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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 FANTASTICKS
Where/When: 8 p.m. Friday at Barrows Auditorium, , 501 College Ave.
Why Go: Wheaton College’s r, a student-run theater company, will be performing the musical that tells the story of a girl and the boy she falls in love with, and of their fathers' friendship.
Pricing:  No cover

2. THE WELCOME WAGON
Where/When: 7:30 p.m.Friday at Edman Memorial Chapel, , 501 College Ave.
Why Go: The performs gospel and indie pop music.
Pricing: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

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3. MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWIN
Where/When: 2 p.m. Sunday at , 400 Duane St.
Why Go: Pianist with a vocal accompanist will perform the songs of George Gershwin, including “Rhapsody in Blue” and “An American in Paris.”
Pricing: Free.

4. ALL MY SONS
Where/When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday at , 111 N Hale St.
Why Go: Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize winning .
Pricing: $16.

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5. MONEY SMART WEEK
Where/When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at , 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn.
Why Go: John Calamos, Sr., CEO of Calamos Investments, will share and advice for everyday investors at a free presentation during Money Smart Week.  He will be the featured speaker during the Money Smart Week DuPage kickoff.
Pricing: Free.

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