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X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago · drink · Thursday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meet IRL | Rooftop Singles Mixer ☀️ DTSTART:20260917T050000Z DTEND:20260917T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T062357Z UID:event-33236@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:community,drink DESCRIPTION:Sip on craft brews\, spark new connections\, and soak up the l ast of the warm weather with an evening of fun and new connections.\n\nPri ce: $28.34 (Range: $28.34 - $48.58)\n\nMore info: https://www.townvue.com/ Events/Details/meet-irl-rooftop-singles-mixer-33236 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T062357Z LOCATION:2137 West Walnut Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612 URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/meet-irl-rooftop-singles-mixer- 33236?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Int'l Cafe (Internacia Kafejo) - Logan Square DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T001927Z UID:10001176-1789668000-1789678800@esperanto-chicago.org CATEGORIES:community,drink DESCRIPTION:http://esperanto-chicago.org/events// \nWe are meeting with th e Int’l Cafe!  Look for the Esperanto Table.\n\n\n\nWHAT:     Conver sation and drinks.\nWHERE:  Revolution Brewing – Brewery & Taproom\, 33 40 N Kedzie Ave\, Chicago 60618\nWHEN:     6:00 PM to 9:00 PM\n\n\n\n \ nYou will want to register for this event here: https://www.intlcafe.io/ \ nWhat if I don’t speak Esperanto or am learning?   All are welcome. If you are a beginner see:  How to Participate in an Esperanto Event for the First Time.  \nHow to find us at the event:  Look for the table with th e Esperanto card! \n \nIf you RSVP below\, we will save you a seat. \n\nAb out Esperanto: Esperanto is a constructed international language designed for easy learning and global communication. It offers a unique window into diverse cultures and fosters friendships worldwide. \nAbout Esperanto Soc iety of Chicago: Since 1954\, the Esperanto Society of Chicago is a welcom ing community dedicated to promoting Esperanto language and culture in the Chicagoland area. We organize events\, language meetups\, and cultural ex changes to support both beginners and fluent speakers. \nContact us: esper anto-chicago@googlegroups.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T001927Z LOCATION:Revolution Brewing – Brewery & Taproom\, 3340 N Kedzie Ave\, Ch icago\, IL\, 60618 URL:https://esperanto-chicago.org/event/intl-cafe-internacia-kafejo-logan- square-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:La Esperanto-Societo de Ĉikago X-SOURCE-URL:https://esperanto-chicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Japanese Whisky & Koji Fermentation DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002145Z UID:73613-1789668000-1789673400@imss.org CATEGORIES:drink,education DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMSS for an in-depth exploration of the science and cultural history behind Japanese whiskey. \nJapanese Whisky & Koji Fe rmentation: Science\, History\, and Taste\nSeptember 17\, 2026 | 6:00-7:30 pm\nDoors at 5:45pm \nTickets: $60  \n \nJoin us at the International Mus eum of Surgical Science for an in-depth exploration of the science and cul tural history behind Japanese whisky. \nWhisky expert Kevin Obis will intr oduce the traditional koji fermentation process\, examining how it differ s from Western fermentation techniques that rely primarily on yeast. This distinctive process contributes to a cleaner\, smoother distillate and pla ys a key role in shaping the character of many exceptional Japanese whiski es. \nThe program will also highlight the legacy of Jokichi Takamine\, a p ioneering chemist and biotechnologist who first isolated adrenaline and la ter introduced koji fermentation techniques to American distilleries\, bri dging Japanese and Western scientific practices. \nAs part of this experie nce\, participants will enjoy a curated tasting of koji-fermented whiskies from Ohishi\, Fukano\, Ikikko\, and Hakata. \n\n \nKevin Obis started hi s career in the beverage industry as a craft cocktail bartender\, honing h is skills for cocktails and conversation in some of Seattle’s best bars. During his time there he grew to love and appreciate the simplicity of a dram of scotch\, perhaps with just a splash of water. \nIn 2024\, Kevin re turned to his hometown in IL and now serves the Midwest with the same pass ion and enthusiasm he brought to the Pacific Northwest. \n \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002145Z LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States URL:https://imss.org/program/japanese-whisky-koji-fermentation/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:International Museum of Surgical Science X-SOURCE-URL:https://imss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001431Z UID:10288742-1789668000-1789678800@www.choosechicago.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Sip and stroll your way through Lincoln Park while sampling ov er 30 seasonal wines as local businesses along Lincoln Avenue transform in to pop-up tasting rooms. Enjoy delicious bites from neighborhood restauran ts\, hop aboard a complimentary pedicab\, and gather your friends for an u nforgettable evening of wine\, food\, and fun. \nThursday\, September 17\n 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nLincoln\, from Diversey to Webster\nCheck-In: Junior C hefs Kitchen\n2448 N. Lincoln\, Suite 2 LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001431Z LOCATION:Lincoln\, from Diversey to Webster URL:https://www.choosechicago.com/event/lincoln-park-uncorked-a-lincoln-av enue-wine-stroll/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chic ago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Choose Chicago X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/chicago-sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:THURSDAY NIGHT TAILGATING PARTY DTSTART:20260917T233000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180944Z UID:56661-1789669800-1789682400@vixenmchenry.com CATEGORIES:drink,free,sports DESCRIPTION:𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝 𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧!