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Arts & Entertainment

Get Out This Weekend for Comedy, Live Music and German Food

Live music, Mother's Day, a tent party for the Kentucky Derby and a bierstube make this a jam-packed weekend of fun in Lincoln-Way.

DRINK SPECIAL OF THE WEEKEND

Where: What's the special? $2 Skittles shots for the whole month of May.
More info: See all of Tom Kelly's May specials on the website

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY, May 6

Where: 9680 Lincoln Way Ln., Frankfort
What's on tap? DJ Matt Campbell spins.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call Tommy Nevin's at 815-464-1000 or go to its website

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Where: 679 N. La Grange Rd., 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: 19917 S. La Grange Rd., Frankfort
What's on tap? Music by Smackwater.
When: Music starts at 8 p.m.
How much?
 No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-2204.

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

Where: 21000 S. Frankfort Square Rd., Frankfort
What's on tap? Stellar Road performs.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: See the event's Facebook page or call 815-464-8100.

Where: 20214 S. La Grange Rd., 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 rest of us savor our vino.
When: 4-8 p.m.
How much? Complimentary tasting (full glasses and craft beers at regular price).
More info: Call 815-469-9994.

Where: 10160 191st St., Mokena
What's on tap? Live music by alternative theory.
When: 10 p.m.
How much: No cover.
More info: Call 708-479-6873.

Where: 19031 Old Lagrange Rd., Mokena
What's on tap? Stoney Point is throwing a Kentucky Derby party. Make your reservations for the dinner package inside, or attend their outdoor tent party, which includes a full bar and a pig roast. 
When: Betting opens at the off-track betting facility (adjoining Stoney Point) at 9:30 a.m. Tent party runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The race begins at 5 p.m.
How much: No cover for the tent party (food and drinks for sale). Indoor package is $35 and includes dinner and a collector's glass.
More info: Reservations are required for the indoor dinner package. The tent party is first come, first seated. See Stoney Point's website or call 708-479-9700.

Where: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox.
What's on tap? Live music from Playing Around.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover
More info: See the website or call 815-463-1700.

Where: 1932 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox.
What's on tap? Live music from Eddie McGuire.
When: 6 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Paradise is an all-age friendly, alcohol-free establishment. See the event's Facebook page or call 815-485-8400.

Where: 495 Degroate Rd., New Lenox
What's on tap? Live music from Rendition. 
When: Call for showtime.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-462-8420 or go to the website.

SATURDAY, May 7

Where: 679 N. La Grange Rd., 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 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.

Where: 140 Oak St., Frankfort
What's on tap? The Park is hosting a German Heritage Celebration, which includes live music and entertainment, authentic German food by Chef Klaus' Bier Stube, beer and wine and traditional German dance performances.
When: Noon to 9 p.m.
How much? Admission is $3 for adults 16 and over and free for those under 16.
More info: Call 815-469-2177 or the see village website. 

Where: 20 Kansas St., Frankfort 
What's on tap? Bill Brady comedy show.
When: 8 p.m.
How much? Dinner show packages starting at $29.99, admission for just the comedy show is $12 plus two drink minimum.
More info: Call Jenny's at 815-464-2685 or go to its website

Tommy Nevin's Pub

Where: 9680 Lincoln Way Ln., Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music by The Fret Brothers.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call Tommy Nevin's at 815-464-1000 or go to the website

Where: 10160 191st St., Mokena
What's on tap? Live music by Color Radio.
When: 10 p.m.
How much: No cover.
More info: Call 708-479-6873.

Where: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox
What's on tap? Charleyhorse is looking for a new house DJ and is holding auditions.This week, DJ Bertman is auditioning for the job. Come down and let them know what you think.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover
More info: See the website or call 815-463-1700.

Where: 495 Degroate Rd., New Lenox
What's on tap? Live music from Bernie Glim's Country Roads. 
When: Call for showtime.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-462-8420 or go to the website.

SUNDAY, May 8

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

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