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Waukegan City Council meets at 7pm on the first and third Mondays of the month, with the exception of holidays. City Council is often preceded by committee meetings. The public is invited to attend in person or livestream at https://youtube.com/waukegantv Agenda may be found at https://www.waukeganil.gov/682/Agenda-Center #waukegan

Are you working on a knitting (or crocheting) project and looking for a little camaraderie? Tonight at 7pm, head over to Nightshade And Dark's Pandemonium Brewing for Pints and Purls!

Expand and grow your professional network. Connect Grow and Educate. This group can provide opportunities to connect with like-minded Individuals. Remember Networking can open doors.

UMMA Food Pantry is open to everyone in need, although registration is required. When you register, you can choose your pick-up time. Delivery is available within five miles of the food pantry. Questions? Call 224-480-4320.

Low-reen Live Blues and Analog Anthony host Open Mic every 3rd Wednesday of the month at ZümBier. Come out and bring your talents!

Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Join Lola Madison and friends for Drag Queen Trivia. Prizes for the winning team. Register your team by 6:30. Maybe come early for dinner.

Swing by A Crazy Place for tacos and R&B every Wednesday! No tickets or cover, just delicious food and good music.

It’s Wednesday and that means live jazz featuring Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings at A Cuban Experience!

This event is intended to bring together both Lake County businesses and organizations with local college students seeking experiential opportunities locally. Internships are a goldmine of invaluable experiences, providing opportunities to refine skills, grow professionally and make meaningful connections. The event is open to the public and free of charge and will host approximately 30 businesses and organizations. The opportunity to hold on-the-spot interviews will be available.

Low-reen brings the Blues to A Cuban Experience the 2nd Friday of every month. Relax with a nice cigar and good music after a long work week. Bring your friends!

This winter, you won't want to miss Three Brothers Theatre's new holiday hit! Snowed in at the airport during their holiday travel, a group of frustrated and misplaced travelers find some festive fun when they discover a karaoke machine!

From his early days as a stand-up comic to his TV shows, comedy specials and big-screen performances, George Lopez has been entertaining audiences for decades. One of the most popular Latino comedians of all time, Lopez is ridiculously funny. He starred in his own hit show, George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC and remains a favorite in syndication. He also hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night talk show that aired for two seasons on TBS. Lopez has been nominated three times for a Grammy® Award, and in 2006 he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition to his comedic talents, he's also a New York Times best-selling author and is widely known for his philanthropic work in the Latino community. For mature audiences.

Waukegan Harbor draws a surprising number of ducks and other waterfowl throughout the winter, due to its protective breakwaters and sheltering docks. Interesting sparrows often lurk in the trees and shrubs bordering the harbor parking lots. An odd wandering gull may show up at any time throughout the winter as well. The harbor is also a popular place to find snowy owls, if any have moved this far south. Dress for the weather and be prepared (i.e., hope!) for surprises!

The Tour of Homes is a self-guided tour that allows participants to go through carefully chosen homes along Sheridan Road at their own pace.

You are invited to Posada Navideña! This Community Family Event is free for all, full of fun, culture and food! Come and sing carols or just enjoy the entertainment, Children will be able to break the piñata - and take part in a fun-filled afternoon!

Enjoy a fun evening painting your own individual piece together with Artist Instructor Cody Madura painting a beautiful landscape "Bob Ross Style". Guests will learn about the different, techniques for texture, blending and more. All materials are included. Paint social is meant for creative fun. During the visit guests will enjoy snacks, drinks and music. Registration required by Dec 8th at 11:50pm. This fun paint social requires a minimum of 10 registered participants.

Save the date for an evening of friendship, food, music and entertainment hosted by HACES.

Join the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus for the much loved, annual Joseph A. Favero Memorial Do It Yourself Messiah and Carol Sing-along.

This winter, you won't want to miss Three Brothers Theatre's new holiday hit! Snowed in at the airport during their holiday travel, a group of frustrated and misplaced travelers find some festive fun when they discover a karaoke machine!

