Brew Happenings in the 757: Local Brew Happenings in Tidewater VA

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Tue, May 2

- YVBC Trivia Night, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 6 - 8:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Ste. 104, Virginia Beach. Join us at 6 pm! We will charge $2 entry fee that will then be applied to your first beer. We have a limited number of spots available so get in early, get your spot, drink beer and have some fun!

- Beer Pairing Dinner w/Green Flash Brewing, Whiskey Kitchen circa 2014, 4 - 9:00 pm, 2149 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. We welcome Virginia Beach’s own Green Flash Brewing, for a creative Dinner featuring pairings with their fresh Green Flash Brews. You can join us at your leisure between 4-9 pm on Tues, May 2nd. 4 courses created to pair with 4 different Green Flash Beers. $35 (tax & tip not included). Tickets will be available at Whiskey Kitchen or over the phone 757.689.8860 - starting Tuesday April 11!

- Tap it Tuesday, Back Bay Brewing Company, 7 - 10:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Each Tuesday, we will introduce a New Real Ale Cask, brewed by our Head Brewmaster Travis Powell. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn which new beer we’ll be pouring for you this Tuesday!

- Trivia Tuesday, Home Republic, 7 - 9:00 pm, 328 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. What goes better with beer than a friendly competition for prizes? We are excited to have Trivia Tuesdays with Smartmouth Trivia and of course, food and drink specials!

- Trivia Night, Bottlecraft Virginia Beach, 6 - 10:00 pm, 1560 Laskin Rd., suite 156,Virginia Beach. Join us for Trivia Night & a Sipping Session. Sipping session starts at 6 pm, Games start at 8 pm! Free to play & prizes will be awarded!

- [RESCHEDULED] Beer Nerd Forum: The Monastic Tradition, Next Door bottle shop, 7 - 8:00 pm, 2238 W. Great Neck Rd., Virginia beach. Join us for our monthly Beer Nerd Forum as our own Charlotte Elia talks about traditional Trappist and Abbey ales and the stories behind the people and places responsible for these wonderful beers. We’ll do plenty of tasting too! You know Charlotte as Next Door’s manager, but she’s also something of a scholar of the earliest centuries of Christianity. She is published in the field and is also a frequent presenter at academic conferences and college seminars. This is legit, folks, and so is the beer! Tickets can be purchased online through the link above or at Next Door. The forum will be limited to 20 participants, so get your tickets early! All proceeds will support the Combat Wounded Coalition, home of Wounded Wear. You can read more about their work here: https://www.combatwoundedcoalition.org/ Prepare to have serious knowledge dropped and delicious beers poured. *You must be 21 or older to participate.* #NextDoorIsNotaLie

- Taco Tuesday, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 5 - 10:00 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. It’s Tuesday! Can you say 1$ Taco Night? Every Tuesday starting at 5 pm: 1$ dollar shrimp, chicken or beef tacos! Come hungry!

- Two-Fiddy Tuesday, Pleasure House Brewing, 3 - 10:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. It’s Tuesday. The weekend is a dim memory, and Friday is so far away it might as well be in China. Break up your week with a trip to the friendliest brewery in Virginia Beach. We can’t tell you here what the Two-Fiddy is all about, but we’re pretty sure you’ll like it!

- Tuesday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. ‘El Coqui’ food truck will be on the patio, Tue, May 2nd bringing a little bit of Puerto Rican flavor to your table.

- Oozlefinch Brewing Co Takes Over, Tap It Local-Chesapeake, 6 - 9:00 pm, 648 Grassfield Parkway Suite 12, Chesapeake. We welcome Fort Monroe’s The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery with some of their special brews.

- Tasty Tuesday / School’s Out Special, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come join us every Tuesday for special discounts on draught beer from 3-9 pm! Plus, It’s finally the end of the semester! Come celebrate at OBC!!! From April 24 to May 4 we are offering a special discount on draft beer to college/university students AND faculty. And if you come in on the actual last day of classes at your school, we will also give you a free coozie and sticker that you can rock around campus. CHEERS & BEERS! *Please bring your school ID to redeem this special.

- Service Industry Night, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 6 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. join us for Service Industry Nights at the brewery! We will be offering discounted beers and retail, we will have board games to play, and if you want to bring your own Vinyl to share for the night on our record player, we would love to hear it! If you work in a bar, restaurant, brewery, etc., then we want to celebrate you and your hard work, so come on out and have an awesome time with us! Plus we’ll have 'All About The Cheese’ here to satisfy your hungers. We look forward to seeing you on the first and third Tuesday of every month!

- Weekday Happy Hour, Bull Island Brewing Company, 3 - 6:00 pm, 758 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. Enjoy special pricing on pints to start your night Happy.

- Virginia Beer Night, Hampton Taphouse, 4 - 9:00 pm, Downtown, 17 E. Queen’s Way, Hampton. Tuesday Night is Virginia Beer Night at Hampton Taphouse! Support Local Brewing and enjoy Virginia draft beers at a special price from 4 until 9 pm.

