Empirical Brewery Transforming Into Lego Pop-Up With More Than 1 Million Bricks

RAVENSWOOD — Lego fans can get their fill of the plastic bricks — and beer — during a pop-up in September.

Empirical Brewery, 1801 W. Foster Ave., will transform into The Brick Bar Sept. 9-10, with more than 1 million Lego bricks.

The pop-up will be decorated with Lego sculptures, but the real draw is the thousands of Lego pieces that customers can use to build their own creations. The best builders have a chance to win prizes.

People of all ages can stop by to play during the day, but only those 21 and older can stick around after 6 p.m.

There will be music from local DJs, building competitions with prizes, a Lego wishing well and a Lego ping-pong table. 

Tickets cost $22, though children 5 and younger get in for free. People can book their visits online. 

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