Night life events: Will you meet Krampus or St. Nick at Hofbrauhaus Saturday?

Krampus at Hofbrauhaus

On the naughty list? Expect a visit from Krampus, the Germanic folklore beast, between 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Hofbrauhaus in Rosemont. For those a little nicer, visit with St. Nicholas. Throughout December, try the seasonal Festbier, an amber lager with malty flavor served in 10-ounce pours for $5.99; 17-ounces for $7.99; or 34-ounces for $14.50. Hofbrauhaus Chicago is at 5500 Park Place, Rosemont. (847) 671-2739 or hofbrauhauschicago.com.

Elgin Public Houses's 12 beers of Christmas

It's the 12 beers of Christmas throughout December at Elgin Public House. Try all 12 and get an Elgin Public House custom tulip glass as a gift from EPH to you. The lineup includes: Anderson Valley Winter Solstice, Ska Euphoria, New Belgium Accumulation, Rogue Yellow Snow, Rogue Santa's Reserve, Samuel Smith Winter Welcome Ale, Bells Christmas Ale, Sam Smith Chocolate Stout, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, New Holland The Poet, and two TBD seasonal drafts. Elgin Public House is at 219 E. Chicago St., Elgin. (847) 468-8810 or elginpublichouse.com.

Crosstown's taco tequila Tuesday

Big day at Crosstown Pub and Grill: Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is Taco Tequila Tuesday, which means $6 tacos or $8 taco salads. Drinks include $4 margaritas and Jose Cuervo mixers and $3 Miller and Coors 16-ounce aluminums. Crosstown Pub and Grill is at 909 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. (630) 357-9775 or xtownpub.com.