Night life events: Schaumburg's Level 257 hosts Mardi Gras Masquerade
Level 257's Mardi Gras
PAC-MAN leads the Mardi Gras Masquerade celebration beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Level 257. For $20, the evening includes dancing, entertainment, bowling, gameplay, competitions, video game tournaments, passed appetizers, one complementary drink from the Mardi Gras cocktail list and drink specials throughout the evening. Level 257 is at 2 Woodfield Mall Unit A, Schaumburg. (847) 805-0257 or level257.com.
Side Lot Brewery now open
A new brewery with a coffee shop feel recently opened in Wauconda. Side Lot Brewery offers craft beer, microbrews, craft spirits, boutique wines, locally roasted coffees and small plates in a rustic setting. Try the signature bacon jam served with Brie and toasted points. Hours are 4 to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Side Lot Brewery is at 110 Slocum Lake Road, Wauconda. (847) 865-0281 or sidelotbrewing.com.
BaseCamp's band night
Catch Modern Day Romeos at BaseCamp Bar and Grill in Lisle beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Drink specials on Fridays and throughout February are $2.50 Bud Light drafts and $5 Crown Royal cocktails. $5 cover. BaseCamp Bar and Grill is at 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.