Anyway’s in Oakbrook Terrace will be hosting the Thanksgiving Eve Party for you on November 25th if you’re looking for a good time and great food! Aside from a menu jam-packed with delicious food items, they will also have a DJ spinning the hits for you to enjoy. This will be the biggest event of the year, so don’t miss it!  630-932-9323.  www.anywayspub.com.

 

Bannerman’s in Bartlett has you covered for your pre-Thanksgiving party. On Wednesday, November 25th, plan on stopping in for some dancing with DJ Chanski!  The party starts at 8:00 p.m., so get there early and check out the great Super Wednesday special, $4 mini-pitchers.  630-213-2400.  www.bannermans-sports-grill.com.

 

Blur in Naperville is only open on Fridays, so you won’t be able to party here for Super Wednesday.  But if you’ve fully recovered from Thanksgiving, then Friday, November 27th is the perfect day to dance off those calories at Blur!  There’s no cover charge, all shots are $2, and domestic bottled beer is only $3 – see, it’s a good economic choice as well.  630-985-2220.  www.blurnightclub.com.

There’s a great Thanksgiving Eve party happening on Wednesday, November 25th at Cabana Charley’s in Woodridge!  The fun pop/dance band Sundance will be playing for your enjoyment, so make sure you get out there and dance.  November is the perfect time to check out Cabana Charley’s, because they’re serving up domestic drafts for $1 all month long!  That’s right, just one measly buck will get you an ice-cold glass of delicious beer… my mouth is watering, just thinking about it.  630-964-TIKI.  www.cabanacharleys.com.

 

Chicago City Limits in Schaumburg is always bringing you the best in local entertainment, friendly service, and of course, unbeatable drink specials. Thanksgiving Eve, November 25th, is certainly no exception. They’ve lined up not one, but two great bands for your enjoyment: 7th Heaven and He Said She Said!  Dance to your favorite hair band tunes and alt-originals; maybe you can preemptively work off those calories.  847-524-9910.  www.chicagocitylimits.net.

 

Chicago Loop in Streamwood is having a big Super Wednesday bash on Wednesday, November 25th!  Do your pre-Thanksgiving partying here with live music by Negative One.  If their modern alt-rock stylings don’t get you going, then the awesome deals and drink specials definitely will!  Plus, there’s a Blackhawks game that night against the Sharks, which gives you the perfect opportunity to check out the Chicago Loop’s fantastic new “Blackhawks Corner” for watching the game.  630-830-2565.  www.chicago-loop.com.

 

Make plans to be at the Cubby Bear in Lincolnshire for Super Wednesday!  November 25th is going to be a blast with everyone’s favorite ‘80s cover band Sixteen Candles. Specials for the night will be $3 Bud Light pints, and there will be great food to wash down those pints.  The band goes on at 9:30 p.m. and the party continues until 1:00 a.m., but you should definitely make plans to get there early.  Like, the afternoon.  Who says you can’t spend all day celebrating Thanksgiving Eve?!  847-541-4700.  www.cubbybear.com.

 

If you’re ready to dance the night away on Thanksgiving Eve, look no further than Harry’s in Countryside!  They’ll have a live DJ spinning all of your favorites.  They’re also giving away Bulls tickets between11:00 p.m. and midnight, so be there if you want to win!  Don’t miss Harry’s great drink specials, including their month-long specials: $3 3 Olives drinks, $3 Modelo drafts, and $3 Shock Top drafts.  708-354-3333.

 

Hawthorne’s Backyard in West Chicago has a great pre-Super Wednesday party that you won’t want to miss.  On Sunday, November 15th, they’re having a Turkey Bowl!  Get your teams of 4 together and head over there to participate in what’s sure to be a crazy, fun time.  There will be great drink specials and cash prizes – just the thing to get you in the mood for Thanksgiving!  630-293-6700.  www.hawthornesbackyard.com.

 

Take a little break before Thanksgiving and head over to Niko’s in Bridgeview on Wednesday, November 25th. Their nightclub, Illusions, is the place to be on Super Wednesday!  Thunderbird Singles will be hosting one of their famously huge singles parties, so you can bet on some great times.  708-496-0300.  www.nikosrestaurant.com.

 

John’s Buffet is Winfield has all your pre-turkey needs this November 25th!  They’re having a special live show with Blackhill Duo, plus Guinness, Bass, and Jameson specials.  And don’t forget to check out the Deal of the Century at John’s: $1 Sammies from Monday-Thursday, 4-6 p.m.  Wow!  630-752-2000. www.johnsbuffet.com.

 

Last Call Sports Bar (formerly BreakTime Billiards) in Naperville has just been beautifully renovated, so what better time to stop in and check out the new look than Super Wednesday, November 25th?  They’re having a great party with fantastic drink specials and live music from Trash Martini!  630-305-3606. 

