Try Argus Brewery's newest at Ballydoyle

Catch a taste of Argus California Steam at Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant. For $4 a pint, try the new craft beer released by Argus Brewery. It's copper-colored and medium bodied, a full malt flavor with a spicy herbal hop made unique with a special fermentation process. Argus Brewery also created the popular Pegasus IPA.

Info: Now at Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant at Stratford Square Mall, 152 Stratford Square, Bloomingdale. (630) 924-8800 or www.ballydoylepub.com.

Jazzy drinksCatch some jazz and blues every Friday and Saturday at Pinstripes Bowling, Bocce and Bistro. Sip on the Puccini - Absolut Mandarin, mango juice and a splash of sparkling wine, served over ice with a lemon and orange twist, for $9. Or the Limoncello Martini, house-made limoncello, fresh lemon, Grand Marnier and a splash of sour, also $9. No cover. Info: Fridays and Saturdays at Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. (847) 844-9300 or www.pinstripes.com.Hmm, Hum? A Hum cocktail mixology event at Carlucci won't be ho-hum with an array of drink samples paired with a dinner buffet. Try the Hum Botanical Spirit, an infused organic rum with hibiscus, organic ginger, green cardamom and Kaffir lime. For $30, try several new drinks and eats that include pizza assortiti, arancini and crostini con salmone. Info: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. (630) 512-0990 or www.carluccirestaurant.com.