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Get Out: Dueling Pianos, Evita at Harper, 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.

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Where / When: , 920 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine; 6:30 - 11:30 p.m., Friday, March 18.

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Pricing: $25 per ticket

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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

 

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Where / When: , 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

 

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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

 

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Where / When: , 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

 

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Where / When: , 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

 

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Where / When: , 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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