Get Out
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 your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
1. BOYS BASKETBALL RIVALRY
Where/When: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wheaton Warrenville South High School, 1920 S Wiesbrook Rd
Why Go: It's a cross-town rivalry—Falcons v. Tigers, North v. South—why not?
Pricing: Free
2. CLAYTON HEINRICH AT THE BANK RESTAURANT AND BAR
Where/When: 8 p.m. Friday at The Bank, 121 W. Front St.
Why Go: The Rockford American Idol appears in the bar.
Pricing: Dinner, drinks
3. DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Where/When: 3 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. at Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.
Why Go: The DuPage Symphony Orchestra celebrates the music of Sergei Prokofiev, featuring excerpts from his ballet "Romeo and Juliet," followed by “Kije’s Wedding” and the “Troika” from "Lt. Kije." The second half of the program offers the score from Sergei Eisenstein’s 1938 film "Alexander Nevsky."
Pricing: $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, $11 for students.
4. "TWENTIETH CENTURY" at WHEATON DRAMA
Where/When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday at Wheaton Drama - Playhouse 111, 111 N Hale St.
Why Go: Wheaton Drama, Inc. presents Twentieth Century as its third show of the 2010-2011 season. Twentieth Century is adapted by Ken Ludwig from an original play by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.
Pricing: $13-16
6. VALENTINE'S CHOCOLATE BRUNCH
Where/When: 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Lincoln Ave, Lisle.
Why Go: Enjoy a Valentine's brunch with a touch of chocolate throughout the whole meal. Event includes cash bar and live music.
Pricing: Members: $36, $25 children; non-members $42 and $30.
Where/When: North Central College 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10, 11 and 12
Why Go: You love love and could think about it for hours on end. This is perfect for you, then. The show is described as "a perfect interlude for those who know what it's like to fall in and out of love."
Pricing: $3-$5
Where/When: Arrowhead Golf Club Restaurant and Bar, 26W151 Butterfield Rd., Wheaton, Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12
Why Go: You love live music, food and people. They'll all be there. Jethro Riley Band performs Friday and Matt Hetrick performs Saturday. (Call 630-510-5070 to confirm performances and times)
Pricing: Dinner, drinks
8. "SHARE THE LOVE" GENTLY USED JEWELRY AND SCARF EXCHANGE
Where/When: Ten Thousand Villages, 499 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: Donate old jewelry and scarves to a cause and receive 15 percent off purchases. All "Share the Love" donations go to Poised For Success of Lombard (wwwpoisedforsuccess.net).
Pricing: Varies
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WWS Boys Basketball
February 4, 2011 / February 5, 2011 / February 11, 2011 / February 18, 2011 / February 19, 2011 / February 23, 2011 at 7:30 pm -
The Bank Restaurant & Bar
121 W Front St, Wheaton, IL -
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Concert
February 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL (Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College) -
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Concert
February 13, 2011 at 3:00 pm171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL (Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College) -
"Twentieth Century"
January 28, 2011 / January 29, 2011 / January 30, 2011 / February 3, 2011 / February 4, 2011 / February 5, 2011 / February 6, 2011 / February 10, 2011 / February 11, 2011 / February 12, 2011 / February 13, 2011 / February 17, 2011 / February 18, 2011 / February 19, 2011 / February 20, 2011
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Wheaton Drama - Playhouse 111
111 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL -
Morton Arboretum
4100 Lincoln Ave, Lisle, IL -
"Spike Heels"
February 10, 2011 / February 11, 2011 / February 12, 2011 at 7:30 pm171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL (Madden Theatre) -
Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar
26w151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL (On Butterfield (56) between Naperville and Winfield Roads) -
