Name: Open Mic Night
Start: 2026-04-16T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Raue Center For The Arts

Raue Center For The Arts

🎤 Free Open Mic Night – April 16!
Got a story to tell, a song to sing, or a joke to share? Step up to the mic at Raue Center for an evening of storytelling, stand-up comedy, poetry, and music.
🗓 Thursday, April 16, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM 🎙 Hosted by Tricia Babischkin 💵 Admission: FREE
✨ Sign up for a performance slot here: <a href="https://forms.gle/LPp295rH91RZCy739" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/LPp295rH91RZCy739</a> Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Not performing? Come enjoy the show, cheer on local talent, and get inspired for next time.

Local Event: Open Mic Night

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Chicago Metropolitan Area

Crystal Lake-Cary

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Open Mic Night

🎤 Free Open Mic Night – April 16!
Got a story to tell, a song to sing, or a joke to share? Step up to the mic at Raue Center...

Col. Gustavus A. Palmer House

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Local Event: Way Back When at Colonel Palmer House

Way Back When at Colonel Palmer House

Free, all age, family fun Drop in 10 am-2 pm Featuring:
Historic CulinaryOld Time GardeningGames & CraftsLive Music

Boncosky Comples at Lippold Park

KICK it into gear and get your team and team uniforms together for the NEW Crystal Lake Park District Brews and Bases Kickball Tourney (ages 21+) at Lippold Park!
Expect friendly competition, cold drinks during your games, team swag, and plenty of laughs all day long.
Prizes for: • 1st, 2nd &amp; 3rd Place • Best Team Name • Best Team Swag
Sat, Aug 22, 10 am-5 pm Lippold Park Boncosky Softball Complex Ages 21+ $400 per team Spectators welcome!
Beer in hand. Two guaranteed games. One unforgettable Saturday. Register your team today <a href="https://tinyurl.com/BrewsandBases2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/BrewsandBases2026</a>

Local Event: Brews & Baseball Cup in Hand Kickball Tournament

Brews & Baseball Cup in Hand Kickball Tournament

KICK it into gear and get your team and team uniforms together for the NEW Crystal Lake Park District Brews and Bases Kickball...

BOURBON COUNTRY
Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Tickets start at $29* Members save 30% (All-in pricing includes a $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order.)
Bourbon Country delivers a high-energy blend of country favorites and classic rock hits, creating a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. 
From the storytelling roots of Johnny Cash and Garth Brooks to the iconic sounds of the Eagles, Elton John, and beyond, Bourbon Country brings a crowd-pleasing mix of genres to every performance. With the added flair of live fiddle and occasional strings, their dynamic show guarantees something for everyone—familiar songs, powerful harmonies, and an unforgettable night of music.
Bourbon Country is very excited to be back on the outdoor stage at Raue Center’s Arts On The Green, presenting an all-new country music show spanning decades of country music up to today’s top hits. Fun songs, rockin’ songs, poignant songs, and the whole range of what country music does best.
—— Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!
*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.
Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue.
Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit <a href="https://rauecenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rauecenter.org</a>.
Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; <a href="mailto:boxoffice@rauecenter.org" target="_blank">boxoffice@rauecenter.org</a>
Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Local Event: Bourbon Country

Bourbon Country

BOURBON COUNTRY
Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Tickets start at $29* Members save 30% (All-in pricing includes a $4 Box...

Crystal Lake Main Beach

Just for people ages 55+<h3>WED AUG 26, 5:30-8 PM</h3>
Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore DriveTake in the beauty of a lakeside sunset with an indulgent evening at Crystal Lake Main Beach. Relax by the water as the sky transforms with vibrant evening colors while enjoying delicious appetizers, cash bar and live music!
Fees: Res $38/Non-Res $43

Local Event: Sunset Soiree 

Sunset Soiree 

Just for people ages 55+WED AUG 26, 5:30-8 PM
Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore DriveTake in the beauty of a lakeside sunset with an...

Kaper Park

McHenry County Dog Daze&nbsp; FREE ADMISSION - Everyone Welcome, Including Dogs on a Leash FREE PARKING Pet Rescues &amp; Adoption Organizations Pet Vendors, Treats &amp; Unique Dog Swag McHenry County Sheriff's K-9 Demonstration Live Search &amp; Rescue Drone Demonstration High-Flying McHenry County Disc Dogs Live Dog Training Demonstration Free Tai Chi Class – Dogs Welcome! Doggy "Best Of" Friendly Competitions &amp; Awards Professional Event Photographer Live Caricature Artist Delicious Food Trucks &amp; Refreshments And Much More! Kaper Park – Cary, IL Georgetown Dr &amp; Cimarron Dr. August 29, 2026&nbsp;10AM – 3PM EVENT PAGE: <a href="https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/aha-news?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdDJyR2R4UzNrenMzWTE2U3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4PT1iGOk3RZQ3dgG0TktBcw_vifDbXbGPf7cyJjrSmsfofcNNco2Tl23-wqA_aem_xyci52VamZ2o2OCMuVCI8A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/aha-news </a>Vendor &amp; Sponsor Signup: <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/.../ticketing/mchenry-county-dog-daze?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdDJyR2R4UzNrenMzWTE2U3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4PT1iGOk3RZQ3dgG0TktBcw_vifDbXbGPf7cyJjrSmsfofcNNco2Tl23-wqA_aem_xyci52VamZ2o2OCMuVCI8A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.zeffy.com/.../ticketing/mchenry-county-dog-daze </a>Volunteer Signup: <a href="https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/volunteer?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdDJyR2R4UzNrenMzWTE2U3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4beJJ5-9vYz7otCmHG02I0t4v4byqaFjW4fTfRt_D1QLSfUmo_P4e286Oj5A_aem_laZFI95SIz2cjopVbMtkDA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/volunteer </a>email us: animalhumaneadvocacy.info Hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AnimalHumaneAdvocacy?__cft__[0]=AZb-1xA21oRanQcHnwELzkQFo_xUvXaYBT5zKTv68Yw3azraMXlRWtIElh1DggMvrwkmk8G8ZT6TYRHqufP4k61QZOGZqxsbFrIpU_UQmngKchbw2pRUa1fDphZAvr0WteRxn-aJxTCH917em5ih9QBr9KLg2QBJCQNjamOBoP0Px72OWEQDaaCAV4uN42h8SIc&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Animal Humane Advocacy</a>

