Beers and Beats - Free Event - $1 Domestic Drafts

Beers and Beats - Free Event - $1 Domestic Drafts

10/02/2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Who said the party weekend has to start on a Friday? This is for you!
Every 1st Thursday of the month, we’re turning up with DJ Nox, $1 Domestic Drafts, and nonstop Vibes.
FREE EVENT | NO COVER
DANCE. DRINK. REPEAT
8pm-12am
Cheap beer, killer beats, and a packed dance floor – what else do you need? Tag your squad and let’s make Thursday nights legendary!
#BeersandBeats #ThirstyThursday #BasecampVibes #CollegeNight


Nu World Order with Watch The Thinker Live

Nu World Order with Watch The Thinker Live

10/03/2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Nu World Order with Watch the Thinker Live Oct 3rd!
You can call this, the NU WORLD ORDER of Nu Metal Tributes taking over Chicagoland, Brother!
Its just, too SWEEEEET!
Watch the Thinker – Covering 90’s/2000’s Rock, Grunge, Alternative, Nu Metal and anything in between.🤘🤘
Doors open at 7pm
$10 Cover Charge (cash only) at the door
Seating is First Come


Windy City Dueling Pianos at BaseCamp in Lisle

Windy City Dueling Pianos at BaseCamp in Lisle

10/04/2025 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, fun, dancing and audience participation! Oct 4th from 8:30-12am
Join us as two talented pianists face off in a high-energy, interactive performance featuring all you favorite songs. Sing along, make requests, and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Bring your friends and let’s make it a night to remember.
About Windy City Dueling Pianos:
Windy City Dueling Pianos, based in Chicago, Illinois, combines high-energy live music played on two pianos by two highly skilled entertainers with hilarious, interactive comedy
Our dueling pianos performers know literally over 1,000 songs from the last century to today – and we’ll put our own “Windy City” touch on the music to amaze you! We’ll get the audience dancing, clapping and singing along to all of their favorite requests: rock, country, rap, standards – you name it, we play it!
**Special Event
$10 cover charge (cash only) at the door


Open Mic Night - Free Event

Open Mic Night - Free Event

10/09/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join us for an Open Mic Night here at Basecamp. Every 2nd Thursday of the Month!
Looking for a fun night out filled with creativity and community? Come join us for an Open Mic Night – Calling all musicians this is your time to shine!
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy a night of talented singers, musicians and good vibes. Sign-up starts around 7pm, and the mic is open to all! Let’s create some unforgettable moments together.
Just in!! Basecamp will have talent buyers in the audience listening to you jam away while they look for the next act on their main stage!
Hosted by Izzy and Deidre


7th Heaven Live with Mostly Mayer

7th Heaven Live with Mostly Mayer

10/10/2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

7th Heaven and Mostly Mayer Live at Basecamp Oct 10th!
Join us for an unforgettable night of live music with the legendary 7th Heaven. Known for their high-energy performances and three decades of chart-topping hits, this band brings a powerhouse setlist that spans from classic rock favorites to modern pop anthems. Mostly Mayer- Chicagoland’s premier John Mayer tribute, featuring all the classic Mayer tunes throughout his storied career – From the career-defining hits of ‘Continuum’ to the 80’s inspired ‘Sob Rock’ – One night, one epic tribute concert!
Doors open at 7pm
$10 Cover Charge (cash only) at the door
Seating is First Come


