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Around Town: The inside scoop on Rosemont’s St. Pat’s bar crawl, Oakton Ice Show, Maine South’s Color Run & more

By BetterLocal Development
March 3, 2020
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Parkway Bank Park’s St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl March 13

On Friday, March 13 from 6-10 p.m., head to Rosemont’s entertainment district to partake in the annual pub crawl to celebrate St. Pat’s. Featured bars: Adobe Gilas, Bub City, Five Roses, Hofbrauhaus Chicago, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Park Tavern and Sugar Factory.

Tickets ($10 via Eventbrite.com or $15 on site) include: 

•Access to the bar crawl and participating drink specials

•Two tickets to Zanies Comedy Club

•St. Patrick’s Day swag item

•Complete the crawl and you will be entered to win an overnight stay at the Aloft Hotel plus dinner for two at Fogo De Chão. 

Visit Rosemont.com for more info. 

V-Show 66 fundraiser March 13-15

Has life’s rat race got you down? Are you tired of keeping up with the Joneses? Do you want to try something new and exciting? Well, then Camp Gunna Rock Ya’ is just what the doctor ordered! Come see V-Show 66 for a whole new kind of family getaway that’ll make memories that last a lifetime. Proceeds from this parent-written, parent-performed show benefit the Field School PTO. 

Show dates are March 6 and 7 at 7 p.m., March 13 and 14 at 7 p.m., and March 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased in advance here.

Oakton Ice Show April 24-26

Come see this spectacular showcase for area skaters — ranging from toddlers and youth to adults — as they perform a number of routines on the ice at the 51st annual Oakton Ice Show at Oakton Ice Arena. The performance is a culmination of the skills learned throughout the year. Visit PRParks.org/athletics for more information. 

Maine South High School’s sixth annual Color Run April 26

Sponsored by the Maine South National Honor Society, proceeds from this fun, family-friendly run/walk contribute to the annual school-wide fundraiser. The charity selected by the student body for 2020 is the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Visit RunSignUp.com for more info. 

Spring Craft & Vendor Fair May 3

Head to the Centennial Activity Center in Park Ridge from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to browse more than 30 local vendors and see what’s new this spring in fashion, accessories, jewelry, skin care and cosmetics, home and kitchen goods, art and sweet treats! Free admission. Visit PRParks.org for additional information. 

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