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Drive-thru Food Distribution Event2023-09-24T10:00:00Club-Apaseo El-Alto hosts a drive-thru food distribution event Sundays from 10 - 11am, with sponsors Northern Illinois Food Bank and State Rep. Rita Mayfield. All in need are welcome.
Club Apaseo El-Alto
1220 Grand AvenueWaukeganIL60085 Club-Apaseo El-Alto hosts a drive-thru food distribution event Sundays from 10 - 11am, with sponsors Northern Illinois Food Bank and State Rep. Rita Mayfield. All in need are welcome.
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Harbor Fest - Food Truck Festival2023-09-24T12:00:00Harbor Fest Food Truck Festival! Great music, thanks to The Blues Family Robinson and Judson Brown Band, and loads of food trucks!
Green Town on the Rocks/Siver Park
175 N. Harbor PlaceWaukeganIL60085 Harbor Fest Food Truck Festival! Great music, thanks to The Blues Family Robinson and Judson Brown Band, and loads of food trucks!
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Tiny Treasures - A Juried Small Works Art Show2023-09-24T15:00:00Tiny Treasures - A juried small works art show will feature artists from across the country. Free exhibit. Take your time and enjoy. Let’s Do Something Cool in Waukegan!
Artpie Studio/Gallery/School of Art
608 North AvenueWaukeganIL60085 Tiny Treasures - A juried small works art show will feature artists from across the country. Free exhibit. Take your time and enjoy. Let’s Do Something Cool in Waukegan!
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Jazz Wave at Nightshade and Dark2023-09-24T18:00:00Jazz Wave Big Band swings into Nightshade and Dark's, bringing cool jazz, big band, and more! Bring your friends and enjoy!
Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
216 W. ClaytonWaukeganIL60085 Jazz Wave Big Band swings into Nightshade and Dark's, bringing cool jazz, big band, and more! Bring your friends and enjoy!
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Bryan Callen2023-09-24T19:00:00A man of many talents, Bryan Callen has delighted crowds as a comedian, actor and podcast host. He started his career on MADtv, where his hilarious characters and impressions launched his success as both a comedian and actor.
His remarkable sense of humor has led to chart-topping comedy specials and entertaining performances at theaters and comedy clubs around the world that keep audiences coming back for more. Don’t miss out on a night of masterful jokes and roaring laughter!
For Mature Audiences
Genesee Theatre
203 N. Genesee StreetWaukeganIL60085 A man of many talents, Bryan Callen has delighted crowds as a comedian, actor and podcast host. He started his career on MADtv, where his hilarious characters and impressions launched his success as both a comedian and actor.
His remarkable sense of humor has led to chart-topping comedy specials and entertaining performances at theaters and comedy clubs around the world that keep audiences coming back for more. Don’t miss out on a night of masterful jokes and roaring laughter!
For Mature Audiences
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Zumba Night: Celebrating Latin Hits2023-09-25T18:00:00Get your groove on and exercise to Latin Hits with Free Zumba at the Field House!
Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center
800 BaldwinWaukeganIL60085 Get your groove on and exercise to Latin Hits with Free Zumba at the Field House!
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CAPOLC Food Giveaway2023-09-26T10:00:00Community Action Partnership of Lake County invites everyone in need to pick up free fresh produce, non-perishables and more every other Tuesday at their main office parking lot. All are welcome.
Community Action Partnership of Lake County
2424 Washington Street WaukeganIL60085 Community Action Partnership of Lake County invites everyone in need to pick up free fresh produce, non-perishables and more every other Tuesday at their main office parking lot. All are welcome.
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Hire Lake County Job Fair2023-09-26T11:00:00Save the Date! 3rd Annual Hire Lake County Job Fair. The Lake County Workforce Development Business Services is excited to announce this 3rd Annual Hire Lake County Job Fair at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort.
