I’m wondering if we’ll see many beer places with New Year’s Even parties. We are teetering on the edge of a new Omicron variant shutdown, and people may not want to make those kinds of plans. If any establishment out there is planning on a beer-centric NYE, please let me know!

Monday, December 6

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.

6:30 – 9:00 pm • Sleigh Ride Paint & Sip
The Lucky Monk, 105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington, IL 847-898-0500 Map
Sled Paint & Sip Paint pARTy woth Make You Brush
Choose your design!
$40/person
To register and for payment information email [email protected]

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

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Monday Night Trivia
Une Année Brewery, 6343 W Gross Point Rd, Niles, IL (847) 635-0655 Map
Free to play general trivia on the patio or in the taproom with pubtriviausa.com.

8:00 pm • Lotería Monday
Simone’s Bar, 960 W. 18th St., Chicago 312-666-8601 Map
Join us the first Monday of every month for an evening of drinks, Lotería and charitable causes!
How to play: Each Lotería card is received through a $5 donation (we also provide the frijoles). 100% of the donations raised during the event are directly given to various non-for-profit organizations around the city of Chicago.
December’s card donations benefit Christmas Without Cancer. This organization identifies need and then provides gifts and basic necessities to Chicagoland families with members stricken with cancer so to allow the beauty of Christmas to shine through while family members find comfort in their devotion to one another.
Every Lotería winner receives a prize that is provided by a local brewery/distillery.
November’s prizes are provided by Lagunitas, and we will have $1 off all Lagunitas beers all day.

Tuesday, December 7

5:30 pm • Wildrose Take the Pint & Release of “Me So Sexy”
Region Ale, 1080 US-41, Schererville, IN 219-322-2337 Map
Come join us as we tap Me So Sexy, a specialty IPA by Wildrose Brewing exclusively for Region Ale, and take home a pint glass! While supplies last so don’t be late!

6:00 pm • Brewer’s Dinner with Bleuroot
Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave., East Dundee, IL (224) 484-8200 Map
Join your hosts, Chris & Teresa Kennedy, in a transformed Black & Gray Brewing for our first ever Brewer’s Dinner.
Bleuroot has created a menu of 4 courses paired with specific Black & Gray Brewing craft beers.
White linens, jazz music, and table service will show you that while we are always blue collar at heart, we can clean up nicely!
6 pm reception
7 pm dinner
$75 per person.
The Bleuroot team has created a menu not to be missed: lamb, bison, and venison, along with sides, salads, and deserts spread over 4 courses and paired with 4 Black & Gray Brewing Co. beers (2 of which will be returning to our taps specifically for the event). 
If you need more information, please check out our Facebook event. Planning on joining us? stop in the taproom to buy tickets or contact Teresa at [email protected].

6:30 – 8:30 pm • Tuesday Night Trivia at Chuck’s!
Chuck’s Café Darien, 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL 331-431-4000 Map
Trivia is coming back to Chuck’s in Darien! We’re so excited to welcome back trivia to Tuesday Nights!
FREE to play each & every Tuesday 6:30-830p.
General Knowledge along with a special themed night once a month!
Great drink specials each & every Tuesday including:
$2 Domestics | $2 PBR Drafts | $8 Flights |
$3 Imports | $4 Well Spirit One & One’s

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Think + Drink Tuesdays
BeerShop, 1026 North Blvd., Oak Park, IL (847) 946-4164 Map
Rally up your smartestest friends & come do brain things with us bi-weekly on Tuesday nights!
Things to know:
– Team max is 6
– Seating is first come, first serve
– Phones must be off the table until you’ve finished a round of trivia (public shaming could happen to YOU!)
– $5 pint specials all night!

7:00 pm • Brew N’ View: A Christmas Story
Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 630-393-2337 Map
Brew N’ View returns with the classic Christmas movie, A Christmas Story.
7:00 start! Food and beverages served throughout the film. Arrive early for best seating. Doors at 6:15
All-ages!
in the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.