Brian Regan! Admired by his peers, fans and critics alike, the legendary comic has distinguished himself as one of the top comedians in the country. Vanity Fair calls him "the funniest standup alive," while Entertainment Weekly says he's "your favorite comedian's favorite comedian." The veteran jokester possesses that rare knack for finding humor in the most mundane situations – like trying to decide how many fig Newtons® to eat in one sitting. With several successful comedy specials under his belt, including the first live standup special on Comedy Central, Regan is at the peak of his career.

Club-Apaseo El-Alto hosts a drive-thru food distribution event Sundays from 10 - 11am, with sponsors Northern Illinois Food Bank and State Rep. Rita Mayfield. All in need are welcome.

Your December showtimes are here for FIVE golden films this month! Today's feature is The Muppet Christmas Carol where the Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge! The Cinema is open 12-7pm for all of Belvidere Discount Mall's Sunday Holiday events, plus ArtWauk Open House on Saturday the 16th. FREE ADMISSION to all shows and art exhibits.

Your December showtimes are here for FIVE golden films this month! The late feature today is It's a Wonderful Life where George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! The Cinema is open 12-7pm for all of Belvidere Discount Mall's Sunday Holiday events, plus ArtWauk Open House on Saturday the 16th. FREE ADMISSION to all shows and art exhibits.

Jo Koy is bringing his World Tour to The Genesee for one night only. The popular stand-up comedian has become something of a phenomena, selling out arenas all over. Known for his highly rated Comedy Central and Netflix specials, the animated comedian mixes hilarious stories about his mom, family and colorful childhood with observational humor that crosses all boundaries with sidesplitting results. Get ready to laugh because Jo is not coy – he’ll say whatever’s on his mind!

The Waukegan Park District is hosting a free Zumba Fitness Night & Toy Drive at the Field House. Registration is not required for this family event. The entry fee is a donation of a new, unopened toy that will be distributed to children in the community. Questions? Contact Cindy at czamudio@waukeganparks.org or (847) 782-3624

Are you working on a knitting (or crocheting) project and looking for a little camaraderie? Tonight at 7pm, head over to Nightshade And Dark's Pandemonium Brewing for Pints and Purls!

UMMA Food Pantry is open to everyone in need, although registration is required. When you register, you can choose your pick-up time. Delivery is available within five miles of the food pantry. Questions? Call 224-480-4320.

Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Join Lola Madison and friends for Drag Queen Trivia. Prizes for the winning team. Register your team by 6:30. Maybe come early for dinner.

Swing by A Crazy Place for tacos and R&B every Wednesday! No tickets or cover, just delicious food and good music.

It’s Wednesday and that means live jazz featuring Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings at A Cuban Experience!

Here it is! One of the City of Waukegan Chamber of Commerce's biggest events of the year! All chamber members can put items in gift bags, sponsorships available and basket donations are welcome. Celebrate the season!

Waukegan Township cordially invites seniors 55+ to a special holiday celebration, including exciting entertainment, prizes, and delicious food. Mark your calendars today!

Fun holiday workshop for the family youth ages 4 and up. Enjoy making a holiday keepsake painting using cookie cutters to create holiday scenes while enjoying music, hot coco, and holiday cookies with each other. Registration required. Contact us for details: dc.dandeliongallery@gmail.com/224-440-8006

Celebrate the holidays at Jack Benny Center for the Arts with a performance of the classic Miracle on 34th Street!

This winter, you won't want to miss Three Brothers Theatre's new holiday hit! Snowed in at the airport during their holiday travel, a group of frustrated and misplaced travelers find some festive fun when they discover a karaoke machine!

One of the biggest names in comedy returns to The Genesee! As a stand-up comic, Jay Leno performed over 300 nights a year before taking over the reins of The Tonight Show in 1992. For over two decades, he put his sharp wit and impeccable timing on display, quickly becoming a household name. In 2000, the Emmy® and People's Choice Award winner earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2014, he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. The actor, game show host, best-selling author, car aficionado and former King of Late Night still makes time for his first love – stand-up comedy – performing over 100 shows a year. It's no wonder why they call him the hardest working man in show business! Here's your chance to see the one and only Jay Leno live and in person!

