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Comedian Damon Williams Headlines 'Promise Fest'

Making plans for the weekend? Patch has rounded up a list of events and activities going on in and around Tinley Park.

If nothing matters but the weekend, you better plan it out. Patch is here to help by spotlighting some of what's going on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in and around Tinley Park.

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

Family Movie Night: The animated film The Crods will be screened at 6:30 p.m. at the Tinley Park Public Library. Find out more details

First Friday: Garden Gallery and Studio's monthly event will feature artist Nick Schulien. The night's activities, which also includes live music and refreshments, begin at 7 p.m. Find out more details

Damon Williams at GSU Promise Fest: Governors State University's Promise Fest, the first of its kind and a student-produced event, brings comedy star Damon Williams to GSU Center for Performing Arts for a night of laughs on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. $30 general admission, $15 for students. Find out more details

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Peppo's First Anniversary: The sandwich shop will celebrate this event with specials Saturday, Oct. 5, and Sunday, Oct. 6. Find out more details.
 
SUNDAY, OCT. 6

American Legion Fest: Music, food and rides are just some of things on tap for the American Legion Fest. The four-day event ends Sunday, Oct. 6, at 175th Street and Oak Park Avenue. Find out more details.

What Else to Watch for This Weekend

  • Ray Gavin Band: The musical group will perform Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. at the Carraig Pub at Chicago Gaelic Park. Find out more details. Find out more details
  • St. Damian 5K Walk/Run: This second annual event Saturday, Oct. 5 starts at St. Damian School, 5300 W. 155th St. in Oak Forest. Registration is from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m. Find out more details
  • Girls Attack Volleyball Club Tryouts: Girls ages 14 and under from 
    the south and southwest suburbs are welcome to try out for the Attack 
    Volleyball Club 2013-2014 season on Sunday, October 6, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. at the Franklin Loebe Center in Orland Park. The tryout fee is $15. For more information, go to www.attackvolleyballclub.net or contact Pam Campbell at campbellpam@comcast.net or 312-806-7387.
  • Marist vs. Glenbard at Arctic Ice Arena: Hockey fans won't want to miss this varsity hockey showdown Sunday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m., at Arctic Ice in Orland Park. 


Check out Tinley Park Patch's Events Calendar to find out what else is going on and to add your own activities to the mix.

Want to catch a movie? Check out Tinley Park Patch's Movies Friday, which features films and showtimes in the area.
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