There are still some openings at tonight's 7:30 PM beer tasting at the Bluebird, where beer buyer Jason Baldacci and his friend and fellow buyer Katie Reed of Bar on Buena will present samples of 13 lesser-known styles. "German beer isn't all just pilsen and hefeweizens," the PR says, then offers an impressive list, which follows after the break. It's $30, which includes snacks; reservations, at info@bluebirdchicago.com, are highly recommended.

Mahr’s Helles
Augustiner Edelstoff Pale Lager
Sunner Kolsch
1809 Berliner Weiss
Schlenkerla Marzen Rauchbier
Monchshof Kellerbrau
Weihenstephaner Vitus Weizen Bock
Kapuziner Schwarz-Weizen
Veldensteiner Landbier
Uerige Doppelsticke Altbier
Ettal Curator Doppelbock
EKU 28 Doppelbock
Kulmbacher Eisbock