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Get Out: Laughing, Jitterbuggin' and Rockin'

Get Out is a Patch guide to weekend entertainment in the area.

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what to do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

TRASH MARTINI

Where/When: , March 25, 10pm

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Why go: This Chicago-based cover band plays hit songs from the 80s hair metal to pop rock of today. Trash Martini focuses on the details and authenticity of each song and is ready to impress.

Pricing: $3 cover

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Livin' It Up

Where/When:  Saturday, March 26, 9:30pm

Why go:  This Chicago-born cover band specializes in rock and alternative music, drawing from the 70s through today’s greatest hits to create a night to remember.

Pricing: $5 cover

CHASING AMY

Where/When: , Saturday, March 26, 9:30pm

Why go: With a mix of rock, alternative and pop, “Chasing Amy” at brings in a diversity of musical styles to the stage.

Pricing: No cover

CHICAGO JITTERBUG CLUB BALL “PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ” http://www.chicagojitterbugclub.com/

Where/When: Glendora House, 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Oak Lawn, Saturday, March 26, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Why Go: Annual ball, which means fancy dresses for the ladies and black tie for the gents; Music by Norman; giant split the pot raffle; free snacks.

Pricing: $10 ORLAND PARK COMEDY IMPROV GROUP www.orland-park.il.us

Where/When: Old Village Hall, 14413 Beacon Ave., Orland Park, Friday, March 25, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Improvisational comedy by a local comedy troupe. For ages 16 and older.

Pricing: $6

HAIRBALL: A TRIBUTE TO ‘80s ROCK LEGENDS www.115bourbonstreet.com

Where/When: 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park, on Friday, March 25, 10 p.m.

Why Go: A chance to see (kind of, anyhow) KISS, Guns ‘n Roses, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Ozzy, AC/DC, Journey and Poison all on the same bill.

Pricing: $5 cover charge after 8 p.m. 

MIKE TOOMEY COMEDY SHOW www.myriddlescomedyclub.com

Where/When: Riddles Comedy Club, 5055 W. 111th St., Alsip, Friday and Saturday, March 25-26, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. each night.

Why Go: You might know him as WGN Morning News sports anchor Skip Parker. A comedian since 1982, Toomey has appeared in concert with Wayne Newton, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and Reba McIntire. He has also been featured on MTV’s Half Hour Comedy Hour and AE’s Comedy on the Road.

Pricing: $12.50, 2-drink minimum

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