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Get Out! Your Weekend Planner

Wondering what to do this weekend? We have the inside scoop!

Where/When: Dempster and Ferris Avenue, Morton Grove, Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Why Go: It’s nature. It’s the weekend. There aren’t any computers or wire outlets.
Pricing: Free.

Hallapalooza Concert 
Where/When: Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, Thursday May 12. Drop in anytime between 6 and 10 p.m.
Why Go: It features local, student and teacher bands. It’s sponsored by Northridge Prep, a Catholic school for boys in Niles, and is open to the community.
Pricing: $8 adults, $5 students with ID.

Almost, Maine
Where/When: Maine East High School, 2601 W. Dempster, Park Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Friday May 13 and Sat. May 14.
Why Go: See a romantic comedy performed by the Maine East drama department.
Pricing: $6.

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Jazz Vespers with Tony Thomas and Friends
Where/When: Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 8450 N. Shermer Road, Niles, Sunday May 15 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Why Go: The pastor, a former musician, knows a lot of great jazz artists.
Pricing: Free will donation.

Traveling Tea Cups
Where/When: , 781 Pearson St., Thursday, May 12 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a tea tasting and of course learn about the history of coffee’s rival
Pricing: $3 donation is suggested

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Best Styles of Belgium
Where/When: , 767 W. Golf Road Friday, May 13 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Why Go: Because they have beer. Dozens of beers. And you get to try them all.
Pricing: Call 847-956-1000 for details

Spring Fun Fair
Where/When: Mountain View Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Saturday, May 14 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Why Go: $3 off all rounds of Mini-Golf, Arts & Crafts, Chalk Art, fishing, a parade and a whole lot more!
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Harms Woods at 5600 Old Orchard Rd. in Skokie on May 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: It’s charitable, athletic and supports American Cancer Society.
Pricing: Dependent on fundraising.

35th Annual Spring Ice Show: Opposites Attract
Where/When: Centennial Ice Rink 2300 Old Glenview Road
Why Go: Friday, May 13, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 14, at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 15, at 2:30 p.m.
Price: $6.50 to $8


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