Lombard's RA Sushi offering low-cal drinks

The anti-cookie

Counterbalance all those holiday treats with a lighter drink. RA Sushi now features three skinny cocktails with less than 200 calories each. The Cosmo-teeny, Thin Mint Mojito and Cucumber Slenderita feature TY KU Soju, TY KU Liqueur and sugar-free sweetener for $7 each.

Everyday at RA Sushi, 310 Lombard Center, Lombard. (630) 627-6800 or rasushi.com.

Boogie shoes

Cut a rug at Ballydoyle's all-day sock hop Saturday, Dec. 18. Drink specials include $4 Malibu, $3.50 Bloody Marys, $2 Mimosas, $3.50 Jameson and $3.50 Absolut cocktails. The Neverly Brothers play from 5 to 8 p.m. followed by the JoyRyders from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Bring a toy for the JoyRyder's third annual toy drive.

11 a.m. to 2 a.m. at Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant, Stratford Square Mall, 152 Stratford Square, Bloomingdale. (630) 924-8800 or ballydoylepub.com.

Whiskey business

Have yourself a very whiskey Christmas under Chicago's holiday lights and atop a trolley. The two-hour ride includes samples of high-end whiskey with a chaser of whiskey information. Drinks to be sampled include Koval Lion's Pride Organic Dark Rye Whiskey, Koval Rye Chicago, Cabin Fever Maple Whiskey, Pendleton Canadian Whiskey and Rowan's Creek Bourbon Whiskey. Tickets cost $40.

3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, at Cooking Fools, 1916 W. North Ave., Chicago. Order tickets online at localwineevents.com.