Timeline:
Employer Registration Link: Last week of July
Job Seeker Registration Link: First week of September
Early access to Veterans at 10:30am
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
10 Marriott DriveLincolnshireIL60069 Save the Date! 3rd Annual Hire Lake County Job Fair. The Lake County Workforce Development Business Services is excited to announce this 3rd Annual Hire Lake County Job Fair at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort.
Timeline:
Employer Registration Link: Last week of July
Job Seeker Registration Link: First week of September
Early access to Veterans at 10:30am
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Virtual Event: Bright Neighborhoods Waukegan Info Session2023-09-26T12:00:00Learn more about how the Illinois Solar for All: Bright Neighborhoods initiative can help you save on your electric bills by attending this event hosted by Illinois Solar for All. The event is free, but registration is required.
ILSFA - Virtual
WaukeganIL60085 Learn more about how the Illinois Solar for All: Bright Neighborhoods initiative can help you save on your electric bills by attending this event hosted by Illinois Solar for All. The event is free, but registration is required.
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Master the Interview2023-09-26T13:00:00Are you applying for a new job, pursuing a promotion, or looking for a career change? The Master the Interview workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in any interview. You'll learn effective strategies for preparing and providing safe answers, tips for leaving a lasting impression, and how to prepare for a virtual or in-person interview. Register to attend in-person or online.
Antioch Public Library
757 N. Mail StreetAntiochIL60002 Are you applying for a new job, pursuing a promotion, or looking for a career change? The Master the Interview workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in any interview. You'll learn effective strategies for preparing and providing safe answers, tips for leaving a lasting impression, and how to prepare for a virtual or in-person interview. Register to attend in-person or online.
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Pints and Purls 2023-09-26T19:00:00Are you working on a knitting (or crocheting) project and looking for a little camaraderie? Tonight at 7pm, head over to Nightshade And Dark's Pandemonium Brewing for Pints and Purls!
Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
216 W. ClaytonWaukeganIL60085 Are you working on a knitting (or crocheting) project and looking for a little camaraderie? Tonight at 7pm, head over to Nightshade And Dark's Pandemonium Brewing for Pints and Purls!
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UMMA Food Pantry2023-09-27T12:00:00Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is temporarily at Nava Produce. Registration is required and may be done in person or online. Delivery is also available.
Temporarily at Nava Produce
2225 Grand AvenueWaukeganIL60085 Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is temporarily at Nava Produce. Registration is required and may be done in person or online. Delivery is also available.
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Chillin' & Grillin' with Matt Meyer2023-09-27T17:00:00Come out to Bonnie Brook and enjoy an evening of outdoor dining and live music! Tonight's musical guest is Matt Meyer!
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
2800 N. Lewis AvenueWaukeganIL60087 Come out to Bonnie Brook and enjoy an evening of outdoor dining and live music! Tonight's musical guest is Matt Meyer!
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Drag Queen Trivia Night2023-09-27T19:00:00Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Join Lola Madison and friends for Drag Queen Trivia. Prizes for the winning team. Register your team by 6:30. Maybe come early for dinner.
Nightshade And Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
216 W. ClaytonWaukeganIL60085 Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Join Lola Madison and friends for Drag Queen Trivia. Prizes for the winning team. Register your team by 6:30. Maybe come early for dinner.
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Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings2023-09-27T19:00:00It’s Wednesday and that means live jazz featuring Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings at A Cuban Experience!
A Cuban Experience
119 N. Genesee StreetWaukeganIL60085 It’s Wednesday and that means live jazz featuring Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings at A Cuban Experience!
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Crazy-oke at A Crazy Place Venue2023-09-27T21:00:00Come to A Crazy Place Venue and sing like you've never sung before! Go crazy!
A Crazy Place Venue
208 N. Genesee StreetWaukeganIL60085 Come to A Crazy Place Venue and sing like you've never sung before! Go crazy!
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Job Center on the Move - Mano a Mano2023-09-28T11:00:00Meet with a Job Center representative one-on-one to work on the next steps in your career. Choose from a menu of custom services when you register!
