on tap!

Click “View Event” to learn more.

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.

Andy’s Records Live continues with a night of local songwriting from Carl Hauck and Griff Johnson! All shows are free and all ages! Doors at 7PM

Join Romney Brown Candle Company for a cozy, all-ages candle-making movie night featuring The Princess Diaries! Each $40 ticket includes a custom candle, themed label and beeswax topper, hot pizza, and a treat from The Cookie Garden.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register!

Kick up your heels and try something new! Join 129 Center Cut for line dancing lessons from 9 - 11 pm, complete with drink specials, and a lively welcoming atmosphere. Bring friends or come solo - everyone is welcome! $10 admission

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 Trillium Yoga for an afternoon of good energy and good vibes. Relax while Kristin uses different techniques to cleanse any stagnant energy that may cause emotional or physical distress. While Kristin does her work, Brittney will use her crystal healing bowls and specific frequencies to awaken your inner being. No experience necessary. Come and get cleansed with reiki and sound. No experience necessary. Please bring a pillow and blanket and dress in layers.

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Roll down memory lane with author and roller skating historian Marcie Hill as she shares the fascinating, 140-year story of roller skating in Chicago. From the very first rink in the 1880s to Chicago’s unique place in skating culture, Hill highlights the city’s role in this enduring pastime. Whether you skated every weekend or never set foot on a rink, this program is both a history lesson and a celebration.

Do you want to have a fun night with your friends at a Getting Loopy With Dawn workshop? An opportunity awaits your for individuals age 12 and up!

Chunky knit workshops are perfect for beginners or experienced knitters! You’ll have the opportunity to make blankets with just your hands. Everyone leaves with a cozy new blanket in a blanket bag and a new skill. After the workshop you also get emailed instructions and yarn buying tips for future projects.

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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. Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. Note, location change to Grayslake Area Public Library, Room BC.

The Pages of History book-inspired lecture series is back for USA 250!

Historian and author Dr. Christian McWhirter will join the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum via video call and will explore Abraham Lincoln’s grief after he lost his son, Willie, while serving in office.

This year's books are chosen in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Presenters are invited to take the audience beyond the books to discuss history or contemporary topics within the 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!

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 night of live music at Emil’s Tavern on Center featuring The Whiskey Devils Band!

Whiskey Devils deliver a high-energy mix of country and rock hits, powerhouse vocals, tight harmonies, and nonstop crowd-pleasing tunes. Every show is a guaranteed good time filled with singing, dancing, and great music.

Come out for a fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins, featuring humor, song, and dance. Expect an energetic event with a chance to win prizes. $5 donation for a card, with all proceeds going to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

Black Lung Brewing does Team Trivia every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm! Come in for some tasty beer, amazing smash burgers and throwdown with your pals to see who is the smartest person in the room! It’s Team Trivia so gather your crew and come on out!

Come by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!

Thursdays at 129 Center Cut also features $4 Seltzers, $6 Craft Beers, $25 Salmon and $25 Pork Chops.

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!

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar 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.

All are welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

The Friends of the Grayslake Library are excited to host their upcoming Brown Bag Sale on Saturday, February 7th. The sale will feature 3,500 books on sale, hundreds of CDs and DVDs, and games and puzzles.

The price is just $5 for an entire brown bag. You would be amazed at how many books, CDs, and DVDs fit into one bag!

Celebrate yourself this Valentine’s Day! 

Join Blush Boutique & Spa on Saturday, February 7th, for a dedicated day of self-care & wellness in preparation for Valentine’s Day. You will have the luxury to design your own personalized spa experience with special event pricing. 

*Bring a friend! Groups of up to 4 available for IV therapy. 

Call (847) 752-8522 to schedule.

Come out for a night of live music featuring Judson Brown at Black Lung Brewing Company! Hear a variety of all your favorite songs while you enjoy Black Lung’s diverse mix of beers, cocktails and food!

Sienna Lifestyle is partnering with Club Pilates Gurnee and Teeko’s Bowls for Pilates & Prosecco + Acai Bowls! This event features a Pilates class, followed by prosecco and an acai bowl!

Learn more and purchase your tickets here!

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!

Start your Super Bowl Sunday off with some creativity!

Join Grayslake Arts Alliance member Jennifer Rasmussen for her Featured Artist Meet & Greet at Beer Bazaar Bottle Shop & Taproom on Sunday, February 8th from 12 - 2 pm! Jennifer's Meet & Greet also coincides with Beer Bazaar's monthly Drafts & Crafts event. Brighten up the dreary days of winter and bring the outside, inside!

