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This Sunday, the 25th DJ Spontaneous will be playing some Soundtrack tunes for ya. Sweet Ness will be mixin' up the Bloodys for your taste buds! Come through and have a few.

Take a walk with the Waukegan Park District to learn about native birds and how to identify the different birds in our area.

Enjoy the story of all the adventures of young Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka as only Three Brothers Theatre can deliver, outside at the lakefront. Bring your own blankets, chairs and a picnic dinner! Out of towners may have to pay a parking fee of $10.

Jazz Wave Big Band plays a free show (bit tips are strongly encouraged). In the street weather permitting, or eventually indoors plague permitting and weather requiring.

Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and Waukegan Public Library for a free webinar focused on energy savings and the latest updates about utilities in Illinois! During the event, they will cover: New consumer protections during COVID-19 recovery; Free programs designed to save you energy and money; How to decode your gas and electric bills, spot errors, and avoid scams; and The latest Illinois energy policies and how they will impact your energy choices.

Join the Job Center of Lake County for a virtual meet and greet to learn about CDW and the 80+ job openings in operations, technology, sales, and finance in Lake County

Virtual interviews are becoming a staple of the candidate recruiting process. Learn the necessary tips and tricks to successfully interview online and land your next job!

Bonnie Brook invites you to enjoy live music and outstanding food on their outdoor patio every Tuesday evening. Musical entertainment by John & George.

Hey party peepers, Green Town On The Rocks serves ya DeLa Tuesday every Tuesday! They open at 3pm and the music starts at 5ish. Special guest ALBY from D.F.I. on the drums. Rain or shine.

¡Acompañe a la Junta de Servicios Públicos de Ciudadanos (CUB) y la Biblioteca Pública de Waukegan para un seminario gratis centrado en el ahorro de energía y las últimas actualizaciones sobre los servicios públicos en Illinois! Durante el evento, cubriremos: -Nuevas protecciones al consumidor durante la recuperación de COVID-19 -Programas gratuitos diseñados para ahorrarle energía y dinero -Cómo leer y entender sus facturas de gas y electricidad, detectar errores y evitar estafas -Las últimas políticas de energía de Illinois y cómo afectarán sus elecciones energéticas.

Hooray! Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Tuesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

Waukegan Band Foundation ushers in summer with the return of their in-person concerts on the lakefront at Stiner Pavilion. Bring your family, friends, chairs, food, and blankets/jackets to these shows that are always 'cooler near the Lake'! Free admission and parking.

This is the last stop for the Arts Park Van this summer! Enjoy lots of fun things for children to do! One of the available projects includes the Sharing Our Shore - Waukegan Piping Plover creation. Learn about this endangered species and make your own model!

Join Elevate Care for Grand Opening of their facility. Tours of the dialysis and upgraded rooms, food and beverages. This Grand Opening is open to the whole community.

Hooray! Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Wednesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

Live music with good drinks and great views? Yes, please. Nothing like being lakeside and having Billy Gardner provide the musical entertainment.

Play Thursday Trivia live and enjoy a good night out with friends. Sure Happy It's Thursday!

Community Action Partnership of Lake County in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank will have free curbside food distribution weekly. Stay in your vehicle and a volunteer will put the food in the truck or seat. All are welcome.

Mark your calendar for Picnic in the Park with your friends at Rose Park at the new park pavilion, near Park Place. Register, as space is limited, and ask for a box lunch - or bring your own. Live music. Good food. Great atmosphere. 847-244-9242.

Discover Ray Bradbury! RBEM is on Genesee Street where young Ray Bradbury watched the circus parades march along. RBEM has one main room exhibiting posters, comics, murals, books, and the original Playboy issues with Fahrenheit 451 serialized. Take a virtual walk-thru of our future interactive exhibits and watch original "I Met Ray" and other videos. Browse our gift shop with RBEM t-shirts, masks, bags, and books. Then, step outside and explore the Ray Bradbury Statue and other Green Town Bradbury sites nearby. ($5 donation suggested.)

Waukegan to College distributes meal kits to families with children 18 years old and younger every Friday. All families with children are welcome.

Live music with good drinks and great views? Yes, please. Nothing like being lakeside and having Ax and the Hatchetmen provide the musical entertainment.

Waukegan Public Schools families! This year’s Back to School Resource Fair will look and feel different this year, as the District continues to follow various COVID-related safety protocols. Registration is required for a timeslot in order for students to receive a backpack of school supplies, as well as receive valuable information regarding various District resources. This event is open exclusively to Waukegan Public Schools families, and parents will only be able to pick up supplies for their children if they register ahead of time. ALSO, individuals 12 and older will also have the opportunity to receive a COVID vaccine during the event. Individuals interested in the vaccine are encouraged to register through the Lake County AllVax Portal, though pre-registration is not required. Questions? Contact Ms. Fabian at 224-303-1036 or cfabian@wps60.org.

Support our great big award-winning JROTC Regiment by getting your vehicle washed today! These young people make us proud every day so let's all help them out!

See if the Waukegan Yacht Club is a fit for you! The Club will be open to Members, Guests, Racers and prospective members for cocktails and/or lunch with a limited menu. Great views! Great people! Great fun!

Experience and explore two museums at the same place! Enjoy all kinds of STEAM activities and projects at the Kohl Children's Mobile Museum and Explore life in the 1870s in the Waukegan History Museum. Both museums are FREE and Family Fun!

Lake County DJ's reprezent! Featuring the electronic sound stylings of Strobehouse, Chief Experiments, and Format Dj's - V!J4Y, Jason Mendelke, Joe Stereo, E-Rock, Jerry DJ Bobblehead, and more! Open spots avaiable. Real Tekno, House, Dubstep, Reggae, Funk, Jazz, and everything in between. Great sound, psychedelic lights, music, food truck, and top-notch beers and ciders for all sorts! Family friendly event. And you could bring your dog, but you'd have to beware the wrath of Lenny, the cute yet evil zumbier dog - all 4 pounds of him... Tell your friends!

Live music with good drinks and great views? Yes, please. Nothing like being lakeside and having Crooked Fences provide the musical entertainment.

JOHN & GEORGE will be playing at TR's Front Row on Saturday, July 31st! They will be joined by Lake County music Legends Tom Rutledge, Dave Swanson, and Larry Zens. Waukegan Beatle's Reunion!

Movies in the Park are back! The Waukegan Park District will be hosting five free movies during the summer at various parks and the Waukegan Municipal Beach. Movies will begin at around sunset. Bring snacks, blankets, chairs, and picnic gear to enjoy! In case of inclement weather, movies will be postponed.