This Weekend: Tinley Summer Fest, Music and a Seductive Novel
Performing arts, festivals, green, charitable and library events happening this weekend, Aug. 18 - 21, in the Orland, Palos, Tinley and Oak Forest area.
When it comes to picking weekend activities, many of us suffer from decidophobia (fear of making decisions). Fear not! Patch has come to the rescue with an amazing weekend all lined up for you.
Festivals
Tinley Summer Fest
August 20, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Easter Seals
Enjoy an evening of food and fun with performances by Yard Fulla Cars, Joey Midnight & the Fleshtones and more. Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family. Proceeds go to Easter Seals Autism Therapeutic School, Child & Family Connections #12 and Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago
Zante's Lounge Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
August 21, 3 p.m. | Zante of Orland
Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Zante's in Orland Park with a pig roast, bean bag tournament and several contests. Hear performances by Audiomatic (5 p.m.) and Maggie Speaks (7:30 p.m.).
Performing Arts
Blithe Spirit
August 18, 19 and 20, 7:30 p.m. | Trinity Christian College
This classic comedy will "haunt" you all weekend! Admission is $12 for the general public and $9 for students and senior citizens. Purchase tickets online at www.trinitychristiancollegetickets.com or by calling the college at 708.597.3000.
Music in the Plaza
August 20, 7 p.m.–10 p.m. | Metra Parking Lot
Wrap up a summer of music with Reckless performing the the Tinley Metra packing lot. Admission is free.
At the Library
Seduction in the Stacks: Hard to Hold by Stephanie Tyler
August 19, 7 p.m.–8 p.m. | Orland Park Public Library
Discuss the novel Hard to Hold by New York Times best seller Stephanie Tyler. Talk romance on the second floor near the fireplace.
Girls Read-In
August 20, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Tinley Park Public Library
Girls grades 6 - 12 can bring their favorite books to share, take part in crafts, snack and participate in other activities. Register online or by phone at 708.532.0160 x2.
Give Back
Palos Heights Recycling Day
August 20, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens
Be green and clean out your closets during the Palos Recycling Day event. Bring electronics, latex paint (with a small fee), prescription drugs, CFL light bulbs (non-tubular type), bottles, cans, cardboard and paper products to be safely recycled. Call 708-361-1873 for more information.
A Giving Heart Food Pantry Fundraiser with soloist Nick Willett
August 19, 7 p.m.–9 p.m. | Blarney Stone Pub
Enjoy a 2-hour open bar with domestic draft beers, wine, and soda. Dine on pizza while listening to Nick Willett sing classic hits by Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bobby Darin. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. Proceeds will benefit A Giving Heart Food Pantry.
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Easter Seals
17300 Ozark Ave, Tinley Park, IL -
Zante of Orland
8888 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL -
"Blithe Spirit" Appears at Marg Kallemeyn Theatre
August 18, 2011 / August 19, 2011 / August 20, 2011 at 7:30 pm–9:30 pmTrinity Christian College (Marg Kallemeyn Theatre, Art and Communication Center) -
Trinity Christian College
6601 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL
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Music in the Plaza
August 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pmOak Park Ave & South St, Tinley Park, IL (Metra parking lot) -
Seduction in the Stacks: Hard to Hold by Stephanie Tyler
August 19, 2011 at 7:00 pm–8:00 pm -
Tinley Park Public Library
7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park, IL -
Palos Heights Recycling Day
August 20, 2011 at 9:00 am–11:00 am -
A Giving Heart Food Pantry Fundraiser with soloist Nick Willett
August 19, 2011 at 7:00 pm–9:00 pm -
Blarney Stone Pub
15400 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL (708-535-4800) -
Orland Park Public Library
14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL -
Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens
7402 Lake Katherine Dr, Palos Heights, IL