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:
12/7: Full Court Miracle
12/14: Home Alone
12/21: Christmas Vacation
12/28: Happiest Season
Food Special, House popcorn mix
Reservations available on Tock

7:00 – 7:00 pm • Wreath Building Workshop
Begyle Brewing, 1800 W. Cuyler Ave., Chicago 773-661-6963 Map
Join us, in person, for our 2021 Wreath Building Workshop! Lindsay from Cornell Florist will be getting us into the holiday spirit, and guiding you through the process of making a totally unique, super festive holiday wreath!
Your ticket will include professional, hands-on instruction in holiday wreath-making, all the supplies to create a “1/2 moon” style / asymmetrical wreath: wreath frame, greenery, floral wire, ribbon and decorative elements – pine cones, berries, and seed pods, AND a pint of Begyle beer!
COVID-19 Vaccination is required – we accept the physical card or a clear photo of vaccination proof, as well as a photo ID. Please bring a mask to wear while you’re not seated at a table – space and tickets are limited!
Sorry, no CSB discounts on this event.
$65, tickets at this link.

Wednesday, December 8

3:00 – 9:00 pm • Wing Wednesday!
Wildrose Brewing Co.,1104 E. Main St., Griffith, IN (219) 595-5054 Map
Wing Wednesday! Smoked then flash fried jumbo chicken wings tossed in our house spicy garlic, Jamaican Jerk or savory / sweet dry rub. Get ’em before they are gone!!!

4:00 – 10:00 pm • Chela Chido Negra Release & Churros by Bar Chido
Goldfinger Brewing Co., 513 Rogers St., Downers Grove, IL (630) 541-9728 Map
Tis the season for darker beers. Inspired by the Mexican Christmas tradition of drinking “Good Night” beers and our favorite foil topped stubbies, meet Chela Chido Negra.
Darker in color, maltier, toastier, yet still containing the fresh corn tortilla taste in the background. At 4.9% abv, this beer still drinks incredibly light and refreshing, but provides just the right amount of toastiness to keep you cozy this season.
We’re excited to have our friends at Bar Chido serving fresh churros in our taproom to celebrate the first tapping of this brand new beer.

6:00 – 7:00 pm • FREE Pizza & Pints with Savarino’s Pizza
Will County Brewing Co., 1142 W. Jefferson St., Shorewood, IL (815) 582-4157 Map
If you’ve joined us for Donuts & Drafts then you know the drill! We partnered with our amazing neighbors at Savarino Pizza to bring you FREE* Pizza the second Wednesday of every month! We’ll have a variety of delicious fresh pies available (buffet style) in the taproom starting at 6:00pm until it runs out. See you there!
*with craft beer purchase, limited availability, while supplies last.

6:00 – 9:00 pm • Beer&Cheese Pairing
Wildrose Brewing Co., 1104 E. Main St., Griffith, IN (219) 595-5054 Map
Pair our beers with cheeses from The Roaming Wedge
Tickets to be sold day of at the door
$30 per ticket
Tickets get you 5 beers paired with 5 delicious artisan cheeses
If your not a beer drinker we still got you covered wine will be available for purchase at the bar

6:30 – 9:00 pm • Pints and Paint Sled pARTy
Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave., East Dundee, IL (224) 484-8200 Map
Paint YOUR Sleigh Ride with Make You Brush! $40/person Choose from one of the 6 designs-or freehand your own! All designs are pre sketched so you can enjoy socializing with your friends while following the step by step instructions I provide along with your sled. To register and for payment links please email me Abby Adams [email protected]
Need a great gift – any of these designs or I can provide many more – can be purchased as take home kits-$45 come with brushes, paint and step by step instructions.

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Weekly Trivia at Black and Gray Brewing!
Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave., East Dundee, IL (224) 484-8200 Map
Join us each Wednesday for our fun and free trivia game! Questions cover all subjects, and you play as a team. We don’t limit team sizes, so bring all the friends you want!
The top three teams will win gift certificates to be redeemed on a future trivia night. Join us for the fun!

7:00 pm • Seinfeld Trivia
Off Square Brewing, 11000 Delaware Pkwy., Crown Point, IN (219) 310-8898 Map
“Hello, Newman.”
Come have a drink or two and test out your Seinfeld knowledge!

