Night life: Drink has a Situation coming

Drink's Situation

We've got a Situation at Drink Nightclub tonight. Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino of Jersey Shore fame leads the evening's fist pumping. Get in on Drink's bottle, pitcher or wine service. Pitcher offerings cost $30 and include Patron's Perfect Margarita, Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea and Vodka with lemonade, mojitos, mai tais, Drink Punch and Sex and the City Cosmos. The situation kicks off at 9 p.m. with a $10 cover. Drink, 871 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg; (847) 397-3100 or drinknightclub.com.

Brews and blues

Calling all craft beer lovers — Pheasant Run's Craft Brews and Chicago Blues Festival takes place in the New Orleans Ballroom from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5. The fest features 25 micro-craft breweries. Tickets are $25 and that includes 15 tasting tickets, unlimited food samples and a commemorative tasting glass. Live music performed by Kevin Purcell and The Nightburners. Designated driver tickets are $10. VIP tickets are $60 and include an extra hour of drinks, no lines and additional swag. Pheasant Run Resort is at 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. (800) 474-3272 or pheasantrun.com.

Spicy Cinco celebration

Heat things up with cool drinks for Cinco de Mayo Saturday at Zest Bistro. Specials include house-made margaritas served on the rocks in original flavor or strawberry, prepared with a salty rim and fresh squeezed lime juice for $5 each. Grab a Corona beer bucket for $15. Or fill your tummy with fish fillet tacos served with fresh salsa, Mexican cheese and two sides for $5. Zest Bistro, 935 W. Burlington Ave. Downers Grove. (630) 969-YUMY or lemontreegrocer.com/bistro.