Christian Dillingham Jazz Quartet & art by Jason Patrick Miller
Christian Dillingham Jazz Quartet & art by Jason Patrick Miller is an electrifying season finale presented by Rendezvous Arts on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest, where Grammy-winning bassist Christian Dillingham leads a powerhouse ensemble delivering groove-driven, expressive jazz that blends seamlessly with the bold, industrial elegance of Jason Patrick Miller’s metal photography, creating an immersive experience where sound and visual artistry collide, inviting audiences to engage deeply with rhythm, texture, and emotion, while celebrating creativity across disciplines in a dynamic setting that highlights innovation, collaboration, and artistic excellence, making this unforgettable evening a perfect closing to Season Six for music lovers and art enthusiasts alike.
Celebrate Earth!
Celebrate Earth is a vibrant, all-ages Earth Day event that brings the community together at the LFOLA Conservation Campus on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.-Noon, inviting everyone to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature through engaging, hands-on activities such as wetland exploration, birding, guided hikes, and practical restoration learning, while also enjoying a special reading by local children’s author Melanie Uteg from her “Dung and Bo” series and gaining valuable insights from Stephanie Foerster of the Green Gardening Group on native plant initiatives, with live music from the award-winning Lovell VA House Band, Broken Pieces, adding energy to the celebration, making this free event a meaningful opportunity to connect with nature, support local talent, and inspire environmental stewardship for all.
Monday, April 13
Nature Babies
WHEN: 11-11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Tuesday, April 14
Art Impact Project: Haiku Poetry
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
Demo Cooking Class: Market Vegetable Forward with Chef Mickey Knutson
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $121
Wednesday, April 15
Ruthless! The Musical
WHEN: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $45
Thursday, April 16
Go Lake Forest: LF Open Lands Nature Walk
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve, 797-793 Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Both Prayed to the Same God: Religion and Faith in the American Civil War By: Robert J. Miller
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, 509 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Fusion Academy Lake Forest 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: 840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224, Lake Forest
The Women’s Gathering with Sharon Hodde Miller
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Christ Church Lake Forest, 100 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Saturday, April 18
Mother and Son Pancake Breakfast: Flapjacks with Forestry
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: CROYA (Committee Representing Our Young Adults), 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $39-47
PAWS Chicago Adoption Event
WHEN: 1-3 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
MSLF Spring Benefit 2026: Raise The Stakes, Grow The Future
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Knollwood Club, 1904 Knollwood Road, Lake Forest
Sunday, April 19
Hobby Farm – Card Show
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: 921 Sherwood Drive, Lake Bluff
Blank Slate
WHEN: 3 p.m.
WHERE: The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest
Restorative Yoga with Live Guitar & Sound Bath
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $45
Monday, April 20
Bird Walk with Lake Forest Library
WHEN: 8-9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve, 798 Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Tuesday, April 21
Yoga with Areta
WHEN: 9-10 a.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $20-96
Demo Cooking Class: April Showers Supper with Chef Mickey Knutson
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $121
Wednesday, April 22
COC Business After Hours: Northern Illinois Food Bank
WHEN: 5-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Northern Illinois Food Bank, 13950 Business Center Drive, Lake Forest
Spring Choral Concert
WHEN: 7-8 p.m.
WHERE: Calvin Durand Hall, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Bring them home: A film for earth day
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $5-10
Thursday, April 23
Annual Student Art Exhibition: Opening Reception
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: Durand Art Institute, North Campus, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Succulent Social
WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $79
Move your Mind. Move your Business
WHEN: 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: Sports and Ortho Physical Therapy, 1361 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest
PRICE: $45-135
Friday, April 24
COC B4Work Networking Breakfast
WHEN: 7:30-9 a.m.
WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest/Mettawa, 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd., Lake Forest
PRICE: $15-20
Safe Sitter
WHEN: 4 p.m.
WHERE: Everett Annex, Lake Forest
An Evening with Margaret Renkl
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, 509 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Band and Orchestra Concert
WHEN: 7-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
Saturday, April 25
Pete the Cat
WHEN: 11 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $15-20
Explore Landscape Design for Your Backyard
WHEN: Noon-1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Sunday, April 26
Yoga for Grief & Stress Release
WHEN: 4-5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $40
