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Join the colorful denizens of Grapplin, Ireland, as they (and you) toast the departed with a raucous evening of stories, songs, and stouts
12.2 Miles
93%
14 votes
Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
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At Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, visitors can see a wide variety of performances, from live orchestra music to stand up comedy from nationally recognized comedians. The concert hall also hosts student performances from the Northwestern University's school of music.
12.2 Miles
67%
3 votes
8031 Floral Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
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Operated by the Skokie Parks Department, the Skokie Heritage Museum & Log Cabin commemorate local history and celebrate local culture with temporary and permanent exhibits and a variety of special events and programs.
12.3 Miles
84%
256 votes
1715 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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Featuring a combined 18 screens, Evanston Century 12 & Cinearts 6 display first-run Hollywood movies and independent films. The theaters provide stadium seating, arcade games, a lobby cafe and an in-theater bar with adult beverages.
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Located at the Bienen School of Music, Cahn Auditorium features singing, acting, and dancing productions from students at the school for the community to attend. The venue can seat up to 1000 guests.
12.4 Miles
Bunker Hill Forest Preserve is a large park that offers scenic views of nature, trails for walking or jogging and ample space for picnics. The park also serves as an outdoor venue for any event with proper county permits.
12.5 Miles
Designed by Jens Jensen and planted in 1917, Northwestern's Shakespeare Garden is a little known secluded formal garden in the midst of campus that highlights plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. Other features include a sundial, statues, and a fountain.
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With its soccer fields, two tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, playground and 'tot lot' the Patrick Sullivan Park is a destination for sports and recreation. It was renamed for the popular park-district commissioner in the late 1990s.
12.6 Miles
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn offers children a range of activities that involve play based education. The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn provides programs and exhibits. There are two floors which offer different types of activities.
12.6 Miles
The Devonshire Aquatic Center provides concessions, a zero depth entry lap pool, a drop slide, a diving board with 12 foot depth, a sprayground, and locker room and shower facilities.
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Children between the ages of 18 months and nine years old are the focus of Lil' Kickers, which uses soccer to help children grow. Along with soccer classes and general soccer play, the facility can be rented for birthday parties.