Join Larsen Marine for an informative and interactive seminar where you can learn about the latest upgrades, explore various refit planning options, witness product demos that are sure to impress, and participate in a Q&A session with ABYC / NMEA Master Technician, Kevin Kriegel! Free, but space is limited so please let us know if you are coming! Kevin Kriegel does an incredible job leading Larsen's team of certified marine electronics installers, a team equipped to handle even the most complex installations with precision and care.

Celebrate winter holidays from around the world! The Waukegan Park District is hosting Holiday Spectacular! Families will participate in crafts and activities to learn about different holidays. Santa Claus will make a special visit! Registration is required.

This winter, you won't want to miss Three Brothers Theatre's new holiday hit! Snowed in at the airport during their holiday travel, a group of frustrated and misplaced travelers find some festive fun when they discover a karaoke machine!

Your December showtimes are here for FIVE golden films this month! The feature today is Catch Me If You Can, following Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio), a master of deception, who worked as a doctor, a lawyer, and as a co-pilot for a major airline - all before his 18th birthday! The Cinema is open 12-7pm for all of Belvidere Discount Mall's Sunday Holiday events, plus ArtWauk Open House on Saturday the 16th. FREE ADMISSION to all shows and art exhibits.

The Waukegan Park District is hosting a Splashing in a Winter Wonderland Family Swim Night on Saturday, December 16! Participants will enjoy snacks, swimming, prizes, and games. Registration is preferred. For info , contact Ashley at ashleyr@waukeganparks.org or (847) 782-3628.

ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the Belvidere Mall. Each month is a unique experience as the art exhibits, musicians and featured performances vary from one month to the next. Come downtown, grab dinner and enjoy the tactical application of the arts.

Celebrate the holidays at Jack Benny Center for the Arts with a performance of the classic Miracle on 34th Street!

This winter, you won't want to miss Three Brothers Theatre's new holiday hit! Snowed in at the airport during their holiday travel, a group of frustrated and misplaced travelers find some festive fun when they discover a karaoke machine!

Come to Bonnie Brook for Breakfast with Santa! Get your picture with the jolly old elf and enjoy an omelet station, pancake decorating station and more! Call 847-360-4736.

Club-Apaseo El-Alto hosts a drive-thru food distribution event Sundays from 10 - 11am, with sponsors Northern Illinois Food Bank and State Rep. Rita Mayfield. All in need are welcome.

Step into the Whoville spirit with Heart of the City at our Grinch N' Sip event! Your Grinch 'n' Sip ticket includes an 11x14 canvas, paints, expert guidance, one mimosa, breakfast bites, and a cash bar. All funds raised support our soccer and youth development programs, impacting the lives of 700+ children annually. Gather your friends, channel your inner Grinch, and let's create some merry memories while supporting a fantastic cause! Limited spots available, so grab your tickets now! ?????

Enjoy a fun workshop making mosaic ornaments for the holidays with friends and family. This special workshop is facilitate by Dandelion Artist Alliance member, Dcruz. Youth ages 4 and up may participate. Non-participants are not required to pay but are requested to assist. All materials provided. Registration is required by Dec 1st. For questions and groups of six or more, text 224-440-8006.

The last of the FIVE golden movies this month is Gremlins - two showings, at 1pm and 4pm. A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town! The Cinema is open 12-7pm for all of Belvidere Discount Mall's Sunday Holiday events, plus ArtWauk Open House on Saturday the 16th. FREE ADMISSION to all shows and art exhibits.

Celebrate the holidays at Jack Benny Center for the Arts with a performance of the classic Miracle on 34th Street! Today is the final performance.

The last of the FIVE golden movies this month is Gremlins. A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town! The Cinema is open 12-7pm for all of Belvidere Discount Mall's Sunday Holiday events, plus ArtWauk Open House on Saturday the 16th. FREE ADMISSION to all shows and art exhibits.

A number of Waukegan’s local talent has been involved with Degree of Difficulty - and you will see familiar locations throughout. This 90 minute film production is one for the ages. A movie trailer is available and tickets may be purchased in advance.

