4:00 pm 🍺 Dog days of Summer: Scrunchy Face
Pilot Project Brewing, 2140 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago (773) 270-5995 🗺️
Dog Days of Summer 2026
Every Wednesday on the patio!
// THE SCRUNCHY FACE //
Boston Terrier, Bull Dog, Pug, Cocker Spaniel, etc.
20% off your tab if you bring your doggie! Pupcups for all four legged friends!
BRING THOSE PUPS TO ANY PILOT PROJECT LOCATION!
LOGAN SQUARE
2140 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(Open at 9am)
MILWAUKEE
1128 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
(Open at 4pm)
WRIGLEYVILLE
3473 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
(Open at 4pm)
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5:00 - 11:00 pm 🍺 Open Gate Wednesday Bingo
Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 901 W. Kinzie St., Chicago 312-989-0599 🗺️
Midweek beers, and bingo with Whaddayaknow? Win prizes every round. Free to play.
5:00 pm 🍺 Tinley Park Ale Trail Trolley
Tinley Park, IL 🗺️
The FREE Tinley Park Ale Trail Trolleys are returning for another year of fun! Come out from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays starting June 3rd through Aug. 26th and hop on one of two trolleys that will be making the rounds at Banging Gavel, SIP Wine Bar, Flipside Brewing, Hailstorm Brewing Co., Soundgrowler. and Hillgrove Tap.
The route is continuous, so you can hop on or off at any stop along the way! Trolleys will arrive at each stop about every 30 minutes, and both trolleys are ADA-compliant. A real-time GPS map will be available on the Village website showing the current location of each trolley. Please note that these maps will only be live while the trolleys are running.
It’s sure to be another summer of fun, so start planning today!
5:30 - 7:00 pm 🍺 Bingo in the Branch
Phase Three Brewing Co., 932 Donata Ct., Lake Zurich, IL (847) 749-6645 🗺️
Join us for Bingo in the Branch every other Wednesday from 5:30–7:00pm for a laid-back evening of bingo, brews, and prizes! Grab a beer or try one of our refreshing hard seltzer cocktails while you play for a chance to win awesome prizes. We’ve got food available to keep you fueled, great drinks flowing, and plenty of bingo fun to go around. Whether you’re a seasoned bingo pro or just in it for the vibes, it’s the perfect midweek hangout at P3.
5:30 pm 🍺 A Visit from Bruges: Straffe Hendrik Night at Bavarian Lodge
The Bavarian Lodge, 1800 Ogden Ave., Lisle, IL 630-241-4701 🗺️
Join us this Wednesday for a very special visit from Belgium. We’re thrilled to welcome Sien van der Biest, International Brand Manager for Brouwerij De Halve Maan / Straffe Hendrik in Bruges, Belgium.
Sien will be joining us in the Pub from 5:30–7:30 pm, chatting beer, Bruges, brewery history, and all things Straffe Hendrik. Stop by, say hello, enjoy a draft, and you might even score a little brewery swag while you’re here.
In honor of the visit, we’ll be featuring two legendary Belgian ales on draft:
Brouwerij De Halve Maan is one of Belgium’s great brewing treasures, located in the heart of Bruges, one of Europe’s most beautiful old cities. Family brewing at De Halve Maan dates back to 1856, and six generations later, the brewery remains a true Bruges landmark, famous for its historic brewhouse, its view over the medieval city, and yes, even its underground beer pipeline.
Straffe Hendrik is the brewery’s bold, classic strong ale line: rich, expressive, deeply Belgian, and absolutely worth lingering over.
If you’ve ever wandered the canals and cobblestone streets of Bruges, you know how magical that city feels. If you haven’t, this is your chance to taste a little of it right here in Lisle.
Come raise a glass with us this Wednesday!
6:00 - 7:00 pm 🍺 Yoga Happy Hour
Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Ln., Long Grove, IL 847-821-6140 🗺️
Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 in the Rustic Room for Yoga Happy Hour. Instructed by Mindset Yoga and fresh beer provided by Buffalo Creek Brewing.
Enjoy a great workout and a cold beer afterwards. This is a ticketed event. Buy your tickets here.
Please bring your Yoga Mat and arrive 15 minutes early.
6:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Artist Community Meetup
Une Année Brewery/Hubbard's Cave, 6343 W. Gross Pointe Rd., Niles, IL (847) 635-0655 🗺️
Crafts and Drafts is now the Une Année Artist Community Meetup. Come join in-house artists and crafters once a month. Bring your own materials and talents or take the opportunity to learn something new. Partake in the bi-annual community sale/swap to have a chance at supporting fellow artists. Learn how to paint with Shannon or try throwing on the wheel with Josh. Our artist community gives you the chance to explore your creative side as a mid-week reprieve on the third Wednesday of the month. Book a reservation for a night of fun and creativity.
6:00 pm 🍺 Bubblehouse Charity Bingo 6:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Music Bingo Wednesday Night 6:30 - 8:45 pm 🍺 Beer School: Pizza Party Edition 7:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 The Last IBW Book Club 7:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Rock N Riddle: Name That Tune 7:00 - 9:30 pm 🍺 Trivia Night in Skokie 7:00 pm 🍺 Pub Trivia 7:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Music Bingo at Alter Brewing Co. (Downers Grove) 7:00 pm 🍺 Trivia at Black & Gray Events for this date: 16
Bubblehouse Brewing Co., 2121 Ogden Ave., Unit A, Lisle, IL 630-541-3711 🗺️
The Church Street Brewing Co., 1480 Industrial Dr. Ste. C, Itasca, IL (630) 438-5725 🗺️
Join Anti-Normal Trivia for a fun night of Music Bingo in the taproom every Wednesday.
Goose Island Salt Shed Pub, 1221 W. Blackhawk St., Chicago 312-915-0071 🗺️
Tickets here $25.00
Beer School is having a pizza party, just like the good old days. Beer School is a one-hour guided tasting experience perfect for beer lovers of all levels. Enjoy a welcome beer and four tasters, each paired with pizza from Piece. Led by Pub brewer Mike, you’ll explore beer, pizza, and what makes them the perfect pair.
It’s like school, but you get to drink beer. Must be 21+ to attend.
Illuminated Brew Works, 6186 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago (708) 669-7287 🗺️
It’s been a blast having this book discussion and being a small part of the many strange happenings at this brewery.
Let’s keep it going until they kick us out!
Don’t be shy, the IBW Book Club is bllliiiiissssss…..
Questions? Email Mike at mwph773 at gmail.com
Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00 PM - Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin (bring a snack to celebrate!
Brothership Brewing, 18781 S. 90th Ave., Unit E, Mokena, IL 708-995-7014 🗺️
Rock ‘N Riddle’s Music Trivia and Flight Night is a music based trivia game where you are rewarded for being able to name song titles and artists in a playlist. Trivia starts at 7PM, is free to play, and prizes will be awarded to top scorers. Check out our new menus and give (4) 5oz pours a go for $10.
Sketchbook Brewing Co. - Skokie, 4901 Main St., Skokie, IL (847) 588-0652 🗺️
Join us in Skokie for our weekly trivia night every Wednesday. Get your team together and join in the fun! Questions kick off at 7:00pm.
Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Ln., Long Grove, IL 847-821-6140 🗺️
Long Grove's Best Pub Trivia!
Starts at 7pm every Wednesday. The original smartphone pub trivia.
Trivia, fresh beer, cool vibes and great prizes for winning teams!
Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave. #213, Downers Grove, IL 630-541-9558 🗺️
For those of you that like the idea of games at the bar, but hate the idea of thinking too much, come hang out and drink with your friends during Music Bingo – and win prizes!
Music Bingo is very similar to traditional bingo, except we will be playing clips of popular songs rather than reading off letters & numbers. The music ranges from the 1950's all the way to today's top hits, including fun themed rounds (80's rock, 90's hits, One Hit Wonders, and more).
Alter will be taking care of you as well with their delicious craft brews and great prizes for the winners all night!
Music Bingo is free to play, but pays out real prizes every single game! Every person that attends gets their own set of bingo cards, so the more friends/family you bring, the higher the chance someone will win at your table!
Hosted by Baig of Tricks Entertainment.
Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave., East Dundee, IL (224) 484-8200 🗺️
General TRIVIA!!
We’re dustin’ off the patio for y’all to enjoy a few pints on this beautiful day
Come hang with ANTHONY & TERESA in the Black & Gray taproom for FREE WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA starting at 7pm
We have 26 taps with a variety of your favorite craft beer (brewed on-site) and Ciders
Tombstone pizzas $10~choose from multiple toppings
PRIZES for the top 3 teams