Free Dance Lessons at Basecamp

Free Dance Lessons at Basecamp

10/16/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join us for a fun-filled evening of Dance Lessons! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned dancer, this event is for you!
FREE Lessons-
📅 When: 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Basecamp. 5750 Lakeside Dr. Lisle, IL
💰 Cost: FREE with a 2-drink or food purchase minimum
🎶 No partner? No problem! Come solo or bring friends—everyone is welcome!
Experience the joy of a friendly, upbeat atmosphere. Don’t miss out—grab your dancing shoes and let’s hit the floor!
Lineup::
Sept 18th- Bachata
Oct 16th- Salsa
About Vanda Varnai Garcia:
Vanda is a professional choreographer, drama teacher and classically trained Ballroom dance instructor with over 20 years of experience. She started her dance/ acting career in Budapest, Hungary, where she performed in theaters and movies from the age of 9. Vanda has appeared in 3 television series and numerous plays, feature films and she holds a degree in theater directing.
She currently teaches dance at Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family, and owns a ballroom dance studio in Naperville. She trains competitive dancers, choreographs wedding routines and also teaches social dancers in all styles of ballroom.


Poison'd Crue Live at Basecamp

Poison'd Crue Live at Basecamp

10/18/2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Poison’d Crue Live at Basecamp on Oct 18th!
Poison’d Crue is all about YOU having a Good Time at our Shows! High Energy Rock Party Band playing music from the 80’s Hairbands!
Doors open at 7pm
Band 8:30-12am
$10 Cover Charge (cash only) at the door
Seating is First Come


Halloween Witches Brew Market

Halloween Witches Brew Market

10/19/2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tis the Season for a little Hocus Pocus. Join us for a wicked good time on Sunday Oct 19th from 12pm-4pm
The perfect chance to get supplies or have some divination done. Perhaps add that unique item of art to your altar. Find goods for your aspiring witches or wizards! Samhain is right around the corner, the portal will be opened…this is your one stop shop to make this year’s most mystical time a good one!
Invite your covey of witches to join you, and enjoy delicious food and specialty drinks while you shop from local vendors (info coming soon)!
🧙‍♀️ Oh…and be sure to wear your witch costume for 10% OFF your food order!
Don’t miss this fun event!
Join us for a sensual night of sorcery, shopping, & self-care. You don’t want to miss out!
Free Event for All (ALL AGES EVENT)
15 Vendors
Basecamp- 5750 Lakeside Dr. Lisle, IL
*** Looking to be a vendor for this event?!?! Please email Adena at basecamplisle@gmail.com


Pumpkin Carving Contest - Free Event

Pumpkin Carving Contest - Free Event

10/23/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

BaseCamp Pub & Eatery and Four Lakes Rec invites Chicagoans to get in the Halloween spirit with a pumpkin carving party on Thursday Oct 23rd 7p.m.
Sharpen your knives and your creative edge and sign up by emailing basecamplisle@gmail.com to get a free pumpkin to carve on us.
You provide your own knives/awesome carving gadgetry.
Prizes will be given to the top three with the most creative designs.
We will be serving up our usual fare. So bring your appetite, friends and creativity!
Specials ::
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$2 Big Machine
$3 Domestic Drafts
$5 360 Bombs
$6 Vegas Bombs
$6 Cheeseburgers
Judging::
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Pumpkins will be on display from 8pm till 10pm.
Judging will culminate at the front of the stage at aprox. 10pm.

Prizes ::
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1st Place – $50 Gift Card
2nd Place – $25 Gift Card
3rd Place – Swag Bag


Rated R Improve Show at Basecamp

Rated R Improve Show at Basecamp

10/24/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Type 2 Comedy brings you the dirtiest, naughtiest, most inappropriate improv comedy show that we can legally put on! Friday Oct 24th!
Ever watched “Whose Line Is It Anyway” on TV and thought, this would be cooler if it were naughty and uncensored? Well, here’s your chance. Come and be a part of the show (and bring your dirtiest suggestions) and watch as our team of improv veterans come up with the quickest, wittiest, and arguably the funniest improv comedy you have EVER SEEN! (And YES, we’ve all seen the movie TED, so be a little more CREATIVE than just shouting out 9/11)
Doors open at 7pm. Comedy Starts at 8pm
Stay after for Live Music. Live Band goes on around 9:30pm
Cover charge (cash only) at the door
Seating is First Come


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