This week’s trivia at Beer Bazaar is General Topics. Questions range from music, sports, movies, riddles, and more. Free to play, prizes to win! All teams who play all six rounds get 10% off their draft pours during trivia. As always, trivia at Beer Bazaar is free to play!

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. 

Pages of History book-inspired lecture series returns this fall. In partnership with the Grayslake Historical Society and the Grayslake Area Public Library, dive into stories inspired by their latest exhibit, “My Phone Can Do That!”

Join them at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum where guest presenters will go beyond the book, exploring the history and impact of computers, photography, and timepieces.

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.

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 3 pm - 7 pm (June 4th - September 24th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music, children’s activities and more!

Swing by beautiful Grayslake and peruse one of the best Farmers Markets in Lake County. When you are done, enjoy a free tasting event featuring beers and spirits from Maplewood Brewing and Distilling, which has been producing craft beverages since 2014. Maplewood is the first brewery and distillery in Illinois to operate under one roof.

Emil’s Tavern on Center is welcoming back Chicago-based singer/songwriter Terry Byrne once again! Byrne plays an assortment of music including Americana, Country, Irish, Folk, and Rock. Come check out his sounds on the patio September 3rd!

Come out for a night of Drag Bingo at Beer Bazaar! A fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins who brings humor, song, and dance to the game.

Expect an energetic and entertaining event with a chance to win prizes. $5 donation for a card and all proceeds go towards the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

From the Cinq-Mars Group:

As a token of appreciation for the community, come have The Freeze on us! We will be having face painters, a DJ, and free ice cream. Come hang out with the Cinq-Mars Group as we celebrate all friends of the team and clients past, present and future. Open to all!

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!

Local historian Nicole Stocker shares the largely unknown story of Edward Amet, a Lake County inventor who played a key role in the early days of cinematography.

Discover how Amet rivaled Thomas Edison and why his story deserves to be remembered.

Sip, savor, and take home a little piece of the night!

Join Sienna Lifestyle for an unforgettable evening of wine tasting featuring hand-selected wines from around the world, perfectly paired with a beautifully curated artisan charcuterie board. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just there for the vibes, this is your moment to swirl, sip, and indulge.

And the best part? You’ll leave with your very own custom engraved Sienna wine glass a keepsake to remember the night!

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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!

Mark your calendars for the grand opening of Black Lung Brewing Company in Grayslake! Expect cold beer, good vibes, and a whole lot of celebration.

Learn more about Black Lung and be sure to check out this exciting new addition in the Village Center!

And be sure to follow them on Facebook for all the latest news!

Save the date and join the Exchange Club of Grayslake for their 40th Annual Pancake Breakfast! Serving up all-you-can-eat hot and tasty pancakes, sausage, toppings, and beverages, they will also have raffles and more.

$10 for ages 6 and up, $8 for seniors (60+) and veterans, and children 5 and under eat free!

The Rotary Club of Grayslake and the Grayslake Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 299 are hosting the 4th Annual Cruisin’ on Center Grayslake Car Show. This free event will feature hundreds of cars, live music, and more!

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Join Romney Brown Candle Co. in downtown Grayslake for a nostalgic, laugh-out-loud night of candle-making and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off — a rule-breaking classic that pairs perfectly with pizza and wax on Saturday, September 6th!

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Stu and Piano Guy returns to The Vine Martini & Wine bar Saturday, September 6th for a fun night with Stu on the piano playing all your favorite songs! Get your requests ready and come for a fun night of music and sing-alongs!

Beer Bazaar is hosting their weekly Vinyl Sundays. Join staff and Nick from Andy’s Records, where they will be spinning records.

Guests can bring their own vinyl to get a $1 off any size pour.

Join Emil’s Tavern on Center on Monday, September 8th for the Chicago Bears first game of the season! Enjoy their pig roast and a variety of cold beer and drinks! Follow them on Facebook for more details!

Drop by the Grayslake Area Public Library and enjoy a family-friendly musical journey through West Africa with Sean Gaskell and the enchanting sounds of the 21-string kora, a West African harp.

This week’s trivia at Beer Bazaar is General Topics. Questions range from music, sports, movies, riddles, and more. Free to play, prizes to win! All teams who play all six rounds get 10% off their draft pours during trivia. As always, trivia at Beer Bazaar is free to play!

The Grayslake Area Public Library and First Draft partner for an upcoming event - Library on Tap: Monsters of the Midway.

Celebrate NFL kickoff for an entertaining look at the wacky early days of the Chicago Bears. Relive the rowdy, formative years through audience interaction, rare archival photos, and surprising insight into local historical figures.

