Fast Times Band in Island Lake
High energy '80s party band Fast Times Band kicks off Friday night at Sideouts in Island Lake. Friday drink specials include $3 Jumbo Shock Top drafts, $4 Cherry Coke bombs and $5 16-ounce Long Islands. Need a designated driver? Sideouts provides pick-up and take-home service. Call (847) 227-4677 for a ride.
Friday, Nov. 5, at Sideouts Bar and Eatery, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. (847) 526-7174 or sideouts.com.
Lucky Fridays
Get your first Friday of the month on at the Lucky Monk with live entertainment and drink specials, including $5 Grey Goose and $4 house microbrews such as Priory Brown Ale, Oktoberfest Lager and Pals Porter. A complimentary appetizer buffet includes spice wings, flatbreads, pretzels and more.
4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at The Lucky Monk, 105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington. (847) 898-0500 or theluckymonk.com.
Tailgate. At the bar.
Forget some sports stadium parking lot. Tailgate the Bears game at Mickey Finn's Brewery Sunday. A $20 entry fee includes tastings and Amber Ale in cans. Get a bucket of five Red Stag ice cold minis for $15. The 847 Suburban Wheat Beer is currently on tap.
Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at Mickey Finn's Brewery, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 362-6688 or mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.