Community Corner
Swingers, Dogs and Huey Lewis: Get Out
Check this feature every Thursday to plan out your weekend activities.
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:
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Where/When: Petsmart at 7340 W. 191st St. in Tinley Park from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Why Go: Animal shelters across the Southland are bringing more than 200 dogs and cats looking for new homes. The South Suburban Humane Society also is offering microchipping for pets from the general public. There will be raffles, prizes, games and refreshments available.
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Pricing: $15 for pet microchipping.
Where/When: The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday, March 18.
Why Go: See the award-winning band that scored such hits as Heart of Rock and Roll, the Power of Love, I Want a New Drug and Hip to be Square.
Pricing: Tickets range from $45 to $75. Total Rewards Club members can get free or discounted tickets.
Where/When: 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park from 7-11 p.m. Friday, March 18.
Why Go: Check out fishing and sports vendors, buffet dinner, draft beer, wine, soda, raffles, prizes and guest speakers; sponsored by Evergreen Park FOP Lodge 27.
Pricing: Tickets are $20 in advance (get tickets at Evergreen Park Police Station), $25 at the door.
Where/When: Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Doors open at 7 p.m., music and dancing start at 8:15 p.m.
Why Go: Swing music at its finest with bands featuring the music of Fats Waller and Jelly Roll Morton among others. Youth dancers from Heart & Sole Dance in Tinley Park are among featured groups.
Pricing: $25 at the door, Heart & Sole Dance in Tinley Park has discounted tickets (708-532-6237).
Where/When: March 19, from 6:30pm–11:30pm at , 19201 Dixie Hwy, Flossmoor.
Why Go: This year, the Cancer Support Center will be honoring one of the Southland's most giving families, the Aurelios.
Pricing: Free, although guests may honor or recognize a loved one through a special $25 tribute to be displayed at the event.
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