12:00 pm 🍺 Mikerphone Anniversary Beer Releases
Mikerphone Brewing, 121 Garlisch Dr., Elk Grove Village, IL 847-264-8904 🗺️
11th Anniversary BA B BW
We have 2 special beers for our 11th anniversary!
First is a Blend of Barrel-Aged English-Style Barleywines, Conditioned on Blueberries and Blackberries.
Barrel Blend:

• 25 Months in a Bernheim Wheat Whiskey Barrel
• 25 Months in a Weller Wheated Bourbon Whiskey Barrel
• 25 Months in a Heaven Hill Bourbon Whiskey Barrel

12:00 - 4:00 pm 🍺 Work from Here Wednesday Happy Hour
Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 🗺️
Ditch the office and get your $#!~ done here at our St. Charles brewery from 12pm to 4pm every Wednesday. Not only will you switch things up, but you'll save $2 on every full pour or flight! Plus free wifi, chill vibes, Riverlands beer, and snacks like Chuck's hot stufffed pretzels in three flavors await you in our comfy taproom.
Plan ahead and bring some lunch or have it delivered. Tag your team for a "lunch meeting," or roll solo. Your call.

2:00 pm 🍺 6th Anniversary Week at Brothership
Brothership Brewing, 18781 S. 90th Ave., Unit E, Mokena, IL 708-995-7014 🗺️
Join us the week of 2/18-2/22 as we put a ribbon on Orbit 6 by celebrating the past and looking forward to the future. 
Check out our plans below, we look forward to partying with you!
WEDNESDAY 2/18 
-Premiere Release Orbit 6 Anniversary NE DIPA and Cryo Sauced in Space NE TIPA (draft & cans). 
-Trivia: Rock N’ Riddle 7-9PM 
THURSDAY 2/19 
-Order a 14 oz. Orbit 6 Draft and keep the Commemorative Anniversary Glass $15All day while supplies last (only 125 available). 
-$5 Full Pours: 2-9PM 
FRIDAY 2/20 
-Draft Release: Launch SequenceAnniversary Imperial Stout with Coconut +Vanilla + Cinnamon. ABV: 11.3% 
-Live Music: David Gibson: 7-10PM 
SATURDAY 2/21 
-Food Truck: Cousins Lobster: 2-8PM 
-Live Music: Leo Fron: 7-10PM 
SUNDAY 2/22 (Actual Anniversary) 
-Josh Craine Retirement Party: All Day! 
-Food Truck: Reina de Pozole: 1-6PM 
-$5 Full Pours: All Day! (Excluding Launch Sequence Stout).

5:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Maple & Yam Cafe at BCB North Aurora
Brother Chimp Brewing, 1059 W. Orchard Rd., North Aurora, IL (630) 800-1724 🗺️
Farm to table. ‍Our handcrafted food is sourced from our beloved local farms to help support our communities and farmers by providing clean eating habits for all. Meatballs, Pot Roast Sliders, Monte Cristos & More!

5:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Uncle Cam’s Sandwiches, Soups & More
Kishwaukee Brewing Co., 1900 Dillard Ct., Woodstock, IL 815-308-5232 🗺️
Join us for Uncle Cam's Fresh & Delicious Sandwiches, Sides & Desserts! And get that Bruschetta to start!

5:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Tamales+ Pop-Up
Brother Chimp Brewing, 1059 W. Orchard Rd., North Aurora, IL (630) 800-1724 🗺️
Join Tamales+ at Brother Chimp Brewing
Special food menu by Tamales+

6:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Burn ‘Em Beer Dinner w/Howe Farms & Kajers Greens!
Burn 'Em Brewing, 1215 E. 2nd St., Michigan City, IN 219-210-3784 🗺️
Join us for our second in-house beer dinner!
A handful of tickets are still available and must be purchased in advance online at burnembrewing.com/events!
Featuring a whole “Berkshire Old Spot Cross” pig from Howe Farms in Crown Point. Pasture raised, soy free, hormone free & antibiotic free. Chicken and produce from Kajers Greens in North Judson and more from our local partners. Our chefs will assemble six delectable courses paired with six of our best craft beers. All in-house & all from scratch!
Owners of Howe Farms, Kajers Greens & Burn ‘Em Brewing will be in attendance to talk about our missions as local producers, chefs & brewers.
Attendees will have the taproom all to themselves. 
21+ Only
$125 Per Person.See the menu here, too.

6:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Chicago Collage Project
Bitter Pops, 3357 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 773-857-7677 🗺️
The Chicago Collage Project is back at Bitter Pops!
Join anytime from 6 pm - 9 pm. The workshop is self-paced, so you can come and go as you need. All materials will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring any additional print resources you’d like to use (e.g., magazines, newspapers, photos). We’re also accepting donations of magazines and other print materials to help keep the creativity flowing for future workshops!
RSVP ($18)

6:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Taproom Trivia Wednesday Nights
Kishwaukee Brewing Co., 1900 Dillard Ct., Woodstock, IL 815-308-5232 🗺️
Join us for the Best Trivia in the Midwest Every Wednesday 7-9PM. Check Feeds & Stories for Weekly Theme Rounds & Bonus Internet Questions
Fuel Your Mind & Body alike with our Local Food Pop Ups! Kishwaukee Brewing Gift Card Prizes for Places 1st thru 3rd, Let’s Go Trivia!

6:30 - 7:30 pm 🍺 Weird Book Club at Midwest Coast Brewing: The Intuitionist
Midwest Coast Brewing Co., 137 W. Walnut St., Chicago (312) 361-1176 🗺️
Do you like science fiction, fantasy, horror, or other speculative books? Meet fellow weird readers to discuss strange and thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction at Weird Book Club, an adult book discussion group that meets at Midwest Coast Brewing on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
This month's title is The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead.
An elevator inspector becomes the center of controversy when an elevator crashes. The inspector, Lila Mae Watson, is a black woman who inspects by intuition, as opposed to visual observation, and now she must prove her method was not at fault. A study of society's attitude to technology and a debut in fiction. --Publisher
Registration required (6 spots remaining).

6:30 - 8:30 pm 🍺 Valentine's Cupcake & Beer Pairing
Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 🗺️
$30.00 here.
Join us for our Valentine's Cupcake & Beer Pairing with Sweet Tooth by Sarah! Give the gift of TIME TOGETHER this Valentine's Day with this perfect date-night pairing!
Each ticket includes:

• Four 5oz beer pours paired with:
• Three Mini-Cupcakes and one full-sized cupcake
• A guided tasting of each pairing with the baker and brewer!
• Gratuity for the flight

6:30 - 9:30 pm 🍺 Stern-Style Pinball Tournament
Two Brothers Tap House, 30W315 Calumet Ave., Warrenville, IL 630-393-2337 🗺️
Join us for the first pinball tournament of 2026 at Two Brothers Tap House!
Sign-Up: Starts at 6:30 PM
Games Begin: 7 PM sharp
Entry Fee: $5 (includes $1 IFPA fee and $4 to the prize pool)
Tournament Format:
5 machines on coin drop for group matchplay qualifying
One-round playoff for the top 4 players from qualifying
Format may be adjusted based on the number of participants
Prizes:
Raffle prizes from Two Brothers and Stern Pinball
Cash prizes for the top 4 players
Additional Info:
Open to all players and experience levels
Come early for food and drinks! Servers will be taking orders in the pinball area starting around sign-up time

6:30 pm 🍺 Meet & Greet & Drafts & Crafts
Beer Bazaar, 107 Center St., Grayslake, IL (847) 986-6473 🗺️

Meet & Greet with Grayslake Arts Alliance Featured Artist Sharon Hurst.
Ever wondered what to do with those old bottles you have lying around? Maybe it has a great shape, but you don't want to collect dust?
Well, now you can see what you can do at home by learning to do it here first.
All it takes is a bit of colored gift bag tissue, green pipe cleaners, and a little bit of patience, and you've made a beautiful flower to place in the bottle. Aaaand, you can decorate the bottle as well!
$5 ticket sold separately.
SO, join us. And have a drink while you work.
Don't forget to say hello to Sharon and take a look at her great art!
Sharon's beautiful blooms will be on display and available to purchase at Beer Bazaar through May 1st, so stop by soon for an early peek into a world of spring!

