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Lily Tomlin at the Raue, Sound of Music Sing-Along

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Welcome to a special Valentine’s Edition of Get Out – guaranteed to help you find the perfect date for whoever you call your sweetheart.   

Where/When: The Onion Pub & Brewery 22221 N. Pepper Road, Lake Barrington.  Friday, from 6:30pm to 11:30pm.

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Perfect Date For: Sports parents, civic-minded individuals or David Beckham fans.

Why go: Join other soccer enthusiasts for an adults-only dinner dance and silent auction to support Cary Soccer Club. Events like this help keep Cary Soccer Club’s fees low, so that more people can play – it’s a win-win. 

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Pricing: $50 person/$450 for a table of 10; contact Mary Claire Sopchyk atMaryClaire.Sopchyk@carysoccer.org, Wendee Green at admin@carysoccer.org, or call 847-639-6036 for tickets.

Where/When: , 26 N. William St., Crystal Lake. Saturday, starting at 8pm.

Perfect Date For: a first date (let someone else crack the jokes for once), or a fun Girl’s Night Out for those that are sans-Valentine.

Why go: They say laughter is the best medicine, but this show makes laughter the best for breaking the ice, as well. Ms. Tomlin will perform her signature character comedy act with the wit and classic kitsch she is known for.

Pricing: $74 and up; contact the Raue Center Box Office at boxoffice@rauecenter.org or 815-356-9212 for tickets.

Where/When: , 616 W. Main St., Barrington. Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Perfect Date For: Former theater geeks or current gleeks (Glee fans). 

Why go: It’s more romantic than the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Belt out your best Julie Andrews impression with the rest of the audience, and dress in costume and get free popcorn.

Pricing: Tickets $10, order online at www.barringtonfinearts.com.

Couples Massage and Wine Workshop

 Where/When: Om Stretch Yoga, 271 Country Commons, Suite I, Cary. Saturday,  from 2pm to 4:30pm.

Perfect Date For: Couples that are looking to spice things up.

Why go: It’s the gift that keeps on giving: learn basic massage strokes that you can then practice on your significant other. Wine and appetizers round out this romantic date.

Pricing: $50 a couple, to register go to www.yogaincary.com or call 847-875-2193.

 Where/When: , 301 S. Main St., Algonquin. Sunday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Perfect Date For: Music lovers, concert-goers or swinging singles.

Why go: The former frontman for the Minneapolis-based band the Gear Daddies brings his country-rock solo act to the Firefly for an intimate performance.

Pricing: $15for tickets visit www.cafefirefly.com

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