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. SYMPHONY DRESS REHEARSAL
Where/When: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College, 171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville.
Why Go: The DuPage Symphony Orchestra will host “,” an opportunity to witness the “behind the scenes” workings of the orchestra by attending the first half of the dress rehearsal for the orchestra's March 19 concert.
Pricing: $5.
2. CHERISH THE LADIES
Where/When: 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at , 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn.
Why Go: The Irish-American a, Cherish the Ladies, is known around the world for their traditional repertoire of Irish songs, dances and roaring humor, culminating in enormously entertaining performances. The group will team up with the New Philharmonic to dazzle audiences with a wide array of festive Irish music in the true spirit of St Patrick’s Day.
Pricing: $55; $53 for seniors; $45 for youth.
3. DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Where/When: 8 p.m. Saturday at Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College, 171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville.
Why Go: The DuPage Symphony Orchestra's fourth subscription t of the
2010-2011 season showcases two quintessential American masters, Samuel Barber and Leonard Bernstein.
Pricing: $28; seniors $25; students $11.
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4. ZUMBATHON
Where/When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday at Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa Ave., Villa Park.
Why Go: This is a charity event benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Zumba is a dance workout.
Pricing: $10.
5. SIXTEEN CANDLES
Where/When: Saturday at , 5750 Lakeside Dr..
Why Go: Performing hits of the '80s.
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