We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. MAGGIE SPEAKSWhere/When: 10 p.m. Friday at The Lodge Pub and Grill, 5750 Lakeside Dr.Why Go: The band has been changing the public's idea about cover bands since 1997.Pricing: No cover. 2. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD THEATRE-HIKEWhere/When: 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Lincoln Ave.Why Go: "Night of the Living Dead" is performed while hiking through the Arboretum grounds. This show is suitable for ages 13 and up, due to violent content. The …

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. SOLAR TOURWhere/When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at 4537 Ivanhoe Ave.Why Go: The Illinois Solar Tour is a self-guided, statewide event, with four Lisle locations, that demonstrates how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, geothermal, passive solar design, and energy efficiency to become energy independent. To register and download a guidebook visit www.illinoissolartour.org.Pricing: Free. 2. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD THEATRE-HIKEWhere/When: 3 p.m. …

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. CRUISE NIGHTWhere/When: 6 p.m. Saturday in downtown Lisle (we assigned the official location as The Nook in our calendar event), 4738 Main St.Why Go: Cars, food, music, gifts, moon jumps and a raffle.Pricing: Free. 2. TIME OUT FOR MOMSWhere/When: 10 a.m. Saturday at Lisle Library District, 777 Front St.Why Go: Moms can take time out from their busy schedules  for a little "me" time. Work on a crochet project to keep you warm for the cold months ahead.Pricing: Free…

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. DEPOT DAYSWhere/When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday at Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St.Why Go: Experience the roots and early history of Lisle. Depot Days features food, entertainment, family fun and more. Enjoy blacksmithing demonstrations, grind corn, sample some old-fashioned homemade apple pie and see what life was like almost 100 years ago.Pricing: Free. 2. COMEDY NIGHTWhere/When: 9-11 p.m. Saturday at Wheatstack - A Midwestern …

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. EVVIVA! BLOCK PARTYWhere/When: 3-10 p.m. Saturday at Evviva! Bar and Eatery, 1017 Front St.Why Go: Free bands including 7th Heaven and Maggie Speaks, plus outdoor BBQ and drink specialsPricing: Free. 2. HIP HUGGERWhere/When: 10 p.m. Saturday at The Lodge Pub and Grill, 5750 Lakeside Dr.Why Go: The five piece brings its flavor to The Lodge. 3. 9/11 DAY OF REMEMBERANCEWhere/When: 11 a.m. on Sunday at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53.Why Go: The Arboretum is …

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWNWhere/When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Grounds For Hope Cafe, 2701 Maple Ave.Why Go: The Players, Please Theatre musical, based on the comic strip, closes Sunday.Pricing: $18. 2. HI INFIDELITYWhere/When: 10 p.m. Saturday at The Lodge Pub and Grill, 5750 Lakeside Dr.Why Go: The band specializes in covers of Journey, REO, Bon Jovi and other '80s hits. 3. WIZARD OF OZ THEATRE-HIKEWhere/When: 1 p.m. Saturday and …

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. TASTE OF FOUR LAKESWhere/When: 6-10 p.m. Friday and 5-10:30 p.m. Saturday at Four Lakes, 5750 Lakeside Dr.Why Go: Music, food and beverages, raising money for Save-A-Vet.org and the Lisle VFW. Discounted tickets may be purchased on-line at www.playfourlakes.com.Pricing: $7 per night in advance, $10 at gate. $5 suggested donation for Four Lakes residents. 2. COMEDY NIGHTWhere/When: 9-11 p.m. Saturday at Wheatstack - A Midwestern Eatery & Tap, 5900 State Route 53.Why…

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWNWhere/When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Grounds For Hope Cafe, 2710 Maple Ave.Why Go: The Players, Please Theatre production of the musical based on the comic strip runs weekends through August.Pricing: Adults $18; students and seniors $15. 2. DANCE PERFORMANCESWhere/When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday at Contempo Dance Academy, 4723 Main St.Why Go: Ballet performances, a swing dance performance, and a mini-swing dance …

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. TOO WHITE CREWWhere/When: 10:30 p.m. Friday at The Lodge Pub & Grill, 5750 Lakeside Dr.Why Go: The old school hip hop party band. 2. DRAGONFLY LANDING TOURWhere/When: 10:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday at PrairieWalk Pond, Main St. and Ogden Ave.Why Go: Volunteer Barb Plichta leads a tour of PrairieWalk Pond and Dragonfly Landing.Pricing: Free. 3. WIZARD OF OZ THEATRE-HIKEWhere/When: 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Lincoln Ave., Lisle. Why Go: "The …

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. SCHOOL OF ROCK ALL STARSWhere/When: 6 p.m. Friday at The Lodge Pub & Grill, 5750 Lakeside Dr.Why Go: Students from across the country will be celebrating 50 years of Rock and Roll with the "Rock the House Tour." All proceeds from this tour go to local Ronald McDonald houses and local Ronald McDonald House Charities. Rock Ticket buyers can redeem their ticket stub for one free lesson at School of Rock, Naperville.Pricing: $20. 2. FAMILY DAYWhere/When: 12-5 p.m. …

