Night life events: Hulk watch in Oak Brook
Hulking good time
You'll want to get to Sky faster than a speeding bullet Friday, May 6, for the Oak Brook nightclub's superhero party featuring none other than an appearance by Lou Ferrigno. Doors open at 7 p.m., and Ferrigno is expected around 8:30. Bartenders and other staffers will be in costume so feel free to dust off your own cape. Sorry kids, you must be 21 to hang with the Hulk. Tickets are $15. Sky, 1600 16th St., Oak Brook, (630) 574-CLUB or +"http://www.skyoakbrook.com" target="_blank">skyoakbrook.com.
Barleycorn by a nose!
Watch the Kentucky Derby and enjoy a taste of Southern comfort at John Barleycorn Saturday, May 7. The fun starts around 3 p.m. and includes an all-you-can-eat Churchill Downs-inspired buffet, mint juleps, drink specials and the chance to watch the 137th Kentucky Derby on 20 HD TVs. And you won't want to miss the best hat contest, either. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door. John Barleycorn, 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg, (847) 619-5540 or johnbarleycorn.com.
One more for hat trick
A pub bearing the name of a hockey great just got a worthy new home. A second Chelios' Pub Grill #8212; the first is in Aurora #8212; recently opened in the Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva. The new spot, owned by a cousin of hockey legend Chris Chelios, will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Chelios' Pub Grill at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, 1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva, (331) 248-0182 or cheliospubandgrill.com.