Night life events: Buffalo Grove home to new Countyline Tavern
Countyline Tavern opens in Buffalo Grove
Countyline Tavern opens Monday in Buffalo Grove. The new bar and restaurant serves up American craft fare and all-American craft beers, lagers and ales, as well as imported IPAs and pilsners, stouts and ciders. Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Dinner hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Countyline Tavern is at 800 W. Lake-Cook Road, Buffalo Grove. (847) 520-7447 or countylinetavern.com.
Martini Room's belly dancing
Eastern Groove Studio presents super spooky belly dancing at the Martini Room with shows beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. Wednesday drink specials include five Halloween-themed mini-martinis for $15. October's martini of the month is the pumpkin pie martini for $10. No cover. Martini Room is at 161 E. Chicago St., Elgin. (847) 741-0349 or martiniroomelgin.com.
Thirsty Whale's Da Bears
Celebrate football season and Da Bears at the Thirsty Whale Bar. The specials on Sundays remain the same, for better or worse: $4 select shots, $6 Bloody Marys and $10 large cheese pizzas. Thirsty Whale Bar and Grill is at 1700 S. Randall Road, Algonquin. (847) 458-8555 or thirstywhalebar.com.