Bar/Club Event Events in River North

Happy Hour Cocktail Class

Nacional 27 - 325 W. Huron St. - Chicago (River North)

Mixologist Adam Seger teaches how to mix two drinks with seasonal ingredients while sipping cocktails and snacking on appetizers.

November 19 : 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. pumpkin and cranberries
December 17 : 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. champagne cocktails

Battle of the Bhut

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - 41 E. Superior St. - Chicago (River North)

Watch competitive eaters devour wings made with bhut jolokia peppers.

Italian Cinema Film Series

Salute - 46 E. Superior St. - Chicago (River North)

Watch classic Italian films over dinner.

November 12 : 7:30 p.m. "Chocolat"
November 19 : 7:30 p.m. "It Started in Naples"

CIA Sundays

The Underground - 56 W. Illinois St. - Chicago (River North)

DJs start at 10 p.m. Drink specials include half-price specialty cocktails, Belvedere cocktails and Belvedere bottle service.

Sundays : 10 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Oktoberfest at Citizen Bar

Citizen Bar - 364 W. Erie St. - Chicago (River North)

Three days of German food and drink specials.

Hard Rock Cafe's New Years Eve Bash

Hard Rock Cafe - 63 W. Ontario St. - Chicago (River North)

Ring in 2010 with appetizers, premium open bar, party favors, a midnight champagne toast and live music by Maggie Speaks.

December 31 : 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Wine tasting 6-10 p.m., live acoustic music (8:30 p.m.)

The Melting Pot - 609 N. Dearborn St. - Chicago (River North)

Includes two tastings each of red and white wines.

Fridays and Saturdays

New Year's Eve at 10pin bowling lounge

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

Includes a premium open bar, an appetizer buffet, bowling, party favors and a chance to win a trip to Jamaica. Doors open at 8 p.m.

December 31 : 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

New Year's Eve at RiNo

RiNo - 343 W. Erie St. - Chicago (River North)

Includes appetizers and a premium open bar.

December 31 : 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.