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. AUTUMN NOCTURNE ART SHOWWhere/When: 10 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at La Grange Art League Gallery & Studio, 122 W Calendar Ave.Why Go: The show features the imagery, textures and colors of Fall, will run through October. Pricing: Free. 2. THE MOODSWhere/When: 9 p.m. Saturday at Tavern on LaGrange, 5403 S. La Grange Rd , CountrysideWhy Go: This singing group has been performing since 1995. 3. PULLING FOR THE HOUSEWhere/When: 8 a.m. Saturday at McDonald's Plaza…

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. FIVE MINUTES OF HEAVENWhere/When: 7 p.m. Friday at Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs.Why Go: The doors open at 6:45 p.m. for the screening of the award-winning "Five Minutes of Heaven," starring Liam Neesen and James Nesbitt, which depicts the story of former UVF member Alistair Little.  Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffen's brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two. Discussion follows the screening…

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. WOMEN'S HEALTH AND FITNESS FAIRWhere/When: 9 a.m. Friday at Waiola Park, W. 47th St. and S. Waiola Ave., La Grange.Why Go: More than 30 local health and wellness businesses will be present at this event, including representatives from local health clubs, boot camps, personal training, yoga and pilates studios, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, athletic gear, skin care, nutritionists, running groups, physical therapists and more.Pricing: Free. 2. …

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. AUTISM: THE MUSICALWhere/When: 7-9 p.m. Friday at Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs.Why Go: This film counters today’s bleak statistics with one woman’s optimistic pledge to lead a group of autistic children in defying diagnosed expectations by writing, rehearsing and performing their own full-length musical.Pricing: Free. 2. WINE AND MUSIC FESTWhere/When: 4-10 p.m. Saturday at Mécénat, 821 Burlington Ave, Western Springs.Why Go: It …

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. TRIVIA NIGHTWhere/When: 6:45-10:30 p.m. Friday at Park District of La Grange, 536 East Ave.Why Go: An evening of team trivia to support CEP Youth Leadership. Teams of 6-10 people, 21 and older. Bring your own food and beverages (beer, wine, soda and water only. Register by calling 708-579-5898 or emailing cepyl@cep4youth.org.Pricing: $15 per person. 2. BRYAN SIRCHIOWhere/When: 7 p.m. Saturday at The Village Church United Church of Christ, 1150 Meadowcrest Rd., La …

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 CASHWhere/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 SENSATIONSWhere/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 BANDWhere/When: 9 p.m. Saturday at the Harlem Ave. Lounge, 3701 S. …

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. MOVIE IN THE PARK: CARSWhere/When: 7 p.m. Friday at Greater LaGrange YMCA, 1100 E. 31st St., La Grange Park.Why Go: Concessions will be available for purchase at this family event.Pricing: Free. 2. 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTWhere/When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at St. Louise de Marillac School, 1125 Harrison Ave., La Grange Park.Why Go: This is a co-ed, all ages, single-elimination tournament in five age divisions. One substitute is allowed on each team.Pricing…

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. SCULPTURE BY HOLLYWhere/When: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. every day at La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave.Why Go: It's an exhibit of 23 pieces of clay sculpture by Hollis Hess, through Aug. 30. This exhibit is part of the library’s rotating display of local and area artists. At the age of 14, Hess’s father took her work to show an artistic inmate at the prison where he worked. This began an unconventional relationship of art teacher/critic and student between the inmate…

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. FAMILY FESTWhere/When: 5:30-10 p.m. Friday at Gordon Park, E. Ogden Ave & Locust Ave, La Grange.Why Go: A wide range of kids' activities are planned, including carnival games, face painting, multiple inflatable jumps, a petting zoo and pony rides.  A DJ will supply music until 8 p.m. when the popular live band "Five Guys Named Moe" will take the stage.  A grand fireworks display will conclude the evening's festivities at 9:30 p.m.Pricing: Free. 2. SMILEWhere/When: …

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. ROMEO AND JULIETWhere/When: 8:15 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook.Why Go: First Folio Theatre presents Shakespeare's classic outdoors.Pricing: $25-$35. 2. FAMILY FESTIVALWhere/When: 5-11 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday and 12-7 p.m. Sunday at St. John of the Cross, 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs.Why Go: The festival will include carnival rides, games, food and drink, a bake sale, raffle with cash prizes, pull …

