Brews on Blvd craft beer festival

BREWS ON BLVD at Hollywood Blvd Cinema is Feb. 8

Snag your tickets now for BREWS ON BLVD, the ninth annual craft beer festival from Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge.

Enjoy beer samples from 35+ local breweries (along with appetizers and arcade games) on Saturday, February 8 with general admission from 12-2:30 p.m. and VIP entry at 11 a.m. Throughout the event, theater screens will feature beer-themed entertainment, and don’t forget to stick around for a showing of Top Gun on the big screen!

Get tickets and more info here.

Find the perfect Valentine’s gift at the Be Mine Bazaar at Phase Three on Feb. 8

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift? Join Streetz Artz Alliance on Saturday, February 8 from 1-7 p.m. for the Be Mine Bazaar sip-and-shop experience at Phase Three Brewing Company in Lake Zurich. This free and family-friendly, curated market features an amazing variety of unique, handmade items and delicious treats from talented artists and makers.

With minimal overlap between vendors, the Be Mine Bazaar guarantees an exciting, diverse shopping experience where you’ll find heartfelt and unique Valentine’s gifts for everyone on your list.

The Be Mine Bazaar is not just a celebration of creativity and community, but also an opportunity to support meaningful causes, as many of the participating artists and makers donate a portion of their sales to charities.

Phase Three is located at 932 Donata Ct. in Lake Zurich. For more info, click here.

Westmont Winter Beer Festival is Feb. 15

Make plans for one of the highlights of the winter craft-beer scene in Chicagoland. The 2025 Westmont Winter Beer Festival will again be held in Ty Warner Park in west suburban Westmont, featuring dozens of craft breweries from the Chicagoland area (and even a few from out of state) on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 2-6 p.m.

Participants will receive 20 four-ounce pours, and the event will have heated tents plus bonfires, outdoor seating and food trucks. Tickets are $50 for general admission, $65 VIP and $70 at the door.

For more information, visit WestmontParks.org/BeerFest

Diversey House officially opens Feb. 5

Diversey House — a highly anticipated collaboration between Steep Ravine Brewing Company (formerly Ravinia Brewing Company) and Moor’s Brewing Company, one of the rising black-owned breweries in the United States — officially opens on Feb. 5 as a stylishly reimagined sports bar and brewery in Logan Square.

“This is a space that celebrates community, inclusivity and shared stories, making its debut during Black History Month even more meaningful,” says Moor’s co-founder Jamhal Johnson.

The food menu is crafted by executive chef and partner Marc Anthony Bynum, a three-time Chopped champion known for his innovative approach to elevated comfort food. Guests can expect a space filled with curated music, murals featuring local artists, thoughtfully designed lighting and televised sporting events. Bonus: Diversey House offers personalized table audio for watching your preferred game, as well as regular programming such as resident DJs, movie nights and trivia.

“By combining two award-winning breweries under one roof and bringing on Chef Bynum, we’re creating a guest-focused experience that offers an unmatched variety of flavors, creativity and innovation — all in one location,” says Jeff Hoobler, co-owner of Steep Ravine Brewing Company. “Two breweries, one house.”

Diversey House is located at 2601 W. Diversey in Chicago (in the old Ravinia Brewing taproom space). DiverseyHouse.com

Mickey Finn’s in Libertyville

The Lake County February Flavor Festival is underway

You’re not going to want to miss the second year of this massive festival that offers ample opportunities to sample some of the state’s best food, craft beer and cocktails, as Visit Lake County combines its renowned Lake County Restaurant Week and Libation Trail initiatives into one taste-tempting event: The February Flavor Festival.

This month-long foodie frenzy is a multi-platform campaign highlighting Lake County restaurants, breweries (think Mickey Finn’s, Tighthead, Roaring Table, Phase Three, Black Lung, Half Day, etc.), distilleries and wineries with exclusive dining offers, food and drink pairings, chef demonstrations, inspiring libation concoctions, live entertainment and other fun promotions.

Check in at VisitLakeCounty.org for updated information on the dozens of participating establishments and special events running throughout the festival.

Brewery deals not to miss

** Haymarket’s $6 ’til 6 happy hour

Through March 7, enjoy Haymarket Pub & Brewery’s seasonal $6 ‘til 6 happy hour in Chicago’s West Loop that includes 16-ounce beers, wine, well cocktails, half orders of nachos, half orders of smoked wings, three-piece panko-crusted chicken strips, cups of brisket chili, pretzels and loaded kennebec fries — all for just $6 each from 3-6 p.m. every Monday through Friday. 737 W. Randolph in Chicago. HaymarketBeer.com

** Short Fuse weekday happy hour

Short Fuse Brewing Company in Schiller Park near O’Hare offers a stellar weekday happy hour that includes $5 beers and half off select appetizers from 4-6 p.m. And did you know they give patrons 30 percent off to-go beer on Sundays? Yep, that too. 5000 N. River Road in Schiller Park. ShortFuseBrewing.com

** Ramova Theatre’s Super Bowl specials

Looking for a unique spot to catch the big game? The Ramova Theatre in Chicago (home to Brooklyn’s Other Half Brewing) will be showing the game on its massive 20-foot video wall, complete with $4 draft beers, $10 cocktails, weekend wing specials and more. 3520 S. Halsted in Chicago. RamovaChicago.com

** Sturdy Shelter’s $5 Mondays

Not only are they building a new patio along the Fox River and hosting their annual Cozy Fest this February (think tons of fun indoor events), but Sturdy Shelter also offers $5 beer pours all day on Mondays. Talk about getting your week kicked off properly. 10 S. Shumway in Batavia. SturdyShelterBrewing.com

** Kishwaukee Brewing Company’s Take Flight Tuesdays and Thirsty Thursdays

In the mood for a little adventure and eager to try a few new beer styles? Kishwaukee Brewing in NW suburban Woodstock hosts Take Flight Tuesdays, where you can get half off all taster flights. And don’t forget Thirsty Thursdays with $5 pints all day. 1900 Dillard Court in Woodstock. KishwaukeeBrewing.com