Bees and beer are the focus of several events this week with Earth Day festivities, a new beer brunch and a craft beer tasting plus fireworks.
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Meanwhile, in Westeros via Palos Heights, “Game of Thrones” fans can vie for prizes in the form of a Dragon Egg or drink.
*Beer Brunch, Tribes Alehouse, 9501 W. 171 St., Tinley Park; 708-966-2051; www.tribesalehouse.com
“Spaghetti Car-beer-nara,” spiced beer can chicken, maple stout baby back ribs, porter-braised brisket, a bison and beer chili bread bowl and a lemon orange IPA bread pudding are among the menu items made with brews from Tribes Beer Company in Frankfort to be served at the first installment in a new 4-part brunch series from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The prix fixe meal costs $28 and includes one starter, one soup, one main entree, one dessert and a flight of beer. All menu items will also be available ala carte. Reservations are recommended.
As a bonus, patrons who present a receipt from the Beer Brunch or the Mother’s Day Brunch (to be held May 8) will receive a 15 percent discount at the Father’s Day brunch (June 19) or the BBQ, Beer & Bourbon Brunch (July 31).
*Grand Opening Celebration, Mistwood Golf Club and McWethy’s Tavern, 1700 Renwick Road, Romeoville; 815-254-3333; www.mistwoodgc.com
After a multimillion renovation, the golf club and its new restaurant celebrate with free festivities including a scotch tasting with Macallan Scotch ambassador Kelley Mandolini from Edrington, U.K., from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Family fireworks night from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday will feature music, face painting, balloon artists, carnival snacks and a cash bar. Pollyanna, Metal Monkey and other local breweries will participate in a craft beer tasting at 7 p.m. Saturday.
*Smart Living Fair/Recycling Event, Orland Park Village Center, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park; 708-403-7275; www.orland-park.il.us
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, check out demonstrations on beekeeping, rain barrels and eco-friendly cleaning. Bring documents to be shredded and shoes, electronics and crayons to recycle. Volunteers also are needed to clean the park from 1 to 3 p.m., with refreshments provided by Whole Foods.
*Earth Day, Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 S Paxton Ave., South Holland; 708-868-0606 or 800-870-3666; www.fpdcc.com
Earth Day-themed “Jeopardy,” hikes, puppet shows and a craft activity will be offered at the free Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
* “Game of Thrones Dinner,” Harvest Room Restaurant, 7164 W. 127th St., Palos Heights; 708-671-8905; www.harvestroomrestaurant.com
Celebrate the next season of “Game of Thrones” Sunday evening with themed entrees including the Boar that Killed Baratheon. Trivia begins at 7:30 p.m., with the winner earning a Dragon Egg appetizer. The best-dressed winner will receive a complimentary drink. The season premiere will be screened at 8 p.m. Reservations are encouraged.
Vickie Jurkowski is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.