Get Out: Candidates Forum, Live Music, Free Admission to Willis Tower

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.

Free Admission to Skydeck at Willis Tower

• Where: Willis Tower, Skydeck, 103 Flo., 233 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago
• When: Monday, February 20, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Why Go?: Willis Tower is offering free admission for anyone named George or Washington (first, middle or last name) on Monday.
  
• Pricing: Free if you are named George or Washington. General admission, $17.50 for adults, $11 for kids.
  

• Where: 413 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
• When: Saturday, February 18, 10:30 am
• Why Go?: Edgar Cruz, an award-winning, fingerstyle guitarist, will be performing at the Cook Park Library! Having recorded over 16 CDs and two DVDs in styles ranging from flamenco to pop to jazz, Cruz is perhaps best known for his fingerstyle arrangement of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" of which his YouTube video received more than 10,000,000 hits worldwide!
• Pricing: Free
  

• Where: 325 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills
• When: Saturday, February 18, 11:00 am
• Why Go?: Stop by The Vitamin Shoppe for a free health and wellness screening provided by Burlison Family Wellness.
• Pricing: Free

• Where: 350 W Washington Ave, Lake Bluff
• When: Sunday, February 19, 1:30 pm
• Why Go?: The League of Women Voters of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff and Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch will co-sponsor a public forum for candidates in contested races for State Senate (29th District), State Representative (58th District) and Lake County Board District 13.
• Pricing: Free
  

• Where: 840 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
• When: Saturday, February 18, 1:00 pm
• Why Go?: Join Grand Cru Wine Merchants for a free in store wine tasting featuring new releases from around the world.  The tasting is free of charge and no rsvp is required.
• Pricing: Free
  

• Where: 82 Center St, Grayslake
• When: Saturday, February 18, 12:00 pm
• Why Go?: Uncle Zesty's Old Time Bootknockers play at the downtown location of Somethings Brewing. From Noon to 2 p.m. you'll hear stories and songs of American roots music, from bluegrass to folk, to blues and jug band tunes. Join us for a delicious lunch and some local music!
• Pricing: Free

• Where: 333 Teske Blvd, Park City
• When: Friday, February 17, 9:00 am
• Why Go?: Parents of English as a Second Language (ESL) students and bilingual students are invited to attend. Topics for the evening include: Early literacy for 3 to 5-year-olds and basic information about Dual Language. Information will be discussed in Spanish and English, but parents of all language backgrounds are invited to attend.
• Pricing: Free
  

• Where: 413 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
• When: Saturday, February 18, 1:00 pm
• Why Go?: All kids in Grades 4 - 6 who know how to play the classic card game, Bridge, can put their skills to the test at this family-friendly tournament. Registration is required and has begun. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or go to webres.cooklib.org.
• Pricing: Free
  

• Where: 755 S Milwaukee Ave Ste 101, Libertyville
• When: Sunday, February 19, 12:30 pm
• Why Go?: For youngsters anticipating the arrival of a new baby. Intended for children 3 – 10 years old, this special class will ease the transition to “Big Brother” or “Big Sister.” A parent must attend the class with the child. Please have child bring a doll or stuffed animal to class.
• Pricing: $20 first child, $5 for each additional child
  

• Where: 755 S Milwaukee Ave Ste 101, Libertyville
• When: Sunday, February 19, 3:30 pm
• Why Go?: This class provides updated information for expectant and new grandparents as they celebrate their new roles. Learn the latest trends in prenatal and infant care.
• Pricing: $20 per couple