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. CHASING THE DAYWhere/When: Friday at The Lodge Pub & Grill, 5750 Lakeside Dr.Why Go: The Chicago-area band plays classic rock and power pop. Or head down to the volleyball courts on Satruday for Blind Draw volleyball. 2. ECO-FRIENDLY GARDENING WORKSHOPWhere/When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Lincoln Ave.Why Go: Learn how to pick the right plants for the right place.Pricing: $56, discount for members. 3. ROMEO AND JULIETWhere/When: 8:15 p.m. …

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're  and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. THE ART OF BONSAIWhere/When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Lincoln Ave., Lisle.Why Go: Bonsai plants will be on display in the visitor center area. A formal bonsai demonstration is at 2 p.m. Try your hand at bonsai, during workshops throughout the day. Advance registration required.Pricing: Varies. 2. STELLAR ROADWhere/When: Saturday night at The Lodge Pub & Grill, 5750 Lakeside Dr., Lisle.Why Go: The acoustic pop band performs. 3.ROMEO AND…

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're  and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. CRUISE NIGHTWhere/When: 6-9 p.m. Friday at The Nook, 4738 Main St.Why Go: Great cars, great food, great family fun. Pricing: Free. 2. BIRD WALKWhere/When:  7:30 a.m. Saturday at Cantigny Golf, 27w270 Mack Rd., Wheaton.Why Go: Learn all about purple martins from Cantigny volunteer Ray Feld at a mini-seminar, then stroll the “birdiest” sections of the golf course in search of other species.Pricing: Free. 3. JAZZ FESTWhere/When: 3-10 p.m. Saturday at 480 Crescent…

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. BALLOON RIDES FOR THOSE WITH PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIESWhere/When:  6-7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. until dusk Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St.Why Go: The nation's only FAA-approved wheelchair accessible hot-air balloon, Serena's Song, is a part of the Eyes to the Skies Festival. Free tethered rides are available to people with physical and developmental disabilities. A family member or attendant may share in this exciting …

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 when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. LISLE CRUISE NIGHT Where/When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in downtown. Why Go: Free cruise night and block party. Music, cotton candy, moon jump, 50/50 raffles, food and beer. Pricing: Free. 2. DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT Where/When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Naperville Community Concert Center, 104 E. Benton Ave. Why Go: "Latin America Fiesta" features Gershwin's…

It’s Friday, 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 when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. SECOND ANNUAL PAWS FOR LIFE 5KWhere/When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday at Lisle Senior High School.Why Go: Benefit the West Suburban Humane Society and get in a good run. Pricing: $25 to compete; $15 to participate in the fun walk with your dog. 2. CASK TAPPINGWhere/When: 6 p.m. Friday at The Bavarian Lodge, 1800 Ogden Ave, Lisle.Why Go: A tapping of a traditional wooden gravity-fed …

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 when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. PADS VOLUNTEER PICNICWhere/When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton.Why Go: DuPage PADS will host a volunteer picnic and party to celebrate their past and present volunteers. The picnic is open to all past and present volunteers and supporters of DuPage PADS. The picnic will be a party for the whole family featuring a live band, children's …

Looking for a relaxing way to spend evenings? The Lisle Park District is sponsoring two series of summer movies, starting this evening with "Morning Glory." Monday Movies at Wheatstack are targeted toward adult audiences (those under the age of 17 will only be permitted with an adult). On June 14 they'll launch more family-friendly choices—including Megamind and Toy Story 3—in Community Park. Call ahead to make reservations for deck seating at Wheatstack. All seating for Tuesday night movies is lawn (meaning blankets and chairs are a must!). According to the Park District website, picnic …

Do you know what you’ll do for the weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. CHEVROLET NIGHTWhere/When: 6-9 p.m. Friday in Downtown Downers Grove.Why Go: The summer night Classic Car Show features Chevys (no Corvettes) this week.  All classic cars are welcome on Main St. between Maple and Franklin. Chevys, 1980 and older, will be on Curtiss Street.Pricing: Free. 2. DRAGONFLY LANDINGWhere/When: 8:15 p.m. Friday at Main St. & Ogden Ave. (PrairieWalk Pond)Why Go: The grand …

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 when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. NATURE UNFRAMEDWhere/When: Daily at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Lincoln Ave., Lisle.Why Go: International, national and local artists created one-of-a-kind works of art based off of the feelings and impressions found on the Arboretum grounds.Pricing: Free with admission. 2. BLACK CADILLACWhere/When: Friday night at The Lodge Pub & Grill, 5750 Lakeside Dr., Lisle.Why Go: The …