I know it’s a crazy idea but…

At the tail end of the 19th century Chicago picked itself up from the ashes of a devastating fire and proudly invited the world to pay a visit to the Columbian Exposition in what is now Jackson Park. If you ask me, it’s time to think about doing it again.

The fate of our cities is up for grabs.  Covid and the internet technology have created incentives that pull us apart.  Empty office buildings and shuttered businesses are the norm. What comes next, for Chicago and for all the cities of the world?  That’s exactly the question a World’s Fair could address.

There are a myriad of reasons that World’s Fairs have gone out of fashion over the last century,but the most obvious is money. Events like this have traditionally been money losers.

But, on the other hand- it seems obvious that bringing people to see Chicago is good forChicago.  To steal a phrase from the movie “Jerry Maguire”,  Chicago in the summer is a city that has you at hello. It’s a city to fall in love with. But you’ve got to see it to believe it.

I’m one of those who thinks our newly minted slogan “Chicago Not in Chicago” is on the wrong track. It may grab us a place in the minds of others, but better to go for their hearts. The best way to get people to fall in love with Chicago is draw them to Buckingham Fountain, where they will surely look around in awe and say to themselves, as so many have, “Wow! I didn’t realize what a beautiful place this is.”

The evolution of cities and their place in the story of civilization is a mega-topic and an unfolding story.  History has placed us at an inflection point. A world’s fair could be a forum that invites creative contributions to that story, and in the process serves as akick starter for the next stages in Chicago’s story-a grand project that can help us all in our return from the virtual to the real.

I heard a bird calling, two notes, bright and clear in the early morning light. TWEE, twee. What could it be?

Thanks to Cornell Media Lab and All About Birds, I was able to identify the bird call–It is the call of the male black-capped chickadee! You can learn more about chickadees, and hear what their calls sound like here—

And, there he is, now, under the eaves of the house next door.

Chickadees are more winter colored than the little brown sparrows that live around here. They are light gray and white, with a black cap and throat.

And here are the sparrows, too, all puffed up in the cold, hopping on the roof, chirping at my window. They blend in perfectly with the brown ground, after the snow has melted.

You can read more about sparrows here.

They are our companions through winter, even as we dream of spring.

And here’s a mourning dove!

Years ago, one bright and sunny January morning, there was a conference of mourning doves on the mulberry tree out by the alley. I counted 18 of them in one tree. I had never seen so many before! I have never seen so many since.

After a list of Valentine’s events, most of which should still be accepting visitors or reservations, I have a growing list of regular events: mainly trivia or bingo. As the Chicago area has slowly opened up, more places have been scheduling regular events.

Valentine’s Day, February 14

Cupid’s Shred Your Ex Celebration
The Red Barn Restaurant and Brewery, 303 E. Kensington Rd., Mount Prospect, IL (847) 749-0064 Map
Heartbroken? Tough love got you the Valentines Day blues? Join us and our very own, DJ, on Monday Feb 14th to have some fun and cheer. $3 Fireball and $2 Skrewball PLUS 20% off* your tab if you bring a pic/photo of your “Ex” to place in our shredder. Who knows, Cupid may strike you with the others at the shredder. Discount does not apply to current specials.

Beer & Chocolate Pairing
Temperance Beer Co., 2000 Dempster St., Evanston, IL (847) 864-1000 Map
For Valentine’s Day, we’re pairing our 2021 Might Meets Right variants with exquisite chocolate and confection from fellow Evanston local business, Noir d’Ebene Chocolat et Patisserie.
Each ticket includes two flights of four variants (4 oz pours) and a box of sweets to share. We’re also offering a to-go package which includes a 2021 Might Meets Right variety 4 pack and a box of sweets to enjoy at home. Join us for a uniquely decadent Valentine’s experience! Limited supply. Tickets are on sale now.
PAIRINGS
High West + Chocolate Marshmallow Dulce de Leche
Praline + Louisiana Pecan Pralines
¡La Sorpresa! + Single Origin Chocolate
Orange Chocolate + Cara Cara Candied Orange Peel
to-go: bit.ly/3HqBOR3
to stay: bit.ly/3Goh0IA
Plus, get a glimpse into your future for a cool $5, courtesy of our resident Tarot reader Bree from 4 – 7 pm.

