Get Out: Art, Karaoke and Politics

Looking for something to do in Highland Park this weekend? Whether you're an art fan, a political know-it-all or just someone who likes pizza and singing, there's something for you to do in town between now and Monday.

What: Exhibit Opening Reception for Shee and The Owing Project
Where/When: ; Friday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Why Go: Highland Park's own Sam Shee is an award-winning artist with a penchant for vibrant, colorful artwork. You may not know what you're looking at, but you won't want to look away.
Pricing: Free.

What: Jeff Libman
Where/When: ; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Why Go: A Highland Park native who went through Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music, Libman fuses pop, folk and soul together in ways that go down as easily as the City Park's burgers.
Pricing: Free.

What: Karaoke
Where/When:  ;Friday, 7 p.m. till midnight
Why Go: Because karaoke is more fun in front of an audience, and pizza is a good way to get that audience to show up.
Pricing: Free.

What: League of Women Voters' Candidate Forum
Where/When: ; Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: The most anticipated candidate forum of the year, this event is the first where candidates in all races (, , and both ) will take questions from the audience. See the League's voter's guide by clicking on the photos.
Pricing: Free.

What: Family Game Day
Where/When: ; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 pm.
Why Go: Accept that it's still winter by spending the day indoors, surrounded by 8 big screen TVs and pizza, not to mention XBox and board games.
Pricing: Free.