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Running Depot Hosts Ladies Night

A little something for everyone this weekend – whether you like music, cooking, running, shopping, gambling or outdoors activities.

Where/When: , 30 N. Williams St. in Crystal Lake, Thursday from 7:15 to 10 pm.

Why go: Ladies, get a fashionable jump-start to your own spring training. Enjoy wine, cheese, new spring apparel from Sugoi and discounts on merchandise from The Running Depot.

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Pricing: Free, RSVP not required but recommended. Email shawn@therunningdepot to RSVP.



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Where/When: , 301 S. Main St. in Algonquin, Friday from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Why go: Whether you want to show off your talent or just watch others perform, it’s a perfect Friday-night activity instead of doing dinner and a movie….again.

Pricing: Free



Where/When: Metropolis Performing Arts Center, 111 W. Campbell St. in Arlington Heights, Friday at 8 pm.

Why go: Break out your bellbottoms! This show is not just theater – it’s a sing-along, dance-along "Abba Salute" covering the iconic band’s most popular hits. 

Pricing: Tickets $25, stage tables $35; contact the Metropolis box office at 847.577.2121.



Where/When: , 1060 E. Peterson Road in Grayslake. Friday from 2 to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why go: Enjoy a range of outdoor-based sports seminars and shopping geared towards fisherman, hunters and - decorators? (Shopping booths for cabin furnishings and décor are included - for the more domestic and less outdoor-inclined.)

Pricing: $7 for adults, free for children 12 and under.



Where/When: Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. Pickup and drop-off locations at the  and The Tilted Kilt of Elgin. Saturday from 9:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Why go: Enjoy a day of gambling, buffets and other casino entertainment at the Horseshoe Casino, then relax while someone else takes care of the drive. 

Pricing: $30 includes transportation, buffet lunch and $15 slot play. For reservations contact Cathy Oberbroekling at 815-861-4238 or cathy.vangalderbus@comcast.net.  

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