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Get Out! 60 Men Who Cook, Free Comic Books, Giant Garage Sale, Mother's Day

Here are five things to do this weekend!

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 when you're done with work and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit.

1.

  • Where/When: 5:30 to 9 p.m.  at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Road, St. Charles
  • Why Go: Outstanding food, donated to good causes (History Center, Lions Club Rotary), and you can vote for
  • Pricing: $30 (2 for $50) presale: $35 at door

2.

Find out what's happening in Genevawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • Where/When:, 127 James St, Geneva, IL 60134
  • Why Go: Do we really have to say, when the words "free" and "comic book" are in the same headline? Kids in kindergarten and up who come dressed as a superhero at 10 a.m. participate in a parade around the building. Then stick around for an awesome superhero craft and a free comic book.
  • Pricing: As the title implies, free!

3.

  • Where/When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5, 6, 7 in Mill Creek, 0n430 Sulley Dr, Geneva, IL 60134
  • Why Go: Great deals, a lot of food by Rejoice! church, huge selection with 250 homes participating. Really quite an event.
  • Pricing: Free

4.

Find out what's happening in Genevawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • Where/When: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6, , W State St & N 3rd St, Geneva, IL 60134
  • Why Go: A self-guided art walk and reception to showcase the art galleries of Geneva. All galleries are within walking distance of each other. Many galleries provide refreshments; some have special events, artists show openings or live performances. More here.
  • Pricing: Free

5.

  • Where/When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at SciTech Museum, 18 W. Benton St., Aurora.
  • Why Go: Mother’s Day brunch catered by Chef by Request, and a science show.
  • Pricing: $40 for adults and $25 for children 4-10.

 

BONUS! 4 MORE IN THE AREA

1. ART BY THE GLASS

  • Where/When: 5-8 p.m. Friday at , 1772 S. Randall Rd., Geneva.
  • Why Go: An of local artist Al DaValle's photography, and local musicians the Pedersen Players play during the wine tasting.
  • Pricing: $2 for tasting.

2. AN ACT OF THE IMAGINATION

  • Where/When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at , 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia.
  • Why Go: Blackmail, murder, conspiracy and a series of unexpected twists will keep you guessing until the very end of this dry-witted by Bernard Slade.
  • Pricing: $13; $10 for seniors and students.

3. LOUDER THAN ALICE

  • Where/When: 9 p.m. Saturday at , 3341 W. Main St., St. Charles.
  • Why Go: The band takes down a new path with an alternative twist.
  • Pricing: No cover.

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