Discuss your career transition
Develop or customize your resume
Connect with funding for training
Explore paid work experience (internship) options
Learn about growing businesses in your area
*Employers onsite ready to hire
Mano a Mano
1801 N. Sheridan RoadNorth ChicagoIL60064 Meet with a Job Center representative one-on-one to work on the next steps in your career. Choose from a menu of custom services when you register!
Discuss your career transition
Develop or customize your resume
Connect with funding for training
Explore paid work experience (internship) options
Learn about growing businesses in your area
*Employers onsite ready to hire
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Take Charge: Chronic Kidney Disease Series2023-09-28T14:00:00Take Charge is a small-group chronic disease self-management workshop. Classes take place weekly over eight weeks (ends on November 16th) and cover a variety of tools to help participants manager their conditions.
Patricia A. Jones Center
414 S. Lewis AvenueWaukeganIL60085 Take Charge is a small-group chronic disease self-management workshop. Classes take place weekly over eight weeks (ends on November 16th) and cover a variety of tools to help participants manager their conditions.
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8th Ward Meeting2023-09-28T18:00:008th Ward residents are invited to join 8th Ward Ald. Dr. Lynn Florian for a Ward Meeting at McCall School. Bring your questions!
HR McCall Elementary School
3215 N. McAree RoadWaukeganIL60087 8th Ward residents are invited to join 8th Ward Ald. Dr. Lynn Florian for a Ward Meeting at McCall School. Bring your questions!
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Nonprofit Board Recruitment Expo2023-09-28T18:00:00The Lake County Community Foundation invites you to a Nonprofit Board Recruitment Expo in partnership with GiveNKind and Vernon Area Public Library!
The event is designed to support the development and growth of local board service. This expo-style event will provide a space to learn about the joys and opportunities provided by board appointment, an introduction to the work and organizations in need, and the opportunity for relationship building that propels mission-based work.
All partnering organizations are currently seeking to fill important and integral positions on their board with qualified and motivated professionals.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day RoadLincolnshireIL60069 The Lake County Community Foundation invites you to a Nonprofit Board Recruitment Expo in partnership with GiveNKind and Vernon Area Public Library!
The event is designed to support the development and growth of local board service. This expo-style event will provide a space to learn about the joys and opportunities provided by board appointment, an introduction to the work and organizations in need, and the opportunity for relationship building that propels mission-based work.
All partnering organizations are currently seeking to fill important and integral positions on their board with qualified and motivated professionals.
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Live Thursday Trivia at ZümBier 2023-09-28T18:30:00Fun is in the forecast every Thursday night with Live Trivia! Prizes each round. Bring your friends and your own food or order delivery. The most common excuse for not playing is: 'We're terrible at trivia (paraphrased)' and ZümBier wants you to know they're right there with you! But it's free and there are prizes and it's a fun night.
ZümBier
3232 MonroeWaukeganIL60085 Fun is in the forecast every Thursday night with Live Trivia! Prizes each round. Bring your friends and your own food or order delivery. The most common excuse for not playing is: 'We're terrible at trivia (paraphrased)' and ZümBier wants you to know they're right there with you! But it's free and there are prizes and it's a fun night.
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Midwest Veterans Closet - Free Groceries2023-09-29T12:00:00Veterans and active military! Here's a 'drive up and go' food and school supplies distribution event just for you!
Midwest Veterans Closet
2323 Green Bay RoadNorth ChicagoIL60064 Veterans and active military! Here's a 'drive up and go' food and school supplies distribution event just for you!
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Parents Night Out2023-09-29T17:30:00Drop the kids off at the Field House and enjoy a night out! Activities, crafts and more will keep them entertained and busy.
Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center
800 BaldwinWaukeganIL60085 Drop the kids off at the Field House and enjoy a night out! Activities, crafts and more will keep them entertained and busy.
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Celebrate! Connecting to Our Common Ground2023-09-29T18:00:00Smith Nature Symposium Awards Dinner theme is "Celebrate! Connecting to our Common Ground" with environmental leadership award recipient Baratunde Thurston. Emcees will be Bill Kurtis and Donna La Pietra.