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're  and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. CLASSICAL BLASTWhere/When: Friday at Tavern on La Grange, 5403 S. LaGrange Rd., Countryside.Why Go: Classic and contemporary rock on classical instruments. Pricing: No cover. 2. REAL FAN DAYSWhere/When: Saturday and Sunday at Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield.Why Go: Visitors will have the chance to meet players from the Chicago Bulls, along with the team mascot, among other events. 3. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERTWhere/When: 8 p.m. Saturday at Cantigny …

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're  and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. NAPERTANDYWhere/When: Friday night at Tavern on LaGrange, 5403 S. La Grange Rd., Countryside.Why Go: All Celtic, all rock.Pricing: No cover. 2. 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONWhere/When:  5-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Saint Cletus Parish, 600 W. 55th St., La Grange.Why Go: The celebration begins with an outdoor Mass at 5 p.m., a band concert at 7 p.m. and activities for the kids in between.Pricing: Free. 3. FIREWORKSWhere/When: At 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, view from Waiola…

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. PARTIES FOR PILLARS Where/When: All weekend at various locations. Why Go: A variety of events to benefit Pillars, the La Grange Park-based social service agency. The events include a salon hair treatment at Salon Hype Friday, cookout at First National Bank of LaGrange Friday, Indiana University's A Capella Group at LTHS Friday, a chamber concert at First Congressional …

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. GARDENSCAPES Where/When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 145 N. Peck Ave, La Grange, and four other unique gardens. Why Go: A tour of five unique gardens, featuring beautiful table settings and a first floor home tour at 1142 S. Kensington. Tickets may be purchased at DeVries, Vintage Charm and Horton's. Pricing: $15 in advance, $20 on Saturday. 2. THE CROWN VICS Where/When: 7:…

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. RUN FOR THE ROSESWhere/When: 8 a.m. Saturday at Forest Road School, 901 Forest Rd., La Grange Park.Why Go: A 5K race and fun run and other entertainment for kids, benefiting the Park District of LaGrange Park Scholarship Fund. Race forms are available for download at www.cpdlgp.org Pricing: $20 for runners, $16 for walkers. 2. FINDING HALLOWED GROUNDWhere/When: 2 p.m. …

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. THE SOUND OF STARS REFLECTINGWhere/When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave.Why Go: The High School Repertory Company of the Children's Theatre of Western Springs presentation.Pricing: $12, children $6. 2. A NIGHT TO REMEMBERWhere/When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Nazareth Academy Auditorium, 1209 Ogden …

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. LEAVING IOWAWhere/When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Village of La Grange, 53 S. La Grange Rd.Why Go: The play performed by the La Grange Area Teen Ensemble, depicts an All-American family road trip.Pricing: $7, $5 for students and seniors. 2. THE INCOGNITOSWhere/When: 9 p.m. Saturday at Tavern on LaGrange, 5403 S. LaGrange Rd, Countryside.Why Go: The band plays music of …

1. Cheer on the LT Wrestlers The 4th-ranked Lions take on Proviso West at 6 p.m. Friday at the North Campus, 100 S. Brainard Ave. 2. Ride the La Grange Tour de France The second stage of the tour at the La Grange YMCA, 1100 E. 31st St.; the third stage is Feb. 4. It benefits the Y's Strong Kids Campaign, and includes one raffle ticket per stage. $10 per stage. 3. Have some chili The High School Youth Group of First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland Ave., will host their first Chili-Cook Off at 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are on sale now: Contact the church office at 708-354-0771 or …

Friday, Jan. 21 LT Annual Blackout Game: Lyons Township Boys Basketball VS. Hinsdale Central The "biggest game of the year" starts at 7:30 p.m. but arrive early because the first 3000 fans receive free black fan towels, according to LTHS. Princess-Themed Daddy/Daughter Date Night At 7 p.m. at the Community Park District of La Grange Park, 1501 Barnsdale Road, "girls are encouraged to dress in their most elegant ball gowns and be swept off their feet by the leading King in their life." Saturday, Jan. 22 2011 Pillars Ball—Lighting the way to a healthier community! At 6 p.m. at The Westin in …

1. Check out the Lyons Township High School's Winter Garage Sale The sale is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the South Campus. Most items sell for mere cents! All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. 2. Honor the eight new members of the Nazareth Academy Hall of Fame The induction ceremony will take place during halftime of the varsity boys’ basketball game at around 8 p.m. Saturday. 3. See "Chagall for Children" at DuPage Children's Museum The interactive traveling exhibit, makes a stop at the DuPage Children's Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, from Saturday …