Tastings around town

Anthony Norkus of Glunz Beer holds a micro and craft beer tasting class from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; $20. Nine varieties will be spotlighted, including two new to the Chicago area: Southern Tier Jah Va Stout and Southern Tier Big Red. Call (773) 880-8880.

The restaurant welcomes award-winning brewmaster Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery for a five-course craft beer dinner at 7 p.m. Monday; $60. Among the highlights will be a lamb T-bone and savory bacon bread pudding paired with the brewery's Brown Ale. Call (312) 829-6300.

Winemaker Jay McDonald from Willamette Valley in Oregon hosts a dinner at 6:30 p.m. April 30; $100. Six EIEIO & Co. wines will be featured, including the new release Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Each wine will be paired with a dish. Call (630) 262-1000.

The restaurant introduces new dishes and weeknight specials. On Tuesdays, it's half-price martinis. On Thursdays, all wines by the glass are half-price. Call (773) 528-7200.