- Thirsty Taco Tuesday, St. George Brewing Company, 4 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Tonight is Taco Tuesday! 'Stuft- Not Your Average Street Food’ with the best tacos and more! 'Sinful Treats’ providing the sweet treats everyone needs.

- Military Appreciation Night, Tradition Brewing Co., 4 - 9:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Show your military ID for a Pint Promo. Plus, 'The Designated Smoke Pit’ will be her to satisfy your hunger for smoked meats.

- Growler Power Hours, Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 3 - 7:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. Every Tuesday in January & February from 3-7 pm at Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop 15% off all growler fills. *discount does not apply to the growler vessel itself but to the delicious beer you fill it with!

- Melo Lion Steal The Glass, TRIANGLE, 6 - 8:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. We are excited to have Melo Lion Mead back at TRIANGLE for a Steal the Glass night! Order some yummy food & a flight of mead & you too can steal a Melo Lion mead glass!

- Vinyl Night, Alewerks Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. Every Tuesday we celebrate the history of music with a walk down memory lane. No digital streaming here. Just sweet analog vinyl albums spinning on the turntable all night long. We’ll play ours, but it’s even better if you bring some to add to the fun.

Wed, May 3

- Paints and Pints at Reaver Beach Brewing Company, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us at Reaver Beach Brewing for a fun night of painting and enjoying a few pints. Check in between 6:00-6:20 and start at 6:30 pm. Price includes an 11x14" canvas and everything needed to paint a painting all for $25! (add $5 more for a 16x20" size and mention upon registering) Reservations needed as space is limited. Reservations can be made by purchasing tickets at www.heatherdonisdesigns.com and click on Event Tickets or calling 757.201.8296 or emailing heatherdonisdesigns@gmail.com

- Duck Call, Back Bay Brewing Company, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Every 1st Wednesday of each Month, stop in for “Duck Call”, where we will feature a local or regional singer/songwriter downstairs in the Tasting Room.

- Half Price Wednesday, Tapped Gastropub, East Hilltop, 1550 Laskin Rd #198, Virginia Beach. Join us every Wednesday; any and every bottle of craft beer and wine is half off!

- Bingo Night, Bottlecraft Virginia Beach, 8:00 pm, 1560 Laskin Rd., suite 156,Virginia Beach. Join us for B.I.N.G.O night, now every Wednesday! Games start at 8 pm! Free to play & prizes will be awarded!

- Wasserhund Bingo Night, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7 - 9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Every first Wednesday of the month we will be hosting BINGO from 7-9 pm. Come out, grab a board, and set up shop to win Wasserhund swag and gift certificates!

- Pint Night, Hair of the Dog Eatery, 6 - 10:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 210, Virginia beach. It’s Wednesday, and what is a better way to reward yourself for almost getting through the week you ask??? Pint Night, featuring some of the area’s best acoustic acts and great breweries! We say the best reward is an AMAZING happy hour combined with food, beverages and awesome smiling faces.

- Randal Wednesdays, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 5 - 10:00 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. On Wednesdays we Randal! Each week we’ll run a featured beer through a selection of fruit, spices and other treats to create a one-of-a-kind draft!

- Trivia Night, Pleasure House Brewing, 7 - 9:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Team Trivia Night! Join us every Wednesday from 7-9 pm to test your general trivia knowledge. The winning team gets a $40 gift card!

- Hump Day Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. 'El Taco Loco’ will be on the patio, Wed, May 3rd, taking their restaurant favorites on the road, offering Mexican classics like tacos, burritos and more.

- Big Ugly Running Posse BURP Run, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Do you like to run and drink beer? Are you looking for something to do on Wednesday evenings? Join the Big Ugly Running Posse for a 1, 3 or 5 mile run starting at Big Ugly Brewing. Brews and great conversation to follow! Walkers are welcome. Run at your own risk. Run will be on, rain or shine.

- Video Game Heaven presents OBC Trivia Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 6 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Every 1st Wednesday of the month, the VGH crew drinks and thinks as we host OBC’s Trivia Night! Round up your team of smartypants friends & come on down for a night of craft beer, trivia, prizes & some friendly competition! Poor Boys Burgers will be here to satisfy all of your hunger pangs & there will be plenty of flagship and seasonal beers on tap! Trivia starts at 6pm with a $1 cash buy-in. Limit of 10 people per team. Tasting Room hours are 3-9 pm with last call at 8:30 pm. See you there! Plus, It’s finally the end of the semester! Come celebrate at OBC!!! From April 24 to May 4 we are offering a special discount on draft beer to college/university students AND faculty. And if you come in on the actual last day of classes at your school, we will also give you a free coozie and sticker that you can rock around campus. CHEERS & BEERS! *Please bring your school ID to redeem this special.

