Bars & Club Events for July 27th, 2008

Lizzie McNeill's Luau on the Chicago River

Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub - 400 N. McClurg Ct. - Chicago (Streeterville)

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

A Hawaiian-themed barbecue in honor of Jimmy Buffett's concerts at Toyota Park (July 24 and 26). The inaugural fest, held outside the bar at the corner of McClurg Court and East River Drive, includes live music, Miller giveaways, games, leis, Bud Light Lime samples (Friday), a cruise raffle (6 p.m....

Curds and Ale II

Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery - 1 W. Grand Ave. - Chicago (River North)

2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cheese and brews go together like PB&J at a tasting pairing 25 American artisanal cheeses with domestic craft beers. Includes regional and award-winning selections. The event is held in conjunction with the 25th Annual American Cheese Society Conference (July 23-27 in Chicago).

Cubs Home Game Day Specials

Trader Todd's - 3216 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)

Before the game, show your ticket or rooftop pass to get 20 percent off all regularly priced food. Deal available until the first pitch.

Uptown Poetry Slam with Marc Smith

The Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - Chicago (Uptown)

Two decades running, this is the granddaddy of all poetry slams.

Half-price shrimp tempura and bottles of wine

Moxie - 3517 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)

$2 domestic drafts, $12 Heineken pitchers

Sundays

Half-price bottles of wine with purchase of two entrees

Black Duck Tavern and Grille - 1800 N. Halsted St. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)

$4 mimosas and bloody marys

Bar Louie - 5500 South Shore Drive - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)

$15 for three hours of bowling

10pin bowling lounge - 330 N. State St. - Chicago (River North)

The bowling package includes shoe rental.