Cowboys, LaGrange Road Bridge, Live Music and More This Weekend

The week is drawing to a close, and the pleasant weather has you thinking about what events are happening this weekend. It’s OK. You can be honest with us.

That’s why every Thursday, Orland Park Patch will give you a list of things to in and around the area. Thank us later, preferably after you finish working.

Friday

Friday Night Live – Each Friday, the Bridge Teen Center hosts a different band and dinner from local restaurants. This week, End of December brings their hard rocking to the Orland Park community center starting 8:30 p.m. Food is provided by Giordano’s Pizza.  Event is free for teens from 7th grade to 12th grade. Find out more on our Events Calendar.

Friday Film Series ­­Life of Pi – Come to the Orland Park Public Library to watch the inspiring movie about a young man who survives a disaster at sea, and goes on an epic journey with a tiger. The two-hour movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Find out more on our Events Calendar.

Saturday

LaGrange Road Pedestrian Bridge Opening­ – The time has come. A walkable bridge connecting the Main Street Triangle with Orland Crossing over LaGrange Road will open 9 a.m. Saturday. Find out more on our Events Calendar.

Giddy Up Cowpokes – Bring children 3 and up to the Palos Park Public Library for cowboy stories, crafts and snacks starting 2 p.m. Register by calling 708-448-1530. Find out more on our Events Calendar.

Sunday 

Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Quartet – Enjoy the soulful and historic music rooted in European ghettos at the Orland Park Public Library. Music starts at 3 p.m. Find out more on our Events Calendar.

Dueling Pianos - The Beverly Arts Center will host master showmen Dan Gillogly and Ted Oliver as they perform All American Dueling Pianos, a high energy concert that’s musically superb and hilariously funny. Dueling Pianos is an all request, sing-a-long, clap-a-long, rock 'n' roll, comedy piano show. Tickets are $20, or $18 for BAC members and can be purchased in advance online. 

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