- Free Tasting, bottleBOX-Craft Beer to Go, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 325 W 21st St, Norfolk. Hey Norfolk! Looking to try some more great craft beers?!? This Wednesday, Paul will be joining us from Blue Mountain Brewery, Nelson County’s Original Craft Brewery. In cans, we’ll be sampling their Full Nelson (Virginia Pale Ale w/ Cascade Hops). On draft for growler/crowler fills, he’ll be pouring Local Species (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Belgo-Am) and Dark Hollow Chocolate & Coffee Aged (Imperial Stout Aged w/ Chocolate & Coffee). Come say “Hi!”, sample some new brews, and discover a new favorite. See you Wednesday night!

- Growler Power Hours, ExceptionAle, 3 - 8:00 pm, 2000 Colonial Ave., # 6, Norfolk. Come in and get your mid-week growler fill fix and save. All size growlers filled from all 41 taps are discounted.

- Bingo with Tradition Brewing, Colley Cantina, 8 - 10:00 pm, 1316 Colley Ave., Norfolk. “Pints and Prizes Bingo” Every Wednesday from 8-10 pm at Colley Cantina! Join us this week with our friends from Tradition Brewing of Newport News, VA. A representative from the brewery will be hanging out with us during the event. We’ll tap their beers starting at 5 pm, and Bingo starts at 8 pm. Here’s your chance to try some new beer and win some sweet prizes right from the brewery!

- Pint Night, Hair of the Dog Eatery ODU, 6 - 10:00 pm, 4820 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Pint night at Hair of the Dog ODU every Wednesday! We say the best reward is an AMAZING happy hour combined with food, beverages and awesome smiling faces.

- Specials on Draught, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Happy Hump Day! Come out and enjoy a brew or two, with specials on Draught every Wednesday.

- Pizza & Growlers, Benchtop Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk. The Bakehouse at Chelsea delivering handmade wood-fired pizzas, and we’ll have growler/crowler specials.

- Pete’s Pub Trivia, Smartmouth Beer, 6 - 8:00 pm (open 4:30 - 9:00 pm), 1309 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk. Now every Wednesday! Let Pete challenge your knowledge of random facts and information. No charge. Starts promptly at 6 pm. Teams of 6 or less. Winners may choose either glassware or growler as prize. Plus tasty street food from 'Vicki Vail’s Gourmet Burgers’ food truck.

- Beer Education, The Birch Bar, 5:00 pm - Midnight, Chelsea, 1231 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. We feature special tappings of rare beer, we pour crazy bottles by the glass, and we even sometime incorporate food into it!

- Alive Music with John Harrell, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 7 - 10:00 pm, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Come on out and hang out at the pub while listening great local music. John Harrell is a local Professional Musician with over 20 years of experience. John currently performs acoustic solo shows and travels performing on the east coast. John’s music ranges from 70’s Classic Rock to modern Hard Rock mixed in with some POP, & variety of 90’s rock. See you at the pub!

- Wednesday Food Truck, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. We’ll have 'Potheads Mobile Catering & Eatery’ food truck here to pair with our great beers!

- Trivia Night Wednesdays, Bull Island Brewing Company, 7 - 9:00 pm, 758 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. Every Wednesday night is Trivia Night with Quizmaster Kyle! We start Trivia at 7 pm! It’s free and it’s fun!

- Trivia Night! (Every Wednesday), St. George Brewing Company, 6 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Bring your A game and team! We have returning champs here to keep their title as Taproom Kings. Come out for a night filled with fun, and you guessed it, trivia questions. Come have some good beer & and fun!

- Wild Wolf Steal the Pint Night, Mellow Mushroom (Newport News, VA), 5 - 11:00 pm, 12090 Jefferson Ave., Su. 1500, Newport News. Join us Wednesday May 3rd for Wild Wolf Steal the Pint Night! We will be featuring their limited release Nelsonite, Explicitly Evil Double IPA, Area 151 and Blonde Hunny. Come get a beer, a glass and some delicious pizza.

- Brass Cannon Steal The Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Join us for a fun night of fresh handcrafted food & craft brews featuring Brass Cannon Brewing!

- Weekly Group Run, Tradition Brewing Co., 6:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Burn and Brew tonight with Flat-Out Events & Point 2 Running Company! Join us at our group run at Tradition Brewing Co! We will meet there, run a 3-mile loop around City Center, and finish back at Tradition. Following the run, there will be a Food Truck at Tradition and, of course, beer! There will also be complimentary Nuun hydration at the end of the run. Meet in front of the tasting room at 6:00, all levels welcome.

- Trivia Night, Tradition Brewing Company, 7 - 9:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Trivia Night-PIZZA, PINT, & A POLAROID! The 1st place team will be given the winner’s table right next to the bar the following week. Other trivia teams will know your team is the team to beat because our NEW Trivia Mascot #HalfLit will be sitting on the table signaling you were last week’s winner! The 1st place team will also be served a freshly delivered pizza from Azzurri Italian Restaurant with up to 2 toppings and one pint of Tradition Brewing Company beer for every team member (up to 6 pints). Finally, the 1st place team will also have a team photo taken and added to the Winner’s Board. And, we’ll have 'Sliders 757’ here, serving delicious sliders fried and grilled to perfection.

