Get Out: Oswego Playhouse Opening New Show, Local Cover Band Hits Scoreboards

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.

This week's list will get you dancing, laughing and having a grand old time. And it could save you a few bucks, too.

Oswego Playhouse Presents “The Time of the Cuckoo”123 W Washington St, Oswego, (below Tap House Grill)Feb. 18 to 20, Feb. 25 to Feb. to 27. On Feb. 18, 19, 25 and 25, the doors open at 6:30 p.m., while the show starts at 8 p.m. On Feb. 20 and 27, the doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the show starts at 2 p.m.
Why Go: The Oswego Playhouse is a talented group of local actors doing their best to entertain local crowds. Support local theater and get a good meal from the Tap House.
Pricing: $10

Debbie Does Covers
Where/When: Scoreboards Pub and Grill, 1100 Douglas Rd., Oswego; Saturday, Feb. 19 at 9 p.m.
Why Go: Local, fun-time cover band puts their spin on your favorite songs.
Pricing: Free.

Kendall County Republican Women's 59th Annual Presidents Day Card Party
Where/When: Yorkville Legion Post, 9054 State Route 34, Yorkville, at 10 a.m. Monday
Why Go: Entertain the kids on a day off from school and participate in a tradition 59 years in the making.
Pricing: Adults, $10.00; Kids, $5.00

Two Ball Competition
Where/When: The Yorkville REC Center will host a two-ball competition geared towards children in kindergarten to eighth grade. The tournament will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18.
Why Go: Your child can enjoy age-appropriate basketball in a semi-competetive environment.
Pricing: Registration and competition times vary. Call for more information at 630-553-4357. 

Art Movie Night
Where/When: Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia; Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Watch an art movie with local artists. You’ll feel very cultured.
Pricing: Free.

Wheaton Antique Market
Where/When: DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton; Saturday, Feb. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Rain or shine, thousands of antique treasures.
Pricing: $5—$10, free parking.

Comedy Comedy
Where/When: America’s Historic Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora; Friday, Feb. 18 at 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m.
Why Go: You can laugh and drink chocolate beer at the same time.
Pricing: $15 cover charge

Presidents Day Sale
Where/When: Chicago Premium Outlets, Aurora; Friday, Feb. 18 through Monday, Feb. 21.
Why Go: Honor our former presidents and get a deal.
Pricing: Free to window shop.