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

Lauren Traut, Neighbor
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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 Oak Forest.

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

Oktoberfest at Blarney Stone Pub: Don't miss live music from the Bratwurst Brothers starting at 7 p.m., Oktoberfest food and beer pairings. Buy an Oktoberfest Beer and keep the glass while supplies last. Special tapping, food specials, and beer specials all night. No cover.

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. 

Ray Gavin Band: The musical group will perform at 8 p.m. at the Carraig Pub at Chicago Gaelic Park. Find out more details. Find out more details. 

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Craft Fair: Visit the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Fall Craft Fair for raffles, bake sale and delicious fall foods. Get a jump on your holiday shopping. Starts at 10 a.m.

St. Damian 5K Walk/Run: This second annual event starts at St. Damian School, 5300 W. 155th St. Registration is from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m. Find out more details. 

What Else to Watch for This Weekend


  • 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest Patch's Movies Friday, which features films and showtimes in the area.

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