It's Thursday and you have no idea what you're going to do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. 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.
1. Libertyville High School Baseball Fundraiser
Where/When: Austin's Saloon & Eatery, 481 Peterson Rd., Libertyville; 7 - 9:30 p.m., Friday, March 18.
Why Go?: Spring is coming and the Libertyville Baseball program needs your support. Come out to Austin's and enjoy pizza, snacks and a raffle. This event is sponsored by Friends of Wildcat Baseball, a non-profit organization formed to support Libertyville High School Baseball.
Stay after the fundraiser for a Relive the 80s party at Austin's. Wear your cut-off, acid-washed jeans and listen to the live band, HairBangers Ball. The cover charge will be reduced to $5.
Pricing: $25 donation per person
2. Opening Reception for "An Exhibition" David Adler Music and Arts Center Celebrates the Arts
Where/When: David Adler Music and Arts Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville; 7 - 9 p.m.; Friday, March 18.
Why Go?: Celebrate Fine Arts Month by visiting the gallery of art featuring local artists, listen to music performed by Adler faculty and students all in the historic home of architect David Adler.
Pricing: Free
3. Downtown Libertyville's Third Annual Wedding Walk
Where/When: Studio West, 512 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville; Saturday, March 19.
Why Go?: Over 20 downtown Libertyville merchants join together again offering special promotions and coupons, food, drinks and raffles all for the bridal market.
Pricing: Free
4. Libertyville High School Jazz Band Concert
Where/When: Libertyville High School; 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 18.
Why Go?: Enjoy the musical talents of local high school students.
Pricing: not available
5. Libertyville High School Freshmen A and Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Hoffman Estates High School
Where / When: Libertyville High School; 10 a.m., Saturday, March 19.
Why Go?: Celebrate spring with high school baseball games. Cheer on the Wildcats.
Pricing: Free
Where / When: Lake County Fair Association, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake ; 2 p.m.- 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 square-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
7. 8th Annual Lake County Film Festival
Where/When: College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake; 5 p.m., Friday, March 18; 11a.m., Saturday, March 19; noon, Sunday, March 20.
Why Go?: Full length documentaries, short and narrative films will be shown free of charge. Filmmaking panels and question and answer session.
Pricing: Free
8. Mid Life Crisis Playing the Best of Rock
Where/When: eSkape Entertainment Center, 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
9. Festival of Arts and Crafts Show
Where/When: Harper College, 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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Libertyville High School Baseball Fundraiser Event
March 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm–9:30 pm -
Austin's Saloon & Eatery
481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL -
"An Exhibition" David Adler Music and Arts Center Celebrates the Arts
March 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm–9:00 pm -
David Adler Music and Arts Center
1700 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL -
Outdoor Sportsman Expo
February 18, 2011 / February 19, 2011 / February 20, 2011 / March 18, 2011 / March 19, 2011 / March 20, 2011 at 2:00 pm–9:00 pmLake County Fair Association (Expo Building) -
Libertyville High School Jazz Band Concert
March 18, 2011 at 7:30 pmLibertyville High School (Auditorium)
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College of Lake County
19351 W Washington St, Grayslake, IL -
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Studio West
512 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL -
Festival of Arts and Crafts Show
December 11, 2010 / December 12, 2010 / March 19, 2011 / March 20, 2011 at 9:00 am–4:00 pmHarper College (Gymnasium - M Building) -
Harper College
1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL -
MID LIFE CRISIS PLAYING THE BEST OF ROCK MARCH 19TH IN THE ARENA @ eSkape
March 19, 2011 at 9:00 pm–2:00 am -
eSkape Entertainment Center
350 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL -
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Libertyville High School
708 W Park Ave, Libertyville, IL
