Get Out: Broadway Lights, Stargazing and Love Songs

Where/When: , 2300 Shermer Rd; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, and Friday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12
Why Go: Take it from Trustee A.C. Buehler, who brought up the Variety Show at Tuesday night’s village board meeting: it’s going to be great.
Pricing: $12 in advance or at the door. Call Suzan Maddox at 847-509-2671 to reserve tickets. 

Live Jazz at Pinstripes
Where/When: Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Rd; 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, and Saturday, Feb. 12
Why Go: Skinny Williams, Audley Reid and Thomas Bradford heat up cold nights with smooth jazz throughout February. While you’re there, don’t miss the grilled shrimp and green pea hummus appetizer, the truffled cheese pizza or the pear and apple bread pudding—all . Oh yeah, and did we mention bowling and bocce?
Pricing: Jazz is free, entrees range from $9 to $23.

Beer and Wine Tasting for Heartland Animal Shelter
Where/When: Winestyles, 105 S. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge; 5-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11
Why Go: Do you like animals? Could you use a drink? Winestyles will be pouring beer and wine, with proceeds benefiting Heartland Animal Shelter in Northbrook, a no-kill shelter that works to place homeless dogs and cats.
Pricing: $10 donation to participate and 10 percent of beer and wine sales will be donated to Heartland.

Where/When: Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy, 25200 Saint Mary’s Rd, Libertyville (between Townline and Everett roads); 1 p.m. , Sunday, Feb. 13
Why Go: Hear three presidents of local nonprofits discuss Illinois’ economic crisis. John Bouman of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Kristi Long of the United Way of Lake County and Kathy Ryg of Voices for Illinois Children will discuss public policy and the way forward.

Stargazing - Roving and Roaming the Red Planet - Skokie Valley Astronomers Meeting
Where/When: Ryerson Woods Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods; Friday, Feb. 11, 8 - 9:30 pm.
Why Go?: Enjoy a presentation on astronomy and outdoor sky viewing (if the weather allows). Review NASA's exploration of Mars with a representative from the Adler Planetarium. Sponsored by the Lake County Forest Preserve District.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When:, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13.
Why Go: Award-winning Russian pianist graces the Nichols Concert Hall stage to play Fantasia in C Minor, Op. 21 by Vladimir Ryabov, in a solo performance.
Pricing: $25 Adults; $15 Seniors; $10 Students


Where/When:, 1242 Wilmette Ave.,
Sunday, Feb. 13, 2:00pm–4:00pm
Why Go: In time for Valentine's Day, soprano Amy Conn and pianist Shannon McGinnis harmonize four different ways to say, I love you.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: The Alley 210 Green Bay Rd., Highwood. Thursdays from 7-10 p.m., ladies bowl free.
Why Go: Spare your wallet from an expensive night out and grab your lady, she bowls for free!
Pricing: Ladies bowl free

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