- Craft Beer Night, The Sandbar Grill and Pub, 7 - 9:00 pm, 736 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. From 7-9 pm each Wednesday we’ll be doing $3 pints(16oz) of any of our Craft Beers on Tap and $2 off any Craft Bottles or Cans.

- William & Mary Tribe Discount Night, The Virginia Beer Company, 4 - 9:00 pm, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. Offering discounts on all liquid with a valid W&M ID. And, we’ll fire up the week with a great local food truck out on the patio to help you get over the 'Hump’ with great food and great beer!

- Trivia Night in the Taproom, Alewerks Brewing Company, 7 - 9:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. Wednesday night means the Taproom is the place to be for this battle of the brains. Bring your friends (or your enemies) and prove just how smart you really are. Tin Tub food truck will be on site for extra nourishment. And everyone knows that craft beer makes you smarter. That’s just good science.

- 5K Family Run/Walk featuring O'Connor Brewing, Water Street Grille, 6:00 pm, 323 Water St., Yorktown. Come join the Water Street Grille Run Club every Wednesday at 6 pm for a 5k run/walk through historic Yorktown and return to Water Street Grille upon completion for great deals on O'Connor Brewing Brews and food specials from Chef Brian Hines and his culinary team.

Thu, May 4

- Thursday Food Truck, Green Flash Brewing Company, 5 - 8:00 pm (open 12 - 8:00 pm), 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. 'All about the Cheese’ Food Truck will be here with their cheese-inspired menu including a variety of grilled cheese options, mac and cheese and more. Bocce registration has begun for our Tuesday night Summer Bocce league. Register online at www.boccevb.com. Six week league with an end of season tournament!

- Virginia Craft Beer Night, Tapped Crafthouse, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2181 Upton Drive, Virginia Beach. Happy VA craft beer Thursday! $3 Pints of local and regional craft beers. Come get them while they last!

- Bingo and Vinyl Night, Back Bay Brewing Company, 7-10:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Chris will be calling the numbers and spinning the records each Thursday downstairs in the Tasting Room. We have a mix of our own house records to pull from and invite you to bring in your favorites to mix it up!

- Pint Night, Chicho’s More Than Pizza, 29th St., Virginia Beach. Each Thursday we switch out one of the taps with a new IPA or other craft beer. When you buy a pint of it you get the glass as a gift.

- Virginia Craft Beer Night, Tapped Gastropub, 5 - 9:00 pm, 1550 Laskin Rd., Ste. 198, Virginia Beach. Happy VA craft beer Thursday! $3 Pints of local and regional craft beers. Come get them while they last!

- Thursdays at Bottlecraft with RST, Bottlecraft Virginia Beach, 7 - 9:00 pm, 1560 Laskin Rd., suite 156, Virginia Beach. Join us for Jazz Night at Bottlecraft Virginia Beach every first and third Thursday of the month. Discover which of their amazing craft beers pairs best with the delectable tunes of the Russell Scarborough Trio as Eldon Sully, Dave Huffstedler and Russell Scarborough transport you to a happy place.

- Pizza & Pint Night, Baker’s Crust, Hilltop, Ghent, Greenbrier & Williamsburg. Every Thu from 5 - 9:00 pm. Originating in Naples, Italy, our Neapolitan pizzas mimic that of the traditional Neapolitan Pizza using only 00 flour, hand-stretched dough, house-made fresh mozzarella & Italian tomatoes. Our pizzas are brought to life in our oak wood-fired oven, creating pizzas with an added layer of texture and flavor. $6 Pizzas, PLUS a Special Happy Hour from 4-9 pm.

- Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Hilltop, 5 - 9:00 pm, 754 Hilltop North Shopping Ctr., Virginia Beach. Every Thursday night, order a pint from our Brewery of the Month and keep the glass.

- Beer School, The Porch at Whole Foods Virginia Beach, 6:30-8:00 pm, 1800 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach. Join one of our beer experts on The Porch for a different topic each week. 21 years of age or older with valid ID, $6.50

- Free Beer Tasting, Grape & Gourmet, 4:30-7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Come see what Gabe is pouring for tonight’s tasting. Five new beers every week!

- Connect4 Tournament, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 6 - 10:00 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Go 4 it! Connect Four! See you for our first tournament this Thursday! 100$ Cash Prize! Sign-ups at 6 pm; Games start at 6:30 pm!

- Day Early Weekend, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. '412Q BBQ’ will be joining us for dinner at the patio on Thu, May 4th, offering slow smoked meats, homemade rubs, sauces and sides - southern BBQ at it’s best.

- Trapezium Meet The Brewer, New River Taphouse, 6:00 pm, 1716 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. Trapezium Brewery will be joining us May 4th for a Meet The Brewer event! Come taste some new beer and learn about the beer-making process.

- Tap It Thursday, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Join us for Thirsty Thursday! Tyler from Tap It Local will be chef-ing up a tasty sample menu, including burgers & crab cakes, so come thirsty and hungry!

- Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Norfolk / Ward’s Corner, 5 - 9:00 pm, 7550 Granby St., Ste. 90, Norfolk. Every Thursday night, order a pint from our Brewery of the Month and keep the glass.

- Elementum: The Crop Foundation, Toast, 6 - 10:00 pm, 2406 Colonial Ave., Norfolk. Distinguished consumers, foodies, and craft beer enthusiast who are passionate about community, empowering future generations and celebrating visionary students are invited to Elementum - an immersive culinary and fine art experience exploring each of the elements - earth, air, fire and water, on Thursday, May 4 at 6:00pm at Toast. The event will feature fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, specialty cocktails, local brews and free-range art. https://kiosk.eztix.co/kiosk-optimised/379313

- Growler Fill Thursday / School’s Out Special & Beers n Cuban Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Join us every Thursday for tasty drafts and discounts on all growler fills! Join us from 3-10 pm and come try authentic Cuban food with today’s food truck, 'Cubania’! You’re gonna feel like you went on vacation! Plus, It’s finally the end of the semester! Come celebrate at OBC!!! From April 24 to May 4 we are offering a special discount on draft beer to college/university students AND faculty. And if you come in on the actual last day of classes at your school, we will also give you a free coozie and sticker that you can rock around campus. CHEERS & BEERS! *Please bring your school ID to redeem this special. Cheers!

- May the 4th Be With You Drink Reveal, Brick Anchor Brew House, 3 - 6:00 pm, 241 Granby St., Norfolk. Calling all Star Wars lovers! The Brick will be presenting a brand new Star Wars cocktail on May the 4th! PLUS if you come dressed in your Star Wars best, you will receive 15% off any food menu item! Come celebrate the force and take a selfie with Yoda. Remember.the 4th will be with you, always.

- T-shirt Thursday, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Every Thursday is T-SHIRT THURSDAY where you save when you support local business. 1 - Wear a T-shirt from a locally-owned Norfolk business or any Hampton Roads Brewery & get 10% off. 2 - Wear a T-shirt from Coelacanth & get 15% off. 3 - Buy a T-shirt for 25% off.

- Brewery Of The Month featuring Victory Brewing Company, The Public House, 5 - 8:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave., Norfolk. Join us ALL MONTH long as we feature Victory Brewing Company from Downingtown, PA. We will have some of their core brands including Golden Monkey and Kirsch Gose on draft and Sour Monkey in a bottle throughout the month. Look out for special releases and giveaways all month long. Cheers to a month of great beers!

- Expedition Brew Release / Thirsty Thursday’s at Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Our newest Expedition Brew goes on tap Thursday. There’s only one keg so don’t miss out. Plus, come out every Thursday and enjoy specials on Growler Fills.

- Thursday Food Truck, Benchtop Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk. We are back at it again this week, with Pints, Flights and Growler Fills. We’ll have 'Vicki Vail’s Gourmet Burgers’ food truck here to pair with our beers.

- Smartcade // Star Wars Video Game Night, Smartmouth Beer, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk. May the Force Be With You as you join us for a Star Wars-themed video game night. We will bust out all the classics from a variety of different systems. Channel your inner Jedi master as you enjoy delicious Smartmouth brews and tasty pizza from The Bakehouse at Chelsea. Admission is free all you have to do is press start!

- Cider Thursday, The Birch, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. Come in for our Cider Thursday! All draft and bottle ciders are on Happy Hour until 9 pm. A special board is made to pair with the featured cider of the evening, and if you get a cheese or charcuterie plate you get an additional cheese free!

- Brewery of the Month Pint Night, Roger Brown’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, 4 - 7:00 pm, 316 High St., Portsmouth. Join us every Thursday in March at Roger Brown’s in Portsmouth, and steal a pint!!!

- Thirsty Thursday Featuring Pleasure House Brewing Company Glo, The Bier Garden, 5 - 10:00 pm, 438 High St., Portsmouth. Join us Thursday May 4th for our weekly local tapping! This week we will be tapping Pleasure House Brewing Glo.

- Trivia Night, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 7 - 9:00 pm (open at 1:00 pm), 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. Trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm hosted by Team Trivia VB! Put on your smarty pants and head on over. Plus, 'Poor Boys Burgers’ will be here to fill your bellies and feed your brains. Cheers!

- Pint Nights at The Point, The Point at Phoebus - Spirits and Comfort Foods, 6:00 pm, 30 Mellen St E, # E, Hampton. Every Thursday, come enjoy a local craft brew and keep the pint for a penny. Join us for Point Pint Night and our featured brewery of the month. We’ll be pouring Free Verse IPA and Wrenish Rye Amber Ale, and the kitchen will be preparing a beautiful pairing to enjoy with these super brews.

- Thirsty Thursday, Bull Island Brewing Company, 3 - 6:00 pm, 758 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. We’ll tap a Thirsty Thursday Beer of the Day! Plus, Weekday Happy Hour from 3-6 pm. Enjoy special pricing on pints to start your night Happy.

