Get Out: Dog Expo, Live Bands, Tobacco Walk

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.

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Where/When: ; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, May 21.

Why Go: The Friends of the Parks Foundation of the Buffalo Grove Park District are holding this event for dogs and their families. Visit the expo of dog-related businesses, activities, fun and lots of playful pups. See a demonstration of dog training at noon by Deputy Robert Bell and his k-9 companion Conan. Orphans of the Storm will also be at the event with some adorable dogs looking for good homes. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Buffalo Grove Friends of the Parks Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization.

Pricing: Free

2. 

Where/When: ; 1:30 - 9 p.m., Saturday, May 13.

Why Go: The Friends of the Parks Foundation of the Buffalo Grove Park District sponsors this event for bands with members between the ages of 12 and 21.  Half of the members must not be over 19. A sound system will be provided but band members must supply their own instruments.

The winning band will receive a recording demo session at 2BU Studios in Lincolnshire and a spot to compete in a regional competition in July. The winner of the regional competition will go on to a statewide competition at the Illinois State Fair in August.

Pricing: $40

3.

Where/When: ; 2 - 3 p.m.; Sunday, May 22.

Why Go: Musical trio plays selections on the violin, cello, viola, and/or piano. Registration is required.

Pricing: Free

4.

Where/When: Viper Alley; 8:30 - 11 p.m.; Friday, May 20.

Why Go: 'Stache performs hits from Fall Out Boy, Blink 182 and The Killers, Taio Cruz, Neon Trees and Mike Posner in their high-energy show. Bar and kitchen open.

Pricing: $5

5.

Where/When: Independence Grove, Libertyville; 8:30 a.m.; Saturday, May 21.

Why Go: Celebrate the 9th Annual World No Tobacco Day and walk to honor loved ones who have lost their lives to a tobacco related illness while supporting efforts to reduce tobacco use. The walk is sponsored by the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center. Enter the drawing for an i-pod, free face painting for kids, free health screenings and energy snacks.

Pricing: No entry fee

6.

Where/When: White Deer Run Golf Club, 250 W. Greggs Pkwy., Vernon Hills;  10:30 a.m.; Friday, May 20.

Why Go: Play in a four-person scramble, eat lunch and then stay for a reception, awards dinner and silent auction. Proceeds will go to the CLC Foundation's scholarship fund to help CLC students reach their educational goals.

Pricing: $275 donation; $50 for evening reception only

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