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Arlington Park Racecourse
The 2009 racing season kicks off on Friday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, Sept. 27. In addition to top-notch horse racing, Arlington Park's season is highlighted by events for young and old alike. Each Friday during the season, Arlington hosts the Miller Lite Party in the Park featuring live music by some of the areas most popular bands. Every Sunday has Family Day activities including pony rides, a petting zoo and face painters plus the Junior Jockey Club, which takes kids 12 and under behind the scenes to learn more about Thoroughbreds.
- www.arlingtonpark.com
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2200 W. Euclid
Arlington Heights, IL 60006
847-385-7500
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eSkape Entertainment Center
60,000 square feet of fun! Bowling, laser tag, indoor batting cages and arcade. GrillWorks Restaurant and Bar. Multi-purpose Entertainment Center can accommodate groups of 20-1500 guests. Meeting space available for up to 225 people. We host family reunions, corporate events, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, church groups, receptions, and camp groups. We offer weekly specials, Karaoke Mitzvahs, live bands and more!
- www.eskape.us
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350 McHenry Rd.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847-821-9000
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Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre
Enjoy America's favorite musicals, performed by award-winning casts, at this cozy theatre-in-the-round. Dinner packages available. Days/Hours: Call for show schedule or visit our website. Ticket fee. - www.marriotttheatre.com
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10 Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-634-0100
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Travel through the mists of time to a forgotten age and tale of devotion, courage, and love- at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament. The new show features heroic knights on spirited horses, astounding athletic feats and thrilling sword play- all against an exhilarating back drop of brilliant lights and a sweeping new musical score.
- www.medievaltimes.com
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2001 N. Roselle Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60195
888-935-6878
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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Metropolis offers a diverse array of Chicago's most talented performers and performance companies, as well as national acts spanning virtually all performance genres and a comprehensive School of the Performing Arts. Comedy, drama, musicals, cabaret and rock music, Second City and regional professional children's theatre are featured. - www.metropolisarts.com
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111 W. Campbell St.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
847-577-5982
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Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival presents great artists of Pop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Dance, World and Classical including the Summer residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from June-September. Box Office hours starting May 17, 2008: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday & Holidays 1pm-6pm.
- www.ravinia.org
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418 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
847 266-5100
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Shoreline Sightseeing
Enjoy a one-hour architecture cruise on the Chicago River led by a professional docent. Skyline and architecture cruises are available April-November; water taxis between the Sears Tower, Navy Pier and Museum Campus run Memorial Day-Labor Day, with weekend service during the Spring and Fall. Private charters are also available.
- www.shorelinesightseeing.com
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474 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
312-222-9328
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Spirit of Chicago
As America's largest harbor cruise line, The Spirit of Chicago located on Navy Pier, offers fun for everyone with dining, dancing, sightseeing and entertainment all rolled into one affordable cruise experience. Hours: Monday-Sunday, year-round. Lunch, Dinner and "Specialty Cruise" rates range from $30-$100 inclusive per person. - www.spiritofchicago.com
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401 E. Illinois St. Ste 310
Chicago, IL 60611
312-464-7619
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Tommy Gun's Garage
"Chicago's only original Speakeasy Dinner Theater". You'll be transported back to the Roaring Twenties, the era of prohibition, complete wit da gangsters and flappers, da Charleston, silent movies, 20's memorabilia and a replica of the St. Valentine's Day Wall. You'll be served great food and great hooch (uh, dats liquor) by da mugs and dolls, who also sing and dance da Charleston and udder musical selections from Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and more!
- www.tommygunsgarage.com
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2114 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
312-225-0273
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WhirlyBall
WhirlyBall combines Lacrosse, Hockey, Basketball and jacked-up bumper cars in a game of skill and chance. If that's not enough, add a climbing wall, state-of-the-art lasertag, great food, full-service bar, video games, Foosball, Pool, and indoor bags and you've got more fun than should be allowed...but we'll let you! - www.whirlyball.com
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285 Center Drive
Vernon Hills, IL
800-894-4759
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