- Open Mic Night Thursdays, Bull Island Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 758 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. We’ll be hosting our first Open Mic Night May 4th! Sign-ups start at 5 pm, Open Mic starts at 6 and continues on until 9 pm. But Wait! There’s a TWIST! Every Open Mic Night, we’ll hold a vote on who won for the week. Each week a new musician will be chosen after voting. We’re making it a competition. So after 3 weeks, the 3 previous “winners” will play in a “Battle of the Open Mic Nighters” on the fourth week, and the winner of that gets a PAID gig on a Sunday afternoon.

- Thursday Night at St. George (BrewTunes), The St. George Brewing Company, 4 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Join us for a fun evening with friends, family, great food, microbrews and live music with the 'The Jason Cale Trio’ from 6 - 8 pm! Jazz fusion, blues, and whatever else happens at St. George Brewery with Jason Cale on guitar and vox, Kenny Maurais on bass, and Randy Hagin on Drums! Experienced musicians are more than welcome to sit in. A great local food truck is going to be here to cook up the best food while you listen to the tunes and enjoy your Thursday night! Come out to hear live music and start your weekend a day early.

- Nerd Night - May the 4th night / College Night, Tradition Brewing Company, 6 - 9:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Join our Nerd Herd for Board Games & Brews. All games welcome! Come and play your favorite board games, table top games, and card games. Some games will be brought in, feel free to bring your own. Flash your current college ID & enjoy pint promos open 'til close! Must have a valid ID and 21+ college. And we’ll have 'Karnage Asada’ food truck starting at 4 pm.

- Slider Night, Dog Street Pub, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Every Thursday is Slider Night. Three unique sliders paired with three taste size beers ready to start your weekend early. Slider night tempts us, so get them while you can.

- Flight Night, Berret’s Taphouse Grill, 4:00 pm, 199 S Boundary St., Williamsburg. The Taphouse Grill is open for the season. Join us for live music Wed-Sun, starting in May (weather permitting). Thursdays are Beer, Wine and Cider Flight Nights.

- Salsa Night at The Virginia Beer Company, 9:30 pm - Midnight, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. Come on out to The Virginia Beer Company for a night of dancing salsa! Cost: $10 cover for individuals OR $15 for twosomes. Right at 9:30 pm, host and instructor Victor Haskins will teach a fun and instructional lesson to cover the basics of salsa dancing, so NO prior experience or knowledge is required–just come with a positive attitude and an open mind! Following (and during) the lesson, there will be awesome music spun by the wonderful DJ Alex all through the night to get your feet moving and keep you on the dance floor. The food truck run by El Coqui will be staying to vend until midnight, so you will have the opportunity to dance, drink, eat, and be merry all night long! Tell/invite your friends and come ready to party, and hopefully we can do this again and again in the future!

- Randall Night in the Taproom, Alewerks Brewing Company, 4 - 9:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. Every Thursday night we fire up the Randall, a nifty invention that allows us to infuse various flavors of fresh ingredients into the beer as it pours. We hook it right up to the tap, and with a little creativity, enhance your Alewerks tasting experience. Peppers, chocolate, limes, and mangoes have all been used in the past. What will we think of next?

- Trivia Night at Brass Cannon Brewing, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 5476 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg. Think you know a bunch of stuff you don’t need to know? Brass Cannon Brewing is hosting trivia nights every Thursday. Hosted by our own Sarah Adams, our trivia nights cover a wide range from the boring current affairs to the weirdest bits of history and entertainment. Come show off how smart you think you are! 'Dezzie Rae’s Grill’ will be here slinging their delicious food for all the quizzers and we will be serving delightful brews as always!

Fri, May 5

- Food Truck Friday, Green Flash Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm (open 12 - 10:00 pm), 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. We’ll have 'Malbon’s Flying Pig BBQ’ Food Truck here specializing in hand-pulled whole hog BBQ and sides. Bocce registration has begun for our Tuesday night Summer Bocce league. Register online at www.boccevb.com. Six week league with an end of season tournament!

- First Fridays CeleBEERation, Lager Heads Restaurant - LHVB, 5 - 11:00 pm, 3315 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. We’re having a CeleBEERation for Cinco de Mayo! Join us at Lager Heads with a tap takeover by Wild Wolf Brewing Company! Be one of the first to try our gourmet burger and brew pairing, The Spider (featuring Soft Shell Crabs on an 80/20 beef patty with a burnt honey mustard aioli) + Wild Wolf Brewing Company’s Blonde Hunny. Plus, David Carter will be playing from 7-11 pm @ 34th Street Stage!

- Cinco de Drinko, Back Bay Brewing, 6 - Midnight, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your favorite local brewers at Cinco de Drinko! Stellar Beer specials + Live Music + Fiesta Vibes!

- Weekly Free Beer Tastings, Next Door Bottle Shop, 5 - 7:00 pm, 2238 W Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us for a free tasting. Come on by talk beer, and enjoy some tasting and some shopping!

- Growler Fill Night, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 5:00 pm - Midnight, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. 20% off Growler Fills!

