Barleycorn offering brunch, beer buckets

Want to thank Dad for years of support and love? Take him to John Barleycorn Schaumburg for $15 Miller buckets, $3 Sam Adams drafts and $4 Fat Tire drafts. Hit up the brunch buffet for $9.95 or let dad sleep in and catch the dinner buffet for $12.95. Or pop in to catch the Cubs or White Sox games or the U.S. Open. Enjoy the drink specials regardless of when you arrive. The first 25 dads to dine win free tickets to Chicago Improv in Schaumburg.

Facts: Sunday, June 21, at John Barleycorn Schaumburg, 1100 American Lane. (847) 619-5540.

WOW

When we say WOW, we mean it - Wine on Wednesdays, that is. Have some wine on the house at D.O.C. Wine Bar in Lombard. Wine director Tony Burger highlights a different complimentary hand-selected red or white boutique wine for tasting throughout the day and evening. If you need more than a taste, try one of many $6 martinis.

Facts: Wednesday, June 24, at D.O.C. Wine Bar and Bistro, 326 Yorktown Center, Lombard. (630) 627-6666 or docwinebarchicago.com.

South Beach Sundays

Soak up the sun on Citizen Bar's oversized patio while enjoying summery drinks and live entertainment on South Beach Sundays. Drink specials include $5 you-call-its, $3 Coronas and $7 summer drinks, including mojitos, sangria and blue raspberry lemonade. Local DJs including Luis Segura, Shawn Edwards and Danny V will keep the party going every Sunday starting at 4 p.m.

Facts: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Citizen Bar, 364 W. Erie St., Chicago. (312) 640-1156 or citizenbar.com.