Get Out: Plan Your Zeppole, Belly Dancing, Comic Book Weekend

St. Joseph Table at Our Lady of Ransom
Where/When: Sunday March 20 from 1:30 to 5 pm at Our Lady of Ransom Church, Niles.
Why Go: Enjoy Italian pastas, vegetables, frittata, salads, side dishes, zeppole and desserts, as part of a traditional Italian feast marking St. Joseph's Day. 
Pricing: Donations accepted to benefit the needy in the community. 

St. Joseph Table At St. Juliana
Where/When: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, St. Juliana, 7200 N. Osceola, Chicago.
Why Go: It's a religious feast, and going through the buffet line of Italian food is a heavenly experience. Pastas, vegetables, side dishes, desserts, etc. 
Pricing: Donations accepted for the needy of the community. 

Where/When: Saturday, March 19 at the MYA Center in Highwood at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Juilliard School graduate Rose Armbrust Griffin will perform an energetic Viola recital as part of the Music at the Fort Highwood Concert Series. Entry fee includes open wine and cheese bar.
Pricing: $5


Where/When: Saturday, March 19 at the Woman’s Club of Wilmette at 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: This benefit will serve up barbecue from Chicago’s famous restaurant Smoque BBQ along with premium wines. Attendees will have the chance to enter in raffles and auctions while listening to jazz music.
Pricing: $125/person; table for eight $1,000


Where/When: 5 p.m., Sunday, March 20 at Pinstripes in Northbrook.
Why Go: Entertainment will include cabaret-style performances featuring GBN students and members of The Chicago Red Line. Proceeds of each ticket will be used for educational theatre opportunities and special events.
Pricing: $50/person


Where/When: 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 18 at the Wilmette Theater.
Why Go: The Midnight Madness Rocky Horror Picture Show cast of Chicago performs during a screening of the cult classic.
Pricing: $8.50


Where/When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at Hip Circle Studio in Evanston.
Why Go: Dip your toes (and hips) into the basics of belly dance in this 3-week workshop. No previous dance experience is necessary, just a willingness to have fun trying something new!
Pricing: $45


Where/When: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at the Mosaic Yarn Studio in Des Plaines
Why Go: Bring your lunch or order in and eat while working on knitting or crocheting project.
Pricing: Free


Where/When: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at Binny’s Beverage Depot, 767 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines.
Why Go: Sample 50 reds and whites from Duckhorn, Shafer, Justin, Chalk Hill, Silver Oak and other vineyards.
Pricing: $5-$10

Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
Where/When: 10 a.m. Sunday, March 20 at McCormick Place.
Why Go: You get a chance to interact with panels, exhibits, and can participate in the autograph session to see your favorite creators. Attendees even get to see clips of their favorite shows or movies before they air.
Pricing: $20-$150

Story Week: Festival of Writers 2011
Where/When: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
Why Go: @MayorEmanuel author and Evanston resident, Dan Sinker will discuss his fictional twitter tale about Chicago’s next mayor, Rahm Emanuel, alongside Akashic Books publisher Johnny Temple at Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. For a full list of Columbia College’s writers festival click here.
Pricing: Free