ANOTHER FREE LIVE SHOW!!!

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!

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!

ANOTHER FREE LIVE SHOW!!!

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!

Join the IBW Book Club as we discuss David Sedaris’ “Holidays on Ice”!

Come support local businesses and drink beer from B.F. Skinner's favorite North American brewery while do it!

ANOTHER FREE LIVE SHOW HERE AT IBW!!!

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!

You’ve had enough of your family by now, come running into the strangely warm arms of IBW Lodge #1.

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.

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!

Some of Chicago’s best taquitos: nut-free, gluten free, fried or frozen to take home!

More FREE LIVE music from your troubled friends at IBW.

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.

Bring your instruments and indulge in the dark arts of improvisational music!

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!

PHISH cover band!