Thursday, December 9

3:00 pm • Two Brothers Holiday Party and Cherry Northwind Release!
Two Brothers Tap House, 30W315 Calumet Ave., Warrenville, IL 630-393-2337 Map
‘Tis the season for cheer, beer and giving!
The Two Brothers Annual Holiday party is back at the Two Brothers Tap House.
For this year’s holiday bash, we’re bringing back the ever-popular, Cherry Northwind Imperial Stout!
This holiday treat will be available on draft and in 6-pack 12 oz. bottles to go! We’ll also have a very limited release of 3-LITER Cherry Northwind commemorative bottles for sale as well.
And we’re supporting a great cause with a toy drive to benefit our friends at Toys for Tots!
Instead of an admission or cover charge, we’ll be accepting for a toy donation (not mandatory) benefiting DuPage County Toys for Tots! And everyone who brings in a toy we’ll get a free holiday treat courtesy of Two Brothers.

3:00 – 3:00 pm • Cherry Northwind Release Holiday Party
Two Brothers Tap House, 30W315 Calumet Ave., Warrenville, IL 630-393-2337 Map
‘Tis the season for cheer, beer and giving!
The Two Brothers Annual Holiday party is back at the Two Brothers Tap House.
For this year’s holiday bash, we’re bringing back the ever-popular, Cherry Northwind Imperial Stout!
This holiday treat will be available on draft and in 6-pack 12 oz. bottles to go! We’ll also have a very limited release of 3-LITER Cherry Northwind commemorative bottles for sale as well.
And we’re supporting a great cause with a toy drive to benefit our friends at Toys for Tots!
Instead of an admission or cover charge, we’ll be accepting for a toy donation (not mandatory) benefiting DuPage County Toys for Tots! And everyone who brings in a toy we’ll get a free holiday treat courtesy of Two Brothers.

4:00 pm • Revolution Brewing Deep Wood Preview Party
The Open Bottle Lockport, 16437 159th St., Lockport, IL (815) 293-6350 Map
We’re excited to be apart of Revolution’s latest Deep Wood release! Join us as we tap kegs of 3 different barrel-aged beers including their Ryewine, a Barleywine dripping with real maple, and an all-new Imperial Milk Stout. Dave from Revolution will also be here to hang out, enjoy some beers, and pass out swag!
RYEWAY TO HEAVEN – 15% ABV
Bourbon and rye barrels work together in harmony to breathe life into our Ryewine. This unforgettable ale is brewed with over 60% rye, yielding entirely unique malt- and barrel-derived complexities. Enjoy an ample body that suggests sweetness but still finishes smooth and dry. Enjoy life now, or store cold.
DARK MODE – 13.8% ABV
A blend of chocolate malt, traditional roasted barley, and debittered black malt lend this Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Milk Stout its nebulous, void-like hue without harsh, detracting astringency to make your mouth sad. Golden oats enhance body while a dash of applewood smoked malt provides the gentlest expression of smoldering depth. Go dark now or store cold.
MAPLE JACKET – 14.4% ABV
This dry English Barleywine, created with our friends at Chicago Maple, rested for one year in freshly emptied maple syrup bourbon barrels before being sweetened with that same syrup just prior to packaging. Subtle maple aromatics and flavor complement the classic vanilla and toffee notes we’ve come to expect without detriment to balance. Enjoy now or store cold.

