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
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
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
Milo’s Market
Milo’s Market is popping up at the taproom, serving up tacos, quesadillas, and chips and salsa.
Check them out here!
Thimi’s Empanadas
Thimi’s Empanadas is popping up at the taproom from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM serving up Argentinian-style fresh baked empanadas!
Bonsai & Brews
Looking for a unique and fun night out? Our beginner bonsai 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.
Our expert instructors will guide you through the fundamental skills and techniques of bonsai. You'll learn to pot, prune, and craft your very own bonsai tree, all while enjoying a lively atmosphere. Bonsai-pétit!
GET TICKETS!
Soulevman Food Pop-Up
Soulevman is popping up in the taproom from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Enjoy Creole sandwiches!
Live Music
Ethan Burfield is a Chicago-based guitarist/singer-songwriter who has cut his teeth performing in both the United States and Ireland for the last decade. His live sets include a mix of soft rock, indie rock, and some yacht rock.
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.