3:00 – 7:00 pm • Country Grill Chicken Truck
Evil Horse Brewing Co., 1338 Main St., Crete, IL (708) 304-2907 Map
Country Grill Chicagoland is a food truck company offering rotisserie chicken and ribs fresh from the spit, homemade salads and pretzels.

3:00 pm • Everybody is Industry Mondays!
Solemn Oath Taproom, 1661 Quincy Ave. #179, Naperville IL (630) 995-3062 Map
Join the SOB crew this Valentine’s Day (and every Monday going forward) for Industry Mondays at the Naperville Brewery and Chicago Taproom where everyone gets 20% OFF their tab! That includes beer for here, beer to go, seltzies, and the like. The only thing it doesn’t apply to is merch.
To mark the first Monday service in Naperville, we’ll be tapping both of the new Hidden Hand Brewing kegs for a draft only preview of the cans being released next Friday, 2/18.
See you Monday lovers!

3:00 pm • Valentine’s Day Special
The Mousetrap at Off Color Brewing, 1460 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago (312) 929-2916 Map
We are open on Valentine’s Day! Bring in any receipt from a local dining establishment and get 25% off your tab.

4:00 – 8:00 pm • Valentine’s Dinner (at home)
Forbidden Root, 1746 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago (312) 929-2202,  Map
Valentines Day Plans?
Dine with Forbidden Root at Home!
Our Head Chef, Peter Beatty has prepared this delicious Valentines Dinner for you to enjoy at home this upcoming Monday, 2/14. This special $65 package for two includes 3 Courses and an optional beer pairing.
One Winter Greens Salad to split
Choose between 2 Salmon, 2 Filet or 1 of Each
One Cupcake to split
This will be available for carryout or curbside pickup on 2/14 (4pm-8pm). To order, please click this link to Upserve.
1. Select the arrow that says “Pick Up”
2. Select “Later”
3. Select Monday, Feb 14th
4. Select Desired Time between 4pm-8pm 
The Valentine’s Dinner with the full menu will appear.
There will be limited amount of spots available, order now!
Please email [email protected] for any questions about ordering or regarding the menu.

5:00 – 8:00 pm • Vanlentine’s Day x2
Region Ale, 1080 US-41, Schererville, IN 219-322-2337 Map
Enjoy Valentine’s Day with your special date and Special 4-Course Meals (see options below) on Sat. 2/12 from 5 to 10 pm, or Monday 2/14 from 5 to 8 pm. Plus, a complimentary flower will be presented to your date.
Two for $62 Four-Course Meals include Soup, Salad, Special Entree, and Dessert! Add a bottle of Canyon Road Wine for $17. Live Music on Sat. at 8 pm with Caught on Cline. Romantic live music on Mon. from 5:30 to 7:30.
Call for reservations 219-322-2337 or Message us on FB.
4-Course Meals include:
Chicken Picatta – Pan-Seared Chicken w/Lemon Caper Sauce over Sauteed Spinach with Mashed Potatoes
Blackened Salmon Risotto
Fig & Balsamic Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Red Potatoes & Brussel Sprouts
Pan-Seared Strip Steak with Bleu Cheese & Mushroom Risotto

5:00 pm • Valentine’s Day Dinner
Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 630-393-2337 Map
Come to Two Brothers Roundhouse for a Pre-Fixe Valentine’s day dinner.
Attendees can choose a shared appetizer, individual choice of entrée, and a shared dessert for $65.00 per couple.
(Regular menu also available)
Go to www.opentable.com for reservations!
(Regular menu items also available)