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Before the excitement of the Superbowl even begins, Emil’s Tavern on Center will be hosting their annual Meat Raffle from 1 - 4 pm! Come by to “Win da Meat”! Join in for food, fun and giveaways. All proceeds will benefit the Illinois Food Bank!

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 for Silent Book Club Grayslake!

Book lovers can come out to support local businesses by gathering for two hours, having a quiet reading happy hour, and building literary community! Silent Book Club Grayslake typically takes place two times each month.

Stop in for the Ultimate Girls Night Out IL Galentine’s Vendor and Craft Night on February 10th from 6 - 9 pm. There will be a variety of vendors and crafters all under one roof with cash and carry items available!

Enjoy some fun shopping with your favorite gals, and the delicious food and drinks at The Vine Martini & Wine Bar!

Each month, Andy’s Records will gather to listen to and dissect a selected vinyl album with a group of like-minded music lovers over snacks and drinks (BYOB). They encourage you to listen in any way you can ahead of the meeting and be prepared to participate in a casual discussion about the album. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, exclusive shopping and a raffle ticket for a drawing they will do that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick the next album if they want to!).

Click “View Event” to learn more and reserve your spot.

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!

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!

Black Lung Brewing does Team Trivia every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm! Come in for some tasty beer, amazing smash burgers and throwdown with your pals to see who is the smartest person in the room! It’s Team Trivia so gather your crew and come on out!

Celebrate Valentine’s season with a hands-on Charcuterie Class at Sienna Lifestyle and My CharCUTErie!

Join them for a guided experience where you’ll learn how to build a beautiful, balanced charcuterie board using premium meats and cheeses with Valentine’s-inspired styling tips.

Perfect for a date night, Galentine’s, or girls’ night out, this class is all about sipping, snacking, and creating together.

Click “View Event” to learn more and reserve your spot!

Emil’s Tavern on Center is excited to welcome RetroJet for a night of live music featuring iconic rock classics, pop hits, and one hit wonders from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.

Join Kenyan educator and storyteller Elizabeth Kahura for a vibrant celebration of Africa’s heritage. Through storytelling, poetry, proverbs, and riddles, Elizabeth shares lessons of kindness, patience, and hard work. She will bring to life traditional folktales, fables, and myths, while showcasing arts and crafts, wood carvings, handmade instruments, clothing, jewelry, and cultural artifacts. This engaging program highlights the history, resilience, and creativity of African communities—honoring the traditions and talents. ZOOM.

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 by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!

Thursdays at 129 Center Cut also features $4 Seltzers, $6 Craft Beers, $25 Salmon and $25 Pork Chops.

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!

When snow covers the ground, where do animals go and what do they eat? Explore the secrets of survival by examining real pelts, shells, and skulls in your classroom. Discover fascinating animal adaptations and seasonal changes through stories, games, songs, and hands-on activities. Register for children 4 - 8.

EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Space is still available for March class.

Come out to Romney Brown Candle Company for a delicious, interactive experience perfect for food lovers and creative souls alike. These events combine hands-on candle making with a fun cannoli-making class, all in one evening!

Click “View Event” to learn more and register!

Join Chapin Jazz X-tet for for Valentine’s jazz on Friday, Feb 13th from 6 - 9 pm. Enjoy swing, Latin, blues, and contemporary jazz while you enjoy great food and drinks at 129 Center Cut.

Bill Chapin on keys, Paul Nielsen on bass, Jim Richardson on drums, and Chris Wren on sax.

Go to opentable.com or call 847-986-6872 for reservations, and ask to sit near the band.

Andy’s Records Live continues with a stripped down set from Milwaukee pop-rockers Alley Eyes! All shows are free and all ages! Doors open at 7 pm.

Due to extreme cold on January 23rd, this event was cancelled and postponed to Friday, February 13th.

As part of the USA 250 events, the College of Lake County James Lumber Center of the Performing Arts presents a musical production commemorating the struggle for equality and celebrating the story of America’s Africans sons and daughters.

Note, this program is located outside of the Village Center. Thank you to the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum and the James Lumber Center for this collaboration.

Click “View Event” for more information and to purchase tickets.

Brewaoke will be at Black Lung Grayslake on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month - now beginning at 8:30 pm!

