Jan
15
6:00 PM18:00
Cult Meeting Night
IBW Beer Cult members, come on out, chat with your Brothers and Sisters and make plans for the future.
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Dec
31
6:30 PM18:30
IBW New Years Eve Party!!!
Ring out this strange year with your troubled friends at IBW!!
Champagne toast at midnight!!
Dec
25
9:00 PM21:00
Murder Bingo!
Every Wednesday, join Handsome Rob for MURDER BINGO! Each player gets a card full of Horror Movie cliches, get 5 in a row and you win a pint!
This month’s MURDER BINGO is sponsored by BUD & RITA’S DISPENSARY. Win B&R swag all month and whoever gets the most Bingos for November will win a GRAND PRIZE on the XMAS Night MURDER BINGO screening of “SANTA’S SLAY”!
This is a strictly 21+ event, no exceptions!
Dec
21
9:30 PM21:30
Dec
19
6:00 PM18:00
CHILI COOK-OFF, COOKIE EXCHANGE & "SANTA v THE DEVIL" w/ Live Soundtrack!
Think you've got a Champion Chili? Now's your chance to prove it!
We're opening 6 seats to compete for the best Chili recipe in all of IBW Lodge #1. The public will choose and the winner will be showered. Email info@ibw-chicago.com to get placement in the cook-off!
We're also doing a pre-Xmas cookie exchange tonight. So bring cookies to swap with your friends.
Our resident Tarot Reader, EMERALD ACORN, will be on hand offering card readings so you can find out how bad 2025 is really going to be and prepare accordingly.
AND THEN....
DJ FARTBRITCHES IS IN THE MUDDA CHUGGIN HAY-OOOOOSE.
Chicago's gassiest DJ is coming out to cut the proverbial cheese and lay down the greasy beats to one of the finest films ever put to celluloid: SANTA VS THE DEVIL!
Dec
18
9:00 PM21:00
Murder Bingo!
Every Wednesday, join Handsome Rob for MURDER BINGO! Each player gets a card full of Horror Movie cliches, get 5 in a row and you win a pint!
This month’s MURDER BINGO is sponsored by BUD & RITA’S DISPENSARY. Win B&R swag all month and whoever gets the most Bingos for November will win a GRAND PRIZE on the XMAS Night MURDER BINGO screening of “SANTA’S SLAY”!
This is a strictly 21+ event, no exceptions!
Dec
17
7:30 PM19:30
TUESDAY TRIVIA NIGHT!
Tuesday is TRIVIA NIGHT @ IBW Lodge #1… our weekly foray into the dark & decadent world of useless knowledge. Gather your teams and come prepared to dominate your fellow humans. Your congenial host… Mr. King!
More info? email info@ibw-chicago.com
Dec
15
5:00 PM17:00
Dec
15
12:00 PM12:00
DOG & CAT HOLIDAY VENDOR POP-UP
Who is the favorite member of your family? Of course, it's your pet!
We get that and so we've brought in a bunch of vendors so you can do all your shopping for your 4-legged buddy all while slugging down delicious and fresh beer.
Here's some of the vendors who will be here:
Treats de cuisine
Ava's Pet Palace
Gemi & Tigs
Bean et Bête
Canine Therapy Corps
Silly Goose Pets
CoPilot Dog Training
Dec
14
5:00 PM17:00
IBW HOLIDAY PARTY w/ BEGIN BY GATHERING SUPPLIES Dark Czech Lager Release & Show!
Come celebrate the holidays with your troubled friends at IBW!
Drink Beer!
Sit on Santa's lap!
Bring a canned good and get a raffle ticket to win a gift from Santa!
Chicago's BEGIN BY GATHERING SUPPLIES will be playing a FREE live set at 9:30pm!
We're also releasing our collaboration beer BEGIN BY GATHERING SUPPLIES. The Dark Czech Lager is the first and only thing you need to put in your GO-BAG for the (eminent) end of the world.
Dec
11
9:00 PM21:00
Murder Bingo!
Every Wednesday, join Handsome Rob for MURDER BINGO! Each player gets a card full of Horror Movie cliches, get 5 in a row and you win a pint!
This month’s MURDER BINGO is sponsored by BUD & RITA’S DISPENSARY. Win B&R swag all month and whoever gets the most Bingos for November will win a GRAND PRIZE on the XMAS Night MURDER BINGO screening of “SANTA’S SLAY”!
This is a strictly 21+ event, no exceptions!
Dec
11
7:00 PM19:00
IBW Book Club: Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Join the IBW Book Club as we discuss David Sedaris’ “Holidays on Ice”!
Dec
10
7:30 PM19:30
TUESDAY TRIVIA NIGHT!
