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Get Out for Live Music and Weekend Entertainment

Find live music and other weekend fun in Frankfort, Mokena and New Lenox.

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DRINK SPECIAL OF THE WEEKEND

Where: , 495 Degroate Road, New Lenox
What's the special? A 23 ounce Miller Lite draft for $3
More info: See all of TomKelly's food and drink specials for July on its website

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY, July 15

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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: 7900 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort
What's on tap? Entertain yourself and everyone in the bar by belting out your best karaoke pick. Please, don't do "I Will Survive" again.
When: Starts between 9 and 10 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-9450. 

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

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 Hey Jimmy.
When: 10 p.m.
How much: No cover.
More info: Call 708-479-6873 or visit the website.

Where: 2101 Calistoga Dr., New Lenox
What's on tap? The huge patio is open all summer, complete with a bartender. Grab one of their craft beers and play a game of bean bags.
When: Anytime Charleston's is open.
How much? No cover.
More info: See Charleston's website or call 815-462-2000.

Where: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox
What's on tap? DJ Bryan takes your requests. Plenty of space to dance!
When: 7 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: See Charleyhorse's website or call 815-463-1700. 

Where: 400 W. Maple St., New Lenox
What's on tap? All summer long, Papa Joe's has entertainment outside on patio every Friday, weather permitting. (In case of rain or lightning, entertainment will be moved indoors). Arrive before the music starts for happy hour food specials.  
When: 7 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-463-5637.

SATURDAY, July 16

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: 19917 S. La Grange Rd., Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music by Jennifer Benson, followed by a DJ.
When: 8 p.m.
How much?
 No cover.
More info: See the website or call 815-469-2204.

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

Where: 20 Kansas St., Frankfort 
What's on tap? Bill Brady comedy show.
When: 8 p.m.
How much? Dinner show packages start 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

Where: 17 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort
What's on tap? Drinks and food in a relaxed atmosphere with standards played by a professional musician.
When: Live piano music all evening.
How much? No cover.
More info: See or call 815-806-7185.

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

Where: 2101 Calistoga Dr., New Lenox
What's on tap? The huge patio is open, complete with a bartender. Grab one of their craft beers and play a game of bean bags.
When: Anytime Charleston's is open.
How much? No cover.
More info: See Charleston's website or call 815-462-2000.

Where: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox.
What's on tap? Live music from Matt Myers Band.
When: 8 p.m. with weather cooperation. If the music has to be brought it from the patio, music will start at 9 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: See the website or call 815-463-1700.

Where: 1080 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox
What's on tap? Live music by Mitch Alvarez.
When: 7 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-462-3900.

SUNDAY, July 17

Where: 7900 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort
What's on tap? Entertain yourself and (hopefully) everyone in the bar with your best karaoke pick.
When: Starts 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? The huge patio is now open, complete with a bartender. Grab one of their craft beers and play a game of bean bags.
When: Anytime Charleston's is open.
How much? No cover.
More info: See Charleston's website or call 815-462-2000.

Where: 1080 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox
What's on tap? Enjoy date night with Chicago Dough's dinner special for two, includes a 13-inch pizza with two toppings, soup, salad bar and dessert.
When: Special is available all day.
How much? $20. There is also a dinner for four special for $29.
More info: See their specials online or call 815-462-3900.

(formerly House of Hughes)

Where: 201 E. Maple St., New Lenox
What's on tap? The name may change on a monthly basis, but regardless of the name, every Sunday afternoon, this is Lincoln-Way's place to play biscuit (a fun pool game).
When: All afternoon.
How much? $5 a game.
More info: Stop in and chat with one of the friendly bartenders.

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