5:00 – 10:00 pm • Pints & Pies at Max & Leo’s
Max & Leo’s at Kings Dining & Entertainment, 1500 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago (312) 973-4920 Map
Name a better duo…we’ll wait!
Max & Leo’s at KINGS Lincoln Park has teamed up with local breweries every month to bring you Pints & Pies! Visit Max & Leo’s Monday through Wednesday to indulge in one artisan pizza and 2 craft beers for only $25!
Revolution Brewing Featuring:
Anti Hero • A Little Crazy • DDH Stratasphero while it lasts
Deep Woods Rotation starting with Blackberry Fin while it lasts

5:30 pm • Two Brothers Tap House Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner
Two Brothers Tap House, 30W315 Calumet Ave., Warrenville, IL 630-393-2337 Map
Our annual Two Brothers Valentine’s Day Dinner is back for 2022! For one night each year we turn our fun energetic pub into a 5 star dining experience. This is the one night of the year we close the doors to the public, dress up the Tap House (and ourselves) and share a special menu with a very special audience.
This year’s dinner will focus on fresh farm to table ingredients that are locally sourced for our 6 courses pair menu. Using local farmers and ingredients ensures the freshest, highest-quality ingredients while also helping and supporting local farms and businesses during these challenging times for the food and beverage industry.
As always, each course will be paired with an exclusive Two Brothers beer, several that are only available that night.
Tickets (this link) are $100 each ($130 with tax and gratuity) and include a prix-fixe 6-course menu, beer pairings, complimentary drinks during the welcome cocktail hour and, as always, a special Valentine’s gift. This dinner sells out every year, so get your tickets early, you won’t won’t to miss out!
We are putting the finishing touches on the menu and solidifying our sourcing. We will post the full menu in the near future.
Cocktail Hour: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm

6:00 – 9:00 pm • Valentine’s Dinner
Two Hound Red, 486 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL (630) 547-2912 Map
Tickets are still available for our second beer dinner, Monday, February 14th! Get your tickets now to this private beer dinner. We’ll be closed to the public for you and your special someone to drink delicious beer and eat a wonderful meal.
Pour your heart out this Valentine’s Day, with delicious Two Hound Red beer pairings and a very special four-course dinner…complete with dessert, hosted by our creative and talented brewmaster, Steve Woertendyke!
A night like this…will never break your heart. Hurry, before the tickets sell out!
Not falling for Cupid this year? Bring a friend and spoil yourselves anyway…for the love of beer! Cheers!
Email [email protected] for tickets. $90 per person.

6:00 pm • BubbleHouse Valentine’s Day Beer Pairing Dinner
Bubblehouse Brewing Co., 2121 Ogden Ave., Unit A, Lisle, IL  Map
Welcome beer at 6:00 pm, Dinner served at 6:30 pm
Spend Valentine’s Day with that special someone and let us take care of the prep!
Enjoy a 4-Course meal prepared with the utmost love by Executive Chef Tom Moskos and his team. Each course has been selected to pair with a Bubblehouse beer to enhance and highlight flavors in both the food and beer from Head Brewer Jon Miller. Come and stimulate your senses, enjoy great food and drink with loved ones and/or friends.
Tickets include:
-Welcome beer of your choice
-Four course meal, including 4 paired beer selections.
$50 per person (does not include tax) Reservations and menu at this page.

6:00 pm • Fate of the Moonstruck – Valentines Dinner
Byway Brewing Co., 2825 Carlson Dr., Hammond, IN 219-844-5468 Map
Attention all lovebirds, mark your calendars for this Valentine’s Day! We will be hosting our infamous 5-course Valentine’s Dinner, where each course is perfectly paired with beer or wine and prepared for your indulgence by our talented Kitchen Staff.
1 seating at 6:00PM; No more than 8 people at a table
This year’s menu will be inspired by various cuisines of the region; menu to follow.No walk-ins. No substitutions to the menu. 
Tickets $75, available through Eventbrite.

