Things To Do This Weekend February 3-5, 2023
By: Jeff Randolph 02/02/2023
The first weekend of February starts with a wintery mix of events that make us love this time of year. There is no shortage of local activities to beat the winter blues. Let's look at things to do this weekend, February 3-5, 2023.
There is no need to have cabin fever. Lake County has numerous winter festivals happening all season-long. To learn more about Winter Festivals in Lake County click here.
Jump on the trail as Lake County celebrates local makers of craft beers, wine, and other spirits all month long. Black History Month is showcased in North Chicago. A unique, female-led musical act brings its genre-blending sound to the College of Lake County. They are paying homage to a historical football coach in Waukegan. Blow some glass for Valentine's Day in Mundelein. Let's look at the top five things to do this weekend, February 3-5, 2023.
Let's toast to the Lake County Libation Trail! "It's five o'clock somewhere," as suds aficionados, vino connoisseurs, and spirit enthusiasts will be elated with these glasses of "liquid courage." The Lake County Libation Trail is highlighted by nearly 30 of the most delectable flavors from locally-sourced ingredients. Whether your adult beverage is an ice-cold frothy lager, a dry red merlot, or an old-fashioned on the rocks, Lake County has precisely what you need to make your taste buds dance. This Check-in Challenge runs all of February. When craft drinkers arrive at a participating location, they check in using their mobile pass to show they're in attendance. If libation-ers check in to five or more Lake County Libation Trail partners by February 28, they are entered into a sweepstake to win a prize. Hit trail stops like Black Lung Brewing Co. in Round Lake Beach, Bosacki's Brewery and Tighthead Brewing Co. in Mundelein, Broken Tee Brewing Company in Highwood, Buffalo Creek Brewing and Valentino Vineyards in Long Grove, Copper Fiddle Distillery, Phase Three Brewing Co. and Roaring Table Brewery in Lake Zurich, Glunz Family Winery & Cellars and Light the Lamp Brewery in Grayslake, Half Day Brewing Co. and Wright's Brew & Bistro in Lincolnshire, Harbor Brewing Co. in Winthrop Harbor, 9th Hour Brewing and Harbor Brewing Co. in Lake Villa, Liquid Love Brewing in Buffalo Grove, Lynfred Winery and Ravinia Brewing Co. in Highland Park, Mickey Finn's Brewery in Libertyville, Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing, ZümBier Brewery and Oppidan Spirits in Waukegan, North Shore Distillery in Green Oaks, Vigneto del Bino in Antioch and Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets in Lake Barrington. Head to VisitLakeCounty.org/Libation-Trail for more information. Get to Trail hoppin'!
Friday-Sunday, February 3-5. Various locations in Lake County, Illinois.
The Black Community has deep roots in Lake County. The influence of African American culture is vibrant and resonates in all facets of tourism throughout the land of lakes. Join the Lake County Forest Preserves District (LCFPD) Black History Month presentation: the 40th annual Profiles in Excellence program. This Greenbelt Cultural Center showcases women in sports as this year's theme. The LCFPD free admission event in North Chicago features inspiring presentations, live performances, and guest speaker China Jude, the Denver Broncos, vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Sunday, February 5; 3-4:30 p.m. Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago.
"LaDama takes on traditional genres with confidence and vigor without being constrained by their conventions. The result is a vivid montage of music of the Americas with irresistible spirit and universal appeal," said the National Public Radio (NPR) program "All Things Considered." LaDama, the female quartet, showcases their winter tour at College of Lake County's James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. The music collective met at One Beat, a New York City-based institute for socially engaged musicians. The members come from various countries like Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and the U.S. and play multiple genres of music like Caribbean, soul, R&B, and Pop. The group is gaining more and more buzz as they've been featured on "NPR Tiny Desk," "NOWTHIS," TED, and more. LaDama has released two albums, including their self-titled album that reached no. 1 on the iTunes and Amazon Latin Music Charts. For tickets, visit JLCenter.CLCIllinois.edu.
Sunday, February 5; 4 p.m. Tickets: $12-$24. James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.
"The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have," said Vince Lombardi. The Genesee Theatre showcases neighbor Three Brothers Theatre's performance of "Lombardi." Based on Pulitzer prize-winning author David Maraniss' iconic NFL football coach's biography "When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi." The beloved and late cheesehead coach and player won five NFL Championships, including two Super Bowls as the maestro led the Green Bay Packers in the 1960s. The renowned Waukegan theatre stages three performances of the play written by Academy Award-winning Eric Simonson. Visit GeneseeTheatre.com for tickets.
Friday-Saturday, February 3-4; Fri.: 7:30 p.m. Sat.: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.
Need to get Valentine's Day gift ideas? Make your heart for the Hallmark holiday at Peter Patterson Glassworks in Mundelein at their Valentine's Day Open House. Each heart is crafted differently and, of course, made of glass. Attendees must be ten and older. Small hearts cost $45, and large designs are $75. The Mundelein studio encourages participants to make an appointment. For more information, call 847-949-0013.
Saturday-Sunday, February 4-5; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hearts: $45-$75. Peter Patterson Glassworks, 888 Tower Rd., Unit E, Mundelein.
There are plenty activities in the month of February happening in the land of the lakes. For a list of the top 10 things to do in February 2023 click here.
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