Dueling Pianos, Community Expo, Wind Ensemble 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: , 920 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine; 6:30 p.m.- 11:30 p.m., Friday, March 18.

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Pricing: $25 per ticket

Where/When: ; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, March 19.

Why Go?: Meet neighborhood businesses and learn about what they have to offer at this free event. Food and entertainment, give-aways and trolley rides from the parking lot to the Fieldhouse. Play Expo Bingo and try to win an iPad.

Pricing: Free

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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

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Where/When: , 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine; 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19; 2 p.m., Sunday, March 20.

Why Go?: The life story of Eva Peron presented by the Harper College Ensemble Theatre Company, Liberal Arts Division and Student Activities. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice, directed by Kevin Long.

Pricing: $12 for Harper students, faculty/staff, seniors and children 12 and under; $15 for general admission.

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Where/When: ; 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 18.

Why Go?: Listen to the musical talents of Lake Zurich High School students.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: , 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

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Where/When: ; Sunday, March 20.

Why Go?: Let the musical talents of the students of Lake Zurich High School entertain you. 

Pricing: Call the school at 847-438-5155 for more information on this all day event.

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Where/When: ; 6 p.m. - 1 a.m., Saturday, March 19.

Why Go?: Live auction and raffle with incredible items, All You Need is Love - Illusions 2011 Beatles Tribute band. Proceeds support many parish ministries.

Pricing: Call 847-382-7619 for more information.

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Where/When: , 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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Where/When: , 11 a.m., Saturday, March 19.

Why Go?: See local athletes in action and cheer on the Bears.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: , 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

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