6:00 – 9:00 pm • VOODOO Valentines
Eris Brewery and Cider House, 4240 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago (773) 943-6200 Map
Not into the Hallmark Holiday? Still bitter about your ex? Get crafty with us!
What better time to make a voodoo doll of your ex while enjoying some ERIS ciders, tasty snacks!
$10 entry includes a flight of (3) 5oz ERIS beer or cider. Don’t forget to add voodoo material for an extra $10.
Tarot Card Reader, The Owl and The Wolf will be offering 15 minute readings for $20.
Kitchen will be closed, but light snacks will be available for purchase:
-Bacon Truffle Popcorn
-Caramel Popcorn
-Spiced Nuts
-Chips & Black Bean Salsa
Extra voodoo material and full bar offerings will also be available.
Tickets $10 through the event page.

7:00 – 10:00 pm • Weekly Trivia @ Pilot Project
Pilot Project Brewing, 2140 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago (773) 270-5995 Map
Join us in the Pilot Project Heated Tent for free pub trivia every Monday!
Beer Special: Every player will receive one free 4oz taster of beer, booch or cider.
Reservations Available on Tock

7:30 – 8:30 pm • Valentine’s Day Beer & Chocolate Virtual Tasting
Online with The Beer Temple, 3173 N. Elston Ave., Chicago 312-772-3373
Join us for a special Valentine’s Day chocolate and beer pairing virtual event!
The Beer Temple & Katherine Anne Confections have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind virtual tasting featuring their favorite pairings for beer and truffles. Everything you need to take part in this interactive online event is included. The process is simple – reserve your spots now, then stop by The Beer Temple a few days prior to the event to pick up your tasting kits. Then on Valentine’s Day, log into Zoom using the link provided to you and enjoy! Katherine Anne and Chris will guide you through the tasting, giving their thoughts on the pairings, and interacting with participants. Chocolate and Beer – What’s not to love?!?!
Each kit includes:
Eight of Katherine Anne’s hand-dipped chocolate truffles – Two each of four different varieties
Four different craft beers from The Beer Temple
An assortment of Alpine-inspired cheese and house-made accoutrements from Table, Donkey and Stick
Event Date & Time: February 14th at 7:30PM
Kit Pick-Up Dates: February 13th & 14th
Pick-Up Location: The Beer Temple – 3173 N. Elston Ave.
Cost: $65 per kit. Order for pickup here.
Zoom Info: Emailed prior to event

8:30 – 11:00 pm • Tuesday Night Trivia
Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 630-969-0600  Map
Come down to the Pub for live and uncensored trivia. Completely random questions. It’s free to play and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. sign up begins at 8:30pm. Bring your smart friends!

Tuesday, February 15

4:00 – 9:00 pm • Support Urban Farming
Haymarket Pub & Brewery, 737 W. Randolph St., Chicago (312) 638-0700 Map
Every Tuesday join us at the brewpub and order a Big Mick Burger + 12oz pour of Harold’s ’83 Honey Ale + a shot of Wolf Point Bourbon for $25 and we’ll donate $5 to Urban Growers Collective.
Urban Growers Collective currently operates eight urban farms across 11 acres in the city of Chicago. On these farms, Urban Growers Collective’s job training and education, food access, and community engagement programs support health, economic development, healing, and creativity. The Green Era Renewable Energy and Urban Farm Campus in Auburn Gresham will serve as a centralized hub for workforce development, education, food access, and community well-being.

6:30 pm • Tuesday Trivia: Bachelor/Bachelorette
One Allegiance Brewing, 10215 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL (708) 529-7067 Map
Join us on Tuesdays for a night of trivia dedicated to various popular TV shows, movies, and themes! First Tuesday of every month is general knowledge trivia.
Each game is free to play!
First place winner will receive a $30 OAB Gift Card and other prizes include a beer to go. There is no entry fee to play trivia.
Trivia starts at 7pm but come in to register at 6:30pm so you and your team can grab a couple drinks before the games start!
See you soon for some fun, games and prizes!

7:00 – 9:30 pm • Trivia Night in Skokie
Sketchbook Brewing Co. – Skokie, 4901 Main St., Skokie, IL (847) 588-0652 Map
Trivia courtesy of Pub Trivia USA. No cards, teams will play on their phone apps. Prizes for the winning teams: $35 for 1st place, $25 for 2nd, $15 for 3rd. Pop up Latin American cuisine from Libertad from 5:30-8:30p!

