What’s Happening at Burning Bush
From weekly trivia and game night to live music, beer releases, and food pop-ups, there’s always a reason to stop by!
Upcoming Events
For music bookings contact musicbookings@burningbushbrewery.com
Oscars Themed Trivia + St. Pat's Menu from Beard & Belly
Join us on Tuesday, March 17th for Oscars Themed Trivia and a St. Patrick’s Day menu from Beard & Belly.
March Madness
Watch March Madness at Burning Bush! We’ll be opening early, at 11 AM and have the games on, with sound!
Jam's Market & Deli Residency
Jam’s Market & Deli will be here on Thursdays from 5 PM - 8 PM! Come by for Italian Beef sandwiches and hot dogs, made with Burning Bush beer!
Check them out here.
Cubs Opening Day
Baseball season is back! Catch Cubs opening day at Burning Bush, or take advantage of the nearby auxiliary parking lot if you’re headed to the game!
Game at 1:20 PM
New beer release
Exclusive merch drops
Jam's Market & Deli Residency
Jam’s Market & Deli will be here on Thursdays from 5 PM - 8 PM! Come by for Italian Beef sandwiches and hot dogs, made with Burning Bush beer!
Check them out here.
Jam's Market & Deli Residency
Jam’s Market & Deli will be here on Thursdays from 5 PM - 8 PM! Come by for Italian Beef sandwiches and hot dogs, made with Burning Bush beer!
Check them out here.
Live Music First Friday
Join us for Live Music First Fridays on the first Friday of every month!
Next Up: Friday, March 6th
Artist: Paw Paw Steve with David Daul
Jam's Market & Deli Residency
Jam’s Market & Deli will be here on Thursdays from 5 PM - 8 PM! Come by for Italian Beef sandwiches and hot dogs, made with Burning Bush beer!
Check them out here.
Curated Speed Dating with Meet IRL
Join Meet IRL for Curated Speed Dating on Tuesday, March 3rd from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
This specific event is for our community of folks ages 35-49 that are interested in male/female dating.
Jam's Market & Deli Residency
Jam’s Market & Deli will be here on Thursdays from 5 PM - 8 PM! Come by for Italian Beef sandwiches and hot dogs, made with Burning Bush beer!
Check them out here.
Taco Tuesday + Olympics Themed Trivia
Join us for Taco Tuesday + Olympics Themed Trivia on Tuesday, February 17th!
Tacos starting at 5 PM, Trivia kicks off at 7:30 PM
Beer & Dessert Pairing with Barry Sweets
Join us on Thursday, February 12th for a Beer & Dessert Pairing Class with Barry Sweets! Enjoy 4 desserts paired with 4 Burning Bush Beers.
Cost: $45
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Blood Drive
January is National Blood Donor Month, we’re hosting a blood drive on January 30th from 12 PM - 4 PM.
Jam's Market & Deli Residency
Jam’s Market & Deli will be here on Thursdays from 5 PM - 8 PM! Come by for Italian Beef sandwiches and hot dogs, made with Burning Bush beer!
Check them out here.
Taco Tuesday + Themed Trivia
Join us for Taco Tuesday + Themed Trivia, starting Tuesday, January 27th at 7:30 PM!
Moving forward, it will be the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
1/27 Trivia Theme: Stranger Things
Jam's Market & Deli Residency
Jam’s Market & Deli will be here on Thursdays from 5 PM - 8 PM! Come by for Italian Beef sandwiches and hot dogs, made with Burning Bush beer!
Check them out here.
Jam's Market & Deli Residency
Jam’s Market & Deli will be here on Thursdays from 5 PM - 8 PM beginning on Thursday, January 15th! Come by for Italian Beef sandwiches and hot dogs, made with Burning Bush beer!
Check them out here.
Live Music First Friday
Join us on the first Friday of every month for Live Music First Friday!
Next Up: Santana Dimas on Friday, January 2nd from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dulce de Leche Food Truck
The Dulce de Leche Food Truck is here on Thursday, December 20th from 3PM - 7PM!
Dulce de Leche Food Truck
The Dulce de Leche Food Truck is here on Thursday, December 18th from 5PM - 8PM!
Kite String Cantina
Kite String Cantina is here on Thursday, December 11th from 5PM - 8PM!
Live Music First Fridays
Join us on the first Friday of every month for Live Music First Fridays!
On Friday, December 5th, we have Scott & Sara!
Dulce de Leche Food Truck
The Dulce de Leche Food Truck is here on Thursday, December 4th from 5PM - 8PM!
Dulce de Leche Food Truck
The Dulce de Leche Food Truck is here on Saturday, November 29th from 3 PM - 7 PM!
Lobsters & Literature
The Lit Wagon and Burning Bush Brewery present Lobsters & Literature!
Featuring a mobile bookstore from The Lit Wagon and Happy Lobster Food Truck!
Pre Order from the Happy Lobster Food Truck here!
Dulce de Leche Food Truck
The Dulce de Leche Food Truck is here on Saturday, November 15th from 3 PM - 7 PM!
Live Music First Fridays
Join us on the first Friday of every month for Live Music First Fridays!
In November we have John Ballantyne's Crazy Heart!
Zelda’s Sandwich Joint Food Pop-Up
Zelda’s Sandwich Joint is at the taproom on Thursday, November 6th from 5 PM - 8 PM!
Zelda’s Sandwich Joint Food Pop-Up
Zelda’s Sandwich Joint is at the taproom on Thursday, October 30th from 5 PM - 8 PM!
Fall Fest
Celebrate Fall Fest at Burning Bush on Sunday, October 26th from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM!
There will be live music, food pop-ups, family activities, raffles, and more.
Houseplant Workshop with Uncommon Plant Guy
A hands-on, beginner-friendly plant night—perfect for a night out with friends, a date, or solo self-care.
ALL PROFITS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THE ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS (ICIRR)
Looking for a creative and relaxing night out? Join the Uncommon Plant Guy—Chicago’s houseplant expert—for a 90-minute experience where you’ll create your very own kokedama: a stunning Japanese-inspired moss ball planter. It’s the perfect mix of mindful crafting, plant care, and a little bit of dirt-under-your-fingernails joy.
You’ll leave with a beautiful, rustic-chic living sculpture — a one-of-a-kind piece that brings simple, organic beauty to your home.
🪴 What’s Included:
A healthy, high-quality plant to add to your colleciton at home
All materials to create your kokedama
A step-by-step workbook with detailed care guide
Expert instruction on plant care to help your kokedama thrive long after the workshop
Dulce de Leche Food Pop-Up
Dulce de Leche is at the taproom on Thursday, October 16th from 5 PM - 8 PM!
Live Music First Fridays
Greasy Skillet Jug Band is at the taproom playing live music on Friday, October 3rd!
Check them out here!
Limoni Belli Food Pop-Up
Limoni Belli is here serving Neapolitan-style pizzas!
Check them out here!
Weekly Events
Monday
Free Popcorn
All Day!
The perfect bar snack.
Tuesday
Free Popcorn
All Day!
The perfect bar snack.
Wednesday
Trivia
7:30pm
$2 off select rotating pints
Thursday
Game Night
6-10pm
Rotating Food pop-ups starting at 5pm
Host Your Event
From birthdays to weddings, we have a welcoming space for you to gather.
Book our community room (for free!), reserve our full taproom, or host your large celebration at River Room.