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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Get Out

Edgar Allan Poe, Meet the Artists Night, Craft Beer and Food, More ...

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend. 1. Lifeline Theatre Presents "Tales of Madness and Revenge" Where/When: Adlai E. Stevenson High School, West Auditorium, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire; 2 p.m., Sunday, April 17. Why Go?: Chicago's own Lifeline Theatre presents dramatic readings adapted from works by Edgar Allan Poe. Pricing: Free 2. Meet the Artist Night Where/When: Wise Women Gallery and Gifts, 91 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich; 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Friday, April 15. Why Go?: Art, conversation and refreshments. Meet the local artists whose work is on display in the gallery. View their pottery, …

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Lifeline Theatre Presents "Tales of Madness and Revenge" (in Buffalo Grove Patch), Adlai E. Stevenson High School (in Buffalo Grove Patch), Meet the Artist Night, and 10 more ›

Thursday, March 31, 2011

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Piano Concert, DJ Dance Night, Pub Crawl, More ...

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Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend. 1. Pianist Neil Rutman in Concert Where/When: Harper College, Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine; 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 1. Why Go?: Free concert by award-winning pianist who has appeared in Carnegie Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and has performed concerts all over the world. Pricing: Free 2. DJ Dance Night Where/When: The Lamplighter Inn, 60 N. Bothwell St., Palatine; 10 p.m. - 3 a.m.; Friday, April 1. Why Go?: Dance all night to your favorite music played by a DJ. (Must be 21 years old or older.) Pricing: Free 3. Lake County …

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Pianist Neil Rutman in Concert (in Palatine Patch), Harper College (in Palatine Patch), DJ Dance Night - Lamplighter Inn (in Palatine Patch), and 8 more ›

Thursday, March 24, 2011

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Rockin' Like It's the '80s, Karate Championship, Orchestra Festival, More ...

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Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend. 1. Brace for Impact '80s Hard Rock Live Where/When: eSkape Entertainment Center, 350 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove; 9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Saturday, March 26. Why Go?: Listen to the band Brace for Impact perform hard rock favorites from the '80s. Must be 21 years old or older. Pricing: $6 2. Chicago Classic Karate Championship Where/When: Harper College, Gymnasium, Building M, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine; 8 a.m., Sunday, March 27. Why Go?: Watch highly competitive athletes in action during this all day Illinois Shotokan Karate Club tournament. Pricing…

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Brace For Impact 80's Hard Rock Live @ eSkape March 26th (in Buffalo Grove Patch), eSkape Entertainment Center (in Buffalo Grove Patch), Chicago Classic Karate Championship (in Palatine Patch), and 13 more ›

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Get Out

Classic Rock Show, Dancers, Spring Home Show and More

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It's Thursday and you have no idea what you're going to do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend. 1. Flapjackies for the Lamackis Pancake Breakfast Where/When: Meadows Church, 2401 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, March 12. Why Go?: All-you-can-eat pancakes for a great cause. Silent auction and bake sale. Noah Lamacki has reached the maintenance stage of Infant Acute Lymphoma after 13 months of intense treatment. Help the Lamacki family face their mounting medical bills. Pricing: $5 for all-you-can-eat pancakes 2. McNulty Irish Dancers Perform Where/When: Ela …

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Flapjackies for the Lamackis Pancake Breakfast (in Palatine Patch), Ela Area Public Library, Paint the Town Green (in Palatine Patch), and 11 more ›

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Get Out

Golf Open House, Solo and Ensemble Contest, Blues Charity Concert and More

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It's Thursday and you have no idea what you're going to do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Lake County Forest Preserve Golf Open House Where/When: Brae Loch Golf Course, 33600 N. US Highway 45, Grayslake; 3 p.m.- 7 p.m., Friday, March 4 and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, March 5. Why Go?: Get ready for the 2011 golf season with a free 5 minute tune-up with a golf pro, practice putting and enter the putting competition, learn about leagues. Prizes and refreshments. Pricing: Free 2. IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest  Where/When: Lake Zurich High School; Saturday, March 5. Why Go?: See many …

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IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest, Lake Zurich High School, The Spanish Guitar, and 13 more ›

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Dr. Seuss Raffle, Model Railroad Show, Seed Starting Workshop And More

Here are this week's top picks for some fun, kid-friendly activities for you to try this weekend.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Kate Chatten
  • Wednesday, March 2, 2011

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with your children. Look for the kids' planner each Wednesday. And, you can help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips-just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our suggestions, let us know. We want to hear from you. Grab your kids and go have some fun. Family Best Bets of the Week Where/When: Ela Area Public Library; All day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; March 4 - 6. Why Go?: Enter to win a prize that's perfect for beginning readers in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The drawing will be held on Sunday, March 6. Stay and read or check out books with your children. Pricing: Free Where/When:  Dickinson's Little Vaudeville…

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Dr. Seuss Raffle and Drawing, Ela Area Public Library, "Free Family Open Mic Night" (in Palatine Patch), and 11 more ›

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Get Out

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

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It's Thursday and you have no idea what you're going to do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Cultural Excursion to Les Miserables with Harper College Where/When: Depart from Harper College; 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. Pricing: $45 for Harper students with ID; $50 for faculty, staff, seniors and general public. 2. Learn to Cross Country Ski Where/When: Rollins Savanna, Washington St., Grayslake; 10 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Feb 27. Why Go?: Weather permitting, learn …

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Cultural Excursion to Les Miserables with Harper College (in Palatine Patch), Harper College (in Palatine Patch), Learn to Cross-Country Ski, and 13 more ›

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Get Out

Chicago Bears Book Signing, Golden Retriever Rescue, High School Musical Jr. and More

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It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’re going to do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got 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. 1.  Open Mic and Coffeehouse Where/When: BCAC Gallery at the Ice House Mall, 200 Applebee St., Barrington, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 18. Why Go?: Jokes, poetry reading, singing; open to anyone in high school or older. Come to entertain or be entertained. Coffee and treats will be served. Sponsored by TesserAct Theatre of Palatine and Barrington Cultural Arts Center. Pricing: Unavailable. 2.  Chicago Bears Patrick McCaskey at Christian Shop Ltd. Where/When: Christian Shop Ltd., 325 …

In this Article:

Open mic and coffehouse (in Palatine Patch), Lake County's Christian Youth Theater Presents High School Musical Jr., Adlai E. Stevenson High School (in Buffalo Grove Patch), and 3 more ›

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Get Out

No Plans This Weekend? Try One of These

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Kate Chatten
  • Thursday, February 10, 2011

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. 1. Golden Dragon Acrobats  Where/When: James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus; 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. Pricing: $33/$28/$24 for general admission; $31/$26/$22 for seniors, staff, alumni; $16 for CLC students; $13 for children under 12. 2. An Evening with Ralph Vaughan Williams Where/…

In this Article:

The Library, Science Night, Acrobats and More, James Lumber Center for The Performing Arts (in Grayslake Patch), College of Lake County (in Grayslake Patch), and 5 more ›

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

The Library, Science Night, Acrobats and More

Here are our top picks for kid-friendly events for this weekend.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Kate Chatten
  • Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We’ve assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we’ll give you information on the best family activities or events for the week. You’re time-pressed enough, so we’re happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Grab your kids and go have some fun. Family Best Bets of the Week •  Ela Area Public Library Presents a Love Your …

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Ela Area Public Library Presents A Love Your Library Celebration, Ela Area Public Library, Sarah Adams Elementary School Science Night, and 7 more ›

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