Kicking off Craft Beer Week the right way, Burger Bar Chicago will be hosting a Wild Onion Brewing Co. Whole Hog Beer Dinner. This seven-course pork and beer binge includes everything from bacon wrapped sausage "lollipops" paired with kainz brau, a bohemian pilsner, to an oatmeal stout bacon shake for dessert. The dinner, which costs $50 per person, will take place Thursday, May 16 at 7PM.

All week long, Brownstone will be celebrating with beer tastings, food flights, and pairings from Revolution and New Belgium Breweries. If you participate in any three events, your name is entered into a drawing for a VIP Tour of Revolution Brewery for up to 10 people.

On Sunday, May 19, Owen & Engine will be hosting a Brewing & Charcuterie night from 6-10PM. Tickets cost $80, but entitle the holder access to a generous spread of charcuterie with beef bresaola, cumberland sausage, and lamb bacon as well as 10 drink-tickets redeemable for 5 oz. pours of craft beer from brewers like 5 Rabbit and Local Option.

Saturday, May 18 will mark Fountainhead's 4th annual Local Cask Day with casks from favorite local breweries lined up across the bar. Guests order a beer and it is poured directly from the cask. The following day Fountainhead is taking part in the Chicago version of Kentucky's Bourbon Trail. Participants will travel by trolley to five different bars (including Fountainhead) where each will be featuring at least one bourbon and a barrel aged beer.

Attend Lager Jam III on Saturday, May 25 at Mahoney's Pub & Grille for an afternoon of craft beer and sausage sampling. The event, to be hosted by Abe Froman, self-proclaimed "Sausage King of Chicago," will feature 3-ounce samples of up to 30 craft beers and bite-size staples such as Bratwurst, Kielbasa, and Blood sausages. Tickets will be $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event, if available.

In celebration of this momentous occasion, Central Standard will be offering select beer flights for $4. The flights include four (4 oz) tastings and feature local brews like Half Acre, Goose Island, Local Option, Revolution, and Two Brothers.

From IPA to Hefeweizen, Deschutes to Lagunitas, if you want to get a taste of different styles and breweries head to South Water Kitchen. Order up a “Craft Beer Bucket” and mix and match five craft beers of your choice for $25.

Whether you want to attend a Division St. IPA Crawl or a young Chicago brewers tap takeover, Jerry's will be hosting all sorts of events events at both Wicker Park and Andersonville locations. On Monday, May 20, they're teaming up with Solemn Oath Brewery for a Viking's Feast where they will be screening Viking films, blasting a soundtrack of Nordic Metal, and of course, drinking plenty of beer.

Closing out the week in events, the West Loop Craft Beer Fest will be taking place at the Chicago French Market on Saturday, May 25. Lillie's Q and Saigon Sisters are just some of the participating vendors that will offer food to complement beers from over twenty craft brewers.

Celebrate the return of spring with the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild at the Garfield Park Conservatory's Beer Under Glass. Enjoy the Conservatory at night as you sip inventive brews from some local craft breweries and snack on tasty small plates provided by some popular local restaurants.