7:00 pm • Brewery Bingo
The Open Bottle Lockport, 16437 159th St., Lockport, IL (815) 293-6350 Map
Brewery Bingo is back! Over the next 5 months, we’re partnering with a new brewery every Thursday at 7pm for our monthly Brewery Bingo! No more sneaking into bingo halls for you!
Every week, we’ll have a draft beer on special and prizes from a variety of local breweries.
Here’s who’s up:
February – Half Acre Beer Co.
March – Old Irving Brewing Co.
April – Goose Island Beer Co.
May – Mikerphone Brewing
It’s Bingo with breweries you love & fantastic prizes for you to win!
HOW TO PLAY:
Imagine a Bingo card. Now replace the B-I-N-G-O with five breweries and the numbers replaced with their most popular beers. We’ll spin our bingo balls ’round and ’round until a random ball decides to set itself free. We call out a beer, you look at your bingo card, and then place a bottle cap on your card if you’re lucky. Get 5 in a row and win a prize! In between rounds, there will be penny pours, good music and even better times. Must be 21+ to play.

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Trivia Night at Black & Gray
Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave., East Dundee, IL (224) 484-8200 Map
Join us for weekly trivia!
Questions cover all subjects (Current Events, Geography, History, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Science, Sports), and you play as a team. No limit to team sizes, so bring all the friends you want.
The top teams will win gift certificates to be redeemed on a future trivia night.

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Trivia Night at Alter Brewing Downers Grove
Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave. #213, Downers Grove, IL 630-541-9558 Map
Come out for our General Knowledge trivia night and join your host as they quiz your teams through two full hours of general knowledge trivia, including awesome themed bonus rounds and music rounds!
While we’re testing your wit, Alter Brewing Company will be keeping you fueled up with craft brews all night, PLUS the top teams will win bragging rights and prizes, so bring your friends, family, and even your enemies (if they’re good at trivia) to increase your chances of winning. Feel free to order in delivery from one of the awesome local restaurants (we highly recommend Dan’s Pizza!) to enjoy during the event, as well.
Due to limited capacity, reservations will be taken for indoor tables the time being – simply email [email protected] to reserve a table for your team.
Please follow ALL Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions put in place by the venue, and here are a few extra tips:
1) Please bring your own pen/pencil. Our host will have pencils just in case, but it would be best to use your own for everyone’s safety & comfort.
2) The questions will be read by your host over our PA system, but may not be displayed on a screen if one is not easily available.
3) Any and all rules/restrictions are subject to change.

7:00 – 10:00 pm • Weekly Movie Night
Pilot Project Brewing, 2140 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago (773) 270-5995 Map
Where // Pilot Project Heated Tent
Movie Selection:
2/15: LEGALLY BLONDE hosted by ROVM Hard Kombucha ($2 off ROVM booch)
2/22: CB4 hosted by Funkytown ($2 off FT beer)
Food Special, House popcorn mix
Reservations available on Tock

Wednesday, February 16

12:00 – 4:00 pm • Work From Here Weekdays
Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 Map
Wednesdays…the half way point to the weekend. Let us help make the work week a bit better with our Work From HERE Wednesday special!
Each week, come by with your work team, laptop, paper work….or just your self…and enjoy $2.00 off full pours of any of our 16 taps.
On occasion, we’ll have food trucks or pop-ups to supply your mid-day hunger cravings. Otherwise, bring lunch or order delivery from one of our local St. Charles neighbors.

6:00 pm • Brewmaster Steve’s 60th Birthday Bash
Evil Horse Brewing Co., 1338 Main St., Crete, IL 708-304-2907 Map
Come out and raise a toast to everyone’s favorite Brewmaster Steve! He’s turning 60 and we’re going to celebrate!

