Night life events: Beer, bands dominate Two Brothers' Summer Fest at RiverEdge
Two Brothers' Summer Fest
Two Brothers' Summer Fest rocks RiverEdge park this weekend with the gates opening at 5 p.m. Friday, June 2, and 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3. The fest includes beer samples, the release of Two Brothers' Hop Centric Double IPA, an arcade tent, a beer garden and bands. Lots of bands, including The Way Down Wanderers, Saint Motel, Blind Pilot, Savior Adore, X Ambassadors, Knox Hamilton, Future Stuff and more. Prices vary from $30 general admission for one day up to $200 for skydeck tickets, which include an open beer bar, food and a private viewing area. RiverEdge Park is at 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. riveredgeaurora.com.
Fool House plays Empire
Get down to a '90s dance party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, June 2, at Empire. Fool House rocks the classics like NSYNC, blink-182, Britney Spears and Ricky Martin. Track suits and fanny packs encouraged. Try an Empire specialty cocktail like The Beet Goes On, made with leathersbee's gin and a house-made beet simple syrup, egg white, fresh squeezed lemon juice and muddled cucumber in a coupe glass for $12. Empire is at 48 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-9000 or empireburgerbar.com.
Gatsbys' Saturday karaoke
Gatsbys Sports Pub goes in for some Extreme Karaoke beginning at 10 p.m. every Saturday. Drink specials are $3.50 24-ounce Bud Light, Miller Lite and Coors Light; $5 42 Below vodka martinis, $5 Malibu mixed drinks and $5.50 bombs. Grab dinner first: Italian beef with fries goes for $7.95. No cover. Gatsbys Sports Pub is at 427 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. (847) 253-7200 or gatsbyssportspub.com.