5:00 – 10:00 pm • Third Anniversary Special Tappings
Orange & Brew, 1027 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove, IL (630) 541-3880 Map
It’s our third anniversary! And since the second one was “meh” during COVID, we’re going to celebrate enough for both years!
Join us all weekend for special tappings from some of our favorite breweries…rare beer, cellar beer, fun beer.
We’ll start the weekend off on Thursday with our annual Deep Woods Preview Party with Revolution, and will be rotating the taps through Sunday. Some of the beers you’ll be seeing (with more to be added):
Revolution 2021, Dark Mode, 2021 Ryeway
Triptych 52.5 hz
Maplewood Rising Hope
Foreign Exchange Clockwork BA Barleywine
Noon Whistle Good Pie-brations Cherry
Energy City Batisserie French Toast
Old Irving Krampus Cookies
Werk Force Double Barrel Maple/Praline Sleepy Bear
More Brewing Co. Revelatory BA Stout
Pollyanna Watermelon It Takes Me So Long to Get Ready
Half Acre Roses Are Falling
Revolution Ten-Year Beer
Art History Levitace
Goldfinger Dunkel
TBA Whiskey Hill
TBA Phase Three Brewing Co.
Be ready to follow the tap list when WE bring the treats to YOU!

5:30 – 7:30 pm • Music Bingo at Noon Whistle Brewing Naperville
Noon Whistle Brewing, 1748 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL 331-431-4882 Map
Join Baig of Tricks Entertainment every other Thursday for a fun night of Music Bingo at the brand new Noon Whistle Brewing in Naperville!
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.
Feel free to call the venue ahead of time for details and any questions.

6:00 – 9:00 pm • Xtreme Music Bingo
Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave., East Dundee, IL (224) 484-8200 Map
An exciting combination of music trivia and the classic game of BINGO!
No boring numbers here, just one hit song after another as players listen, sing along and “Play BINGO to the Music”
It’s free to play and prizes will be given out to the winners!

6:30 – 9:00 pm • Rotary Beer Tasting for Charity
The Tap House Grill Lemont, 1243 S. State St., Ste. 109, Lemont, IL 630-257-5992 Map
Please join the Lemont Homer Glen Rotary Club for a evening of premier beer tasting, great food and fellowship all to support local high school scholarship opportunities! Tickets $45 through Eventbrite.
Brewers featured: BrickStone, Pollyanna, Firestone Walker, Bell’s, Khaos, Surly

7:00 pm • 21 To End 21 – Revolution Deep Woods Party
Beerhead Bar & Eatery Schaumburg, 888 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg, IL 847-517-8300 Map
Over 15, RARE Barrel Aged Beers from Revolution Brewing will be tapped along with some additional Revolution beers to make it a grand total of 21 beers to end 2021!
There will also be a limited amount of Deep Woods glassware available. First Come First Serve, one per customer.
Featuring: 2019 Deth by Plums | 2019 Straight Jacket | 2019 Deth’s Tar | 2020 Maple Deth | 2020 Straight Jacket | 2020 Boss Ryeway | 2020 Deth’s Tar | 2021 Straight Jacket | 2021 Blackberry Fin | 2021 Vanilla Deth | 2021 Cafe Deth | 2021 Ryeway to Heaven | 2021 Maple Deth | 2021 Dark Mode | Honey Jacket | Jamo-Nilla | AND MORE!

7:00 – 9:00 pm • Brewery Bingo Season 7
The Open Bottle, 7101 183rd St. #105, Tinley Park, IL 708-247-3757 Map
Season 7 is here! We’re partnering with a new brewery every Tuesday 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 breweries from across the U.S.
Up in December – Phase Three Brewing Co.
It’s Bingo in Tinley Park 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.

7:30 – 9:00 pm • Team Trivia
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden, 12 N. River St., Batavia, IL (630) 406-9200 Map
Join us for Team Trivia every Thursday! Go 4 It Entertainment features 12 rounds of general trivia with musical hints and toss up questions to win your team free ‘tasty prizes’.
1st place – $30 gift certificate, 2nd place – $20 gift certificate, 3rd place – $10 gift certificate
Hosted by Chevy Mallhi

8:00 – 11:00 pm • Vocoder Karaoke Night @ IBW Lodge #1
Illuminated Brew Works, 6186 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago (708) 669-7287 Map
You love Karaoke. You want to be a robot. You want Vocoder Karaoke.
IBW and host John Barlow will be bringing you Vocoder Karaoke the 2nd Thursday of every month.
We take the ancient art of Karaoke and update it with an option to throw a robot voice effect onto your shifting key karaoke singing.
This event is free, it only costs you your ego, your reputation and your standing in civilized society.