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GET RID OF 2025 IN THE ONLY REASONABLE FASHION… WITH A CLOWN PARTY!!! JOIN YOUR TROUBLED FRIENDS AT IBW ALONG WITH DJ NOVEMBER FOR AN EVENING OF GOOD, CLEAN, FUN. WEAR A CLOWN COSTUME FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST!! WE OPEN AT 4PM. THE PARTY STARTS AROUND 8PM. MIDNIGHT TOAST. AND THEN IT WILL BE FRIDAY AND 2026. CATCH IT!

We’re turning the Lodge into the Twisted Balloon from the greatest film of all time, “Shakes the Clown” and chasing this god-forsaken year out of existence. Don your finest clown clothes, load up your vodka-squirting flower and let’s do this thing. DJ NOVEMBER will be assisting in your ass shakery. We open at 4pm. The party will start around 8pm. There will be a midnight toast. Your Thursday will be ruined. And 2025 will be in the rear view mirror. #bobcatgoldthwait #shakestheclown #newyearseve #newyearsevechicago #Chicago #ibwlodge1 #chicagobeer #illinoiscraftbeer #drinklocal #norwoodpark #enjoywithpeopleyoutrust

I'm extremely excited to be hosting this six-piece of pretty insane talent once again. If you saw them back in November, you know. If you didn't, I really can't stress enough how much you should come check these folks out. Collectively and individually, the Leo Milano group is a veritable nuclear reactor of improvisational talent. Whatever, it's Monday and you need to pretend like you're back at work or something. But LISTEN TO ME, come here, order a pizza, drink more than a responsible human might otherwise do, and get inspired by these lovely monkeys. I have done what I can here. Ok ok.

GET OUT OF YOUR HOUSE WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!! It's Sunday December 28th and we've got a FREE LIVE SHOW with America's favorite super model GARY CAMARO!! Come enjoy some incredible local music along with our banging Sunday special of 12" PIZZA and PITCHER OF TRUST for $15. If that isn't enough, John Vernon Forbes is here to set you straight on all your most ill-considered and dumb-dumb thoughts. He's rested, he's ready, come get your mind right. Show starts around 4:30pm!

It’s 4pm on 12/26, come have some beer and pizza!

Dear America, It is Tuesday and soon the Sun will go to rest and the moon will take its place surveilling your darkest dreams from the deep, night sky. BUT FEAR NOT! Tuesday Trivia Night is here to keep your thoughts pure and your intentions focused. The bloodsport begins at 7:30pm but get here sooner to make sure you've got a comfy seat. Remember, every day from 4pm - 7pm, we have a STAGGERING DEAL that will not only improve your looks but it will tickle your income only slightly making you into a better citizen and a more engaged sociopath. That's right, from 4pm-7pm for only $15 you get a 12" pizza and a 32oz pitcher of Trust!!! And the pizza is actulaly good! This is while the pizzas last and as long as you don't cross John Vernon Forbes with your earthly aspirations. Ok, come and get it! LET'S GET THIS HOLIDAY BENDER BENDING!!