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Get Out: Guaranteed Weekend Fun
The North Shore has lots to offer this weekend, including Earth Day festivities close to home and a four-day film festival in Evanston.
Talking Pictures Festival
Where/When: Various venues, Evanston; April 14-17
Why Go: Catch independent films from around the world as well as offerings from local filmmakers in this four-day festival. There’s something for everyone, including animation, documentaries, fiction films and shorts programs. The festival opens with a Chilean film about family called and concludes with a pair of documentaries about water.
Pricing: $8 seniors, $10 regular admission
Healthy Kids Day Open House at the Y
Where/When: North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Rd., Northbrook; 1-4 p.m., Saturday, April 16
Why Go: Get active, entertain the kids and enjoy a sampling of the Y’s activities—all for free. Activities include yoga, youth boot camp, nutrition counseling, a family mini-triathlon, art projects, scavenger hunts, an aquatic obstacle course and a DJ dance party. Whew!
Pricing: Free
Where/When:, 1200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview; 2-4 p.m., Sunday, April 17Why Go: Come celebrate Earth Day at Abt and pick up some green living tips from local experts. Crafts are available for kids and free pizza will be available (yum).
Pricing: Free
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Northbrook's 41st Earth & Arbor Day Celebration
Where/When: Village Green at Shermer and Meadow roads, Northbrook; 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, April 16
Why Go: Learn how to save money and help the environment at this event, which includes more than 60 exhibitors sharing earth-friendly ideas. Bonus: the event also includes food samples, children's activities, performances from Glenbrook North musical groups and a reclaimed wood sawmill demonstration. Don't forget to pick up your free tree seedling and bring special recyclables for collection at the east-side commuter lot by St. Norbert.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Playdium, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1776 Glenview Rd.; 6:45-10 p.m., Saturday, April 16
Why Go: Miss Sister teaches catechism class a little differently—it includes her own version of “The Newlywed Game” and she’ll fine you $1 if you’re late. This send-up of Catholic culture has been running in one version or another since 1993, and is still making audiences laugh today.
Pricing: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Contact Ann Kanzer at 847-724-9091 or annkanzer@aol.com for tickets or questions.
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Where/When: Downtown Highland Park; April 14-16
Why Go: Tax time got you down? Lift your spirits with some tax-free shopping during this three-day event. Participating merchants will offer an 8 percent discount on products and services—equivalent to Lake County’s sales tax.
Pricing: Free to attend
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