Get Out: Pianist at Harper, Jesus Christ Superstar and 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 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
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. 34th Annual National Art Exhibition: Small Works
Where / When: Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 1.
Why Go?: Juried exhibition of work selected from across the country, sponsored by Harper College's Educational Foundation. Media ranges from photography to painting and sculpture.
Pricing: Free
Where / When: Knupper Nursery & Landscape, 1801 N. Rand Rd., Palatine; 9 - 10 a.m., Saturday, April 2.
Why Go?: Learn how easy it is to grow a great lawn from the owner of Knupper Nursery, John Heaton. He will share his years of experience in lawn care to help you get a lush, green lawn.
Pricing: Free
5. The Festival Chorus Presents A Grand Ole Auction Annual Dinner and Auction
Where / When: The Seville, 700 S. Barrington Rd., Streamwood; 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 3.
Why Go?: Tempting appetizers, delicious four-course dinner, cash bar, more than 100 items up for bidding in silent and live auctions, live entertainment by West Suburban Symphony. Proceeds benefit the Festival Chorus, a non-profit organization and Harper College Continuing Education Community Outreach Partner.
Pricing: $40 per person
6. Celebrate Opening Day at Meijer with Former Cub Bill Madlock
Where / When: Meijer, 1301 Meijer Dr., Rolling Meadows; 11a.m. - 2 p.m.; Saturday, April 2.
Why Go?: Baseball-themed food and giveaways, meet Bill Madlock and get his autograph, live broadcast of WDRV's The Drive.
Pricing: Free
Where / When: Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine; 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2; 3 p.m., Sunday, April 3.
Why Go?: See one of the most popular and enduring masterpieces created for the musical theatre. Experience the unique and exquisite production, Theatre Nebula and Music On Stage theatre companies' first collaboration, that tells the story of the final seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
Pricing: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $18 for children if purchased in advance; $22 for adults, $19 for seniors, $20 for children if purchased at the door
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Harper College
1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL -
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34th Annual National Art Exhibition: Small Works
Weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8:30 am–4:30 pmHarper College (Art Exhibition Space, Building C, Room C201) -
Knupper Nursery & Landscape
1801 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL -
The Festival Chorus Presents A Grand Ole Auction Annual Dinner and Auction
April 3, 2011 at 5:30 pm700 S Barrington Rd, Streamwood, IL (The Seville)
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Celebrate opening day at Rolling Meadows Meijer with former Cub Bill Madlock
April 2, 2011 at 11:00 am–2:00 pm1301 Meijer Dr, Rolling Meadows, IL -
Jesus Christ Superstar
April 8, 2011 / April 9, 2011 / April 10, 2011 / April 15, 2011 / April 16, 2011 / April 17, 2011 / April 23, 2011 / April 24, 2011 / April 29, 2011 / April 30, 2011 / May 1, 2011 -
Cutting Hall
150 E Wood St, Palatine, IL -
The Lamplighter Inn
60 N Bothwell St, Palatine, IL -