Waukegan City Council meets at 7pm on the first and third Mondays of the month, with the exception of holidays. City Council is often preceded by committee meetings. The public is invited to attend in person or livestream at https://youtube.com/waukegantv Agenda may be found at https://www.waukeganil.gov/682/Agenda-Center #waukegan

Are you working on a knitting (or crocheting) project and looking for a little camaraderie? Tonight at 7pm, head over to Nightshade And Dark's Pandemonium Brewing for Pints and Purls!

UMMA Food Pantry is open to everyone in need, although registration is required. When you register, you can choose your pick-up time. Delivery is available within five miles of the food pantry. Questions? Call 224-480-4320.

Low-reen Live Blues and Analog Anthony host Open Mic every 3rd Wednesday of the month at ZümBier. Come out and bring your talents!

Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Join Lola Madison and friends for Drag Queen Trivia. Prizes for the winning team. Register your team by 6:30. Maybe come early for dinner.

Swing by A Crazy Place for tacos and R&B every Wednesday! No tickets or cover, just delicious food and good music.

It’s Wednesday and that means live jazz featuring Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings at A Cuban Experience!

Dancenter North's The Magic of the Nutcracker is the largest, most lavish production in Lake County! Featuring over 100 performers, elaborate sets, graceful dancers and Tchaikovsky's beautiful score, this 35th anniversary performance will delight audience members both young and old. Share the beauty of this dazzling production with your family. Better yet, make it a holiday tradition!

Dancenter North's The Magic of the Nutcracker is the largest, most lavish production in Lake County! Featuring over 100 performers, elaborate sets, graceful dancers and Tchaikovsky's beautiful score, this 35th anniversary performance will delight audience members both young and old. Share the beauty of this dazzling production with your family. Better yet, make it a holiday tradition!

Fun Holiday Workshop for family and youth making "Gingerbread Village" while enjoying warm coco, treats, holiday music together. Registration Required. For questions please contact us for details: dc.dandeliongallery@gmail.com/224-440-8006

Club-Apaseo El-Alto hosts a drive-thru food distribution event Sundays from 10 - 11am, with sponsors Northern Illinois Food Bank and State Rep. Rita Mayfield. All in need are welcome.

Are you working on a knitting (or crocheting) project and looking for a little camaraderie? Tonight at 7pm, head over to Nightshade And Dark's Pandemonium Brewing for Pints and Purls!

UMMA Food Pantry is open to everyone in need, although registration is required. When you register, you can choose your pick-up time. Delivery is available within five miles of the food pantry. Questions? Call 224-480-4320.

Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Join Lola Madison and friends for Drag Queen Trivia. Prizes for the winning team. Register your team by 6:30. Maybe come early for dinner.

Swing by A Crazy Place for tacos and R&B every Wednesday! No tickets or cover, just delicious food and good music.

It’s Wednesday and that means live jazz featuring Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings at A Cuban Experience!

The Guess Who created some of the most memorable music of the '70s. Dabbling in rock, pop, psychedelia and even jazz, the Canadian export was a mainstay on FM radio with 14 Top 40 hits, including two that went to #1. In 1987, the award-winning group was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Fans will enjoy an evening of timeless hits from the band's many gold and platinum albums, plus a few chosen cuts from their current critically acclaimed release, Plein D'Amour. Classic songs, fresh tracks, brilliant musicians and great harmonies…guess who can still rock the house?!

With over 4,000 songs to his credit, Smokey Robinson is a music legend. He started his career as frontman for The Miracles, when the band placed 27 songs in the Billboard Top 40. Smokey was also chief songwriter for Motown Records, writing hits for other artists, including Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells and The Temptations (The Way You Do the Things You Do, My Girl, Get Ready). Smokey went on to enjoy a successful solo career, producing great hits, like Being with You, One Heartbeat and Just to See Her, the latter winning a Grammy® in 1988. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer continues to keep the Motown sound alive for a new generation of fans and for baby boomers who grew up listening to his velvety smooth vocals. Sing along and reminisce to the timeless hits of one of music's finest.

Club-Apaseo El-Alto hosts a drive-thru food distribution event Sundays from 10 - 11am, with sponsors Northern Illinois Food Bank and State Rep. Rita Mayfield. All in need are welcome.