Events for December 2009

Champagne tasting

Webster's Wine Bar - 1480 W. Webster Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

7:30 p.m.

Sample 30 to 35 varieties of bubbly and learn about the winemaking process at the 14th annual event.

Giving Back to Those Who Need it Most

The Tin Lizzie - 2483 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

A benefit features domestic drafts, domestic bottles, cocktails, wine and pictures with Santa. Donate a new, unopened toy and receive $10 off admission.

11th Annual Christmas and Winter Beer Tasting

Delilah's - 2771 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)

12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Sip nearly 100 brews from around the world at this sampling billed as the largest of its kind in North America. Highlights include seasonal selections from Anchor, Sam Smith, Sierra Nevada, Goose Island, Summit, King & Barnes and more.

Brewery tour

Goose Island Brewpub - 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)

Take a behind-the-beer tour of Goose Island's facilities; you'll get a brewer's-eye view of the process, plus six brew samples and a Goose Island glass to take home.

Monthly Wine Tasting

D.O.C. Wine Bar - 2602 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. French champagnes and world sparklings

Wine director Greg Sorrell leads a tasting. Includes light appetizers and a charcuterie board.

Stay Smooth XIII - Thirteenth Time's The Charm

Lincoln Hall - 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)

11 p.m.

Featuring STV SLV and Bald Eagle.

Beer Academy

Goose Island Brewpub - 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)

Includes a dozen samples of the month's featured style of beer.

New Year's Eve at the Rockbox

The Rockbox - 2624 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)

7 p.m. - 4 a.m.

General admission ($35) includes an open bar from 7 p.m.-midnight; a VIP package ($45) includes an open bar, buffet dinner from 8-10 p.m. and lounge access.