6:30 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Church Street Beer Dinner
Greenway Table & Tap, 900 N. Wood Dale Rd., Addison, IL 630-595-1800 🗺️
The Greenway Table & Tap and Church Street Brewing Co. invite you to join us for a night of great beer, great food and a great time.
Rerservations here ($55 each plus tax).
This five-beer, four-course dining experience is thoughtfully crafted by Executive Chef Brandon Davis, pairing bold, seasonal dishes with the amazing beers of Church Street Brewing. Each course is designed to highlight how flavor, texture, and brewing artistry come together - from crisp lagers and hazy IPAs to rich stouts and vibrant sours.
Guests will enjoy: 

• A welcoming amuse-bouche paired with a refreshing Helles Lager.
• Bright, hop-forward flavors with a Brewcifer Hazy IPA and handcrafted tacos.
• A refreshing Vietnames-inspired salad paired with CS Pilsner.
• A decadent braised short rib entree matched with a Russian Imperial Stout.
• A sweet finish featuring vanilla panna cotta paired with a Blueberry Sour.

6:30 - 7:30 pm 🍺 Sip and Paint: Single, Taken, or Just Here for the Cider
Eris Brewery and Cider House, 4240 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago (773) 943-6200 🗺️
Get ready to unleash your inner artist while sipping on some cider at ERIS Brewery - it's a sip and paint night you won't want to miss!
Join us for a fun evening of painting and sipping. Whether you're flying solo, in a relationship, or just love cider, this event is perfect for you! No experience needed, just come ready to unleash your creativity. Grab a brush, sip some cider, and let's paint the night away together.
Get Tickets Here! (from $16.70)

6:30 pm 🍺 Bell's Brewing Beer Dinner
WildFire Glenview, 1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, IL (847) 657-6363 🗺️
Join us for our first beer dinner of the year as we feature a custom four course menu paired with Bell’s Brewery, a craft brewery in Michigan. Samuel Greenberg, Bell’s Brewery Inc. Brand Ambassador, will join us as guest speaker. 
$80.00 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Menu & Reservations here.

7:00 pm 🍺 Trivia on Marz!
Marz Community Brewing, 3630 S. Iron St., Chicago (773) 837-0145 🗺️
There is no better to keep connected with friends & family on a regular basis than with some Whaddayaknow? team trivia. Our games automatically spark fun, engaging discussion, and cover the widest range of categories for the widest range of ages.

7:00 - 8:30 pm 🍺 Cider House Tour and Tasting
Eris Brewery and Cider House, 4240 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago (773) 943-6200 🗺️
Chicago Cider Week is here!
Explore behind-the-scenes production areas and unfinished spaces
Gain insights into ERIS’s cider-making process and a deeper appreciation for the ciders you enjoy
Tour includes (3) tasting portions of cider and is intended for adults 21+ wearing sensible shoes.
Click here for tickets ($25).

7:00 pm 🍺 Adventure On Tap Wednesdays
Tapville Social – Naperville, 216 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL (630) 536-8739 🗺️
Every Wednesday, Tapville is your passport to flavor. You can taste by the ounce, explore bold new pours, and revisit your favorites with 50% off beer and cider on the Tapwall! It’s the perfect midweek adventure, made for sipping, sharing, and discovering with friends.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT

7:00 - 10:00 pm 🍺 Go4It Trivia Wednesdays
Whiskey Hill Brewery & Kitchen - Mt. Prospect, 99 W Prospect Ave., Mt. Prospect, IL 847-699-2822 🗺️
Go 4 It Entertainment Presents Trivia Wednesdays at Whiskey Hill Brewery Mt Prospect
Come test your knowledge of the world weekly in our Go 4 It Entertainment team trivia night!
Prizes Gift Cards:
1st: $30 • 2nd: $20 • 3rd: $10
Sign up at 7pm
Games Start at 7:30pm
Wednesday Specials: $5 Smash Burgers Singles • $10 Smash Burger Doubles • $15 Smash Burger Triples • $2 Off All Whiskey Hill Drafts

7:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Music Bingo at Brother Chimp North Aurora
Brother Chimp Brewing, 1059 W. Orchard Rd., North Aurora, IL (630) 800-1724 🗺️
Music Bingo from 7PM-9PM every Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Hosted by Jaime Gutierrez!
An exciting combination of music trivia and the classic game of BINGO! One hit song after another as players listen, sing along and Play BINGO to the Music! Free to play! All you need is your cell phone, a tablet or a laptop.
Winners of every round will receive prizes! Bring your friends & let's have some fun!!

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