Get Out: Velvet Jimis, Velvet Rope and More

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THURSDAY NIGHT OUT
When/Where: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Downtown Oak Park.
Why Go: Local restaurants and merchants will be out in full force for the weekly summertime series. In addition to restaurant specials, live music is on the agenda: first with jazz artist Marquis from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and "Texas jump blues" from Felix and the Cats from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Price: Free to roam; $12 for "dine-around" tickets; more here.

JAZZ IN THE BISTRO
When/Where: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday at , 100 S. Marion St.
Why Go: Sip wine and nosh on gourmet snacks on this rainy Thursday evening while listening to jazz music from the Andy Brown Duo.
Price: Free admission; full menu

VELVET JIMIS AT FITZGERALD'S
When/Where: 9 p.m. Saturday at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road in Berywn.
Why Go: The funky, soulful Oak Park septet promises "a raging party at every show." Also on the bill West 34 and Insignificant Others.
Price: $10

ART OF & ABOUT BASEBALL
When/Where: 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday; Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at , 17 Harrison St. in Oak Park.
Why Go: Enjoy America's pastime through the paintings, illustrations and photographs by artists Elizabeth Gaylord, Paul Lewis, Mark Hadhazy and Stephen Smith.
Price: Free admission

SUNDAY FUNDAY KARAOKE
When/Where: Begins 7 p.m. Sunday at , 728 Lake St. in Oak Park.
Why Go: Because they're serving $6 martinis and you don't have to work Monday.
Price: No cover