Things To Do This Weekend May 4 - 6
By: Jack Nelson 05/02/2018
May has arrived and has brought Spring weather along with! All of Lake County is in bloom and looks as spectacular as ever. With plentiful sunshine ahead, continue on to discover the top things to do this weekend May 4 - 6.
This weekend wraps up National Small Business Week and as you may be aware, Lake County is packed full of quaint mom-and-pops. We've put together short descriptions for dozens of small businesses in Lake County. Continue here to read more.
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Take a break from tending to your garden and read on to discover the top things to do this weekend May 4 - 6.
String up and tune in the perfect evening with the “Femmes of Rock” at Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre. This unique string act is visually impressive and provides audiences with a high-energy, hard-rock concert. Four beautiful and classically-trained women perform the music of Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Queen, Pink Floyd and more on their futuristic electric violins and with the aid from an accompanying band. The estemed quartet has performed alongside legendary musicians such as Beyoncé, Shakira, Pitbull and Andrea Bocelli.
Friday, May 4; 8-10 p.m. Admission $39.50-$52.50. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.
Wine connoisseurs and theatre lovers will ride the vine to Antioch this weekend. Visit Vigneto del Bino on Saturday for delicious food fare, wine discounts, raffles and live music at the 2018 Wine Celebration. Attendees will be the first to know the winery’s newest libations of the season. After wetting your whistle, visit the beautiful PM&L theatre in downtown Antioch for their latest production, “Bad Seed” by Maxwell Anderson. The show’s protagonist, Rhoda Penmark can charm her way into anything she wants except for a penmanship medal from her teacher that was awarded to another student. Once the other student is found drowned and the medal mysteriously shows up in Rhoda’s room, Penmark’s mother believes that Rhoda may be responsible for other sudden deaths surrounding the family. “Bad Seed” runs through May 20.
2018 Wine Celebration: Saturday, May 5; 3:30-6 p.m. Free admission. Vigneto del Bino Winery, 42150 N. Crawford Rd., Antioch.
Bad Seed: Friday-Sunday; May 4-6. Fri. & Sat.: 8 p.m., Sun.: 2:30 p.m. PM&L Theatre, 877 N. Main St., Antioch.
Spring has sprung, and First Fridays on MainStreet Libertyville is throwing a party. Besides the local mom and pop stores offering promotional sales, the free event features an array of delicious drinks, divine dishes and live entertainment. Parking is free and plentiful with the covered parking garage located at Lake Street and Brainerd Avenue. TGIF on MainStreet Libertyville.
Friday, May 4; 6-9 p.m. Free admission. Downtown Libertyville, Route 21, Libertyville.
Lace up your running shoes and take off for the Deerfield Park District’s Deer Dash. Runners of all skill levels can participate in either a 5K/10K race or a one-mile, family-fun run around Jaycee Park and the surrounding area. Visit deerfieldparks.org to sign the required waiver and to register. Proceeds from the Deer Dash benefit the Coho Swim Club.
Sunday, May 6; Check-in: 6:15-6:45 a.m. Race: 7-10 a.m. Admission $32-$37. Jaycee Park, 1026 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield.
Craft a better weekend at Gurnee Mills’ Spring Craft Fair. Meet some of the area’s greatest local artisans and crafters as they line the mall Friday through Sunday during normal open hours. Browse the many wings of the shopping center to find vendors offering products such as home décor, jewelry, bath products, gifts and more.
Friday-Sunday, May 4-6; Fri.: 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free admission. Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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