Get Out: Dueling Pianos, Evita at Harper, and 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. Dueling Piano and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Where / When: Hotel Indigo Chicago-Schaumburg North, 920 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine; 6:30 - 11:30 p.m., Friday, March 18.
Pricing: $25 per ticket
Where / When: Lake County Fair Association, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake ; 2 - 9 p.m., Friday, March 18; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, March 19; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, March 20.
Why Go?: Everything for outdoor sports and recreation under one roof at the new state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. foot building at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Fishing, camping and hunting gear, boats, cabin decor and much more.
Pricing: $7 for adults; free for children 12 and under
3. Harper College Ensemble Theatre Company Presents Evita
Where / When: Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine; 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19; 2 p.m., Sunday, March 20.
Why Go?: The life story of Eva Peron presented by the Harper College Ensemble Theatre Company, Liberal Arts Division and Student Activities. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice, directed by Kevin Long.
Pricing: $12 for Harper students, faculty/staff, seniors and children 12 and under; $15 for general admission
4. Fremd High School Freshmen B and Sophomore Boys Baseball Games vs. Lake Zurich High School
Where / When: Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church St., Lake Zurich; 11 a.m., Saturday, March 19.
Why Go?: Spring must be here if it is time for baseball. Check out this year's team and cheer on the Vikings.
Pricing: Free
Where / When: Salt Creek Rural Park District, 530 S. Williams Ave., Palatine; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, March 19.
Why Go?: Travel to Madison, Wisconsin with the park district and take a tour of a local pub. Fee includes transportation, tour, tasting and an appetizer at the Ale Asylum Pub.
Pricing: $40
6. Festival of Arts and Crafts Show
Where / When: Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, March 19 and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, March 20.
Why Go?: Shop at the booths of 200 talented crafters with unique and original hand-crafted items.
Pricing: $3 admission
7. Mid Life Crisis Playing the Best of Rock
Where / When: eSkape Entertainment Center, 350 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove; 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., Saturday, March 19.
Why Go?: The band Mid Life Crisis was formed in 2006 in Vernon Hills and has become one of Chicagoland's best party and dance bands. They play a variety of music from the 60s to today.
Pricing: $6
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Harper College
1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL -
Hotel Bollero
920 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL -
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Outdoor Sportsman Expo
February 18, 2011 / February 19, 2011 / February 20, 2011 / March 18, 2011 / March 19, 2011 / March 20, 2011 at 2:00 pm–9:00 pmLake County Fair Association (Expo Building) -
Harper College Ensemble Theatre Company Presents Evita
March 18, 2011 / March 19, 2011 / March 20, 2011 / March 25, 2011 / March 26, 2011 / March 27, 2011 at 8:00 pmHarper College (Performing Arts Center)
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Madison Pub & Brewery Tour
March 19, 2011 at 11:00 am–7:00 pmSalt Creek Rural Park District (Depart for Madison, Wisconsin from Park District) -
Festival of Arts and Crafts Show
December 11, 2010 / December 12, 2010 / March 19, 2011 / March 20, 2011 at 9:00 am–4:00 pmHarper College (Gymnasium - M Building) -
MID LIFE CRISIS PLAYING THE BEST OF ROCK MARCH 19TH IN THE ARENA @ eSkape
March 19, 2011 at 9:00 pm–2:00 am -
eSkape Entertainment Center
350 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL -
Salt Creek Rural Park District
530 S Williams Ave, Palatine, IL -