Click “View Event” to learn more and 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!

Stop by Beer Bazaar during the Grayslake Farmers Market to explore the world of wine with a free tasting event hosted by Glunz Wines. You can discover new favorites and expand your wine knowledge. Stop by and find your next favorite bottle!

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 3 pm - 7 pm (June 4th - September 24th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music, children’s activities and more!

Come out for a night of live music with JiMarth at Emil’s Tavern on Center. JiMarth covers an alt-country-vibe through bands such as John Prine, Tyler Childers, Wood Brothers, and Zac Brown to name a few.

The GBBG, or Grayslake Business Breakfast Group, aims to create an environment for networking and building business relationships. This event offers an opportunity to connect with other professionals in a casual setting. Open to all!

Join the Grayslake Historical Society for their upcoming Show & Tell Program featuring a variety of community leaders, business associates and society members who will show a family heirloom, an object from a collection or a personal treasure and tell about it. The Historical Society also invites those attending to participate. They would love to hear from you.

Light refreshments will be served.

The Grayslake Area Public Library is hosting “Intermediate Astrology” with Jez Layman. When you attend, you’ll go beyond your horoscope with this deeper dive into astrology. Learn about campanus and whole-sign house systems, planetary rulerships, and axes to better understand your natal chart and yourself. Then use projections to prepare for what’s to come in your next year.

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!

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 jazz night at 129 Center Cut on Friday, September 12th from 6 - 9 pm. Help celebrate a bit more of summer with swing, Latin, blues, funk and original jazz tunes.

Bill Chapin on keys, Brian Jacobi on trombone, Paul Nielsen on bass, and Jim Richardson on drums.

Reserve a table at opentable.com or 847-986-6872.

Andy’s Records Live continues as they welcome Waukegan based Brothers Goforth for a night of upbeat country-rock ditties. After a long hiatus, they are back and ready to rock!

Doors at 6:30 pm, music at 7 pm. All shows are FREE and ALL AGES!

Bow Wow! It’s time for Doggy Day Out at the Grayslake Area Public Library’s front lawn!

Bring your pooch to a fun-filled day including themed vendors, pup centered stations, and music too. If your furry friend isn't the social type, this event might be too lively for them!

Ask an expert! Come by the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum where community volunteers will be available to troubleshoot your smartphone, tablets, laptops, electronics, and quirky little gadgets.

Note, while the tech gurus are great at guiding you through, they can't guarantee complete repairs.

While you’re there, visit the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum's exhibit, "My Phone Can Do That!" and discover the many things smart phone technology replaced.

Join The Vine Martini & Wine Bar for their 16th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival!

Be part of a fun night of Beer, Bourbon, Cigars, Live Music, Food & More...

Tickets are on sale now! Visit https://www.bnbfest.com/.

Beer Bazaar is hosting their weekly Vinyl Sundays. Join staff and Nick from Andy’s Records, where they will be spinning records.

Guests can bring their own vinyl to 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.

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.

Click “View Event” for more information.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Join the Grayslake Area Public Library for a fun, beginner-friendly Papel Picado craft session.

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. 

This week’s trivia at Beer Bazaar is General Topics. Questions range from music, sports, movies, riddles, and more. Free to play, prizes to win! All teams who play all six rounds get 10% off their draft pours during trivia. As always, trivia at Beer Bazaar is free to play!

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!

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 3 pm - 7 pm (June 4th - September 24th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music, children’s activities and more!

Stop by Beer Bazaar during the Grayslake Farmers Market to discover some exceptional local spirits!

They are hosting a free tasting event with Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., known for its outstanding whiskey, bourbon, rye, and vodka. This is a great opportunity to sample some of the finest spirits from a celebrated local distillery and learn more about their craft.

Whether you’re a whiskey connoisseur or a curious newcomer, this tasting event is the perfect way to spend a Wednesday afternoon.

Come by Emil’s Tavern on Center for a night of live music featuring John Babin who will be playing a wide variety of songs you know!

John Babin is an award winning world Touring live musician, recording artist, songwriter, singer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist.

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).

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

This month’s book is “Don’t Let Him In” by Lisa Jewell.

The book club begins at 7:15 pm. Come alone or with a friend and enjoy discussing the book with others over drinks and snacks!

Hang out with peers in this once-a-month after-school program at the Grayslake Area Public Library, where you can play games, do crafts, or study. This month's craft focus will be zines and journals.

Returning by popular demand! Ride along with bicycle enthusiast Don Mobley to learn about the history of Grayslake neighborhoods. Be advised: the stops will be the same as the ride that took place earlier this year.

