Get Out: Live Music, Beer and Chocolate Tasting, Plus More

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. AFTER 5 EVENT
Where/When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Banana Republic, 730 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge.
Why Go: Be the first to shop the new collection. Mix, mingle and enjoy 25% off all full-priced items.
Pricing: Free.

2. LIVE MUSIC
Where/When: 7-10 p.m. Thursday at Cooper's Hawk, 510 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge.
Why Go: Pianist/songwriter Stan Karcz.

3. SOPHIA BRAND AND ADAM SCHILLING
Where/When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday at , 27 S Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills.
Why Go: Local sing current hits and oldies.

4. 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.

5. MLK SPEECH
Where/When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday at , 137 S Garfield St.
Why Go: The original recording of followed by a discussion.
Pricing: Free.

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

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