We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit.
1. PETTY CASH
Where/When: 9:30 p.m. Friday at Tavern on LaGrange, 5403 S. LaGrange Rd., Countryside.
Why Go: The ultimate Tom Petty/Johnny Cash cover band.
2. THE SENSATIONS
Where/When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Darien Community Park, 7100 Clarendon Hills Rd.
Why Go: Classic rock, R&B and rock under the stars. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and pack a picnic basket.
Pricing: Free.
3. HARRY GARNER BLUES BAND
Where/When: 9 p.m. Saturday at the Harlem Ave. Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn.
Why Go: Old-time blues band combines the feel of Mississippi juke joints and post-war Chicago blues.
Pricing: $6 cover.
4. FAMILY BLUES FEST
Where/When: Noon-6 p.m. Sunday at Robert E. Coulter, Jr., American Legion Post 1941, 900 S. La Grange Rd., La Grange.
Why Go: Five live bands. All proceeds go to the Heal With Love Foundation to support kidney donors.
Pricing: $10.
5. GARAGE BAND U CONCERT
Where/When: 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Q Billiards, 8109 S. Cass Ave., Darien.
Why Go: The summer semester is over. Pre-teen, teen and adult groups will perform.
Pricing: Free.
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Darien Community Park
7100 Clarendon Hills Rd, Darien, IL -
The Sensations Will Perform at Darien Community Park
August 20, 2011 at 6:30 pm–8:30 pmDarien Community Park (South Pavilion) -
Free All Ages Concert – Garage Band U - School of Rock
August 21, 2011 at 3:00 pm–5:00 pm8109 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL -
Tavern on LaGrange
5403 S la Grange Rd, Countryside, IL -
The Harry Garner Blues Band
August 20, 2011 at 9:00 pm–1:30 am3701 Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL (We're located on Harlem just off Ogden, next to White Castle. Entrance in the rear.) -
Robert E. Coulter, Jr., American Legion Post 1941
900 S la Grange Rd, La Grange, IL
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Heal With Love Foundation Family Blues Fest
August 21, 2011 at 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
