Sorry last weekend’s column was cut short by my hospital stay. It left me away from a computer that I could easy cut and paste to edit listings. Hope to catch up this week. I’m also looking again at a platform that would let me use a WordPress plug-in to input Google Calendar listings in an <iframe> window, like WordPress used to do before the current version.
Meantime, there’s another new brewer coming online in formerly dry Evanston. Double Clutch Brewing is a brewpub to be managed by Steve Milford, previously of Empirical Brewery, at 2121 Ashland Ave. The brewpub will feature 18 taps, mostly focusing on German styles, from head brewer Scott Frank. Plus an event space and a display of vintage cars. Full details at this Eater article. They are now shooting for an October opening.
Monday, August 23
5:00 pm • Bingo Night at Tighthead
Tighthead Brewing Co., 161 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein, IL 847-970-9174 Map
MCC/GLMV Chamber of Commerce Present: BINGO NIGHT
CASH ONLY (Pay at the door)
$5.00 Entry Fee – Includes 2 Bingo Cards
$1.00 Additional Bingo Cards
Proceeds to MCC (501c3)
Mama Mia’s Pizza Truck will be serving up pizza.
Please RSVP with mark@tightheadbrewing.com by email.
7:00 – 8:00 pm • Backyard Yoga with Stefanie
Side Lot Brewery, 110 Slocum Lake Rd., Wauconda, IL 847-714-2584 Map
Join us and Yoga Instructor Stefanie Tanacea for an hour of Side Lot Backyard Yoga followed by a refreshing Side Lot Draft Beer.
Class is $25 through Tock, and includes Two Drinks
The Brewery will remain open to participants 1 hour after class.
These classes are outside. In the event of inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled. [Classes Are Non-Refundable]
Tuesday, August 24
7:00 pm • Side Lot Bingo!
Side Lot Brewery, 110 Slocum Lake Rd., Wauconda, IL 847-714-2584 Map
We’re playing Bingo again!
Get ready to shake your balls every Tuesday night at Side Lot Brewery. Limited seating is available both inside and outside. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE PROPERTY & ANYTIME YOU’RE NOT SEATED. If this is a problem, stay home.
Wednesday, August 25
5:00 – 9:00 pm • Burgers & Beers Night: The Biker Dude Pop-Up
Plank Road Tap Room, 39W149 Plank Rd., Elgin, IL 224-238-3527 Map
We are excited to bring Burgers & Beer Night to the tap room! One night each month of 2021, The Biker Dude will be out in the beer garden smashing burgers to enjoy with your cold beer. So save the date in those phones, grab a friend, and relax, you’re here now. Serving burgers until sold out.
PRTR & Beer Garden is 21+ only. Children are not allowed on premise. If you are not staying for a beer, we respectfully as you to take your meal to-go. Our parking lot and beer garden is for tap room customers only.
Thursday, August 26
4:00 – 9:30 pm • Thursday Night Tacos!
Side Lot Brewery, 110 Slocum Lake Rd., Wauconda, IL 847-714-2584 Map
You’ve been asking when Tacos are coming back to Side Lot.
Taco Thursdays kick off on June 3rd and will continue every Thursday night.
Make your reservations!
4:00 – 10:00 pm • Vinyl Night at Black Lung
Black Lung Brewing Co., 3232 Monroe, Waukegan, IL (847) 340-3320 Map
We have vinyl night every Thursday evening! Bring a record and we will even give you $1 off while your vinyl spins! Rain or shine! Shutdown if we have a band!
4:00 – 7:00 pm • Riverwalk Yappy Hour At The Northman
The Northman Beer & Cider Garden, 233 E. Riverwalk, Chicago Map
Bring your pups down to the Northman Beer and Cider Garden every 2nd and 4th Thursday, to our outdoor dog-friendly space on the Riverwalk from 4-7PM.
Rotating drink specials, giveaways, sponsors and promotions. It’s our sixth Yappy Hour with Real Dog Moms of Chicago! Co-hosted by Stem Ciders. 25% of all Stem Cider sales will be donated to One Tail At A Time Pet Mutual Aid.
Our buddies from Just Food For Dogs will be here with treats and sample for your pups.
PS The Northman is Dog-friendly all of the time.
5:00 – 8:00 pm • Food Truck: Serna’s Grill
Plank Road Tap Room, 39W149 Plank Rd., Elgin, IL 224-238-3527 Map
Serna’s Grill will be rolling into the beer garden this summer! They are known for their monster burgers and gyros. But, they have a little something for everyone…. tacos, Italian Beef, and more! Check out their menu here.
Please note: Times and menus are subject to change. PRTR is 21+ only. Children are not allowed on premise.
5:30 – 7:30 pm • Music Bingo at Noon Whistle Brewing
Noon Whistle Brewing, 800 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, IL (630) 376-6895 Map
Join us the last Thursday of each month for two full hours of Music Bingo at Noon Whistle in Lombard!
Enjoy some delicious brews and great music with a chance to win prizes at the same time.
Please respect and follow all COVID-19 restrictions set in place by the venue so everyone has a great, and safe, time.