 

Mickey Finn’s in Libertyville is not only having a Super Wednesday party, they’re having a whole Thanksgiving weekend bash!  Head over there on Wednesday, November 25th for live music with Ordinary Outcast; Friday, November 27th for Betty Soul; and Saturday, November 28th for the lively Chicago twang of Hello Dave.  With 3 chances to party, how can you pass this up?  (Answer: you can’t!)  847-362-6688. www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

 

Mullen’s in Lisle is a great choice for celebrating: not only do they have great food and drink specials, weekly trivia and karaoke, and rockin’ live bands; they also have banquet rooms available for private parties!   Get all your friends together and head to Mullen’s for Super Wednesday.  The Hat Guys will be playing live on November 25th for your entertainment, and the specials include 35-cent wings and $15 Corona Buckets!  630-505-0240.  www.mullensbarandgrill.com.

 

Neighborhood Inn in Hoffman Estates should already be your go-to place for great karaoke and drink specials.  Plan to spend your Super Wednesday there, because they’ll have a DJ, karaoke, and so many specials!  How do $3 well drinks, $2.50 beers, $3.50 vodka flavors, $3 shots, and $5 bombs sound?  Pretty good, I’d say!  Be at Neighborhood Inn on Wednesday, November 15th for all of your pre-turkey partying.  847-843-8048.  

 

North Beach in Downers Grove is reopening!  This is great news for anyone who couldn’t get enough of their volleyball, bowling, karaoke, live music, and dancing; it’s especially great news for those of you looking to celebrate Super Wednesday in a big way.  On Wednesday, November 25th, North Beach will have not one, not two, but three live bands rocking your socks off: Heavy the Fall, OnTheFront, and Till Death.  Head over there and remember why you loved North Beach!  630-434-1290. www.northbeachclub.com.

 

Pete & Johnny’s is one of Lisle’s best spots for great food, drinks, and karaoke – and let’s not forget Country Thursdays!  They’re going all out on Thanksgiving Eve with a Super Wednesday you won’t forget.  Head over there on Wednesday, November 25th for $3.50 well Long Islands, $2 draft specials, and much more.  Perfect for pre-Thanksgiving!  630-848-1900.  www.peteandjohnnys.com.

 

Black Wednesday is the biggest night of the year at Q Billiards in Darien!  Come to their huge bash for free prizes and giveaways.  It’s all happening on Wednesday, November 25th, and it’s going to be great!  And because it’s Q Billiards, they’ll also have awesome drink specials, pool games, and big-screen TVs for your sports fix.  630-241-0970.  www.qbilliards.biz.

 

Shark City in Glendale Heights is having a Thanksgiving Eve Party on Wednesday, November 25th that includes live music by the Lounge Puppets!  Shark City is definitely one of the best sports bars around, with a great food menu and a spacious beer garden, so what better place to meet your friends for lunch and stay for the party?  They’ll be open at 11:00 a.m. and they have fantastic drink specials.  The party doesn’t end until 2:00 a.m., so get ready!  630-893-9346. www.sharkcity.biz.

 

Shoeless Joe’s in Rosemont has two pre-Thanksgiving events to look forward to.  The first is on Sunday, November 15th, when they will be having a Bears ticket giveaway!  If you win, you’ll be headed to the November 22nd game to cheer the Bears on against the Eagles.  Then, head back to Shoeless Joe’s on Super Wednesday, November 25th for a great party featuring half-price appetizers from 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., $3 Corona and Modelo bottles, and $5 Long Islands.  This will be a great holiday time at Shoeless Joe’s!  847-296-5760.  www.shoelessjoesrosemont.com.

 

Spectators in Carol Stream had your wallet in mind when they planned their Thanksgiving celebrations.  They’re having a contest to win a turkey!  That’s right; show up at Spectators on Friday, November 20th, Saturday, November 21st, or Wednesday, November 25th (or better yet, all three days) for your chance to win your very own Thanksgiving turkey!  Plus, their Johnny B. Stimulus Package includes $2 Miller drafts and $2.50 well drinks.  You can also try your skills at Beer Pong, which takes place every Wednesday.  Don’t be a turkey – win a turkey at Spectators!  630-665-0009.  

 

Tailgaters in Bolingbrook is always a good time, with lots of arcade games like Buck Hunter and Golden Tee, karaoke and dancing, liquor promos with prizes and giveaways, live music every week, and lots and lots of drink specials – and Super Wednesday is no exception! Plan on getting some friends together and heading over on Wednesday, November 25th to dance your feet off with DJ Jeff Overstreet.  There is no cover, and the drink specials are great, so this is an economical decision as well.  If you still can’t get enough of Tailgaters (and who can?), they’ll be open at 7:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving day!  630-679-1994.  www.tailgatersgrill.com.  

 

The Wild Bull in Schaumburg should already be on your list for November, because they’re having a huge karaoke contest with great prizes, starting November 3rd.  But we can’t all be singers, Wild Bull is also having a big party on Super Wednesday, November 25th, with not one but two DJs for your dancing pleasure!  You won’t be able to resist the great specials, either, so make this your choice for all pre-Thanksgiving partying.  847-285-3333.  www.wildbullsportsbar.com.