Get Out: Art, Live Music and More 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 when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit.

1. ART + VISION
Where/When: 5-8 p.m. Friday at , 18 W. 1st St., Hinsdale.
Why Go: Event artwork by Jani Bodell and eyewear by Beausoleil.
Pricing: Free.

2. BENEFIT AUCTION
Where/When: 7-10 p.m. Friday at , 5901 S. County Line Rd., Hinsdale.
Why Go: Silent and live benefit Campfire. Hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening and a cash bar will be available.
Pricing: $50.

3. PUBLIC ENEMIES
Where/When:  6:30-9 p.m. Friday at , 401 Plainfield Rd., Darien.
Why Go: A staff-led discussion follows screening of this 2009 gangster starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale.
Pricing: Free.

4. KARA KESSELRING
Where/When: 7-10 p.m. Friday at , 510 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge.
Why Go: The singer returns to the piano.
Pricing: No cover.

5. AN EVENING AT THE OPERA
Where/When: 7-9 p.m. Sunday at , 1106 Chestnut St.
Why Go: Janet Mensen Reynolds and members of Chicago’s Lyric Opera Chorus return for a festive , previewing the 2011-2012 Lyric season by singing selections from upcoming productions..
Pricing: Free.