Night events: Get skinny at Gordon

Gordon goes skinny

The casual brewery restaurant Gordon Biersch rolls out some new low-cal drinks under 150 big ones. Give the Superfruit Martini a whirl or the new Lo'jito. Or sip guilt-free on the Skinny Dip Margarita made with Avion Reposado Tequila, fresh-squeezed lime juice and Splenda.

Gordon Biersch, 639 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. (630) 739-6036 or gordon bierschrestaurants.com.

Wine for animals

Raise your glass to improve the lives of animals at a wine tasting at Wine Styles from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. For $30, enjoy wine, cheese and other hors d'oeuvres. Proceeds support the West Suburban Humane Society.

Wine Styles in Glen Ellyn, 715 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-9463 or email director@wshs-dg.org.

A Metra freebie

Metra commuters, take a break from the grind and unwind with a drink at Niche. Proof of a train ticket gets patrons a free small plates item now through March 31. Choices include deviled eggs with shrimp, maple bacon, cherry tomato and basil; truffle popcorn; grilled cheese and sliders. New drink specials include the Junie Moon, with muddled pear and basil, Honey Barenjager liqueur, Van Gogh Vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and topped with processo for $10.

Niche Restaurant, 14 S. Third St., Geneva. (630) 262-1000 or nichegeneva.com.#8212; Sara Hooker