Country Music, Benefits and 3D Movies: Get Out

DRINK SPECIAL OF THE WEEKEND

Where: Chicago BluWhat's the special? In honor of Country Night on Friday, Chicago Blu is selling domestic pitchers for $6, refills for $5 and, while supplies last, you get to take home the (empty) pitcher.
More info: Call 815-469-2204 or see the event's website. 

FRIDAY, Feb 25

Where: 23320 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort 
What's on tap? Comedy with Tim Cavanagh and Bert Borth, musical performance by Blood Lounge Duo.
When: Doors open at 7 p.m., comedy starts at 8 p.m. and live music starts at 9:30.
How much: $10.
More info: See the event's website or call 815-469-7315. 

Where: 19917 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort
What's on tap? Come by for Country Night. Drink specials on pitchers and Cuervo shots, and enter to win concert tickets to the hottest country acts coming to the First Midwest Amphitheatre (Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith and more).
When: 9 p.m. to close
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-2204.

Where: 10160 191st St., Mokena
What's on tap? Live music by Green 13.
When: 10 p.m.
How much: $5
More info: Call 708-479-6873.

Where: 19031 Old LaGrange Road, Mokena
What's on tap? Enjoy their all-you-can-eat fish fry and save $1 on craft and microbrew bottled beer.
When: Drink specials and fish fry offered all day.
How much? No cover.
More info: See its website or call 708-479-9700.

Tommy Nevin's Pub

Where: 9680 Lincolnway Lane, Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music by Ben Clark.
When: 7 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call Tommy Nevin's at 815-464-1000 or see its website. 

Where: 679 N. LaGrange Road, Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music by The Bruno Duo.
When: Music starts at 6:30 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call  815-469-0940 for reservations (strongly recommended).

Where: 7900 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort
What's on tap? Pick out your favorite classic rock tune and sing some karaoke to the crowd.
When: Starting between 9 and 10 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-9450.

Where: 7928 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort
What's on tap? Enjoy a little bit of Wisconsin right here in Lincoln-Way at Ryan's Friday Fish Fry.
When: Fish fry menu is available at 5 p.m.; ask about drink specials.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-3655.

Where: 20214 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort
What's on tap? Taste a variety of wines and make some new friends. Don't like wine? Select a bottle of craft beer while the others savor their grape juice.
When: 4-8 p.m.
How much? Complimentary tasting (full glasses and craft beers at regular price).
More info: Call 815-469-9994.

Where: 495 Degroate Road, New Lenox
What's on tap? DJ and karaoke.
When: Starts at 9:30 p.m.
How much: No cover.
More info: Call 815-462-8420 and go to the pub's website.

Where: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox.
What's on tap? Live music from Passing Thru (music from the '50s to today).
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: See the website or call 815-463-1700.

SATURDAY, Feb 26

Where: 679 N. LaGrange Road, Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music from The Bruno Duo.
When: Music starts at 6:30 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call  815-469-0940 for reservations (strongly recommended).

Where: 7900 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort
What's on tap? Pick out your favorite classic rock tune and sing some karaoke to the crowd.
When: Starts between 9 and 10 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-9450.

Tommy Nevin's Pub

Where: 9680 Lincolnway Lane, Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music by Kids in the Attic.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call Tommy Nevin's at 815-464-1000 or see their website. 

Where: 20214 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort
What's on tap? Wine tasting to fight breast cancer: Support Team Tiaras and Ta Tas as they raise funds for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Peter D'Amico from Winebow is pouring. 
When: 3- 5:30 p.m.
How much? A tax-deductable donation of a minimum of $20/person is required to attend. If paying by check, make out to Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure.
More info:  Call 815-469-9994.

Where: 9545 W. Saint Francis Road, Frankfort
What's on tap? Saturday steak specials, including a 14 oz. New York strip, 16-oz. rib eye or 8-oz. filet mignon, your choice for $20, and as always, 100-oz. domestic beer tower to wash it down for $15.
When: All day.
How much? No cover.
More info: See the website or call 815-469-0500.

Where: 10160 191st St., Mokena
What's on tap? Live music by Trash Martini.
When: 10 p.m.
How much: $5.
More info: Call 708-479-6873.

Where: 11220 W. Lincoln Hwy, Mokena
What's on tap? Although the Ultimate Beer Bout IV (Dark Horse vs Tyranena) event from noon to 4 p.m. is sold out, Tribes will reopen to the public at 5 p.m. Samples of the beers competing in the bout will be available for sampling.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call Tribes at 815-464-0248.

Where: 2101 Calistoga Dr., New Lenox
What's on tap? Live music from Random Incident.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? $5 (after 8 p.m.)
More info: Call Charleston's at 815-462-2000 or check out its website. 

Where: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox.
What's on tap? Live music from Dueling Joes (hits and requests on six stings & piano).
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: See the website or call 815-463-1700.

Where: 495 Degroate Road, New Lenox
What's on tap? Fundraiser to benefit Hirschsprungs Disease—grab your designated driver and cancel your Sunday plans; the entrance fee gets you all you can drink.
When: 9 p.m.
How much: $30.
More info: Call 815-462-8420 or go to the pub's website.

