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
Limoni Belli Food Pop-Up
Limoni Belli is here serving Neapolitan-style pizzas!
Check them out here!
Live Music First Fridays
Greasy Skillet Jug Band is at the taproom playing live music on Friday, October 3rd!
Check them out here!
Fall Fest
Celebrate Fall Fest at Burning Bush on Sunday, October 26th from 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM!
There will be live music, food pop-ups, family activities, raffles, and more.
Live Music First Fridays!
Join us on the first Friday of every month for Live Music First Fridays!
On September 5th, Ethan Burfield is at the taproom!
Zelda's Sandwich Joint Food Pop-Up
Zelda’s Sandwich Joint is here serving sandwiches from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM!
Zelda's Sandwich Joint Food Pop-Up
Zelda’s Sandwich Joint is here serving sandwiches from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM!
Houseplant Workshop with Uncommon Plant Guy
Join Uncommon Plant Guy for a Houseplant Workshop!
🪴 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
Zelda's Sandwich Joint Food Pop-Up
Zelda’s Sandwich Joint is here serving sandwiches from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM!
Limoni Belli Food Pop-Up
Limoni Belli is here serving up Neapolitan Pizza from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Zelda's Sandwich Joint Food Pop-Up
Zelda’s Sandwich Joint is serving up sandwiches at the taproom on Thursday, July 31st from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Zelda's Sandwich Joint Food Pop-Up
Zelda’s Sandwich Joint is serving up sandwiches at the taproom on Thursday, July 24th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Nice Flautas Food Pop-Up
Nice Flautas is popping up at the taproom on Thursday, July 17th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM serving up flautas, tacos, and quesadillas!
Avrom Farms Food Pop-Up
Avrom Farms is back on the patio for July 4th serving fajitas fresh off the grill!
Limoni Belli Food Pop-Up
Limoni Belli is here serving up Neapolitan Style pizzas - get them while they’re hot!
Limoni Belli Food Pop-Up
Limoni Belli is here serving up Neapolitan Style pizzas - get them while they’re hot!
Windy City Burger Social Club Food Pop-Up
Windy City Burger Social Club is serving burgers while supplies last!
Live Music First Fridays!
Live music at the taproom on the first Friday of every month!
NEXT UP:
Friday, June 6th | 7:30 PM
Localvores
Limoni Belli Food Pop-Up
Limoni Belli is here serving up Neapolitan Style pizzas - get them while they’re hot!
Creating Kokedama with Uncommon Plant Guy
A hands-on, beginner-friendly plant night—perfect for a night out with friends, a date, or solo self-care
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.
Memorial Day BBQ
No BBQ plans for Memorial Day? Joins ours!
Avrom Farms will be popping up on the patio serving fajitas fresh off the grill!
Da Pope Beer Release
Burning Bush Brewery proudly presents Da Pope American Mild Ale! Celebrate our first Chicago-born Pope with $5 Pints and $8 Chicago Pope Handshakes ALL DAY on Friday, May 23rd. This low ABV ale accentuates malty flavors, with notes of caramel, toasted nuts, and a light fruit flavor. It’s dark in color, but light bodied, and easy drinking to ease into your Memorial Day weekend. Or, dive right in with a Chicago Pope Handshake to pair the beer with a shot of Malört, just as Pope Leo intended.
Bonsai & Brews
Looking for a unique and fun night out? Bonsai & Brews beginner workshops are just the thing! Bring your friends, grab a drink, and dive into the captivating art of bonsai. We're taking bonsai out of traditional gardens and into your favorite bars, breweries, and coffee houses. Join us for a night of creativity, learning, and enjoyment.
Shorty's Smash Burger Pop-Up
Shorty’s is popping up at the taproom serving smash burgers!
Thimi's Empanadas Food Pop-Up
Thimi’s Empanadas is popping up in the taproom, serving up their Argentinian-style empanadas.
Avrom Farm Food Pop-Up
Avrom Farm is popping up at the taproom, serving up grilled fajitas, and yucca fries!
Live Music with Dave Weld
Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames, an authentic blues band, high energy with versatile talent, variety, and a cohesive show that includes original driving blues, rock blues, boogie, R&B and Soul. The originals are classic in nature, the standards are revitalized with striking three part vocal harmony, three vocal stylists, Passionate slide guitarist, Dave Weld schooled from Grammy Winning Master J.B. Hutto, along with blues diva and two time Rami winner Mona Rose (Monica Myhre) on Lead Vocals, Powerhouse on Keys, Harry YaSeen, Red Hot, Rogers Randle on Sax, a Rock Tight Rhythm Section Jeff Taylor on Drums with a Creamy Vocals and Blazing on Bass, Kenny Pickens.
Shorty's 312 Smash Burger Food Pop-Up
Shorty’s 312 Smash Burgers is popping up at the taproom serving up smash burgers!
Raza's Pizza Food Pop-Up
Raza’s Pizza is popping up at the taproom serving up pizza by the slice (and full pies!)
5th Anniversary Spring Fest
We’re turning FIVE on April 5th! Celebrate with us all day (and night), for our Spring Fest 5th Anniversary Party at Burning Bush and River Room! 🍻 🎈 🎂
🍔 Food from Kuma’s Corner, Big Star, and Barry Sweets
🍺 Beer Releases throughout the day, including an all-new Jalapeño IPA
🎵 Live Music
🎈 Family-Friendly Activities
Weekly Events
Monday-Thursday
Happy Hour
4-6pm
$2 off all pints
Tuesday
Music Bingo
7:30pm
Free to play. Win fun prizes!
Wednesday
Trivia
7:30pm
$2 off select rotating pints
Thursday
Game Night
6-10pm
15% off beer and wine, and $12 Roll Your Own Flight
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.