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Your Guide to the Weekend: Get Out and Dance

Find live music, karaoke and other nightlife in Frankfort, Mokena and New Lenox.

DRINK SPECIAL OF THE WEEKEND

Where: , 10160 191st St., Mokena
What's the special? $3 aluminum Miller pints on Friday
More info: Call 708-479-6873 or visit the website.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY, July 1

Where: 19917 S. La Grange Rd., Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music from Smackwater.
When: 8 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: See Chicago Blu's website or call 815- 469-2204.

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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.
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 Matt Kelly Band. 
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? DJ will spin dance tunes.
When: 9 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 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: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox
What's on tap? Live acoustic music from Miguel Garza. 
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: See the website or call 815-463-1700.

Where: 400 W. Maple St., New Lenox
What's on tap? Now that the weather is warmer, Papa Joe's has opened up its patio and is featuring entertainment outside, weather permitting. (In case of rain or lightning, entertainment will be moved indoors).
When: 7 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-463-5637.

SATURDAY, July 2

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 In Like Flynn, followed by a DJ.
When: 8 p.m.
How much?
 No cover, but reservations encouraged.
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 Napper Tandy. 
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call Tommy Nevin's at 815-464-1000 or visit the website

Where: 10160 191st St., Mokena
What's on tap? Everyone 21 and over is invited to dance to tunes the DJ spins.
When: 9 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 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: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox.
What's on tap? DJ Brian spins until 1 a.m.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover
More info: See the website or call 815-463-1700.

SUNDAY, July 3

Where: 7900 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort
What's on tap? Entertain yourself and 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 weekly basis, but 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.

MONDAY, July 4

Where: 11220 W. Lincoln Hwy., Mokena
What's on tap? During the month of July, The Tribes will be offering New Belgium Fat Tire, Ranger IPA and 1554. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays the three beers will be only $3.50 each. For every New Belgium beer you order in July, you will be entered in the drawing for a 2011 New Belguim Fat Tire Cruiser bike. 
When: July 4-27
How much? No cover.
More info: The drawing will be on Wednesday, July 27. Must be present to win. For more details, call Tribes at 815-464-0248 or see its website

To learn more about these businesses, click on their names or go to the Patch Places business directories for Frankfort, Mokena and New Lenox.

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