Get Out: Things 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’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1. Jewish Musical Celebration: A Season of Joy

Where/When: Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 & Hilltop Road, Long Grove, Saturday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m.– 10 p.m.

Why Go?: Musical concert, celebration of Jewish leap year.

Pricing: $25 in advance, $35 at the door.

      2. Free Business and Consumer Expo for the Family

Where/When: Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare, 2930 S River Road, Palatine, Saturday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Why Go?: Support 25 local vendors, free raffles, gifts and giveaways.

Pricing: Free Admission.

     3. The Five Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation

Where/When: Buffalo Grove Park District – Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, Sunday, Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Why Go?: Learn the five movements that coordinate the body’s endocrine system to improve your health.

Pricing: $10 for residents; $13 for non-residents.

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Where/When: , 1111North Rohlwing Road, Palatine, Friday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Why Go?: High school students perform on stage.

Pricing: $10 for adults, $7 for students

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Where/When: , 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, Saturday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Why Go?: Hear the music of Percussion Instructor and Director of Steel Bands for Harper, Paul G. Ross.

Pricing: $7 for Harper students, faculty, staff and seniors; $8 for other students; $10 for general admission; free for children 12 and under..

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Where/When: , 150 East Wood St., Palatine, Sunday, Feb. 6, 1:30 p.m.

Why Go?: Experience the Amber Music & Dance Company’s production.

Pricing: $22 for adults; $18 for children ages 3 – 14; free for children under 3.

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Where/When: , 700 N. North Court, Palatine, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Why Go?: Musical feast of rhythms from Africa and the Middle East.

Pricing: Free.

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