Get Out This Weekend

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. OPEN MIC SOIREE
Where/When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday at , 1926 N Main St., Wheaton.
Why Go:  music, comedy and poetry at the Theosophical Society in America's Open Mic Soiree. To sign up, call 630-668-1571 or email library@theosophical.org. Open Mic benefits the Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library.
Pricing: $5

2. BEER AND CHOCOLATE
Where/When: 3-5 p.m. Sunday at , 4100 Lincoln Ave, Lisle.
Why Go: Artisan beers from Two Brother's Brewing Company of Warrenville, along with food and chocolate  from Graham's Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream of Geneva.
Pricing: $25 for members, $30 for non-members.

3. MISTER MOJO
Where/When: 7-9 p.m. Sunday at , 800 N Main St.
Why Go: , star of MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies, will bring his all original music and stories.
Pricing: $18-25

4. GIANT STEPS' AUCTION FOR AUTISM
Where/When: 6-11 p.m. Saturday at Bobak Signature Room, 6440 Double Eagle Dr, Woodridge.
Why Go: Giant Steps' annual silent auction,  of dinner, drinks and live entertainment, All proceeds benefit the school, which caters toward children with autism disorders.
Pricing: $100 for adults, $60 children

5. FREE CONCERT
Where/When: 3-5 p.m. Sunday at , 935 Maple Ave, Downers Grove.
Why Go: The American Wind Band, in its 21st season, will present their free winter . The concert will feature both classical and contemporary music.
Pricing: Free

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner refreshed every Wednesday.

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