Edgar Allan Poe, Meet the Artists Night, Craft Beer and Food, More ...

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.

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Where/When: , West Auditorium, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire; 2 p.m., Sunday, April 17.

Why Go?: Chicago's own Lifeline Theatre presents dramatic readings adapted from works by Edgar Allan Poe.

Pricing: Free

2.

Where/When: , 91 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich; 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Friday, April 15.

Why Go?: Art, conversation and refreshments. Meet the local artists whose work is on display in the gallery. View their pottery, paintings, jewelry, fabrics, mosaic and glass creations.

Pricing: Free

3. 

 Where/When: , 60 N. Bothwell St., Palatine; 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 16.

Why Go?: Enjoy several spring craft beers and learn how to pair foods with them while helping to raise funds for the Save-A-Pet Center in Grayslake. Save-A-Pet works to increase awareness of the humane treatment of animals and cares for animals while they try to find homes for them. Food will be served. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Pricing: $25

4.  

Where/When: , 1025 Old McHenry Rd., Lake Zurich; 5 a.m., Friday, April 15 to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 17.

Why Go?: Bring the whole family to the Y and go for a swim, play some basketball and use the Healthy Lifestyles Center. Please bring a photo id and signed waiver. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Pricing: Free 

5.  

 Where/When: , Building A. Room A238, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine; 3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 17.

Why Go?: Hear the Los Angeles Quartet perform Bluegrass to Bach as part of Harper College's Community Music Center's Guitar Legend Series. Proceeds will benefit the center's guitar program for children. Some of the children will perform during a special pre-concert reception.

Pricing: $45 per ticket for reserved seating

6. Monsters of Mock - Featuring Eliminator (ZZ Top) and Who's Who (The Who)

Where/When: , 180 N. Smith St., Palatine; 9 p.m.; Friday, April 15.

Why Go?: Not just another cover band, these bands are seasoned veterans of rock-and-roll. Their hard work combined with their talent makes them premier performers. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Pricing: $5 cover

7.

Where/When: Bob Chinn's Crab House, 393 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling; Friday and Sunday, April 15 and 17.

Why Go: Annual Crabfest at Bob Chinn's, proceeds help the Jaycees fund community events. Price includes choice of snow crab legs or crab legs and prime rib, parsley potatoes, cole slaw and garlic rolls. Tickets are not sold at the restaurant. visit www.wheelingjaycees.org for information.

Pricing: $22

8.

Where/When: Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire; 8:15 p.m.-11 p.m., Friday, April 15.

Why Go?: Enjoy Prince songs performed live, outrageous outfits and stage theatrics during this entertaining show performed by The Prince Experience. Food and full bar. Must be 21 or older.

Pricing: $15 for general admission, standing; $30 for bowling alley seating 

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