- Liberty Call, Pleasure House Brewing, 12 - 11:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. We will open at noon on Fridays for Liberty Call-an early start to the weekend for our many friends in the armed forces!

- Food Truck Friday, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3:00 pm - Midnight, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. We welcome 'Capt'n Crabby’ food truck to the patio Fri, May 5th, offering a variety of crab cakes, seasonal sides and other dishes and sandwiches.

- Food Truck Friday, Rip Rap Brewing Co., 4 - 10:00 pm, 116 E. 25th St., Norfolk. Start your weekend here in Norfolk and hang out in our Dog friendly, and Family friendly tasting room and pair our tasty fresh beer with treats from a great local food truck.

- Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. In honor of Cinco de Mayo we will be opening early at noon to get the fiesta started! Then from 6:30-9:30 pm we will have 'Los Abejas del Norte’, “an accordion-bajo sexto core, the essence of Tex-Mex conjunto music!” 'Bro’s Fish Tacos’ will be on site all day serving up some fresh, delicious bites. And finally we’ll have El Guapo specials going on all day long, because what would Cinco de Mayo be without a cold Guapo in your hand?! Salud!

- First Fridays Downtown Street Party, MacArthur Center, 5 - 8:30 pm, 300 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. Get ready to grab some friends & have some fun: Downtown Norfolk’s favorite Friday night street party is back for its fifth season! Each First Fridays event runs from 5-8:30 pm and features music, food and merchandise vendors and a beer and wine garden all in an authentic downtown setting. This Friday: Cinco De Mayo Celebration - In partnership with Virginia Arts Festival, on the MacArthur Center Green, corner of Monticello Avenue and Freemason Street. Music by 'Bio Ritmo’ - Hard salsa, Latin dance band.

- Firkin Friday, Cogan’s Pizza North, 6:00 pm, 4311 Colley Avenue, Norfolk. Every Friday, we tap a cask of ale from one of our local craft breweries. Come out and enjoy some REAL BEER!

- FlickIt! Fridays: “Spaceballs”, Naro Cinema, 9:15 pm, 1507 Colley Ave., Norfolk. Once upon a time warp in deep space, the struggle between the nice & the rotten goes on… This month’s fun times are sponsored by our neighboring nice-guys Local Heroes, Quixotic Arts, and Stage Right Lighting. We will have CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company beer and wine available or sale, with all proceeds benefiting those cute little mogs at the Ghent Dog Park.

- Food Truck Friday, Benchtop Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk. We are back at it again this week, with Pints, Flights and Growler Fills. We’ll have a great local food truck here to pair with our beers.

- Beer Release, Smartmouth Beer - Norfolk, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk. Brewed in honor of Cinco de Mayo, “Sir Vesa” is both crisp and refreshing, making it the perfect cerveza to enjoy on a sunny day with your amigos. Brewed with vienna, munich, cara amber malts and corn, this Mexican-style Vienna lager is clean and polished, with an air of dignity and a toasty malty flavor. Simply put, Sir Vesa knows how to have fun but still cleans up when the fiesta’s over. Available on draft and in 16oz 4-packs. IBU: 25 // ABV: 5.0% Enjoy delicious eats from 'El Burrito Exxprezzz’ on this festive day.

- Special Friday Night Beer and Cheese Pairing Menu, The Birch, 3:00 pm - 2:00 am, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. A way to offer a bridge between our beer menu and our cheese! The pairings can be ordered individually or they can be ordered together as a flight!

- Food Truck Friday, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 11:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. Come hang out with us to start your weekend. There is no better way to kick back, relax, and enjoy some brews on a Friday evening after a long work week! Plus, we’ll have 'Peninsula Food Truck’ on site to keep you full and happy.

- Firkin Friday / Live Music, Bull Island Brewing Company, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, 758 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. We’re going to have a special blend of our brew on tap to tempt your palate this Friday for Firkin Friday! It’s so good; don’t miss out on this spin on our beer! We’ll be serving it until it runs out starting Friday morning! Kari & The Jay are a local band that have been performing together for years. Come join us for a night full of great live music, and beautiful harmonies between these two awesome local musicians from 6-9 pm. Plus we have Happy Hour from 3-6 pm.

- Kickin’ Off the Weekend (Friday Night), The St. George Brewing Company, 4 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Every Friday night we’ve got a great band and food truck along with our amazing craft beer to help you close your crazy week! Check our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for details because the line-up changes weekly.

- Teacher Take Over Night / Beer Release / Friday Night Flights, Tradition Brewing Company, 4 - 11:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Come enjoy pint promos when you show your teacher ID. We’ll be releasing our new beer: Invicto Mexican Lager. A classic Mexican Lager with a big malt taste, a slightly dry finish, and a beautifully bright amber-copper color. Invicto can be found only in our tasting room and Jose Tequilas Restaurants beginning May 5th. 'Taquerita de la Silla’ is the food truck for the evening. And as always we’ll help you kick off your weekend right with discounts on flights of 4 and 6 samplings of our great local craft beer!

