Audition for the Chicago Fire (plus, free beer and free beard trims)

to drink
Patrick Von Felt of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. hosts a free IPA tasting event Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Smoke Daddy (1804 W. Division St.).

to kick
Play for the Chicago Fire. The team hosts open tryouts on Dec 8. and 9 for male soccer players 18 and older. For information and registration, visit chicago.fire.mlsnet.com. Registration is $150 and must be completed by Dec. 1.

to trim
In honor of Santa Claus, State Street Barbers offers a complimentary beard trim to anyone with a "genuine beard" until Christmas Eve. Also donate a toy for Toys for Tots and receive $5 any service in the store until Dec. 24. For locations and appointments, visit statestreetbarbers.com.