Night life events: Set those drinks afire

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Get the weekend off to sizzling start with Flaming Drink Fridays at Bloomingdale's Shiraz on the Water. From 5 to 10 p.m., the lounge offers six flaming drinks for $6. Martini lovers might want to check out the flaming lemon drop, while those with a sweet tooth shouldn't miss the s'more — Crème de Cocoa Dark, Bailey's Irish Cream and Bacardi 151 topped with tiny marshmallows that get nice and toasty when the 151 is set ablaze. Shiraz on the Water, Hilton Chicago/ Indian Lakes Resort, 250 W. Schick Road, Bloomingdale, (630) 671-5013, shirazonthewater.com.

‘Liquid history'

Celebrate American Craft Beer Week from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 14, when Naper Settlement debuts its “Liquid History” program. Enjoy appetizers and craft beers from six breweries as you learn about each, as well as Naperville's Stenger Brewery. Must be 21 or older. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door and $25 for designated drivers. Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster, Naperville, (630) 420-6010, napersettlement.museum.

Sake 101

Sushi has become so commonplace you can find it almost anywhere. Saki, however, has remained more of a mystery. That's why PL8 Simply Asian has introduced an $11 sake flight that allows diners to sample three of these rice-based Japanese spirits. Watch out, though: The alcohol content can be as much as twice that of wine. PL8, 736 W. Northwest Hwy., Barrington, (847) 382-1088, pl8simplyasian.com.