Adrienne Dimopoulos

Lake County

Rachel Barnes

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Highland Park

Illinois

Eric DeGrechie

Deerfield

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Northbrook

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Glenview

Buffalo Grove

Vernon Hills

Wilmette-Kenilworth

Niles-Morton Grove

Amie Schaenzer

Libertyville

Christian Heritage Academy

The <a href="https://www.christianheritage.org/theater" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Christian Heritage Academy Middle School Theater</a> program proudly presents the musical comedy&nbsp;Matilda JR.&nbsp;on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM and Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Directed by Mrs. Karen Burke, the show features talented student actors and musicians.
Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! Kids and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of a special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Save money by <a href="https://events.veracross.com/cha/70-Matilda-Jr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">purchasing your tickets online</a> prior to the day of the show!
Advance Ticket Prices: Adult: $12&nbsp;(ages 18+) Student: $5&nbsp;(ages 4 - 17)
At the Door Ticket Prices: Adult: $15 (ages 18+) Student $5 (ages 4-17)

Local Event: Comedy Musical "Matilda JR."

Comedy Musical "Matilda JR."

The Christian Heritage Academy Middle School Theater program proudly presents the musical comedy Matilda JR. on Friday,...

Genesee Theatre

Lake County cellist Drew Wiegman, known for his improvisational performances and more than 889,000 TikTok followers, will accompany Grammy Award-winning singer LeAnn Rimes onstage at the Genesee Theatre on Friday, November 6, during her “30 Years of Blue” tour stop in Waukegan.
Rimes has sold more than 48 million records worldwide and is known for hits including “Blue,” “How Do I Live,” “I Need You” and “Can’t Fight the Moonlight.” She rose to fame in 1996 at just 13 years old with her breakthrough album “Blue,” launching a career spanning three decades of country and pop music.
For Wiegman, the invitation brings a personal story full circle. In 2024, he released an original song titled “I’ll patiently wait for country music to give this cello a chance.” Two years later, he’ll share the stage with one of country music’s best-known voices just miles from where he grew up.
Self-taught and playing entirely by ear, Wiegman blends cinematic soundtracks, pop and rock favorites, and original compositions. His music has earned millions of streams on Spotify and Apple Music, and his discography includes seven original albums and more than 100 singles.
Grayslake audiences may remember Wiegman from his own concert in the community in 2025. This November, join us for a special evening with LeAnn Rimes and cheer on a local musician as he accompanies her on cello.
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Show: 8 p.m. | Doors: 6:30 p.m. Location: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL 60085
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the Genesee Theatre box office at 847-263-6300.
<a href="https://www.geneseetheatre.com/events/detail/leann-rimes-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Concert information and tickets</a>
<a href="https://drewwiegman.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more about Drew Wiegman and his music</a>

Local Event: Drew Wiegman Joins LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre Nov. 6

Grayslake

Drew Wiegman Joins LeAnn Rimes at Genesee...

Lake County cellist Drew Wiegman, known for his improvisational performances and more than 889,000 TikTok followers, will...

Drew Wiegman Joins LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre Nov. 6

Cressey Center for the Arts

Symphony847 opens its 2026-27 season with Bach and Beyond on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 PM at the Cressey Center for the Arts on the Lake Forest Academy campus, 1500 West Kennedy Road, Lake Forest. 
PROGRAM J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (with a one-minute second movement by Anders Hillborg) Lawrence Axelrod: Brandenburg Fantasia No. 1 Intermission J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 J.S. Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 2, with solo flute Christopher Ramaekers, conductor
It's about an hour of music plus an intermission. Bach's own slow movement in the Third Brandenburg is just two chords, and a living composer's second movement sits in the middle of it. Chicago composer Lawrence Axelrod wrote his Fantasia as a companion to the Brandenburgs. The night ends with the Orchestral Suite and its famous Badinerie. 
TICKETS $20 general admission. $10 college students. Free for anyone 17 and under (add a free ticket at checkout). Tickets: <a href="https://link.symphony847.org/Season-Opener26" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">link.symphony847.org/Season-Opener26</a>
<a href="https://link.symphony847.org/November-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Doors open at 7:00 PM. 
Directions and what to expect: <a href="https://symphony847.org/plan-your-visit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">symphony847.org/plan-your-visit</a>
<a href="https://symphony847.org/plan-your-visit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a> Symphony847 is an orchestra based in Lake Forest and run by the musicians who play in it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Bach and Beyond: Symphony847 Season Opener

Bach and Beyond: Symphony847 Season Opener

Symphony847 opens its 2026-27 season with Bach and Beyond on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 PM at the Cressey Center for the Arts...

Gorton Center

Celebrate cultural diversity at Lake Forest College through an inspiring display of music and dance.


The International Student Association (ISA) and the Office of Community Engagement invite you to join us for One World: A Cultural Journey. The evening features an amazing display of talented performances, all designed, choreographed, and organized by Lake Forest College students, representing distinctive and beautiful cultures from around the globe coming together.

<a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/news-and-events/one-world-2026-a-cultural-journey" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more and register for One World 2026 today by clicking here. Spots are filling up!</a>

The first 50 community member registrations receive an invitation to a pre-event reception at 5:30 p.m. Attendees can enjoy light snacks, refreshments, and take the opportunity to meet with Lake Forest College President Mike Sosulski and other members of the Lake Forest College community.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: One World 2026 - A Cultural Journey

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event:...

Celebrate cultural diversity at Lake Forest College through an inspiring display of music and dance.


The International...

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: One World 2026 - A Cultural Journey

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