Local Event: McHenry County Dog Daze

McHenry County Dog Daze

McHenry County Dog Daze   FREE ADMISSION - Everyone Welcome, Including Dogs on a Leash  FREE PARKING  Pet Rescues & Adoption...

LUCY’S COMEDY
With headliner Chastity Washington, featuring Jack Baker. Hosted by Ted Willson
Friday, September 4, 2026 @ 8:00p Tickets&nbsp;start at&nbsp;$29* Members save 30% (All-in pricing includes a $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order.)
Best stand-up in the burbs! Raue Center brings the best stand-up comics in the Chicagoland area close to home with Lucy’s Comedy, Raue Center’s longest-running program! Curated by comic and radio personality John DaCosse.&nbsp;
Chastity Washington is a nationally touring comedian with a career spanning over 30 years. An NBC Diversity Finalist and HBO Comedy Wings winner.&nbsp;A Chicago favorite, she’s a regular at The Laugh Factory and Comedians You Should Know, and has headlined top clubs nationwide, including Zanies, The Lincoln Lodge, and Improv venues across the Midwest. She’s opened for comedy heavyweights like Tommy Davidson, Sommore, Michael Che, and Roy Wood Jr. Her debut special, Live at Dandy, is streaming on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and YouTube Movies, and she was featured on Season 2 of Nateland Presents: The Showcase.
A staple of comedy in and around Chicago, Jack Baker has built a reputation for himself as a local heavyweight with his unique blend of intimate stories and subversive observation. A regular at all the top clubs in Chicago, Jack has delighted audiences for more than 15 years, sharing the stage with such comedic powerhouses as Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, and Adam Ray. His debut special, Jack Baker’s Disease, just passed 80,000 views on YouTube.
Ted Willson, the comedic half of the wildly popular online show That Checks Out, is a Chicago-area native. While entertaining at clubs throughout the Midwest, he regularly makes audiences laugh with his funny and familiar stories that you can’t imagine really happened to him. Ted brings those unbelievable true stories to life with a polished wit and an endearing charm.
This performance sponsored by: <img src="https://www.etix.com/venueResources/ticket/images/16722_ticket/Georgios.jpg">
—— Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save &nbsp;30%!
*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.
Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue.
Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit <a href="https://rauecenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rauecenter.org</a>.
Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:boxoffice@rauecenter.org" target="_blank">boxoffice@rauecenter.org</a> Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Local Event: Lucy's Comedy

Lucy's Comedy

LUCY’S COMEDY
With headliner Chastity Washington, featuring Jack Baker. Hosted by Ted Willson
Friday, September 4, 2026 @ 8:00p...

<h1>Greenroom Improv</h1>
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Adult Tickets are $24, Student Tickets are $17, Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order)
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For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.
GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), &amp; Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit<a href="https://greenroomimprov.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> greenroomimprov.com</a>
—— Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save&nbsp; 30%!
*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.
Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue.
Premium Seat Fee – $6 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart.&nbsp;
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Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit <a href="https://rauecenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rauecenter.org</a>.
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Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org
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Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Local Event: Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Adult Tickets are $24, Student Tickets are $17, Members save 30%(All-in...

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Crystal Lake Christian Church

Crystal Lake Christian Church is a church family that loves God and shows that love with reverence and awe; we are all sinners saved by His grace and we love one another through bearing one another’s burdens in prayer and fellowship. We praise the Lord with a mixture of contemporary and traditional music without the circus; it’s not a concert; it’s worship of the living God. We emphasize the fact that it is not the quality of our singing but instead the quality of our heart condition before God that matters most; He is worthy of our praise. We partake of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday. We do so in remembrance of what Jesus, the Lamb of God, achieved at Calvary for a fallen world in need of salvation and a Savior; in need of atonement. We baptize by immersion upon request and view this as the first step of obedience by an individual who has already made a faith commitment and cried out to God for salvation. The words spoken from God’s pulpit are anchored exclusively in the scriptures and, while occasionally topical, we do not view the gospel as a self-improvement program. The gospel message communicates the truth about God’s love, righteousness, holiness and judgement while emphasizing our need to repent of our transgressions before Him.

Crystal Lake Christian Church is a church family that loves God and shows that love with reverence and awe; we are all sinners saved by His grace...

Springbrook Community Church

Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at 9am or 11am, or text GUEST to 1-844-238-7507 if you have any questions.

Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at...

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