Oakton Ice Show
Where/When: Oakton Ice Arena, 2800 W. Oakton St., Park Ridge. 7 p.m. Friday April 15, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sat. April 16 and 1:30 p.m. Sunday April 17.
Why Go: See the routines skaters have been working on for months.
Pricing: General seating $6; box seats $15.
Film Screening: Gone with the Wind
Where/When: Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove, Friday April 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate the 75th anniversary the book, which inspired a cultural moment in American history and film.
Pricing: Free
Community Garage Sale
Where/When: Prairie View Community Center Gymnasium, 6834 Dempster St., Morton Grove, Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: It’s good to recycle and good on the wallet.
Pricing: Free
Annual Prairie View 5K Run and Walk
Where/When: Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, Sunday, April 17 at 8:05 a.m.
Why Go: Revel in the warmer weather with a fresh start to your Sunday, and meet some friends along the way.
Pricing: $30 on race day
Where/When: Maine East High School, 2601 W. Dempster, Park Ridge, Friday April 15 and Sat. April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: See Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, classical Indian and Bollywood dancer performed by Maine East’s Orchesis Dance Company.
Pricing: $6.
Lecture: Illinois Fights the Civil War
When/Where: Sunday, April 17, 2:00 p.m. at the Wilmette Historical Museum, 609 Ridge Rd Wilmette, IL 60091
Why Go: Hear Civil War expert Robert Girardi commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
Pricing: $5 for non-museum members
Linden Square "Bunny Hop"
When/Where: Saturday April 16, 2011, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the intersection of 4th Street and Linden Avenue in Wilmette,
Why Go: Celebrate spring with free balloons and a picture with the Easter Bunny, as well as some surprises!
Pricing: Free
Healthy Kids Day Open House at the Y
Where/When: North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Rd., Northbrook; 1-4 p.m., Saturday, April 16
Why Go: Get active, entertain the kids and enjoy a sampling of the Y’s activities—all for free. Activities include yoga, youth boot camp, nutrition counseling, a family mini-triathlon, art projects, scavenger hunts, an aquatic obstacle course and a DJ dance party. Whew!
Pricing: Free
Northbrook's 41st Earth & Arbor Day Celebration
Where/When: Village Green at Shermer and Meadow roads, Northbrook; 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, April 16
Why Go: Learn how to save money and help the environment at this event, which includes more than 60 exhibitors sharing earth-friendly ideas. Bonus: the event also includes food samples, children's activities, performances from Glenbrook North musical groups and a reclaimed wood sawmill demonstration. Don't forget to pick up your free tree seedling and bring special recyclables for collection at the east-side commuter lot by St. Norbert.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Playdium, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1776 Glenview Rd.; 6:45-10 p.m., Saturday, April 16
Why Go: Miss Sister teaches catechism class a little differently—it includes her own version of “The Newlywed Game” and she’ll fine you $1 if you’re late. This send-up of Catholic culture has been running in one version or another since 1993, and is still making audiences laugh today.
Pricing: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Contact Ann Kanzer at 847-724-9091 or annkanzer@aol.com for tickets or questions.
Where/When: Downtown Highland Park; April 14-16
Why Go: Tax time got you down? Lift your spirits with some tax-free shopping during this three-day event. Participating merchants will offer an 8 percent discount on products and services—equivalent to Lake County’s sales tax.
Pricing: Free to attend
Talking Pictures Festival
Where/When: Various venues, Evanston; April 14-17
Why Go: Catch independent films from around the world as well as offerings from local filmmakers in this four-day festival. There’s something for everyone, including animation, documentaries, fiction films and shorts programs. The festival opens with a Chilean film about family called and concludes with a pair of documentaries about water.
Pricing: $8 seniors, $10 regular admission
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