Tuesday is TRIVIA NIGHT @ IBW Lodge #1… our weekly foray into the dark & decadent world of useless knowledge. Gather your teams and come prepared to dominate your fellow humans. Your congenial host… Mr. King!
More info? email info@ibw-chicago.com
Dec
8
12:00 PM12:00
Holiday Vendor Pop-Up
Come support local businesses and drink beer from B.F. Skinner's favorite North American brewery while do it!
Dec
7
8:30 PM20:30
Dec
4
9:00 PM21:00
Murder Bingo!
Every Wednesday, join Handsome Rob for MURDER BINGO! Each player gets a card full of Horror Movie cliches, get 5 in a row and you win a pint!
This month’s MURDER BINGO is sponsored by BUD & RITA’S DISPENSARY. Win B&R swag all month and whoever gets the most Bingos for November will win a GRAND PRIZE on the XMAS Night MURDER BINGO screening of “SANTA’S SLAY”!
This is a strictly 21+ event, no exceptions!
Dec
4
6:00 PM18:00
Cult Meeting Night
IBW Beer Cult members, come on out, chat with your Brothers and Sisters and make plans for the future.
Dec
3
7:30 PM19:30
TUESDAY TRIVIA NIGHT!
Tuesday is TRIVIA NIGHT @ IBW Lodge #1… our weekly foray into the dark & decadent world of useless knowledge. Gather your teams and come prepared to dominate your fellow humans. Your congenial host… Mr. King!
More info? email info@ibw-chicago.com
Dec
1
3:30 PM15:30
Nov
29
12:00 PM12:00
Black Beer Friday
You’ve had enough of your family by now, come running into the strangely warm arms of IBW Lodge #1.
Nov
27
9:00 PM21:00
Murder Bingo!
Every Wednesday, join Handsome Rob for MURDER BINGO! Each player gets a card full of Horror Movie cliches, get 5 in a row and you win a pint!
This month’s MURDER BINGO is sponsored by DARK MATTER COFFEE. Win Dark Matter swag all month and whoever gets the most Bingos for November will win a GRAND PRIZE tonight after “Fright Night”!
This is a strictly 21+ event, no exceptions!
Nov
27
4:00 PM16:00
BLACKEST OF WEDNESDAYS!! War On Xmas Release!
THE BLACKEST OF WEDNESDAYS with a BEARD & BELLY pop-up serving Pulled Pork sandwiches, Mac N Cheese, Pie & Chocolate Chip Cookies!
TAROT READINGS from Emerald Acorn!!
WAR ON XMAS 2024 RELEASE in cans to go & on draft (BOTH VARIATIONS)!!
MURDER BINGO sponsored by Dark Matter Coffee!! We'll be watching the 80s classic vampire flick "FRIGHT NIGHT"!! Play and win the GRAND PRIZE from Dark Matter including their delicious coffee, chocolate bars, a cooler and some sick DARK MATTER clothing!!
Nov
24
3:00 PM15:00
COSMERE Themed Team Trivia
This month’s themed trivia is exploring and celebrating the Fantasy universe of Brandon Sanderson’s COSMERE!
Win COSMERE collectibles and impress your friends with the copious amounts of meaningless information you contain!
Teams can be up to 6 people peoples person peoples.
Nov
23
9:30 PM21:30
SEEK HELL Free Live Show!!
SEEK HELL is a post-grunge rock band out of Chicago. Their ethereal vocals brings new life to their ghostly vocals and melodic guitar lines.
Like all shows at IBW this one is TOTALLY FREE. Tip your damn bartenders!
Nov
23
5:00 PM17:00
Kite String Cantina Pop-Up
Some of Chicago’s best taquitos: nut-free, gluten free, fried or frozen to take home!
Nov
21
9:30 PM21:30
Nov
20
9:00 PM21:00
Murder Bingo!
Every Wednesday, join Handsome Rob for MURDER BINGO! Each player gets a card full of Horror Movie cliches, get 5 in a row and you win a pint!
This month’s MURDER BINGO is sponsored by DARK MATTER COFFEE. Win Dark Matter swag all month and whoever gets the most Bingos for November will win a GRAND PRIZE on November 27th for “Fright Night”!
This is a strictly 21+ event, no exceptions!
Nov
16
9:30 PM21:30
DEVIL SAID JUMP Free Live Show!
The Devil Said Jump is a folk band from Chicago. Their writing showcases queer stories and gut-wrenching harmonies. They’re your girlfriend’s favorite folk rock band.
Nov
16
5:00 PM17:00
Chef Kyle Pupu Pop-Up
Come enjoy delicious Hawaiian fusion food like Poke and Musubi and support a local small business up-start!
Nov
14
9:00 PM21:00
Elastic Telepathic Workshop w/ John Vernon Forbes (Copy)
Bring your instruments and indulge in the dark arts of improvisational music!