Get Out: Live Music at Lamplighter, St. Theresa 5K and More

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend. 

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Where / When: , 1400 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine; 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, May 20.

Why Go?: Bring the whole family to the Y for free. Parents and/or guardians must stay with their children at all times. Please register in advance.

Pricing: Free for everyone

2.

Where / When: , 180 N. Smith St., Palatine; 5 - 10 p.m., Sunday, May 22.

Why Go?: Listen to great live music by the bands Abstract Reality and Generation. Enter to win great raffle prizes. Funds raised will go to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure fundraiser. Food and fun for a great cause.

Pricing: $10 at the door

3. 

Where / When: , Dolan Center; 8 - 9:30 a.m.; Saturday, May 21.

Why Go?: Enjoy a day of family fun and fitness at this inaugural event to benefit St. Theresa School.

Pricing: $30 registration fee in advance; $35 registration fee on race day

4.

Where / When: ; 10 p.m. - 3 a.m.; Saturday, May 21.

Why Go?: Live band performs funk, jazz, rock, soul and hip hop. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Pricing: Unavailable

5.

Where / When: ; 1 and 3:30 p.m. for preschool, kindergarten and mini-mights on Saturday, May 21; 3:30 p.m. for 1st - 8th graders on Sunday, May 22.

Why Go?: Enjoy a performance by talented gymnasts.

Pricing: $2 at the door

6.

Where / When: , 542 Colfax St., Palatine;  7 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Saturday, May 21.

Why Go?: Visit the twenty-seven vendors who will be selling their farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, organic meats and eggs, cheeses, spices, olives, pickles and much more.

Visit the Sister Cities Association of Palatine's booth and purchase products from France.

Pricing: Free admission 

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