The ride will be approximately 11.4 miles and will weave through some of the beautiful and often unseen parts of Grayslake.

There will be frequent stops to discuss the history of a neighborhood, and water will be provided. The Grayslake History Bike Hike: ReCycled is FREE, but LIMITED spots are available so be sure to register.

“Click View Event” to learn more and register.

Join Sienna Lifestyle and My CharcCUTErie for a fun evening where you can learn the art of building a beautiful board full of delicious meats, cheese and more! And enjoy wine and champagne while you create! Reserve your spot today by clicking here!

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!

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!

Ahoy there, landlubbers! Set a course for Beer Bazaar on September 19th for a special International Talk Like a Pirate Day celebration with Pirates of the Bazaar: The Shanty Shipwreck Show! Known for their hilarious banter and original harmonies, this band of "nautical nincompoops"  will fill the taproom with a love for the sea, even if you’ve been beached far inland. While they entertain, you can endeavor through a delicious selection of libations. We'll be serving up a classic rum flight for the purists, a bold rum-aged beer flight for the adventurous, and a sweet mead flight for those who prefer the nectar of the gods. 

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, YHANA Boba Cafe will be hosting a Vendor Pop Up from 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday, September 20th!

Come check out the vendors, enjoy art, crafts, Boba and raffles!

Fall into Beauty at BLUSH this season! Enjoy discounted services, 20% off select products, and two amazing raffles - $100 gift card (for anyone who stops in) and a FREE JUVEDERM syringe with BOTOX or VITAMIN B12 SHOT treatment!

Stop in for snacks, sips, and shopping or schedule your appointment for treatments. Walk-ins accepted on the day of the event!

Join Grayslake Feed Sales on Saturday, September 20th from 2 - 6 pm to celebrate 85 years in business!

They really appreciate all of the support given over the years! In thanks and celebration, they will have lots of family friendly fun in honor of their Grandpa Leo and years of hard work.

The day will include:

• Dog N Suds Food Truck

• Beer Tent

• Kids Craft Table

• Petting Zoo

• Face Painting

• Balloon Art

Are you ready for an exhilarating challenge that benefits a great cause? The Grayslake Library Foundation Escape Room fundraiser is back!

Immerse yourself in a world of puzzles, mysteries, and excitement – all while helping support our beloved community library.

Click “View Event” to learn more including details about early bird pricing!

Great Scott! Fire up the DeLorean and head to Romney Brown Candle Co. in downtown Grayslake for a totally tubular Back to the Future Candle-Making Movie Night. It’s a retro ride through time — with wax, snacks, and one of the best cult classics ever made.

Click “View Event” for all the details!

Join the Grayslake Park District on September 20th for Toy Story 4! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready for a fun movie in the park beginning at dusk (approximately 7 pm).

This event is FREE and no registration is required. In the event of bad weather, please call the Grayslake Park District weather-line at 847-223-7246 for updates.

Are you ready for an exhilarating challenge that benefits a great cause? The Grayslake Library Foundation Escape Room fundraiser is back!

Immerse yourself in a world of puzzles, mysteries, and excitement – all while helping support our beloved community library.

Click “View Event” to learn more including details about early bird pricing!

Beer Bazaar is hosting their weekly Vinyl Sundays. Join staff and Nick from Andy’s Records, where they will be spinning records.

Guests can bring their own vinyl to get a $1 off any size pour.

Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, September 21st for their monthly acoustic concert featuring Jonas Friddle.

Jonas Friddle is a singer, songwriter and Old-Time banjo player whose songs have received The John Lennon Songwriting Award, First Place in the Great American Song Contest and a nomination for Album of the Year in the Independent Music Awards.  His tunes bear the marks of a musician who has done his time in pub sessions and square dance halls, and his writing is full of imagery, honesty and humor. 

Concert Opener: Randy Burgess

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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.

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.

Stop the scroll! You're in the right place.

With a collective 1.5 million followers combined, Michelle Elise Anderson and Ty Garcia are going live in person to share their respective journeys as influencers.

Visit the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum's exhibit "My Phone Can Do That!" for behind-the-scenes content.

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!

Stop by Beer Bazaar during the Grayslake Farmers Market to discover some exceptional local spirits!

Enjoy a free tasting event featuring the diverse portfolio of Nuvo Spirits Distribution. Guests can discover new spirits, including whiskeys from Riachi Distillery, and expand their palate.

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 3 pm - 7 pm (June 4th - September 24th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music, children’s activities and more!