Greenbelt Cultural Center
1215 N. Green Bay RoadNorth ChicagoIL60064 Smith Nature Symposium Awards Dinner theme is "Celebrate! Connecting to our Common Ground" with environmental leadership award recipient Baratunde Thurston. Emcees will be Bill Kurtis and Donna La Pietra.
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Family Movie Night2023-09-29T18:00:00Bring the whole family out to the movies and enjoy an animated family movie night focused on a fictional Mexican village celebrating Day of the Dead. Treats and crafts supplies provided.
Belvidere Recreation Center
412 S. LewisWaukeganIL60085 Bring the whole family out to the movies and enjoy an animated family movie night focused on a fictional Mexican village celebrating Day of the Dead. Treats and crafts supplies provided.
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WAR2023-09-29T19:30:00One of the most influential funk groups of the '70s, WAR is also one of the most eclectic, blending soul, Latin, jazz, blues and rock into funky, irresistible concoctions all their own.
Today, their music is as infectious and meaningful as ever, and their message of brotherhood and harmony never gets old. So much so, that their songs continue to be featured in movies, television shows and TV commercials.
Like fine wine, their music should be savored, not spilled. Take a little trip to see this American original in concert and enjoy the satisfying sounds of the seventies.
Genesee Theatre
203 N. Genesee StreetWaukeganIL60085 One of the most influential funk groups of the '70s, WAR is also one of the most eclectic, blending soul, Latin, jazz, blues and rock into funky, irresistible concoctions all their own.
Today, their music is as infectious and meaningful as ever, and their message of brotherhood and harmony never gets old. So much so, that their songs continue to be featured in movies, television shows and TV commercials.
Like fine wine, their music should be savored, not spilled. Take a little trip to see this American original in concert and enjoy the satisfying sounds of the seventies.
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Waukegan Comedy Jam 2023-09-29T20:00:00Get your laughs on with Waukegan Comedy Jam! Details coming soon.
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N. Genesee StreetWaukeganIL60085 Get your laughs on with Waukegan Comedy Jam! Details coming soon.
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9th Ward Clean Sweep Disposal & Dumpster Drop Off2023-09-30T08:00:00Join 9th Ward Ald. Thomas Hayes for a summer Dumpster Drop and Collection, including tires off their rims and electronics collected for recycling, Items NOT accepted include appliances, yard waste/tree trunks, liquids, concrete/brick/stone/rocks, hazardous waste, flammable materials, batteries, car parts, paint/stain/lacquer, or railroad ties.
2650 Belvidere Road
2650 BelvidereWaukeganIL60085 Join 9th Ward Ald. Thomas Hayes for a summer Dumpster Drop and Collection, including tires off their rims and electronics collected for recycling, Items NOT accepted include appliances, yard waste/tree trunks, liquids, concrete/brick/stone/rocks, hazardous waste, flammable materials, batteries, car parts, paint/stain/lacquer, or railroad ties.
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Yoga at the Beach2023-09-30T08:00:00Start your weekend off in a healthy way on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Bring your mat (some will be available for rent) and yoga blocks, wear comfortable clothes, bring water, and enjoy. All levels and abilities welcome.
Stiner Pavilion
201 E. Sea Horse DriveWaukeganIL60085 Start your weekend off in a healthy way on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Bring your mat (some will be available for rent) and yoga blocks, wear comfortable clothes, bring water, and enjoy. All levels and abilities welcome.
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Community Recycling Event2023-09-30T10:00:00It's Fall cleaning time and SWALCO, Waukegan Park District, and the City are hosting a big recycling event to keep as much stuff out of the landfill as possible. Find the entire list of what is accepted at the Park District's website. Paper shredding will also take place. All Waukegan residents are welcome bring the items listed for recycling!
Waukegan Park District Maintenance Facility
2211 Ernie Krueger CircleWaukeganIL60087 It's Fall cleaning time and SWALCO, Waukegan Park District, and the City are hosting a big recycling event to keep as much stuff out of the landfill as possible. Find the entire list of what is accepted at the Park District's website. Paper shredding will also take place. All Waukegan residents are welcome bring the items listed for recycling!
