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Beer is as synonymous with Chicago summer as street festivals, beach volleyball and outdoor music. And, while there is no shortage of breweries or bars across Chicagoland, there’s every reason to swig and sample brews from near and far while soaking in summer. Beer lovers can flock to these beer-centric events in the city and suburbs.

Aug. 16-18: Blues, Brews & BBQ | McHenry

Aug. 17: Fire & Beer | Chicago

Aug. 17: Pollyanna Brewing RoseLuau | Roselle

Aug. 17: 12th Annual Oak Park Micro Brew Review | Oak Park

Aug. 18: Beer Bash | Joliet

Aug. 18: Namaste for Beer

| Chicago

Aug. 18: Beer Yoga: Mindful Moving and Tasting | Homewood

Aug. 24: Lagunitas Beer Circus | Chicago

Aug. 24: ZooBrew | Brookfield

Aug. 25: Beer Yoga: Mindful Moving and Tasting | Homewood

Aug. 30: Craft Beer + Chocolate | Chicago

Sept. 1: Beer Yoga: Mindful Moving and Tasting | Homewood

Sept. 6-8: Platzkonzert Germanfest | Hoffman Estates

Sept. 8: Beer Yoga: Mindful Moving and Tasting | Homewood

Sept. 14: Fire & Beer | Chicago

Sept. 15: Beer Yoga: Mindful Moving and Tasting | Homewood

Sept. 15: Chicago Beer Run–One Lake Brewing | Chicago

Sept. 15: Namaste for Beer | Chicago

Sept. 21: Fire & Beer | Chicago

Sept. 21: Orland Park Brewfest | Orland Park

Sept. 22: Beer Yoga: Mindful Moving and Tasting | Homewood

Sept. 27: Oktoberfest on the Beach–Beer Tasting | Chicago

Sept. 29: Beer Yoga: Mindful Moving and Tasting | Homewood

Sept. 29: Beer Run–Moody Tongue Brewing | Chicago

Oct. 3: Beer, Bacon and Wine Walk | Chicago

Oct. 3: Chicago Pizza & Beer Tour | Chicago

Oct. 5: Chicago Rare and Wild Beer Fest | Chicago

Oct. 6: Beer Run–Flapjack Brewery | Chicago

Oct. 13: Namaste for Beer | Chicago