Community Corner
No Plans This Weekend? Try One of These
Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.
It's Thursday and you've got no idea what you're going to do this weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We have the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/ restaurants/shops to explore this weekend.
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Where/When: , ; 3 p.m and 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12.
Why Go: Experience breathtaking acrobatics, vibrant costumes, time-honored theatrics and traditional Chinese dance performances.
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Pricing: $33/$28/$24 for general admission; $31/$26/$22 for seniors, staff, alumni; $16 for CLC students; $13 for children under 12.
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Where/When: Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods; 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13.
Why Go?: Enjoy an evening of music by composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and performed by Soprano Eleanor Ranney sponsored by the Friends of Ryerson Woods.
Pricing: $15 per person; $10 for friends of Ryerson Woods members.
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Where/When: ; 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12,
Why Go?: Enjoy the talents of Lake Zurich High School students during this performance.
Pricing: Free.
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Where/When: Harper College; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11.
Why Go?: View the creations of award-winning artist Bernard Williams. He illustrates the complexities of American culture and history in sculptures and paintings.
Pricing: Free.
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Where/When: College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.; 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12.
Why Go?: A special performance of the spoken word in poetry to celebrate Black History Month.
Pricing: Free.
6. Bikerman and the Jewish Avenger: Love Hurts...A Lot!
Where/When: Metropolis Performing Arts Center; 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights; 10 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12,
Why Go?: This live professional theatrical performance is a Valentine's Day tradition. Hear two guys share their most bizarre but true stories about dating. This show is for adults only.
Pricing: Please call the Metropolis Performing Arts Center Box Office at 847-577-2121.
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