Where: 1300 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox
What's on tap? Live music by Jerome "Elvis" Marion.
When: 7-10 p.m.
How much: No cover.
More info: Go to Little Joe's website or call 815-463-1099 for more information.

SUNDAY, Feb 27

Where: 7900 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort
What's on tap? Entertain everyone in the bar with your karaoke stylings.
When: Starting between 9 and 10 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-9450.

Where: 2101 Calistoga Dr., New Lenox
What's on tap? Enjoy Sunday drink specials: $4 Tuaca slammers, $2 domestic bottles and $8 well vodka lemonade pitchers.
When: Drink specials are valid open to close.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call Charleston's at 815-462-2000 or check out its website. 

Where: 19031 Old LaGrange Road, Mokena
What's on tap? Watch the Blackhawks host the Phoenix Coyotes at this Official Blackhawks bar, participate in their jersey giveaways and contests, and enjoy one (or more) of their Blackhawks-inspired drinks: The Captain, The Bomb from the Blue Line, The Old No. 7, The Red Rising and The Jigsaw. 
When: Face-off is at 6 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: See its website or call 708-479-9700.

In this new feature, we give you some picks for things to do if you feel like venturing outside the Lincoln-Way area this weekend.

Orland Comedy Improv

Where: Old Village Hall, 14413 Beacon Ave., Orland Park
What's on tap? An improvisational comedy show with a mature theme for 16 and older.
When: Friday, Feb 25 at 8 p.m.
How much: $6.
More info: Check the Village's website. 

Mighty Mac Mardi Gras

Where: 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park.
What's on tap? This 21 and older event will feature music, dancing, door prizes and games of chance. Proceeds will benefit McAuley’s student clubs, organizations and sports programs.
When: 7 p.m. Friday
How much: $35 in advance, $40 at door, which includes five-hour open bar (domestic bottles, hard liquors, wine and soft drinks) and two-hour dinner buffet.
More info: See the Mother McAuley website. 

Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx

Where: The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, University Park.
What's on tap? A rare and intimate acoustic evening of all your favorite Styx classics, showcasing Dennis DeYoung on grand piano, August Zadra and Jimmy Leahey on acoustic guitars and vocals and Craig Carter on bass and vocals.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
How much: Tickets range from $46 to $56.
More info: Reserve tickets and get driving/Metra directions online. 

Showplace New Lenox 14

1320 W. Maple St., New Lenox
888-262-4386

Orland Park Cinema

16350 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park
708-873-1900

Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall

Westfield Louis Joliet Mall
3340 Mall Loop Dr., Joliet

Drive Angry: Felon Milton (Nic Cage) and Piper (Amber Heard) have three days to find and destroy a cult leader in this 3D thriller. Rated R. 104 mins. (Showplace New Lenox 14, Orland Park Cinema, Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall).

The Grace Card: This low-budget Christian film about faith and grace stars  Louis Gossett, Jr. Rated PG-13. Running time not available. (Orland Park Cinema)

Hall Pass: From the raunchy Farrelly brothers (There's Something About Mary), hilarity ensues when two restless husbands are granted hall passes by their wives (A "hall pass" is one week of freedom from marriage with no repercussion). Rated R. 98 mins. (Orland Park Cinema, Showplace New Lenox 14, Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall)

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (The Director's Fan Cut 3D):  Forty extra minutes of footage is included in this special version of the film. One-week only run. Rated G. 115 mins. (Showplace New Lenox 14, Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall)

Missed anything during the first run? You've got another chance at the Cinemark Movies 10 at a discount.

Cinemark Movies 10

2601 Plainfield Road, Joliet
800-326-32646 

The Dilemma: Ron Howard directed this comedy (filmed entirely in Chicago) about a man who discovers his best friend's wife is having an affair. PG-13. 118 mins. 

Season of the Witch: In the 14th century, knights bring a suspected witch to a monastary in this adventure film. Rated PG-13. 95 mins. 

Here are some of the new film and television DVDs that were released this week.

All Star Superman: Co-written by Dwayne McDuffie (who tragically passed away this week at the age of 49) and starring Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) as Lois Lane, this film is based on Grant Morrison's recent 12-issue comic book series for DC Comics, in which he strove to create a timeless, universal story. Rated PG.

Due Date: Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis star in this road trip comedy. Rated R. 

Get Low: Bill Murray stars in this comedy about a man who throws his own funeral,--while he's still alive. Rated PG-13.

The Guild Season 4: Felicia Day created this beloved comedy web series about a group of people who play an unnamed MORGG. 

Megamind: A supervillain defeats his nemesis and wonders "now what?" Rated PG.

Memento: 1oth Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray): Christopher Nolan was nominated for an Academy Award for screenwriting for his haunting, creative narrative. Rated R.

Nurse Jackie Season 2: Edie Falco stars as the title character in this touching, funny Showtime series. 

Weeds Season 6: This is the final season of Showtime's dark comedy about a widow who turns to selling marijuana to support herself and her two children.