GET OUT: 10 Things to do This Weekend

Sometimes it's easier when somebody else just makes plans for you. That's why Patch has compiled a list of weekend activities. Enjoy! Did we forget about something? Add it in the comments section below.

Where/When: Thursday, March 10, 7 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Skokie
Why Go: Calling all women who like to sing. Does your heart race when you hear Lida Rose? Do you hum along to intercom music at the grocery store? Did you ever want to sing in an a cappella chorus? Then the North Shore Harmonizers may be the answer for you. Come try out to be a part of the group.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Whole Foods Market in Deerfield, Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
Why Go: Open to all raw food and health enthusiasts, whether beginning a raw food journey or eager to share their experience. Come learn about health and nutrition at its finest. Share stories, recipes and enjoy spending time with like-minded individuals!
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Deerfield Public Library, Thursday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: Pursuing a murderer who has escaped into Indian Territory, U.S. Marshal Rooster J. Cogburn teams up with a bounty-hunting Texas Ranger and Mattie Ross, a cantankerous young lady bent on avenging the murder of her father. Copies of True Grit are on the self-service hold shelves one month prior to discussion.
Pricing: Free


Where/When: Thursday, March 10,  at the White Eagle Banquets and Restaurant
Why Go: The Taste is a popular annual event featuring samplings of the area’s finest cuisine, silent and live auctions and raffles. All proceeds are contributed to charitable organizations that directly benefit Morton Grove and the surrounding community.
Pricing: Event tickets are $30 pre-event or $40 at the door.

Where/When: Thursday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. at Prarie Lakes Community Center in Des Plaines
Why Go: Getting Married? Bring your song in on a tape or CD. Instructors can give you some quick ideas on dances at the end of class
Pricing: $30

Where/When:, Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Come hear practical and inspiring ideas for gaining control over your finances, organizing & de-cluttering your home. Plus helpful tips for staging your home to sell.
Pricing: $10

Where/When: Wilmette Historical Museum, Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
Why Go: These works of art featured in the exhibit include, Dick Tracy newspaper cartoons by Chester Gould, a George Lusk mural of early Wilmette, Christian Carsten's imaginative wood-carvings, and Marian Witt's whimsical lithographs. All are invited and light refreshments will be served.
Pricing: Free

Classical Performances at the Pickwick
Where/When: Thursday, April 10, 2:30 p.m. at Pickwick Theater 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge.
Why Go: The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra presents Baroque Bash with Victor Huls, cello. The event is part of its 2010-2011 season of classical music symphonic performances. Tickets may be purchased at the Park Ridge Community Center.
Pricing: $25 adults, $20 students and seniors; free for children under 18.

Where/When: Friday, March 11 at 9 p.m., The Alley Highwood, 210 Green Bay Rd., Highwood.
Why Go: What’s the one thing that can turn any party into an instant hit? Music! Come get instruction dance lessons from Los Perros during salsa night this Friday.
Pricing: Free


Where/When: Saturday, March 12, 8 p.m. at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
Why Go: The Grammy-nominated gospel singer performs.
Pricing: $50-$60