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Friday, Feb 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14
BRAVO’s The Music Man
The first of four evening performances of the musical staged by 92 students and more than 20 parent volunteers. $6-$8. To reserve seats, call 524-5621 or e-mail cwatkins@op97.org.
Friday, Feb. 13
Musical Shabbat
Rabbi Mirelman, Cantor Figa join Stuart Rosenberg and his ensemble for Har Zion Live: new and traditional music to bring in the Sabbath. West
Friday, Feb. 13
Unlucky in Love
The art opening that reminds you the eve of Valentine’s Day this year is Friday the 13th. The Nerve Gallery, 43
Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14
Preview of Amadeus
Early chance – at a savings – to catch the show that opens on Sunday, a Tony winner for best play. $15. www.village-players.org, 866-764-1010. Village Players Performing
Saturday, Feb. 14
A tour that examines items uncovered during restoration of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. $16 -$18, www.gowright.org.
5, and Saturday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s night for families
There will be live jazz and three seatings for dinner at Buzz Café, every one of them with a kids’ menu featuring mini heart-shaped pizzas. $10, kids; $25, adults. To reserve a table at Buzz, call 660-0894. In the Oak Park Arts District at 905 S. Lombard. www.thebuzzcafe.com.
Saturday, Feb. 14
Oscar Day at the library
An all-day film festival of this year’s nominees for Academy Awards. Catch one show or make a day of it. Free.
Sunday, Feb. 15
Book release party with Jim Gill
A Soup Opera is the latest picture book and CD set by the popular
Sunday, Feb. 15
Violinist Chris Nemeth, cellist David Machavarani and pianist Keti Badrize perform. Wine will be served before and after. Free. HouseRed, 7403 W.
