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Metal, Country and Comedy: Get Out

A great weekend for the Patricks out there. Find out what's going on 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 your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and shows to see.

COUNTRY AND WESTERN DANCING

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Where/When: Friday, Mach 25 from7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at , 20712 Western Ave., Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Why Go: How often do you get to participate in country and wester dancing in the Southland?

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Where/When: Glendora House, 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Oak Lawn, Saturday, March 26, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Why Go: Annual ball, which means fancy dresses for the ladies and black tie for the gents; Music by Norman; giant split the pot raffle; free snacks.

Pricing: $10 

ORLAND PARK COMEDY IMPROV GROUP 

Where/When: Old Village Hall, 14413 Beacon Ave., Orland Park, Friday, March 25, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Improvisational comedy by a local comedy troupe. For ages 16 and older.

Pricing: $6

HAIRBALL: A TRIBUTE TO ‘80s ROCK LEGENDS 

Where/When: 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park, on Friday, March 25, 10 p.m.

Why Go: A chance to see (kind of, anyhow) KISS, Guns ‘n Roses, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Ozzy, AC/DC, Journey and Poison all on the same bill.

Pricing: $5 cover charge after 8 p.m. 

MIKE TOOMEY COMEDY SHOW 

Where/When: Riddles Comedy Club, 5055 W. 111th St., Alsip, Friday and Saturday, March 25-26, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. each night.

Why Go: You might know him as WGN Morning News sports anchor Skip Parker. A comedian since 1982, Toomey has appeared in concert with Wayne Newton, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and Reba McIntire. He has also been featured on MTV’s Half Hour Comedy Hour and AE’s Comedy on the Road.

Pricing: $12.50, 2-drink minimum


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