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It's Thursday; What's Up for the Weekend?

We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and bars/restaurants to explore.


1. THREE EXHIBITS AT THE ELMHURST ART MUSEUM
Where/When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the , 150 S. Cottage Hill Road.
Why Go: Future Vestiges, featuring the sculpture of Tyler Lotz; Tangled Grounds, which highlights the most recent paintings and collages by Melissa Oresky; and Chicago Sculpture International, the selected works of seven artists.
Pricing: $7, $5 for students and seniors.

2. FOOD AND WINE SPECIALS
Where/When: Friday at , 112 W. Park Ave.
Why Go: New wines added every week, and live music.
Pricing: $5.

3. SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Where/When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Irion Hall, Bulk Recital Hall, , 190 S. Prospect Ave.
Why Go: The musical theater showcase featuring top vocal students performing the music from Broadway's "Songs for a New World."
Pricing: Free.

4. VALENTINE'S DAY MENU FOR TWO AT WILDFIRE
Where/When: Friday through Monday at Wildfire Oakbrook, 232 Oakbrook Center.
Why Go: Begin with a starter and salad to share, an individually plated main course with choice of side, and decadent dessert to share with your date for $80 for two. The regular menu will also be available.
Pricing: $80.

5. SPAMALOT
Where/When: 8:30 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane.
Why Go: Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical of the 2004–2005 Season,
the musical comedy is "lovingly ripped off from" the 1975 film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
Pricing: $40-$45 for show, $64-$68 for dinner package.

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