Shaw's hosts clambake on the patio

A real nice clambake

Shaw's Crab House brings a touch of New England to Schaumburg with its 7th Annual Clambake Dinner. Dine out on the restaurant's patio, listen to live music and chow down on lots of traditional clambake fare.

6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. $49.99 all-inclusive. Reservations suggested. (847) 517-2722 or shawscrabhouse.com

Fight MS at Moretti's

Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria holds a special benefit for The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. On tap is a buffet dinner, a silent auction, raffles and appearances by Schaumburg Flyers baseball players.

6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett. $25-$35; $10-$20 kids ages 12 and under. (630) 837-4992 or MorettisChicago.com

Dining 'Potter' style

Lawry's The Prime Rib teams up with The Museum of Science and Industry's "Harry Potter, The Exhibition" for a special exhibit visit and dinner. Lawry's English manor-style restaurant gets transformed into Hogwarts' Great Hall for a special post-exhibit meal for parents and kids.

4 p.m. dinner Sunday, Aug. 23 and 30, at 100 E. Ontario St., Chicago, following the 2 p.m. reserved ticket admission to the museum exhibit at 57th St. and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Complete package is $68; $42 for kids ages 11 and under (includes tax and gratuity). Reservations required. (312) 523-0319 or lawrysonline.com.