Night life events: It's a party all weekend for Craftsman's grand opening

The Craftsman's grand opening

Two Brothers Brewing Company is hosting special events Friday through Sunday, Dec. 2-4, to celebrate the grand opening of The Craftsman in downtown Naperville. The three-story building includes three separate experiences: The Market cafe; a Modern Tavern farm-to-table restaurant, and The Third Floor cocktail lounge. Special events include free coffee Friday, beer tastings at 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, mixology demonstrations at 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, special food tastings, extended hours and more. The Craftsman by Two Brothers is at 16 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 615-7100 or www.thecraftsmannaperville.com.

Lucky Monk's bomber exchange

Bring in any bomber all wrapped up for a white elephant-style exchange at Lucky Monk beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Wear your very ugliest sweater and grab any 22-ounce bottled beer to play along. Don't feel like joining in? Lucky Monk recently partnered with GrubHub, so you can now enjoy Lucky Monk fare from your couch. Lucky Monk is at 105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington. (847) 898-0500 or theluckymonk.com/.

Bowlero's newest location

Bowlero has taken over Brunswick's in Buffalo Grove. The upgraded, hipster-inspired, retro venue includes black light bowling, an interactive arcade, laser tag, specialty cocktails, and eats like a 5-pound party burger, flavor-loaded fries and various desserts. Hours are: 4 to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday, and 4 p.m. to midnight Monday. Bowlero is at 350 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. (847) 821-9000 or bowlero.com/.