\nThursday\ , Sept 17th\nDoors Open at 6:30pm\nGame Time 7:15pm\nLions VS Bills\nPictu re this – you choose between hanging at one of our tables and chairs OR bring your setup!! Chairs\, lounges\, coolers with food (no drinks)\, tabl es\, etc. We want you to make the place your own\, and also to make statem ent! \n𝙒𝙚’𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙪𝙥 𝙗𝙖𝙜𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨:\n$10 Pitchers (Miller Light & Coors Light)\n $25 Beer Buckets (miller\, coors\, bud light\, michelob\, Busch & Old Styl e\n$30 Seltzer Buckets (High Noon\, Carbliss\, Surfside & White Claw) \nNo Cover LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180944Z LOCATION:All Ages w/Guardian URL:https://vixenmchenry.com/event/tailgate-sept-17/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:The Vixen in McHenry X-SOURCE-URL:https://vixenmchenry.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Haitian Heritage Month Konpa Sware DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T180137Z UID:10006415-1789671600-1789686000@www.chicagoculturalalliance.org CATEGORIES:dance,drink,food,music DESCRIPTION:Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) at its mon thly Konpa Sware! The museum is excited to continue this immersive event w hich includes an evening of Haitian dance and music. Join us at Room43. Fo od will be available for free and the FIRST 50 GUESTS will recieve 1 FREE DRINK! \nFEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ Frantz! \nThis is a recurring event on the Third Thursday of each month. Keep an eye out for future event registrati on! \n* TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR* LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T180137Z URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/haitian-heritage-month-k onpa-sware/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Chicago Cultural Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thirsty Thursday DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124303Z UID:500fgv871oas2mlqvnt17j81sn@google.com CATEGORIES:community,drink DESCRIPTION:Thirsty Thursday is an event hosted by Sketchbook Brewing Comp any (4901 Main Street\, Skokie\, IL) in conjunction with the Evanston Home brew Club. This gathering is meant to bring together homebrewers\, potenti al homebrewers and craft beer ethusiasts to sample and evaluate homebrewed beers. Two of the founding principles of the Evanston HomebrewClub is to promote the craft of homebrewing and share our appreciation of craft beers . This event gives us an opportunity to showcase your latest batch\, get s ome constructive feedback\, and try out other brews as well. If you're a h omebrewer\, feel free to bring a couple of samples to share with your frie nds. If you're not homebrewing (yet)\, feel free to stop on by\, enjoy a p int or two of Sketchbook's latest creations\, and make a friend or three. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124303Z LOCATION:Sketchbook Brewing Co\, 4901 Main St\, Skokie\, IL 60077\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:SB Skokie Public X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sketchbookbrewing.com/all-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ROCK 'N RAVIOLI: BLUES NITE WITH DOWNTOWN CHARLIE BROWN\, JOHN PRI MER & TOM HOLLAND DTSTART:20260918T003000Z DTEND:20260918T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T054434Z UID:10005201-1789673400-1789673400@www.arcadalive.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,free,music DESCRIPTION:Join us in Rock ‘N Ravioli\, located in the Arcada Theatre L obby\, for an evening of Blues with Downtown Charlie Brown\, Tim Holland a nd John Primer! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase . Happy Hour pricing available all night ($5 Beer | $6 Wine and Call Level Cocktails). There is no cover charge for this event. We kindly ask for a two-drink or equivalent minimum. Doors at 5PM | Show at 7:30PM.\n\n\nDownt own Charlie Brown\, a Chicagoland favorite\, is one of the hottest blues p erformer in the area. He has performed at venues across the country\, incl uding Ground Zero in both Clarksdale and Biloxi\, Mississippi and on King Biscuit Time in Helena\, Arkansas. He was referred to as “Chicago’s De lta” by American Blues Scene and was also featured in Living Blues\, BG Blues and Music News Magazine. Artists like Muddy Waters\, Son House\, Mis sissippi Fred McDowell\, Koko Taylor\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Howlin’ Wolf c ome alive during his performances. \n\nJohn Primer is a 3-time Grammy nom inee and winner of the 2023 Blues Foundation Blues Music Award Winner. Pri mer was the bandleader and guitarist for Muddy Waters\, Willie Dixon and M agic Slim & The Teardrops. Having played or recorded with a who’s who of blues greats including Junior Wells\, Gary Clark Jr.\, Derek Trucks\, Joh nny Winter\, The Rolling Stones and Buddy Guy to name a few. \nTom Holland has been playing the blues worldwide for over 25 years\, regularly appear ing at clubs and festivals worldwide. Years on the road with blues legends such as John Primer\, Eddy Clearwater\, and most recently James Cotton ha ve made Tom Holland one of the most in demand blues artists on the scene t oday! \n  \n\nCLICK HERE to see menus. \nMake A Reservation LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T054434Z LOCATION:Arcada Theatre\, 105 E Main St\, St. Charles\, IL\, 60174\, Unite d States URL:https://www.arcadalive.com/event/rock-n-ravioli-blues-nite-with-downto wn-charlie-brown-john-primer-tom-holland-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_me dium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Arcada Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.arcadalive.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR