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Les Miserables, Cross Country Skiing, Casino Night, Beatles Tribute Band and More

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Where/When: Depart from ; 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26

Why Go?: See the new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables with new staging and amazing scenery at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

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Pricing: $45 for Harper students with ID; $50 for faculty, staff, seniors and general public.

Where/When: Rollins Savanna, Washington St., Grayslake; 10 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Feb 27.

Why Go?: Weather permitting, learn how to cross-country ski and explore the Rollins Savanna. Must be 12 years old or older and must bring your own ski equipment.

Pricing: $5 per person for Lake County residents; $7 for non-residents.

Where/When: , 399 N. Quentin Rd., Palatine; 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25.

Why Go?: Casual night of dinner and friendly but competitive games. Longest drive, closest to the pin, putting, baggo, 50/50 raffle and cash bar. Come to play or watch from a cozy seat by a fire. All proceeds benefit the children and families assisted by The Bridge Youth & Family Services.

Pricing: $50 per person; $85 per couple.

Where / When: Northwest Community Hospital Wellness Center, 900 W. Central Rd., Arlington Heights; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday Feb. 26.

Why Go?:  Meet Super Bowl Champion Otis Wilson and get his autograph. Local vendors, giveaways, raffles, health screenings. Proceeds benefit the Otis Wilson Foundation. Visit http://www.nch.org/wellness-facilities/wellness-center/pdf/otis-wilson.pdf for more details.

Pricing: Donation

Where/When: , 150 E. Wood St., Palatine; 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26, 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27.

Why Go?: LZP Production of the musical lost gem.

Pricing: $17 per ticket if purchased in advance; $19 at the door.

Where/When: , 45 S.Barrington Rd., South Barrington; 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26.

Why Go?: Play blackjack, poker, craps and more. All chips will be traded in for raffle tickets and chances to win great prizes. This is a fundraiser for Mount S. Joseph.

Pricing: $50 in advance; $60 at the door. Includes betting chips, unlimited appetizers and a Miller Lite draft or a soft drink.

Where/When: , 350 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove; 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26.

Why Go?: Live musical tribute to the Beatles by American English-the band named number 1 by thousands of Beatles fans in a sound-alike contest three years in a row. The band has also won Illinois Entertainer of the Year and Best Tribute Band. Must be 21 years old or older.

Pricing: $8 in advance; $10 at the door.

Where/When: McDonald Woods, on Grass Lake Rd, west of Route 45 and east of Route 83, Lake Villa; 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26.

Why Go?: Learn about the special adaptations owls have as silent predators and why they are important members of the wildlife community. Take a hike and try to lure owls out with recorded calls. Event is for adults only.

Pricing: $6 for Lake County residents; $8 for non-residents.

Where/When: ; 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 - 26.

Why Go?: Experience a celebration of the diversity and creativity of the 32 members of orchesis. They will perform tap, lyrical, jazz, modern, classical Indian dance, Polynesian dance and musical theater along with a performance by the Wheeling High School Choir.

Pricing: Visit www.whs.d214.org for information.

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