Hope and Hops

Join us Thursday February 26th 2026 as we gather with friends and family to support NAMI CCNS.

Venue

Connect with friends, neighbors, and fellow supporters at Sketchbook Brewing Company, a favorite local spot known for its welcoming vibe and thoughtfully crafted beers. It’s an ideal setting to come together and convene with friends in support of mental health.

Sketchbook Brewing Company
4901 Main Street
Skokie, IL 60077
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Entertainment

Mr G and the Mystery Band will get the crowd going with a playlist full of funk and blues.
A table magician will wander the event and entertain and amaze.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle for those who wish to try their luck!

Food and Drinks

Your $25.00 ticket includes your first drink and a taco and an empanada from the Chicago famous Cafe Tola.

The Sketchbook Taproom offers a variety of beers on tap, including Pilsners, lagers, IPAs, Belgians, stouts, fruited sour, barrel-aged varieties, and more. There is also gluten free (GF) cider, nonalcoholic (NA) kombucha, soda and lemonade.

Why It Matters

NAMI Cook County North Suburban provides free mental health education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families across our community. By joining us, you are helping reduce stigma, foster connection, and ensure no one has to face mental health challenges alone.

Come for the beer. Stay for the community. Leave knowing you made a difference.

Parking

Getting here is easy. Free street parking is available along Main Street, and a free public parking lot is located at the northeast corner of Main Street and Niles Center Road, just steps from the taproom.

We look forward to welcoming you.

TICKETS

General Admission — $25

Your ticket includes:
Your first beverage and a taco and empanada. And good music and good conversation.