Woodstock Opera House

Step into the wild, hilarious world of 1980s rock ‘n’ roll in this high-energy musical comedy packed with romance, chaos, and nonstop fun. Featuring iconic hits like “We Built This City,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” and “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” this crowd-pleasing smash delivers powerhouse vocals, outrageous characters, huge laughs, and the kind of feel-good energy that turns the theatre into a full-on rock concert. 
Content Advisory: This production contains mature language, sexual innuendo, depictions of alcohol and recreational drug use, suggestive choreography, loud music, strobe lighting, and theatrical haze. Parental discretion is advised.

Local Event: Theatre 121's Rock of Ages (matinee)

McHenry County

Woodstock

Illinois

Theatre 121's Rock of Ages (matinee)

Step into the wild, hilarious world of 1980s rock ‘n’ roll in this high-energy musical comedy packed with romance, chaos, and...

Local Event: Theatre 121's Rock of Ages

Theatre 121's Rock of Ages

Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Woodstock IL

SIT. STAY. SIP.

Step into the wild, hilarious world of 1980s rock ‘n’ roll in this high-energy musical comedy packed with romance, chaos, and nonstop fun. Featuring iconic hits like “We Built This City,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” and “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” this crowd-pleasing smash delivers powerhouse vocals, outrageous characters, huge laughs, and the kind of feel-good energy that turns the theatre into a full-on rock concert.
Content Advisory: This production contains mature language, sexual innuendo, depictions of alcohol and recreational drug use, suggestive choreography, loud music, strobe lighting, and theatrical haze. Parental discretion is advised.

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Rock Of Ages

Woodstock Public Library

Local History Walking Tour

Route 47 Business Owners & Leaders Connection Meeting

Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates! &nbsp;Kids will discover cool characteristics and species through photos, preserved specimens, live critters, and — best of all — by catching their own bugs. It's a hands-on, high-energy adventure perfect for curious young nature lovers! Come explore the incredible world hidden in our own backyard!&nbsp;

Local Event: Insects and Invertebrates

Insects and Invertebrates

Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and...

In celebration of Prairie Roots, the library’s ongoing native landscaping project, join us for a watercolor workshop from Chicagoland art instructor Audrey Ra.
Participants will receive hands-on instruction to create a beautiful watercolor purple coneflower painting.
This class is open to adults ages 18 and up. Limit 30. Free to attend, but registration is required.&nbsp;

Local Event: Watercolor Wildflower Workshop

Watercolor Wildflower Workshop

In celebration of Prairie Roots, the library’s ongoing native landscaping project, join us for a watercolor workshop from...

SCVN Night at McHenry Outdoor Theater

Concerts in the Park 50/50 Raffles

Woodstock City Band Concerts

Woodstock Square Historic District

RETURNING! WOODSTOCK "SUNDAY ART IN THE SQUARE"! 
In conjunction with Off Square Music and on select Sunday evenings, in the historic Woodstock Square, a group of artists will be selling their work Sundays- June 28th, July 12th, July 26th, August&nbsp; 9th, and August 30th from 4:00pm-7:00pm.While you enjoy listening to some amazing music, you will have the chance to browse and buy some beautiful art!&nbsp; &nbsp;The artists will have functional, sculptural work and so much more in between!&nbsp;
Sponsored by The City of Woodstock and Artisans on Main, Clayworkers' Guild

Local Event: Woodstock Sunday Art in The Square

Woodstock Sunday Art in The Square

RETURNING! WOODSTOCK "SUNDAY ART IN THE SQUARE"!  
In conjunction with Off Square Music and on select Sunday evenings, in the...

Artisans on Main, Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois

Join us for a free community event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence during the July 4th weekend. This all-ages creative workshop invites you to the Artisans On Main annex to paint your very own clay patriotic star.&nbsp; Friday 7/3, Saturday 7/4 and Sunday 7/5- each day from 11:00am-3:00pm, at the Annex in the Artisans on Main, 220 Main Street, Woodstock, IL 60098..&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local Event: FREE - Paint Your Own Clay Patriotic Star Magnet Momento

FREE - Paint Your Own Clay Patriotic Star...

Join us for a free community event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence during the July 4th weekend....

FREE - Paint Your Own Clay Patriotic Star Magnet Momento

Join us for a free community event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence during the July 4th weekend. This all-ages creative workshop invites you to the Artisans On Main annex to design and paint your very own clay patriotic star.&nbsp; Friday 7/3, Saturday 7/4 and Sunday 7/5- each day from 11:00am-3:00pm, at the Annex in the Aritsans on Main, 220 Main Street, Woodstock, IL 60098..

Experience a session of restorative Sound Healing interspersed with the transformative words of Walt Whitman. You will experience many tones and frequencies that pull us to a peaceful place within, with the poetry adding to inspire and deepen the experience. Presented by Sven Hansen, certified sound healer. Free to attend, but advance registration is required.

Local Event: A Sound Healing Experience with the Poetry of Walt Whitman

A Sound Healing Experience with the Poetry of...

Experience a session of restorative Sound Healing interspersed with the transformative words of Walt Whitman. You will...

A Sound Healing Experience with the Poetry of Walt Whitman

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You've got your favorite firearms, now you can stock up on ammo and get those accessories you've been wanting!&nbsp;
At the center of this extensive auction is an impressive inventory of ammunition, ranging from thousands of rounds of modern range and sporting caliber ammo—including .22 Long Rifle, 9mm Luger, .223 Remington, and 12-gauge shells—to highly sought-after vintage and collector boxes like .32ACP and US Military surplus .45ACP. Beyond the ammunition cans, bidders will find an expansive selection of firearm accessories, including AR-15 builders kits, high-capacity and vintage rifle and pistol magazines for everything from Colt and Glock to AK-47s and M1 Carbines, and premium optics featuring Leupold scopes and Sig Sauer Romeo 5 red dot sights. The event also showcases a remarkable collection of hand-crafted knives from a local artisan along with vintage switchblade, butterfly, and lockback knives. Professional-grade leather gun belts and holsters, and magnificent taxidermy mounts—including a majestic full strut wild turkey and an upright ring-necked pheasant—culminating in a spectacular centerpiece: a non-firing, demilled M60 Machine Gun display gun.
Preview is Friday before the auction - noon-7pm.&nbsp;Pickup is by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

Local Event: Ammo & Accessories Auction

Huntley

Ammo & Accessories Auction

You've got your favorite firearms, now you can stock up on ammo and get those accessories you've been wanting! 
At the center...

Donley Auctions

Join this exclusive online auction featuring the remarkable Koenigsberg record collection hosted by Donley Auctions. Collectors can browse and bid on rare cylinders and vintage media from the comfort of their home. Stay tuned as the full catalog will be made available shortly for prospective bidders.

Local Event: Koenigsberg’s Cylinder Record Collection

Koenigsberg’s Cylinder Record Collection

Join this exclusive online auction featuring the remarkable Koenigsberg record collection hosted by Donley Auctions. Collectors...

Discover a remarkable selection of vintage phonographs and historical sound technology at this exclusive auction event. Featuring unique pieces from the Allen Koenigsberg Collection, this event is available for both live attendance and online bidding.

Local Event: The Allen Koenigsberg Collection

The Allen Koenigsberg Collection

Discover a remarkable selection of vintage phonographs and historical sound technology at this exclusive auction event....

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