Come grab a brew, smash a burger, and belt out your go-to karaoke jam. Whether you’re a “Bohemian Rhapsody” belter or a “Friends in Low Places” crooner, they want to hear it!

Celebrate Valentine's Day by showing love to the Village of Grayslake Police Department! COME for crafts, cocoa, and conversation, and SIT with comfort dog, Jake! During your STAY, you can write a Valentine's Day card and LEAVE IT with us to deliver! Or make a card at home and DROP IT at the library...all cards will be shared with the police department.

Do you have any Grayslake-related items at home?

The Grayslake Historical Society invites you to drop them off for a one-day only display beginning at noon on February 14th. All are welcome to visit the popup from 12 - 4 pm to see Grayslake treasures in conjunction with the grand opening of the newest exhibit: "A Golden Milestone: 50 Objects, 50 Years."

In 2026, the Grayslake Historical Society proudly celebrates 50 years of preserving local history. This special exhibit highlights the stories and artifacts collected over five decades.

Be among the first to arrive and take home a commemorative souvenir to mark this milestone occasion.

In addition, the Grayslake Historical Society will host a pop-up display on opening day. Do you have Grayslake-related items at home? Bring them along and help celebrate by participating in a one-day only community display.

Visit Yhana Boba Cafe from 12 - 5 pm on Saturday, February 14th and 25% of all purchases will be donated to Gianna, a 13-year-old who was hit by a car the day after Christmas.

Join Romney Brown Candle Company and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cozy candle-lit screening of The Notebook! Each $40 ticket includes a custom candle, Notebook-themed label and beeswax topper, hot pizza, and a sweet treat from The Cookie Garden.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register!

Come by Black Lung Brewing on Valentine’s Day for live music by the one and only, Megan Lick! Plus, they will be releasing their Beer Bazaar Collab, Pistachio Rose!

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, February 15th for their monthly concert featuring Wattle & Daub.

Wattle & Daub’s authentic acoustic voice is rooted in their passion for the power of the folk music tradition. From the heart of the Midwest, in northern Illinois, husband and wife singer-songwriters, Tim and Susan Mocarski are dedicated to keeping folk culture alive and kicking through participation, social commentary, and entertainment. 

Concert Opener: Jim Fine and The Mighty Fine String Band

Click “View Event” to learn more!

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” to learn more!

Pick up or dine in at Twisted Burger in downtown Grayslake on Tuesday, February 17th and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Avon Center School PTF. Be sure to mention "School Night Out" when ordering!

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

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!

Get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and a chance to win prizes at Beer Bazaar's Loteria Bingo Night! Loteria is a traditional Mexican game of chance, similar to bingo, but played with a deck of illustrated cards instead of numbers. MC Gema will be your host, guiding you through each round with energy and excitement. It's completely free to play, and Beer Bazaar will have fantastic prizes for the lucky winners. Gather your friends, grab a drink, and try your luck at Loteria Bingo!

Black Lung Brewing does Team Trivia every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm! Come in for some tasty beer, amazing smash burgers and throwdown with your pals to see who is the smartest person in the room! It’s Team Trivia so gather your crew and come on out!

Step into a moment of calm this February with a restorative sound bath. Brittney Lace will guide you through soothing vibrations from crystal singing bowls and chimes, helping to release tension, quiet the mind, and restore balance for body and spirit. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket for comfort.

Click “View Event” to register.

Come by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!

Thursdays at 129 Center Cut also features $4 Seltzers, $6 Craft Beers, $25 Salmon and $25 Pork Chops.

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!

Come out for Fantasy Night at Yhana Boba Cafe. During this whimsical event, enjoy activities including potion making, hair tinsel, and trinket trading. They will also host a costume contest where the winner receives a $50 gift card.

Love creepy stories and spine-tingling thrills? Join for chilling reads, spooky discussions, and meet fellow fans of the frightening! Dare to join? Register and check out "Night of the Living Dummy" at the library’s front desk.

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar 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.

All are welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

Come out for a night of live music by local artists at Andy’s open mic, co/hosted by The Welcome Table! Sign up to sing, play a song, read a poem or show off your other hidden talent!

Cover charge is any canned or shelf stable food donation for The Welcome Table. Sign up is first come, first served once the event starts (no pre-registration). Guitar/bass amps will be back-lined (please don’t bring your amp!) along with a keyboard and microphones, just bring your instrument (or self) and perform, all types of performance art welcome!

All ages. BYOB.