6:00 – 8:00 pm • Beers With Queers
Dry City Brew Works, 120B N. Main St., Wheaton, IL (630) 456-4787 Map
Welcome to Beers With Queers. We heard you and we know there needs to be more safe places for LGBTQ+ folxs to feel welcome and accepted. We have partnered with Dry City Brew Works to bring you an open and welcome space every Other Thursday. Every other Thursday join Us here at OUTspoken Leaders, Dry City, and other LGBTQ+ folx as we hang out and connect with the community together. Please note this is a 21+ event every other Thursday however if you are and LGBTQ+ youth or young adult looking for support in your life please know we offer a weekly support and discussion group called OUTspoken Online and we also offer a sober space specifically for the LGBTQ+ on Saturday mornings called Coffee Chat! Please note this event, and coffee chat is being hosted in public so social distancing and face masks will be strictly enforced. We want to offer a safe and welcoming space for all, that means a safe space where people can feel free to be themselves as well as feel safe to not get COVID.
OUTspoken Leaders is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving, empowering, and amplifying the voices of the LGBTQ+ community. We offer social and service programs that promote self-acceptance, intentional compassion, and unconditional leadership!
6:00 pm • Trivia at Great Central
Great Central Brewing Co., 221 N. Wood St., Chicago (855) 464-4222 Map
TRIVIA’S BACK!
Love to test your knowledge while sharing some laughs with friends, and 24 beers on tap?!
Maybe you just want to try something different than your typical Thursday night?
Our Trivia night is for you!
6:00 – 8:00 pm • Pigtails & Pints
Iron&Glass, 632 S. Weber Rd., Romeoville, IL (815) 782-5559 Map
Pigtails & Pints is a chance to bond with your child and learn how to care for their hair at the same time.
You will learn two hairstyles (each class being different ones) from hair pro Ashley. All hairstyles are broken down and simple enough even for beginners.
Each $20 ticket (online here) includes all of the tools and accessories required for the hairstyles, a beer for you (up to a $8 value), and a soda for your child.
*Please note we are continuing to follow the current CDC guidelines which state all unvaccinated individuals are required to wear a mask when not seated
6:30 – 10:00 pm • “Train with Brain” Running Club
Blue Island Beer Co., 13357 Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL (708) 954-8085 Map
Our good friend Brian Fee is training for the Chicago Marathon, and you can join him every Thursday til October! He’s raising money for Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and you can donate at this link.
Each week you can plan on running at the most 4 miles and your first beer is on Blue Island Beer Co.!
6:30 – 8:30 pm • Chicago Brew Cruise
Chicago Fireboat Tours Map
Chicago Fireboat Tours and Phase Three Brewing Co. are partnering up to offer one of the most unique experiences in Chicago, every Thursday evening all summer-long!!
Phase Three Brewing Company will be bringing just days-old fresh, new releases directly from their Chicagoland brewery every week to serve aboard Chicago Fireboat Tours’ 1933 retired Chicago Fireboat, the Fred A. Busse.
Boarding begins at 6:00p.m and the boat departs at 6:30pm for a 2-hour sunset cruise. The Brew Cruise will start on the lake, float through the locks and right into the heart of downtown Chicago via the Chicago River, enjoying world-class views, an amazing sunset, and great music; all paired with fresh, innovative craft beers and hard seltzers.
Tickets are $45 per person at www.fireboattours.com, and include your 1st Phase Three brew once onboard.
7:00 pm • Tie-Dye T-Shirt Class
Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 Map
Love our fruited sour beer, Acid Rainbow? Want to make your own unique, one-of-a-kind tie-dye shirt? Now’s your chance!
Join us on Thursday for a tie-dye class led by our own Amber and her delightful mom, Pam!
Here’s how it works:
1) Order your tickets online and pick a shirt size. These shirts will be white with a black Acid Rainbow logo (so it doesn’t get dyed), super soft, unisex Bella+Canvas t-shirts.
2) We’ll pre-order the shirts and have them waiting for you here on the day of the party. We’ll also supply all of the dye and other materials needed.
3) Arrive by 6:45pm to check in and be assigned a table.
4) Amber and Pam will provide instuction on how to make your tie-dyes! Already an expert dyer? Let them know and they’ll get you going asap.
5) You’ll leave with your shirts and instructions on how to wash them before wear.
You’ll also get one beer of your choice off our taplist included in the ticket price.
NOTES:
– Please do not include any other items besides tickets on your order.
– Please include names of other participants if you’d like to share a table.
– In the event of poor weather, we may move the event indoors or reschedule.
– Since every tie-dye shirt comes out differently, we are not responsible for how your shirts looks in the end. Sorry, no refunds!
7:00 pm • Afterthought Brewery Guided Tasting
302 Wheaton, 302 W. Front St., Wheaton, IL (630) 480-0198 Map
Join us and meet Afterthought Brewing Co. Mike will be around to guide us through four of their beers!
Afterthought Ale • Noble • Tradition: Black and Red Raspberry • Autumn (2020)
We will have flights available of the four beers as well as bottles and four packs available to purchase.
No need to register ahead of time; just show up and support a local brewery!
7:30 pm • Side Lot Trivia
Side Lot Brewery, 110 Slocum Lake Rd., Wauconda, IL 847-714-2584 Map
Are you the smartest one in the Taproom? The only way to find out is to join Side Lot Brewery on Thursday nights at 7:30pm for Taproom Trivia.
7 Rounds with varying categories. Free to Play, Prizes to Win!
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