Get Out: Something Dirty, Something Sweet

Holy weekend, Batman. It's already Thursday, and you're not sure what your plans are for the next three days. Breathe easy. Patch is here.

Below you'll find five nifty events you can go to, five ways to have fun over your weekend. Let's hope the rain doesn't spoil things.

1. Shannon Richardson Band
Where/When: Poor Boy's Pub, Montgomery; Saturday, April 30 at 9:30 p.m.
Why Go: Some local guys who create a nice mellow sound reminiscent of Jack Johnson.
Price: Free

2. Fox River Clean Sweep
Where/When: Aurora Township Building at 80 North Broadway, Aurora; Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon
Why Go: Tires and trash don't belong in the Fox. You can help!
Price: Free

3. Long Grove Chocolate Fest
Where/When: Long Grove, Il; Friday, April 29, Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: Taste and buy chocolate, hear live music,  watch fudge-making demonstrations - it's worth the drive!
Price: Free

4. Celebrate Differences Walk
Where/When: Old Post Park, 116 Old Post Rd., Oswego; Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon
Why Go: 1st annual Steps Toward a Brighter Future is a disability awareness walk to benefit the Celebrate Differences charity.
Price: See website for details

5.
Where/When: Tillers Nursing Center, 4390 Route 71, Oswego; Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Got an itch for a "new" treasure? Come to The Tillers for this giant yard sale!
Price: Free to look