Come out for a night of live music at Emil’s Tavern on Center featuring The Whiskey Devils Band!

Whiskey Devils deliver a high-energy mix of country and rock hits, powerhouse vocals, tight harmonies, and nonstop crowd-pleasing tunes. Every show is a guaranteed good time filled with singing, dancing, and great music.

Come out to The Vine Martini & Wine Bar for live music featuring The Spare Animals.

The Spare Animals ‘combine their love for Indie-Rock, Pop, Country and Folk music into our own unique sound.’

Photo and quote from https://www.spareanimals.com/. Visit their website 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!

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.

Stop letting your "Life Admin" pile up! Join the team at Beer Bazaar for the launch of Mundane Mondays: The Admin Club. This isn't a workshop or a seminar—it’s a dedicated "Body Doubling" session where they turn the taproom into the ultimate productive third space.

Whether you’re dreading your taxes, staring at 200 unread personal emails, or finally need to book those doctor appointments, Mundane Mondays is the place to do it. They provide the high-speed Wi-Fi, the chill beats, and the perfect craft pour; you bring the laptop and the to-do list.

Missed their January Drafts & Crafts BuJo Journal workshop? Sam will have all the materials for you to start or continue your 2026 planner/journal!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night!

Dust off your trucker hats and grab your sensory deprivation tanks—it’s time to head to Hawkins. Join Beer Bazaar for a night of mystery, 80s nostalgia, and high-stakes competition as they test your knowledge on all things Stranger Things.

Whether you’re a master of the Mind Flayer’s lore or just here for the Scoops Ahoy vibes, grab your party (Paladins, Bards, and Rangers welcome) and get ready to fight for the top spot. Just remember: friends don't lie, and they definitely don't let friends miss trivia night.

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!

Bring a friend to Yhana Boba Cafe and play any of their board games. The winner will receive a coupon for their next visit!

Black Lung Brewing does Team Trivia every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm! Come in for some tasty beer, amazing smash burgers and throwdown with your pals to see who is the smartest person in the room! It’s Team Trivia so gather your crew and come on out!

Join Beer Bazaar for Silent Book Club Grayslake!

Book lovers can come out to support local businesses by gathering for two hours, having a quiet reading happy hour, and building literary community! Silent Book Club Grayslake typically takes place two times each month.

Teenagers are invited to the Grayslake Area Public Library to learn how to make a cassette tape with your favorite songs!

Come by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!

Thursdays at 129 Center Cut also features $4 Seltzers, $6 Craft Beers, $25 Salmon and $25 Pork Chops.

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!

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 Discovering Grayslake Podcast for the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction on Friday, February 27th at First Draft Grayslake.

By attending this event, you get a fun and entertaining night out, all while coming together to help a local family in need.

Click “View Event” for more details on this year’s auction and the family you’re helping.

Brewaoke will be at Black Lung Grayslake on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month - now beginning at 8:30 pm!

Come grab a brew, smash a burger, and belt out your go-to karaoke jam. Whether you’re a “Bohemian Rhapsody” belter or a “Friends in Low Places” crooner, they want to hear it!

Join Beer Bazar for a delightful afternoon as they celebrate the arrival of Girl Scout Cookie season with their annual Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing! They have carefully selected a variety of their finest craft beers to complement the 9 unique flavors of your favorite Girl Scout Cookies - including this year’s NEW Exploremores. Each $4 - $6 pairing comes with a 5 oz pour and 2 cookies. 

The unforgettable comedy Bridesmaids returns for a raunchy, hilarious candle-making movie night at Romney Brown Candle Company! $40 includes a custom candle, themed label and topper, pizza, and a themed treat from The Cookie Garden.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register!

Come out for a night of live music at Black Lung Brewing Company featuring The DB’s! They’ll be performing as an acoustic duo that evening playing blues, bluegrass and American roots music! 8:30 - 11 pm!

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!

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

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!

Watch out for the next book in our USA 250 Pages of History book-inspired lecture series! 

Author James Ciccone, descendant of Lake County settler Amos Bennett, will join in from New York City at the Grayslake Area Public Library. He will explore the life of "Doc Bennett" in Lake County.

A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and Ciccone’s own book, The Lake County Trilogy will be available at the library and at the event. 

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 an energetic event with a chance to win prizes. $5 donation for a card, with all proceeds going to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

Black Lung Brewing does Team Trivia every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm! Come in for some tasty beer, amazing smash burgers and throwdown with your pals to see who is the smartest person in the room! It’s Team Trivia so gather your crew and come on out!

