Wine, Classical Music and a Ladder-Climbing Dog: 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 

Where/When: Jenny’s Steak House, 20 Kansas St., Frankfort, from 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Why Go: Sample wines and cheeses from around the world. On Friday night, enjoy smooth jazz by Patti Shaffner and a chocolate fountain. Have a Tarot card reader tell your future.

Pricing: Free admission. $8.95 per person to sample three wines or three cheeses or $15 to sample both wine and cheese. Wine is also available by the glass.

IPO FAMOUS FIVES 

Where/When: Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort, at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Victor Yampolsky will conduct the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra as it performs the fifth symphonies by composers Schubert and Shostakovich. 

Pricing: Tickets start at $30.

DOG TRICK SHOW

Where/When: Flossmoor Library, 1000 Sterling Ave in Flossmoor. Event is from 3 p.m to 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 5.

Why Go: How often do you get to see a dog preform tricks like jumping through hoops and climbing a ladder?

Pricing: Free

ADULT MARTIAL ARTS CLASS

Where/When: , 20301 Western Ave in Olympia Fields. Classes are held weekly on Fridays at 5:30 p.m.

Why Go: Take a risk and discover that you can still impress yourself by taking this empowering class.

Pricing: Free

TWENTY-FOUR MAXIMUM ART SHOW

Where/When: 202 S Halsted St, Chicago Heights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Why Go: Take a step back from mainstream and familiarize yourself with under-the-radar regional art.

Pricing: Free