The Lodge in Lisle to host bad sweater party
The uglier the better at The Lodge in Lisle's bad sweater party Friday. Bust out that old reindeer sweater Grandma knitted you 10 years ago and put it to use. Catch '80s cover band Sixteen Candles and enjoy random imported bottles of beer for $2.50. $10 cover.
Info: Friday, Dec. 4, at The Lodge, 3750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. (630) 724-0450 or thelodgeatfourlakes.com.
We thank you, repeal
Celebrate the 76th anniversary of the repeal of prohibition at Faith & Whiskey Friday. Knob Creek will host a free tasting and informational session from 7 to 9 p.m. Or get your shoes shined for free during that time. Three dancers from Ripettes Burlesque will perform at 10 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Enjoy seven cocktails for $7 each such as the Tombstone, a shaken old fashion riff made with Rittenhouse Rye 100 proof, simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Win $100 for being the best female flapper or best male gangster.
Info: Friday, Dec. 4, at Faith & Whiskey, 1363 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago. (773) 248-9119 or faithandwhiskey.com.
Twosdays
You've survived Monday. Treat yourself on Tuesday with Twosdays at Barley House. Choose from three or four $2 select craft drafts. Stay past 9 p.m. and enjoy half-price appetizers.
Info: Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Barley House, 1520 S. Randall Road, Algonquin. (847) 658-5520 or barley-house.com.