Remodeling Your Home? Looking at Buying a New Boat? Learn From the Master Dancer

It's Thursday, and if you have no idea what to do this weekend, don't sweat it. Check out one of these great activities:

• When: Friday, Jan. 13, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake
• Why Go: Attendees will find over hundreds of local and national industry experts who can help get those unfinished projects and to do lists finished while helping make those dreams for the home come true. The event includes exhibits featuring kitchens, baths, flooring, roofing, windows, doors, heating and air, fireplaces, spas and leisure products, sunrooms, landscaping, energy efficient, green products and much more. Homeowners can get ideas, inspiration, estimates and great deals.
• Fee: Free admission and free parking.
• Info: http://www.HomeShowEvent.com, (630) 468-2237 or Buy Tickets here.

Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show

• When: Thursday through Monday, Jan. 12-16. Hours: 2-9 p.m. Jan. 12; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 13; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 14; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Jan. 15, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 16.
• Where: McCormick Place – North Building, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
• Why Go: In addition to the newest boats, RVs and accessories from the region’s leading dealers and retailers, the 82nd annual show will feature Rail Jam, an indoor wakeboarding stunt show; Kidz Zone, featuring the Huck Finn Trout Pond; World of Scuba, bringing everything required to get started in scuba diving; Fred’s Shed and the Discover Boating Welcome to the Water Center offering everything needed for on-the-water education; and the Powerboat Docking Challenge, where new and experienced boaters compete against the clock to dock a remote-controlled boat; and much more.
• Info: http://www.chicagoboatshow.com, or Buy Tickets here.

• When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: 250 W. Greggs Parkway, Vernon Hills
• Why Go: Join us for a morning full of inspiration and motivation as we take you on a journey towards living a healthy and fit lifestyle. Kick off your New Year right and spend the morning with the MissFIT team learning new ways to think about fitness and nutrition. The morning activities include: an inspirational introduction, a wake up and wind down fitness class, a fitness and nutrition presentation, a wellness business expo, a nourishing lunch, raffle prizes and a conclusion for commitment.
• Fee: $35.
• Info: www.missfitcomplete.com or (847) 775-0076.

• When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m.
• Where: , 915 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
• Why Go: Cirrus Falcon will be providing the music for an amazing evening at Lovell's. Treat yourself to an amazing dinner at Lovell's and
  after dinner relax with a specialty martini in the Captain's Quarters lounge and enjoy all your favorite songs! Voted the Best of the 'Burbs "Best Acoustic Band" for 2008 and 2010, Cirrus Falcon plays all your favorites from the Beatles, Plain White T's, The Eagles, Tom Petty, the BoDeans, Jimmy Buffet and much more.
• Info: (847) 401-8126.

• When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
• Where: 735 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
• Why Go: This is a family friendly sketch and games based show in the style of "Whose Line..." and Chicago Improv featuring the hilarious Improv Comedy Troupe "Lost Not Stolen."
• Fee: $7 for general admission at the door; $5 for Improv Playhouse students
• Info: http://­www.­impro­vplayhouse.­com or (847) 968-4529.

• When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 9 p.m.
• Where: Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Dr, Lincolnshire
• Why Go: “THE TORCH” symbolizes Ronnie Baker Brook’s role in the evolution of contemporary blues. A legacy steeped in the Chicago music tradition, he is ignited by passion for the family craft and fuelled by the responsibility of being crowned steward of the form by some of its most venerable masters. 
• Fee: $15
• Info: http://­www.­viper-­alley.­com, (847) 712-0212 or Buy Tickets here.

• When: Sunday, Jan. 15, noon-2 p.m.
• Where: , 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest
• Why Go: Lake Forest Dance Academy is thrilled to bring the newest trends and innovations in Contemporary Jazz dance by offering a Master Class with Robert McKee, one of Chicagoland’s most expressive and energetic teachers. This class is open to intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12 and up. McKee is a graduate of Point Park College and a former member of Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago. He is currently on faculty at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, as well as throughout the Chicago area.
• Fee: $25
• Info: LFRec.com or (847) 810-3948.