6:30 pm • Ethereal Chocolate & Beer Pairing
Crystal Lake Brewing, 150 N. Main St., Crystal Lake, IL (779) 220-9288 Map
If you are a fan of both beer and chocolate, don’t miss this chance to enjoy some of the darkest, richest beers CLB offers paired with the some of the most decadent chocolates made by Ethereal Confections!
Wednesday, master chocolatiers from Ethereal will join brewmaster Ryan to savor and discuss this out-of-this-world menu of mouth-watering dessert combos. It’s not only delicious, but a lot of fun, and we hope you’ll join us.
The menu includes our rich English Brown Ale aged in red wine barrels, our amazing Boathouse Reserve bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout, and a fantastic Belgian Witbier that has also been wine barrel aged, each paired with a decadent chocolate from Ethereal. Carefully curated whiskeys will also be served to round out the experience.
The all inclusive price is $40, open to persons 21 and up, with seating limited to 30 guests. Tickets here!

7:00 – 10:00 pm • Bar Bingo
Crafted 1979, 19200 LaGrange Rd., Ste. E, Mokena, IL 708-860-2826 Map
Bar Bingo with a brewery sponsors each night! There will be specialty tappings and prizes all night long. The sponsor rotates regularly with the usual bingo fun.

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Trivia & Tacos @ the LV Taproom!
Harbor Brewing Co., Lake Villa, 136 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa, IL  Map
General Trivia hosted by Chicago Trivia Guys starts at 7pm!
Authentic Mexican Food from Mijo’s will be served starting at 5pm!

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Stump Trivia Quiz
Ten Ninety Brewing Co., 1025 Waukegan Rd., Glenview, IL 224-432-5472 Map
IN-PERSON trivia is back at Ten Ninety Brewing Company! Wednesday nights have never been better! Join us for two free, fun, rounds of trivia beginning at 7pm & 8pm.
We will be using our new digital scoring system. Each team will designate one person to submit answers on your team’s behalf. No need to write anything down by hand, no need to stand up, and no need to turn in a paper answer slip!
Remember – venue capacity may be limited, so please call ahead to RSVP!
More info: here.

7:00 – 10:00 pm • Chris Farley Trivia
The Brass Tap, 14225 95th Ave. Ste. 400, Orland Park, IL 708-226-1827 Map
Get your friends together for Chris Farley Trivia. Call 708.226.1827 for reservations. Wednesdays in February we are featuring $5 drafts from Dovetail Brewery Every draft gets you entered to win prizes from the brewery.

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Blockbuster Movies Themed Trivia!
Village Inn Pizzeria Sports Bar & Grill, 8050 Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL 847-675-3737 Map
We are planning a Themed Trivia Night for every first and third Wednesday of the month at 7pm hosted by Pub Trivia USA!
Our first Themed Trivia kicks off on Wednesday with a Blockbuster Movies Theme!
It’s FREE to play! Winner get a $100 Visa Gift Card, 2nd place will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card and 3rd place gets a $25 Visa Gift Card!
Stay tuned as we announce the upcoming themes for our Themed Trivia Nights!

7:30 – 9:30 pm • YellowStone Trivia
Global Brew Tap House, 2100 Prairie St., Saint Charles, IL 630-549-0397 Map
The Duttons control everything and never stop fighting to preserve their way of life. Let’s see how much you remember about the last 4 seasons.
Enjoy a fun night out and an adult brew or two. Top teams win prizes.
Third Wednesday of the month features a themed trivia night. Let’s hope you can make it out for Yellowstone trivia, be sure to join us on a future Wednesday General knowledge on all other Wednesday.
Mark will be hosting trivia so you know it’ll be a hoot – grab your friends, leather chaps and let’s go to work!

Thursday, February 17

12:00 – 10:00 pm • Chuck’s Smoked Corned Beef Dinner Day
Chuck’s Café Darien, 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL 331-431-4000 Map
Join us on the 17th of every month for our famous: Smoked Corned Beef Dinner!
This great dinner features: smoked corned beef, boiled red potatoes, carrots, braised cabbage, rye bread, choice of yellow mustard, Dijon or horseradish. 21.99
*This meal goes quickly, so be sure to catch it when it’s available!
*When the 17th falls on a Monday we will move it usually to the weekend before as we are closed on Mondays!

