Classic Rock Show, Dancers, Spring Home Show and More

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.

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Where/When: Meadows Church, 2401 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, March 12.

Why Go?: All-you-can-eat pancakes for a great cause. Silent auction and bake sale. Noah Lamacki has reached the maintenance stage of Infant Acute Lymphoma after 13 months of intense treatment. Help the Lamacki family face their mounting medical bills.

Pricing: $5 for all-you-can-eat pancakes

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Where/When: ; 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.; Sunday, March 13.

Why Go?: McNulty Irish Dancers will perform both soft and heavy shoe Irish Step dancing as part of the library's month-long celebration of dance from around the globe.

Pricing: Free

3. 

Where/When: ; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, March 12.

Why Go?: St. Patrick's Day celebration. Parade begins at 11 a.m., Irish Market at the train station and an after party at with Irish food and entertainment begins at 4 p.m.

Pricing: Free downtown festivities

4.

Where/When:, 350 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove;  9 p.m. - 2 a.m., Saturday, March 12.

Why Go?: Live music by the classic rock band Mr. Slate, featuring songs by Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Bad Company, Tom Petty, Van Halen and many others. Drinks and food available.

Pricing: $6 cover

5.

Where/When: , 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 12.

Why Go?: Two gifted guitarists pay tribute to their favorite Latin American guitarists as part of the CMC's Guitar Legends Concert Series at Harper College.

Pricing: $14 - $19

6.

Where/When: ; 3 p.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, March 12.

Why Go?: Chicago's grooviest troupe will perform as part of the library's month-long celebration of dance from around the globe.

Pricing: Free

7.

Where/When: , 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13.

Why Go?: Learn tips on remodeling, renovating and repairing from experts, talk to contractors and learn how to save energy and earn tax credits.

Pricing: Free admission

8. 

Where/When: , 135 W. Church St., Libertyville;  10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, March 12.

Why Go?: Educational programs, recycling opportunities and a free raffle.

Pricing: Free

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