Join Beer Bazaar for a night of tabletop games where guests can learn to play a new game from a local game expert or bring their own to play with friends.

Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap, or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

Join members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance for a Book Binding Workshop on Wednesday, September 24th at the Grayslake Area Public Library in meeting room B.

You will learn book binding techniques from members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance who will be on hand to assist you in binding your own book. The cost is $25.00 and all supplies will be provided. This workshop is open to all ages but children 12 years of age and under will require supervision from a parent or adult guardian. Please register in advance at GrayslakeArtsAlliance.org

Come out for a night of live music with JiMarth at Emil’s Tavern on Center. JiMarth covers an alt-country-vibe through bands such as John Prine, Tyler Childers, Wood Brothers, and Zac Brown to name a few.

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!

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!

Unleash Your Inner Rockstar! 🎤 Karaoke Night at Beer Bazaar!

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for another unforgettable Karaoke Night. Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Choose from numerous options via YouTube, so you're sure to find your anthem.

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Come by Sienna Lifestyle for an evening of live music by River from wht.rbbt.obj. Enjoy free admission and a variety of drink options.

Join Andy’s Records and The Welcome Table for their Open Mic Night featuring guest MC - Songbird Studio! Cover charge is any canned or shelf stable food donation for The Welcome Table.

Sign up to sing, play a song or show off your other hidden talent! Sign up is on 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.

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Please save the date, you'll want to take part,
in all the fun to be had at Oktoberfest Fall For Art!

The Grayslake Arts Alliance is so excited to share that Fall For Art is back and they are partnering with Beer Bazaar Bottle Shop & Taproom to bring you a fun filled day with all the festive tidings of fall. You can expect art, books and more for sale from the GAA members, live music, fabulous food, a community art project and the finest of beverages from the experts at Beer Bazaar!

Stop by Beer Bazaar during the Grayslake Farmers Market and enjoy a free tasting of beers from Long Grove's own Buffalo Creek Brewing. They specialize in German and Belgian beer styles.

Join SIP Parties at Sienna Lifestyle to paint your own pet! Learn painting techniques from professional working artist and entertainer, Cliff Harman, as you SIP some wine with family and friends. Hurry, space is limited!

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You’re not just hungry, you’re hungry for vengeance and vanilla spice. Join Romney Brown Candle Co. for the ultimate goth-girl-meets-glitter night: a Jennifer’s Body movie screening with full candle-making, pizza, and big “hell is a teenage girl” energy.

Click “View Event” for all the details!

Check out live music featuring Stu the Piano Guy on piano and Scott Beardsley on drums. Two super fun musicians serving up a variety of songs!

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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!

Beer Bazaar is hosting their weekly Vinyl Sundays. Join staff and Nick from Andy’s Records, where they will be spinning records.

Guests can bring their own vinyl to 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.

Taught by Getting Loopy with Dawn, this workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced knitters. You’ll learn to knit a blanket (45x42 or larger) with your own hands using just your fingers! No prior knitting experience or needles are required.

The event includes all materials, such as soft chenille yarn. 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.

Note, only one spot is left! Click here to learn more and register!

This week’s trivia at Beer Bazaar is General Topics. Questions range from music, sports, movies, riddles, and more. Free to play, prizes to win! All teams who play all six rounds get 10% off their draft pours during trivia. As always, trivia at Beer Bazaar is free to play!

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.

Romney Brown Candle Company is back with another sweet + cozy night that smells and tastes like fall.

Join Romney Brown for Candles + Cannolis, a special collaboration event with their friends at Tony Cannoli!s. This sweet collaboration takes place at their shop (170 Center Street, Suite 1) and offers guests a hands-on candle-pouring experience followed by an interactive cannoli-filling demo with fresh creams and toppings.

Each $40 ticket includes all materials to create one custom candle and fill three cannolis, plus a takeaway pastry box. This is a fun and delicious way to support two local small businesses while trying something new in Lake County.

Tickets are only available through their website and are final sale. Space is limited.

Get ready for the 6th Annual Trunk Sale and Merchant Market brought to you by Closet Traders!

Celebrate a day filled with vintage treasures, handmade finds, delicious food, live music, and community.

Bring your friends, shop sustainably, and uncover something uniquely you at this fun fall event in the Grayslake Village Center.

Interested in being a vendor? Email Closet Traders at consign@closettradersresale.com.

Click "View Event" to see more details!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Come little candle-lovers, we’ll take thee away… to a cozy fall night of magic, mischief, and Hocus Pocus 2! Join Romney Brown Candle Co. in downtown Grayslake for a wickedly fun evening of candle-making and Sanderson sister shenanigans.

