Here's Some Great Places to Go This Weekend

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got 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-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1. Trollbead Trunk Show

Where/When: Pasquesi Home & Gardens, 990 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5.

Why Go?: Shop for beads and jewelry making supplies, huge selection, special promotions.

Pricing: Not available.

2. Free Business and Consumer Expo for the Family

Where/When: Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare, 2930 S River Road, Palatine, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5.

Why Go?: Support 25 local vendors, free raffles, gifts and giveaways.

Pricing: Free Admission.

3.  Guys and Dolls

Where/When: Marriott Lincolnshire, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 6.

Why Go?: Tony-Award winning romantic comedy featuring the great musical score by Frank Loesser.

Pricing: $40 - $48 per ticket, plus tax and handling fees. $5 discount for seniors and students for certain shows. Free parking.

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Where/When: , 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5; 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 6. 

Why Go?: High school students perform on stage.

Pricing: Not available.

5. College of Lake County’s Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art Members’ Exhibit

Where/When: College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, 19351 West Washington St., Grayslake, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4;  9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. , Saturday, Feb. 5; and 1 p.m.– 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 6. 

Why Go?: View the fine art created by over 100 Lake County artists.

Pricing: Free.

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