3:00 pm • Revolution Tap Takeover
Prestige 6249 Tap Room, 6249 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL (630) 963-9733 Map
Prestige 6249 Tap Room is excited to announce our Revolution Deep Wood Series Tap Takeover will be on Thursday, February 17th at 3pm. Come by and enjoy some of these amazing barrel-aged brews.
Draft beer menu will include:
2020 Ten Year Beer
2020 Mineshaft Gap
2021 Blackberry Finn
2021 Dark Mode
If you need a breather, we’ll also have Rev Pils Chicago Pilsner.

3:00 – 9:00 pm • Nashville Hot Chicken Thursday!
Wildrose Brewing Co., 1104 E. Main St., Griffith, IN (219) 595-5054 Map
It’s Thursday…..you know what that means.
Due to popular demand we’re serving up Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches every Thursday. Topped with Chef Mike’s homemade slaw and pickles and paired with a side of fries for just $10!
We are now also offering up a less spicy version for those who can’t handle all the heat. Both the spicy and less spicy will be available only while supplies last. These have been extremely popular the last few weeks so you don”t wanna miss out!

5:00 – 7:00 pm • New Belgium Tap Take Over & Ski Giveaway
Franklin Tap, 325 S. Franklin St., Chicago 312-922-8025 Map
Bring out your inner Winter Olympian with a New Belgium tap takeover & ski giveaway.
Featuring 7 New Belgium beers, enter for the chance to win a pair of New Belgium-customized Rocky Mountain Underground skis*.
Local New Belgium Beer Ranger Mark will be in at 5pm with delicious beer & ice cream pairing samples and New Belgium glassware with personalized custom etching!
*Raffle for skis at 7pm, must be present to win
Featured New Belgium Beers:
Accumulation Winter Hazy IPA • Voodoo Ranger American IPA • Voodoo Ranger Juicy Hazy IPA • 1554 Dark Lager • Transatlantique Kriek Lambic/Cherry Sour Ale • Fat Tire Amber Ale • Dominga Mimosa Sour

6:00 – 8:00 pm • Trivia with Challenge Entertainment
Oswego Brewing Co., 61 S. Main St., Oswego, IL (331) 999-1991 Map
Trivia is back!
A Live Trivia game consists of 6 rounds with 3 questions each, with one halftime question and one final question where you can wager between 0 and 20 points to boost your final score. But beware — if you miss the final question, you lose all the points you have wagered!

6:00 – 8:00 pm • Rhythm n’ Brews Music Bingo
On Tour Brewing Co., 1725 W. Hubbard St., Chicago 312-796-3119 Map
MUSIC BINGO NIGHT, ANYONE?
Test your music knowledge at our first ever “Rhythm n’ Brews” music bingo night Thursdays through February from 6 – 8 PM! From behind-the-scenes tour tickets to 4-packs of our delicious beers, there are a ton of prizes to be won. Grab a bingo-loving buddy, a beer and escape the cold weather for a guaranteed fun night.
HOW TO PLAY:
No sign-up necessary. If you’re itching to play, let a bartender know when you arrive and they’ll give you a bingo sheet. Rhythm n’ Brews Music Bingo is on a come-and-go basis but the longer you stay, the better the chance you have of winning!

6:00 pm • Cruz Blanca Tap Takeover
Roots Handmade Pizza, Chicago locations.  Map
Find Cruz Blanca at Roots Pizza every Thursday @ 6PM for the month of February for a tap takeover!
ON TAP:
Palm Shade Tropical Hazy IPA
El Train Chicago IPA
Vamos Vienna Lager Especial
Rey Gordo Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
Scheduled Roots locations:
Feb 17: Second City, 1610 N. Wells
Feb 24: West Town, 1924 W Chicago Ave.