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NAACP ACT-SO Competition Kickoff2023-09-30T10:00:00Attention all African American High School Students. The Lake County NAACP is looking for interested students to complete in one or more of 33 competitions in STEM, Humanities, Business, Performing, Visual and Culinary Arts over a one year period.
College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus
Eleanor Murkey Community Center
34 N. Sheridan RoadWaukeganIL60085 Attention all African American High School Students. The Lake County NAACP is looking for interested students to complete in one or more of 33 competitions in STEM, Humanities, Business, Performing, Visual and Culinary Arts over a one year period.
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Wauke-Con 20232023-09-30T12:00:00Enjoy the 4th Annual Wauke-Con, Waukegan's first comic book convention! Stop in for a few minutes or hours! You could win a signed Bradbury Comic Book! Admission is $10 for adult, $5 with military ID, and children 12 and under get are free! All proceeds to benefit Three Brothers Theater.
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N. Genesee StreetWaukeganIL60085 Enjoy the 4th Annual Wauke-Con, Waukegan's first comic book convention! Stop in for a few minutes or hours! You could win a signed Bradbury Comic Book! Admission is $10 for adult, $5 with military ID, and children 12 and under get are free! All proceeds to benefit Three Brothers Theater.
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5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche2023-09-30T16:30:00Enjoy a hilarious and unforgettable evening at St Paul's Lutheran Church! Get ready for side-splitting laughter with this comedy presented by Mosaic Players. The play is a celebration of sisterhood, quiches, and the power of embracing who you are. Grab your friends, bring your appetite for laughter, quiches and an evening of pure entertainment! A Q&A and refreshments (quiche) following the performance. St. Paul's, an affirming, inclusive Reconciling in Christ congregation, is sponsoring this performance and suggests a donation of $10+ at the door.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
824 N. Lewis AvenueWaukeganIL60085 Enjoy a hilarious and unforgettable evening at St Paul's Lutheran Church! Get ready for side-splitting laughter with this comedy presented by Mosaic Players. The play is a celebration of sisterhood, quiches, and the power of embracing who you are. Grab your friends, bring your appetite for laughter, quiches and an evening of pure entertainment! A Q&A and refreshments (quiche) following the performance. St. Paul's, an affirming, inclusive Reconciling in Christ congregation, is sponsoring this performance and suggests a donation of $10+ at the door.
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Candle Making at Adult Art Social2023-09-30T17:30:00Bring your friends and create three candles at the Dandelion Adult Art Social!
Dandelion Gallery & Studio
109 S. Genesee StreetWaukeganIL60085 Bring your friends and create three candles at the Dandelion Adult Art Social!
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Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas Reyes2023-09-30T19:30:00Mixing rumba, flamenco, salsa and pop, Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes will have you moving to their irresistible rhythms and melodies from the very first song.
Their fast flamenco guitar leads and rhythmic strumming are truly captivating. What really sets them apart is Nicolas Reyes' gritty, intense and instantly recognizable vocals. You feel the passion in every note he sings.
An eight-time Grammy® nominee, the group won the coveted award in 2014 when Savor Flamenco was named Best World Music Album.
Genesee Theatre
203 N. Genesee StreetWaukeganIL60085 Mixing rumba, flamenco, salsa and pop, Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes will have you moving to their irresistible rhythms and melodies from the very first song.
Their fast flamenco guitar leads and rhythmic strumming are truly captivating. What really sets them apart is Nicolas Reyes' gritty, intense and instantly recognizable vocals. You feel the passion in every note he sings.
An eight-time Grammy® nominee, the group won the coveted award in 2014 when Savor Flamenco was named Best World Music Album.
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Waukegan Comedy Jam 2023-09-30T20:00:00Get your laughs on with Waukegan Comedy Jam! Details coming soon.
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N. Genesee StreetWaukeganIL60085 Get your laughs on with Waukegan Comedy Jam! Details coming soon.
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