Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: We Found a Band, Boxing, Football, Cookbook Author and a Baby Derby (?!)
Watch little ones race on ice to win their parents a weekend getaway. No, we're not kidding.
It’s Thursday, and you might be wondering what on earth you're going to do this weekend. Well, no worries, we've got you covered.
Chicago Rush Football Face Off Against San Jose
Where/When: Friday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.
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Why Go: Watch the Chicago Rush face off against San Jose for the second home game this season.
Pricing: Tickets start at $72.
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Guild Theater Presents Bus Stop
Where/When: Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St. Opens Friday March 25. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
Why Go: This romantic comedy by William Inge tells the tale of lovelorn saloon singer Cherie and the cowboy set out to win her heart. It was also made into a 1956 film starring Marilyn Monroe.
Pricing: $18 general, $15 for students and seniors. For tickets, call 847-420-8079
Chicago Wolves' 13th Annual Baby Derby
Where/When: Allstate Arena Sunday March 27 at 3 p.m. Derby takes place during intermission of Chicago Wolves vs. Rockford IceHogs game.
Why Go: Five babies, ages 10 to 12 months, who were selected in a random drawing, will crawl from start to finish on a five-lane mat at center ice. The first baby to cross the finish line will win his or her family a three-night luxury home getaway.
Pricing: Ticket prices vary. For more information visit chicagowolves.com or call 1-800-THE-WOLVES.
Where/When: , 760 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Gale Gand visits the culinary center to show off her recent recipes from her latest cookbook. Gand is a nationally acclaimed pastry chef, cookbook author, television personality and the executive pastry chef and partner of the renowned four-star restaurant Tru. Admission cost for the event will be donated to the Whole Planet Foundation. Registration is required.
Pricing: $12 donation
Where/When: Friday, March 25, 6 p.m. at, 7655 W Dempster St, Niles.
Why Go: Notre Dame students, matched by weight, age, and previous experience will engage in a three-round boxing exhibition. Each round lasts one minute and 45 Notre Dame students have been training since January. The Friday evening card will feature 11 bouts.
Pricing: $6
When/Where: Beacon Tap, 1374 Lee St. Saturday, March 26 at 9 p.m.
Why Go: From classic rock to modern rock, with decades of experience, Weekend Drive is sure to satisfy most musical tastes. Check out their Facebook page here.
Pricing: Free
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