6:00 – 9:00 pm • Grown Folks Stories
Haymarket Pub & Brewery, 737 W. Randolph St., Chicago (312) 638-0700 Map
Silverroom x Funkytown Brewery Presents: “Black is Beautiful” | A night of storytelling at Haymarket Pub & Brewery!
Funkytown Brewery is a Black-owned start-up brewery in Chicago that launched in October 2021, expanding rapidly throughout Chicago with delicious beer, messaging that is culturally representative, all while continuously sharing great music and good times!
Thanks to the Funkytown Brew’s residency at Haymarket Pub & Brewery will be hosting Grown Folks Stories!
Grown Folks Stories is two hours of five minute stories that range from the hilarious to the absolutely somber. Join this ever-popular gathering of nonprofessional, unrehearsed storytellers, who give us the real stories we live everyday.
There is no theme, no judging, no poetry, no readings.
EVERY THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH! Free admission.
Created by Cara Brigandi and Eric Williams, Founder of the Silverroom, and hosted by Whitney Capps.

6:00 – 8:00 pm • Dry City Trivia
Dry City Brew Works, 120B N. Main St., Wheaton, IL (630) 456-4787 Map
Trivia at Dry City! Themed trivia every Thursday!

6:00 – 9:00 pm • Take Flight Thursdays
Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 Map
Thursdays seem lame until you realize they’re really FRIDAY EVE. To celebrate come sample some of St. Charles’ hometown beers and SAVE.
Every Thursday, from 6pm to close, we’ll take $2.00 off flights of four 5oz pours. This is the PERFECT date night opportunity, or a chance to just try out some of our 16 taps all at once.
We also have a rotating calendar of pub games each Thursday, including our monthly trivia nights, shuffleboard tournies, and (weather permitting) patio disc golf putting. Check our weekly events for more details.

6:00 – 8:00 pm • Good Morning Munich Tasting with Art History Brewing!
Tap House Grill, 56 W. Wilson St., Palatine, IL 847-934-3000 Map
Join us for a Good Morning Munich tasting with Art History Brewing
$5 Drafts of Good Morning Munich are available this February while supplies last!

6:30 pm • Chicago Language Cafe #51
Revolution Brewery & Tap Room, 3340 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago 773-588-2267 Map
Come join us for the Chicago Language Cafe meetup at Revolution Brewing! You can make some new friends and practice speaking a language that you are learning or already know. There will be a table for each language represented. Pick any language table you’d like. Feel free to move around to different tables if you speak multiple languages! We almost always have English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian and Italian tables.
For other languages, I will compile your RSVP answers and make a post a few days before the event sharing the ones that people are most interested in. We usually have a few people who speak ASL, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Serbian, Dutch, etc. As long as there are two people who speak a language, they are welcome to make a table!
If we don’t have a table for the language you want to learn, we’ll have badges you can wear with your preferred language. This will help you to find some other folks who are looking to learn/teach the same!

7:00 – 10:00 pm • Trivia Night
Crafted 1979, 19200 LaGrange Rd., Ste. E, Mokena, IL 708-860-2826 Map
Bar Trivia with special drafts and prizes. Each night will be sponsored by a different rotation of breweries. The sponsor rotates every four months with the same general knowledge trivia from New Guy Trivia.

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Holzlager Trivia
Holzlager Brewing Co., 150 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL (815) 308-5901 Map
Come test your knowledge with our weekly Holzlager Trivia Nights! Our Trivial Pursuit-inspired game focuses on 5 topics: Entertainment, History & Geography, Science & Nature, Art & Literature and Sports & Leisure. Stay tuned for our monthly special-themed trivia nights!

7:30 – 9:00 pm • Thursty Thursday Elephino Trivia
Side Lot Brewery, 110 Slocum Lake Rd., Wauconda, IL 847-714-2584 Map
Join M.C. Hill & Elephino Trivia every Thursday night at Side Lot Brewery for Team Trivia. Free to play & fabulous prizes to win.

Today’s the birthday of Cotton Mather

Whom ‘Satan and Sinners’ whipped into a lather.

His glory’s been dimmed in our history’s files

For never condemning the Salem Witch Trials.