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Tent Parties, Live Music and the Blackhawks: Get Out

Whether it's dancing, watching the Blackhawks or good, old-fashioned drinking you're looking to do this weekend, we've got you covered.

DRINK SPECIAL OF THE WEEKEND

Where: What's the special?  Domestic buckets for $10 Friday and Saturday
More info: See their website or call 815-464-8100.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY, March 18

Where: 23320 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort 
What's on tap? Comedy with Dobie Maxwell and Pat McGann, music by Beach Party with Dave Rudolf.
When: Doors open at 7 p.m., comedy starts at 8 p.m.; live music starts at 9:30 p.m.
How much? $10 for comedy, $5 for music.
More info: See the event's website or call 815-469-7315. 

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Where: 19917 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort
What's on tap? Acoustic show by Jason Jackson.
When: 8 p.m.
How much?
 No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-2204.

Where: 21000 Frankfort Square Road, Frankfort
What's on tap? DJ spins all night long. Enjoy Friday drink specials, including Absolut-flavored drinks for $3.50, and grape-and-cherry bombs, lemon drops and SoCo limes for $2.50. Buckets of domestic beers are $10. 
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-464-8100 or go to the website. 

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Tommy Nevin's Pub

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

Where: 679 N. La Grange 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 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: 7928 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort
What's on tap? Enjoy abit of Wisconsin 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. La Grange 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 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 Final Say.
When: 10 p.m.
How much: $5.
More info: Call 708-479-6873.

Where: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox
What's on tap? Live music from The Wrong Boys.
When: 9 p.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? Attend their tent party, Tumbling Dice performs.
When: Call for showtime.
How much: No cover.
More info: Call 815-462-8420 or go to the website.

SATURDAY, March 19

Where: 679 N. La Grange 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: 19917 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music by Marleah and The Men from Marz.
When: 9 p.m.
How much?
 $5.
More info: Call 815-469-2204.

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: 21000 Frankfort Square Road, Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music by Kids in the Attic.
When: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-464-8100 or go to the website. 

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

Tommy Nevin's Pub

Where: 9680 Lincoln Way Lane, Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music by Patrick's Rowdy Irishmen.
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 Arra.
When: 9 p.m.
How much: $5.
More info: Call 708-479-6873.

Where: 2101 Calistoga Dr., New Lenox
What's on tap? Sundance performs.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? $5 after 9 p.m.
More info: Call 815-462-2000 or go to the website. 

Where: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox
What's on tap? Live music from The Head Honchos.
When: 9 p.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? Attend their tent party, Rendition performs.
When: Call for showtime.
How much: No cover.
More info: Call 815-462-8420 or go to the website.

SUNDAY, March 20

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

Where: 19031 Old La Grange Road, Mokena
What's on tap?  Watch the Blackhawks at the Coyotes at this official Blackhawks bar. Participate in jersey giveaways and contests, and enjoy one (or more) Blackhawks-inspired drinks: The Captain, The Bomb From the Blue Line, The Old No. 7, The Red Rising and The Jigsaw. 
When: Drink specials and fish fry offered all day. Faceoff is 7:00 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 708-479-9700 or go to the website

Get farther out

Here are some suggestions for things to do this weekend outside of the Lincoln-Way area.

TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA

Where: Scrementi's Restaurant, 3760 Chicago Road, Steger.
What's on tap? Peter Oprisko and his ensemble perform the hits of Frank Sinatra. Package includes dinner, entertainment and table wine. 
When: Friday, March 18. Doors open at 6:30, dinner is at 7:30.
How much:
$40 per person, reservations required.
More Info: For information and tickets, call 708-755-7200. 

HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS 
Where: The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind.
What's on tap? The award-winning band will (probably) perform their hits Heart of Rock and Roll, the Power of Love, I Want a New Drug and Hip to be Square.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
How much? Tickets range from $45 to $75. Total Rewards Club members can get free or discounted tickets. 
More info: See the Horseshoe Hammond website.  

FISH AND SPORTS SHOW

Where: 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park 
What's on tap? Check out fishing and sports vendors, buffet dinner, draft beer, wine, soda, raffles, prizes and guest speakers; sponsored by Evergreen Park FOP Lodge 27. 
When: 7-11 p.m. Friday
How much? Tickets are $20 in advance (get tickets at Evergreen Park Police Station), $25 at the door. 
More info: See the website.  

SWINGER'S BALL 2011

Where: Willowbrook Ballroom 8900 S. Archer Avenue, Willow Springs
What's on tap? Swing music at its finest with bands featuring the music of Fats Waller and Jelly Roll Morton among others. Youth dancers from Heart & Sole Dance in Tinley Park are among featured groups.
When: Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday.
How much? $25 at the door.
More info: See the event's website.

MEGA PET ADOPT-A-THON

Where: Petsmart at 7340 W. 191st St., Tinley Park
What's on tap? Animal shelters across the Southland are bringing more than 200 dogs and cats looking for new homes. The South Suburban Humane Society also is offering microchipping for pets from the general public. There will be raffles, prizes, games and refreshments available.
When:  Noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 
How much? Pet microchipping is available for $15. 
More info: See the Humane Society website.  

NEW IN LOCAL THEATERS

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

Limitless: Bradley Cooper stars in this thriller about a top secret drug that offers users super-human abilities. Rated PG-13. 105 mins. (Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall, Orland Park Cinema, Showplace New Lenox 14)

The Lincoln Lawyer: "Lincoln" refers to a Lincoln Town Car in this drama. Rated R. 119 mins. (Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall, Orland Park Cinema, Showplace New Lenox 14)

Lord of the Dance: A story of good vs. evil is told through Irish dance and folklore. Rated G. 95 mins. (Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall, Showplace New Lenox 14)

Paul: Two British comic book geeks travel across the United States. Hilarity and oddity ensue. Rated R. 104 mins. (Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall, Orland Park Cinema, Showplace New Lenox 14)

RETURNING TO THEATERS

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 Eagle: A man seeks to honor his father's memory in this historical adventure film. Rated PG-13. 114 mins.

The Mechanic: A seasoned hit man trains his apprentice in this action thriller. Rated R. 100 mins.

No Strings Attached: Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher star in this sexy comedy. Rated R. 110 mins.

The Rite: Anthony Hopkins stars in this horror movie about an American priest who travels to Italy to brush up on his exorcism skills. PG-13. 112 mins.

NEW ON DVD 

Here are some movies available on DVD this week.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy [Blu-ray]: The chemistry is undeniable between Christina Applegate and Will Ferrell in this hilarious comedy from 2004, finally available on Blu-ray. Rated R.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold Season One, Part Two: For those who prefer their Dark Knight with a sense of humor, this is an updated Batman for the new millenium. 

Coach: The Fourth Season: Craig T. Nelson (now on Parenthood) and Shelly Fabares starred in this ABC situation comedy revolving around the coach of a fictional Minnesota college football team.

The Fighter: Based on the true story of "Irish" Micky Ward, this film is jam-packed with critically acclaimed performances. Rated R.

Hereafter: This Clint Eastwood-directed drama stars Matt Damon and Cécile De France. Rated PG-13.

The Switch: Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman star in this comedy. Rated PG-13.

WWE: The True Story of Wrestlemania: This documentary feature film includes new interviews with the stars and creators of this American institution. 

Who Do You Think You Are?: Season One: Lisa Kudrow produces an American version of the British geneology show. In collaboration with Ancestry.com, Season One looks into the family trees of celebrities Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Emmitt Smith and others. 

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