Get Out: Football, Fundraisers And The Arts

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26;
Why Go: Watch the Spartans take on Hersey in the first football game of the season, at home at Glenbrook North. Although two-year starter QB  has graduated, Glenbrook North’s lineup still looks good, including junior RB Grant Rushing, .
Pricing: Free

American Craft Exposition 2011
When/Where: Aug. 26 to 28, Henry Crown Sports Pavilion at Northwestern University, 2311 Campus Drive, Evanston
Why Go: End the summer by sampling the wares of some of the United States’ top crafters. A portion of proceeds go to NorthShore University HealthSystem’s research on ovarian cancer. 
Price: $15 for a three-day pass, $5 for children 10 and under

When/Where: Friday, Aug. 26, to Sunday, Aug. 28; 600 Central Ave., Highland Park
Why Go: Feast all five senses in Highland Park this weekend, where the offerings include a juried art fair, food from the city’s many acclaimed restaurants, live music and more.
Price: Free to attend

When/Where: 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, , Northbrook
Why Go: Enjoy brunch or dinner at Prairie Grass Café and raise money for a new organic garden and outdoor classroom for .
Pricing: 10 percent of proceeds from any meal go to support the district.

When/Where: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27;
Why Go: Reward completion of the first homework assignments of the year with actor Jack Black and some animated panda kung fu.
Pricing: Free

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 30; , County Line Rd & Green Bay Rd, Highland Park
Why Go: Your favorite hometown band—complete with the original horn section—plays Ravinia for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Pricing: $33-$80

When/Where: 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28; Why Go: Event organizers say the car dealership will be transformed into a Caribbean resort complete with casino games, music, prizes and food catered by Wolfgang Puck. Proceeds support the North Suburban YMCA’s Capital Campaign. 
Pricing: $125 per couple, $75 individual