Night life events: Country star Josh Gracin comes H.O.M.E. Friday

H.O.M.E. Bar hosts Josh Gracin

Josh Gracin plays H.O.M.E. Bar with his band Six String Crossing at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17. $15 general admission, or for $500 go big with the VIP booth that seats 12 and includes admission and a $500 food and beverage minimum. Drink specials include $3 beers of the month, $4 cocktails of the month and $5 wine of the month. H.O.M.E. Bar is at 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com.

O'Toole's grand opening

Yes, it's time. O'Toole's of Libertyville hosts its grand opening Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, with prizes and giveaways - think parties for 10, Cubs tickets, grills, coolers and more. Matt Fedderman headlines the 412 Lounge from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday. The new gastropub, the third location for Timothy O'Toole's, serves 48 beers on tap plus wine and cocktails and a chef-driven menu, including small bites, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, burgers, wraps and more. Check the calendar for upcoming karaoke and 50/50 wine nights. Hours are 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, and 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday. O'Toole's of Libertyville is at 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 984-2599 or timothyotooles.com/libertyville.

Tuesday Triathlons at America's

Teams of two compete against other players in bags, pool and darts beginning at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. Drink specials are $2.25 for all bottled and draft beers. The bar matches the pot for the cash prize. $5 per person. America's Bar and Grill is at 2308 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 882-8600 or americasbar.com.