Night life events: McMae's in Bartlett hosts 5-year bash Saturday
McMae's five-year party
Celebrate McMae's Tavern and Grill's five-year anniversary Saturday, Sept. 12. Specials include $4 premium or import bottles and $4 Absolut mixers. The evening includes $5 off your food bill, giveaways and samples from Langunitas Brewery. Six to Midnight takes the stage at 9 p.m. McMae's Tavern and Grill is at 913 S. Route 59, Bartlett. (630) 736-1100 or mcmaes.com.
MT Barrels' band night
Catch Fraid Knot with special guests Rockhounds at MT Barrels Saturday night. Drink specials include $3 Milagro Tequila shots, $5 bombs made with UV grape, cherry, sriracha or Jager, and $5 Miller Light or Coors Light 32-ounce personal pitchers. MT Barrels is at 1712 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. (847) 285-1169 or mtbarrelsbar.com.
Spears' live music
Keith Semple plays at Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer Thursday, Sept. 17. Drink specials are $6 Moscow Mules and $6 Grey Goose cocktails. Happy hour bar food specials run from 3 to 8 p.m. and include $2 sliders. Or try the burger of the month: the Hawaiian burger on a brioche bun topped with pineapple, barbecue, ham, cheddar cheese and fried onion. Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer is at 723 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. (847) 353-8909 or spearschicago.com.