Black Ties, Comedy and All That Jazz: Get Out

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.

WINE TASTING www.olparks.com

Where/When: Stony Creek Golf Course Clubhouse, 5860 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, from 7-10 p.m.

Why Go: Sample an excellent selection of wines with delicious cheese pairings as well as fruits and chocolate. 

Pricing: $10 at the door 

 www.prairiestate.edu

Where/When: Prairie State College Auditorium, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Why Go: Listen to jazz performed by Chicago trumpeter Orbert Davis, New Orleans saxophonist Ed Petersen, Larry Gray on bass, music professor Valerie Nicholson on piano, and Joel Spencer on drums.

Pricing: General admission is $12; students and senior citizens tickets are $8.

http://www.cdandme.com

Where/When: Friday, Feb. 18 from 8 p.m. to midnight at CD & ME, 23320 S LaGrange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423

Why Go: Come to laugh with comedians Steve Iott and Tffany Ellen, and see a bonus show at intermission by the band “Hare.”

Pricing: $10 Cover, $5 Cover after 9:30 p.m.

BLACK AUTHORS PROGRAM AND CRAFT 

Where/When: Friday, Feb. 18 at 3:30 at the , 54 E 31st St, Steger, IL 60475

Why Go: Kids will love reading various titles by African American authors and making related crafts.

Pricing: Free! 

MUSIC AND BLACK TIE HORS D’OEUVRES

Where/When: Saturday, Feb. 19 at , 20301 Western Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Why Go: Take an opportunity to dress up for a night of snacks and musical delight. Live music will feature pieces including classics from the Baroque era.

Pricing: $19 per person, $35 per couple and free for children ages 8 to 18.