Click “View Event” for all the details!

The 27th Annual Living History Tour of the Grayslake Cemetery located on South Lake Street near Route 120 will be Sunday, October 5th.

There will be two performances. The first one is at 1:30 pm and the second is at 2:30 pm.

This event is free, but donations are appreciated.

Click “View Event” for details about this year’s performances.

This event is brought to you by the Grayslake Historical Society.

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!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

What’s your favorite scary movie? Romney Brown’s is the one that’s completely unhinged and still somehow iconic. Join Romney Brown Candle Co. for a hilarious and horrifying night of candle-making and Scary Movie — the 2000s spoof that’s as chaotic as pouring wax with no apron.

Click “View Event” for all the details!

Stu and Piano Guy returns to The Vine Martini & Wine bar Saturday, October 11th for a fun night with Stu on the piano playing all your favorite songs! Get your requests ready and come for a fun night of music and sing-alongs!

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.

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Join the Grayslake Village Center & Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Annual Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine & Chocolate Walk! Make this year’s Sweetest Day so much sweeter!

Stroll through the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center and visit participating businesses. At each stop, be met with delicious sparkling wines and sweet treats throughout. Gather your friends, or a date, and make a fun afternoon of it!

Reserve your spot today!

There’s a little witch in all of us — and tonight, she’s pouring candles. Join Romney Brown Candle Co. for a spellbinding evening of custom candle-making, comfort pizza, and a cozy screening of Practical Magic, the ultimate fall girl ritual.

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Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, October 19th for their monthly acoustic concert featuring Annie and Rod Caps.

Songs about broken things and poignant little ponderings are delivered with a rootsy vibe, a touch of twang and a soulful groove. Annie and Rod are on a musical journey that began in 1982, culminating into a symbiotic sound that reflects their deep and intuitive understanding of each other. Annie’s disarming, earthy voice and solid command of her guitar are punctuated by Rod’s effortless, accompaniment and beautiful solo work. Together they weave unforgettable melodies that are at once intricate and sparse – musically completing each other’s sentences.

Concert Opener: Ted Geise

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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. 

Share a portion of your work-in-progress with other writers. All levels of experience are welcome. Come visit and see what we're all about.

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Join the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce for their 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!

Michael Myers is back — thirty‑nine years later — and we’re bringing the scares, the crafting, and the candlelight. Join us at Romney Brown Candle Co. in downtown Grayslake for our Halloween movie night: pour your own candle, snack on pizza, and witness the showdown between Laurie Strode and The Shape.

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It’s time for Stu and Piano Guy at The Vine Martini & Wine bar Saturday, October 25th! Get ready for a fun night with Stu on the piano playing all your favorite songs! Get your requests ready and come for a fun night of music and sing-alongs!

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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.

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

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.

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

It’s time for Stu and Piano Guy at The Vine Martini & Wine bar Saturday, November 8th! Enjoy a fun night with Stu on the piano playing all your favorite songs! Get your requests ready and come for a fun night of music and sing-alongs!

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’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!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, November 16th for their monthly acoustic concert featuring Mustard’s Retreat.

Mustard’s Retreat has always sung the songs they enjoyed and cared about, regardless of the trends of the music industry and pop culture. They are committed to simply being themselves, not chasing fame or brass rings, while delighting in and connecting with their audiences as if they were family. The honesty of what they present onstage and the extensive body of outstanding original songs and recordings all contribute to a fiercely loyal audience that continues to grow.

Concert Opener: Pat Murphy

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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. 

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Check out live music featuring Stu the Piano Guy on piano and Scott Beardsley on drums. Two super fun musicians serving up a variety of songs!

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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 the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for the 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 all the great event offerings!

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Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

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.

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Stu and Piano Guy will be at The Vine Martini & Wine bar Saturday, December 6th! Enjoy a fun night with Stu on the piano playing all your favorite songs! Get your requests ready and come for a fun night of music and sing-alongs!

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!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

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 the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, December 21st for their monthly acoustic concert featuring Small Potatoes.

Twenty-eight years ago, Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso, the Chicago-area duo known as Small Potatoes, decided to hit the road as full-time folk singers.

Now, a million and a half miles traveled and 3,500 shows played, they are listed as a “favorite act” by many coffeehouses, clubs and house concerts across the U.S.

Concert Opener: Scott Engstrom

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Check out live music featuring Stu the Piano Guy on piano and Scott Beardsley on drums. Two super fun musicians serving up a variety of songs!

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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.