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 this weekend.
1. School of Rock - Weezer and Queen!
Where/When: ; Saturday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Why Go?: School of Rock right here in Palatine! Enjoy a fun evening out with your entire family. Save your ticket stub for a free lesson at either School of Rock in Evanston or Highwood.
Pricing: Call 847-433-7625 for information.
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Where/When: American Legion Post 690; Friday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Why Go?: Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Auxiliary dinner dance and help raise funds for Legion Family Charities. Cocktails from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dancing begins at 8 p.m.
Pricing: $17 for a 12 oz steak or $14 for half of a rotisserie chicken dinner. Baked potato, salad, bread and dessert are included.
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Where/When: , ; Saturday, Feb. 12, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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.
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Where/When: Depart from on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 9 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.
Why Go?: Take a ride with the to McCormick Place in Chicago for the annual auto show. All ages are welcome.
Pricing: $15 for residents, $18 for non-residents.
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Where/When: ; Sunday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Why Go?: Learn about organic farming in Illinois from Terra Brockman, author of The Seasons on Henry's Farm: A Year of Food and Life on a Sustainable Farm.
Pricing: Free.
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Where/When: LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 601 Martingale Rd., Schaumburg; Sunday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Why Go?: Spend the day building with LEGO bricks, tour the LEGOLAND Discovery Center's LEGO factory, DUPLO village, Miniland and much more.
Pricing: Discounted price of $12 per person.
7. Jennifer Malloy Memorial Tournament
Where/When: Harper College; Sunday, Feb. 13, all day.
Why Go?: Participate in an all-day Shotokan Karate benefit.
Pricing: $5 for adults; $3 for children ages 5 - 14 and seniors 65 and older; free for children 4 and under.
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Where/When: Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods; Sunday, Feb. 13, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Why Go?: Enjoy an evening of music by composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and performed by Soprano Eleanor Ranney sponsored by the Friends of Ryerson Woods.
Pricing: $15 per person; $10 for friends of Ryerson Woods members.
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Where/When: Harper College; Friday, Feb. 11, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Why Go?: View the creations of Bernard Williams, award winning artist. He illustrates the complexities of American culture and history in sculptures and paintings.
Pricing: Free.
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Where/When: College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.; Saturday, Feb. 12, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Why Go?: A special performance of the spoken word in poetry to celebrate Black History Month.
Pricing: Free.
11. Bikerman and the Jewish Avenger: Love Hurts...A Lot!
Where/When: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre; 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights; Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Why Go?: This live professional theatrical performance is a Valentine's Day tradition. Hear two guys share their most bizarre but true stories about dating. This show is for adults only.
Pricing: Please call the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Box Office at 847-577-2121.
12. Frindle
Where/When: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights; Saturday, Feb. 12, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Why Go?: Enjoy a story about the power of words, imagination and creativity in this live theatrical performance. This show is appropriate for kids in grades 4 - 8.
Pricing: Please call the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Box Office at 847-577-2121.
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