Night life events: It's an ugly sweater party!
Don't drink it cute
At John Barleycorn Wrigleyville's ugly sweater party Friday, Dec. 23, you don't want to drink 'til it's cute. The uglier the sweater the better — and it pays with a gift card to the winners. All night drink specials include $5 domestic bottles and $5 candy cane shots made with peppermint schnapps, white chocolate liqueur and 4 Rebels Premium Vodka. DJ Jet spins, and there's no cover charge.
John Barleycorn Wrigleyville is located at 3524 N. Clark St., Chicago. (773) 549-6000 or johnbarleycorn.com.
Catch Santa's Magic
Have a nice tall glass of holiday cheer with Santa's Magic at Mickey Finn's. This seasonal brew is a strong ale lighter bodied than most Mickey Finn's brews. Flavored with fruits and spices, catch this drink before it's gone. Ho, ho, ho. It's $6.50 a pint.
Mickey Finn's Brewery and Pub is at 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 362-6688 or mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.
Tailgaters Sunday club night
Sunday doesn't need to be lame. Party like it's your birthday at Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grill's Sunday club night with DJ Frankie. Drink specials include $3 Bloody Marys, $2 Miller pints, $3 Smirnoff drinks, 50-cent wings and best of all — no cover. If it happens to be a Bears game day, enjoy a free buffet during half time.
Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grill is at 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. (630) 679-1994 or tailgatersgrill.com.