Kick off the new year at Yhana Boba Cafe for Yoga & Boba! Kathy Brown Wellness will be there hosting Gentle Flow Yoga during a one-hour session. Follow it up with a delicious Boba, smoothie, or breakfast treat.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register.

Join Black Lung Brewery for a Family Bingo Night on Tuesday, January 6th! The restaurant/brewery opens at 4 pm, with BINGO fun beginning at 6 pm! Enjoy $6 smash burgers, $1.50 fries, prizes each round, and fun for all!

Join Yhana Boba Cafe for Silent Book Club Grayslake!

What is Silent Book Club you ask? It’s a meetup happy hour of quiet reading with book-minded pals sandwiched between opportunities to chat with others about what you’re reading/listening to, all while supporting a local business.

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.

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.

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 Sienna Lifestyle for their monthly Read Between the Wines Book Club!

This month’s book is “Pretty Girls” by Karin Slaughter.

The book club begins at 7:00 pm. Come alone or with a friend and enjoy discussing the book with others over drinks and snacks!

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Her songs cover the full emotional spectrum, from love and friendship to heartbreak and grief, but did you know many also contain literary references? Explore Taylor’s reading shelf through her discography, including The Great Gatsby, Pablo Neruda, Robert Frost, Sylvia Plath, Emily Dickinson, and more. (Reading list included!)

Ages 13+

Click “View Event” for registration information.

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!

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!

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 the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce for their fourth annual Skate in the Park. The event kicks off at noon featuring professional figure skaters. Following that, be ready to lace up your skates (bring your own), and enjoy open skate and a shoot the puck contest. There will also be a bonfire, hot chocolate, s’mores, and more to enjoy!

This afternoon of winter family fun is located in Gelatin Park.

Gelatin Park is located just south of Central Park off of Railroad Avenue, west of the Grayslake Area Public Library.

Join Sienna Lifestyle for an intentional afternoon of vision, clarity, and connection.

Your ticket includes a vision board creation (all supplies included), 10-minute guided meditation, One Manifestini (alcoholic or mocktail), light snacks throughout the event, and a cozy, intentional afternoon of connection.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register.

Come out for an evening of live music featuring Sean Shiel at Black Lung Brewing! He’ll be playing from 8:30 - 11 pm. Grab a drink and enjoy some live tunes!

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!

Kick off 2026 with a productive "Sunday Reset" at Beer Bazaar. This special edition of their Drafts & Crafts series swaps traditional DIY for "life admin" and goal setting. Your $45 ticket includes a premium dotted grid journal, a draft pour from our 20 options on tap or a glass of wine, access to their stationery buffet (washi tape, stamps, and stencils), and guided instruction on how to build a Bullet Journal system that actually works. Whether you’re tackling your "Admin Reset" checklist or setting new habits, come enjoy a drink and get your year on track in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

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.

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 we 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.

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.

Click “View Event” to learn more!

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!

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 they'll 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!

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 the Chapin Jazz X-tet for an evening of swing, Latin, blues, contemporary and some original jazz tunes along with delicious food at Grayslake's great steakhouse on Friday, January 16th from 6 - 9 pm.

Bill Chapin on keys, Dave Ness on guitar, Paul Nielsen on bass, and Jim Richardson on drums.

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

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 to Yhana Boba Cafe for some delicious drinks and food, and also a FREE Magic Show beginning at 1 pm on January 17th.

Complimentary tickets will be available on Eventbrite.

Join Miss Pinky as she puts on her new snowsuit to join her friends for a fun day playing in the snow. You’ll meet Fritzy and Fiona the adorable twin baby penguins, Ethel the Gooney bird, Pastafazool the polar bear, Hans and Hannah the Dutch figure skaters, and Jack Frost himself on the flying trapeze, and many more in this marvelously musical marionette variety show performed by master puppeteer Dave Herzog.

Come out to Black Lung Brewing Grayslake for live music featuring The Orange Vega.

The Orange Vega is a cool blend of classic rock, pop, and original songs, seasoned with great musicianship and high-energy stage presence.

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 Andy’s Records for Hip-Hop Sunday where you can enjoy some coffee, beats and vibes with DJ Special Ed. Plus come check out our newest featured artist Keith Ryan! Meet the artist, check out his work and enjoy a super chill Sunday with Andy’s!

Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, January 18th for their monthly concert featuring Joe Filisko and Eric Noden.

Blues and Roots Duo, Joe Filisko and Eric Noden are masters of harmonica and guitar styles instrumental in shaping early and prewar blues. Their jaw-dropping virtuosity enables them to create more layers of sound and feeling than most bands. The result—in their shows and recordings—is powerful and sophisticatedly subtle performances. They are also historians and teachers dedicated to sharing this rich musical tradition and passing it along to future generations.

Concert Opener: Robert Phelam

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Together with Grayslake Central High School's Key Club, the Grayslake Area Public Library will offer a variety of service activities and crafts to honor Dr. King, who lived a life dedicated to a higher purpose, using service as a means to change lives and inspire others.

Come out to 129 Center Cut on Monday, January 19th from 6 - 8 pm for a hands-on class all about freezer door cocktail batching—how to prep, batch, and serve bar-quality cocktails straight from your freezer with consistency and style.

Perfect for home hosts, cocktail lovers, and anyone who wants to drink smarter, not harder.

Details:

• Every third Monday of the month

• $50 per person

• Learn pro techniques, ratios, and real-world bar tips

Spots are limited. Contact 262-671-9597 to reserve your spot!

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!

Curious about project management? Join PMI-certified instructor Michael Spilg to learn the basics! Discover different management styles, understand team roles, explore useful tools, and learn about professional certifications.

Click “View Event” for registration information.

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!

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!

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.

The Flat Rats are coming to Black Lung Brewing on January 24th! This group’s sound features a mix of blues, jazz, and good ol’ fashioned rock ‘n’ roll!

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 us for a night of boards, brews, and community.

Click “View Event” for more details.

Could you BE any more excited? Back by popular demand, join Beer Bazaar for the ultimate Friends Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of all things Central Perk, from iconic quotes to unforgettable moments, and see if you’re the true #1 fan of Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe. As always, trivia at Beer Bazaar is free to play, prizes to win! All teams who play all six rounds get 10% off their drinks during trivia.

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas and various Illinois libraries are proud to partner on the kick off of our 2026 Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic education and engagement of their patrons. The Grayslake Area Public Library is thrilled to welcome back WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek to start their series off strong. Lisnek will speak about Illinois politics as well as help prepare participants for the upcoming Midterm Elections in November. Zoom event.

Click “View Event” to register.

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!

Join Beer Bazaar for Silent Book Club Grayslake!

What is Silent Book Club you ask? It’s a meetup happy hour of quiet reading with book-minded pals sandwiched between opportunities to chat with others about what you’re reading/listening to, all while supporting a local business.

When you arrive, you’ll pick a spot in the store, grab a drink/snack, and get cozy. There will be opportunities to chat with others before and after the quiet reading happy hour (if you're up for people-ing).

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.

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!

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!

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.

Click “View Event” to learn more!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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.

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!

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 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.

Save the date! Join Discovering Grayslake Podcast for the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction on Friday, February 27th at First Draft Grayslake. Doors open at 7 pm.

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

More details coming soon!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

Click “View Event” to learn more!

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!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

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!

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.

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.

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!