Come by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!

Thursdays at 129 Center Cut also features $4 Seltzers, $6 Craft Beers, $25 Salmon and $25 Pork Chops.

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 Romney Brown Candle Company for a delicious, interactive experience perfect for food lovers and creative souls alike. These events combine hands-on candle making with a fun cannoli-making class, all in one evening!

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!

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.

Do you want to have a fun night with your friends at a Getting Loopy With Dawn workshop? An opportunity awaits your for individuals age 12 and up!

Chunky knit workshops are perfect for beginners or experienced knitters! You’ll have the opportunity to make blankets with just your hands. Everyone leaves with a cozy new blanket in a blanket bag and a new skill. After the workshop you also get emailed instructions and yarn buying tips for future projects.

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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!

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!

Black Lung Brewing does Team Trivia every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm! Come in for some tasty beer, amazing smash burgers and throwdown with your pals to see who is the smartest person in the room! It’s Team Trivia so gather your crew and come on out!

Come by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!

Thursdays at 129 Center Cut also features $4 Seltzers, $6 Craft Beers, $25 Salmon and $25 Pork Chops.

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 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.

Save the Date for the 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration! The Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce and Grayslake Village Center are teaming up again to bring you a day of outdoor family fun with a parade, music, food and more!

Mark your calendar and check out some parade images from last year!

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Fashion, sass, and candle pouring come together at Romney Brown Candle Company’s Devil Wears Prada movie night! $40 includes a 14 oz custom candle (you pick the scent), themed label and beeswax topper, fresh pizza, and a sweet treat from The Cookie Garden.

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!

Black Lung Brewing Company is excited to welcome the fellas from Six Speed Tranny on St. Patrick’s Day!

Rock and grunge hits are the best way to party any day, especially on St. Patty’s Day! They will also have special beers out, cocktails and drink specials!

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

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!

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!

Black Lung Brewing does Team Trivia every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm! Come in for some tasty beer, amazing smash burgers and throwdown with your pals to see who is the smartest person in the room! It’s Team Trivia so gather your crew and come on out!

Come by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!

Thursdays at 129 Center Cut also features $4 Seltzers, $6 Craft Beers, $25 Salmon and $25 Pork Chops.

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 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.

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!

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!

Black Lung Brewing does Team Trivia every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm! Come in for some tasty beer, amazing smash burgers and throwdown with your pals to see who is the smartest person in the room! It’s Team Trivia so gather your crew and come on out!

Come by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!

Thursdays at 129 Center Cut also features $4 Seltzers, $6 Craft Beers, $25 Salmon and $25 Pork Chops.

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.

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!

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!

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 an energetic event with a chance to win prizes. $5 donation for a card, with all proceeds going to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

Find your writing community. Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. Note, location change to Grayslake Area Public Library, Room BC.

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

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!

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

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!

Find your writing community. 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 an energetic event with a chance to win prizes. $5 donation for a card, with all proceeds going to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

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!

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

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!

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.

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!

Save the Date: A Beer Lover's Paradise, and a great cause!

Indulge in a vast selection of craft beers, classic ales, lagers, stouts, and more on June 20, 2026 when the Grayslake Craft Beer Fest celebrates their 12th year!

Net proceeds from this event support scholarships to Grayslake students.

Cheers Grayslake! More information to follow!

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 the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for the annual Grayslake 5k Family Fun Run and Walk!

Kids Fun Run begins at 7:30 am
5K begins at 8:00 am

More information to follow closer to the date.

Save the Date! The 4th Annual Grayslake AuthorFest returns on Saturday, July, 18th! Join them once again as they bring together local authors, readers, and aspiring writers during this amazing, FREE event!

To be among the first to learn the latest news, including when applications for featured authors and vendors open, sign up for their newsletter.

Join the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for Grayslake Summer Nights Battle of the Bands! Check out entertainment, food and beverage, kids’ activities and more! This event has fast become a fast community favorite! Stay tuned for more details!

Save the date for the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce’s Grayslake SummerFest! Live music, food trucks, drinks, BINGO, the annual parade, and more!

More information to follow closer to the date!

SAVE THE DATE: Join the Grayslake Village Center & Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for the 3rd Annual Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine Walk taking place Saturday, October 17th, 2026!

Stroll through the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center and visit participating businesses. Gather your friends, or a date, and make a fun afternoon of it!

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!

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!