- Free Beer Tasting, Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 5-8:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. Come by every Friday to try what’s new and grab a growler to go from one of our 8 Taps, or large selection of craft bottles and cans. This Friday’s tasting is with our almost neighbors The Virginia Beer Company. We are excited to share with you Free Verse, Saving Daylight, Elbow Patches and Wrenish Rye!

- Friday Night Live, The Virginia Beer Company, 12 - 9:30 pm, 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. Did you know we create a one-off Brewmaster’s Pin for EVERY Friday? Did you know we tap a new brew EVERY Friday? Welcome the weekend with 'Capt'n Crabby’ food truck in the bier garden from 12:30 pm, and a new Brewmaster’s Pin tapped around 3-ish, and Live music with Scott Varney at the Virginia beer company from 6 to 9 pm! No cover! Come on down and kick-off your weekend the right way!

- Cask Tapping in the Taproom, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. Every Friday night we tap a new cask in the Taproom. Each cask beer is a unique creation, giving our brewers a chance to enhance the flavors, as well as add new ones never before tried. Cask ale or cask-conditioned beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized beer which is conditioned (including secondary fermentation) and served from a cask without additional nitrogen or carbon dioxide pressure. Many consider it the best way to drink a beer. Come celebrate the end of the work week with great beer in the Alewerks Taproom.

- Live Music, Brass Cannon Brewing, 6 - 9:00 pm, 5476 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg. Michael Parker, celebrating over 50 years of performing top rock and soul tunes in the greater Richmond area, Michael Parker will be joining us at Brass Cannon for an evening of music and fun! Michael performs selections from various popular artists ranging from The Beatles to ZZ Top to The Temptations! 'The Scottish Pig’ will be serving amazing BBQ and we’ll be pouring amazing brews! Come on out for a great time!

Sat, May 6

- Saturday Food Truck, Green Flash Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. 'Vicki Vail’s Gourmet Burgers’ food truck will be here serving their made-to-order gourmet burgers and made from scratch sides. Bocce registration has begun for our Tuesday night Summer Bocce league. Register online at www.boccevb.com. Six week league with an end of season tournament!

- Bend & Brew- Featuring Harmony Health Life and Fitness, Back Bay Brewing, 10 - 11:00 am, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Join us for a Bend and Brew event, featuring Harmony Health. Cathleen Nichols will awaken the souls with a Vinyasa yoga class paired with rock music in the BLIND of Back Bay Brewing. After class stick around for a beer and make new friends and reunite with old friends.

- LADIES NIGHT!!! Back Bay Brewing Company, 6 - 8:00 pm (open 12:00 pm - Midnight), 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Saturday Night is LADIES NIGHT! Huge discounts for ladies from 6-8 pm!

- Cinco by the Sea, 31st Street Park, 2 - 11:00 pm, 3100 Atlantic Ave., Virginia beach. Savor the sights, smells, and sounds of the Cinco de Mayo holiday at Cinco by the Sea. This brand-new, festive event will Salute the Mexican culture with good food and live entertainment at this free event. Thrill to the music of Mariachi Charros DE Mexico, Caique Vidal & Batuque, and Locos Por Juana. Cinco by the Sea will fill the 31st Street Park in an explosion of cultural food and fun. Explore the market vendors, sample the authentic cuisine, and dance to the festive music! Proceeds support the Virginia Legends Walk. For more information, click here: http://bit.ly/2ly8ltC

- Brewing To Benefit, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7 - 10:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd., Ste. 102, Virginia Beach. Come out for our monthly charity turnover! We will be presenting our check to Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation and welcoming in the Armed Services YMCA. And, as always, we will have some awesome live music from Aaron Firestone.

- Live Music & Food Trucks, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Hang out at our own backyard beach, grab some grub, and chill to tunes.

- Saturday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 12:00 pm - Midnight, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. We’ll have 'Cubania’ food truck on the patio Saturday, May 6th, with their authentic Cuban Cuisine.

- Saturday Food Truck, Rip Rap Brewing Co., 12 - 10:00 pm, 116 E. 25th St., Norfolk. There’s nothing better than Saturday’s in Norfolk! Come hang out in our Dog friendly, and Family friendly tasting room and pair our tasty fresh beer with treats from one of our local food trucks. Come out and have a beer!

- Pilates Day with CoreVelo Pilates & Fitness Studio, O'Connor Brewing Co., 10:30 - 11:30 am, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Each year on the first Saturday in May, the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) celebrates Pilates Day. Pilates Day was created by the PMA to promote awareness of the many benefits that Pilates Method brings to every age group, and to promote healthy living. CoreVelo Pilates and Fitness Studio will be hosting a one hour mat class to celebrate this year’s Pilates Day here at O'Connor Brewing Company! It’s a donations based mat class with 100% proceeds benefiting Hope House Foundation. So bring your own mat, get a great workout, celebrate Pilates, donate to a local charity, and enjoy a few beers afterwards!

- Free Tours, Food Trucks, & Bard Unbound presents: “Shakesbeer, To Drink or Not to Drink”, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. On Saturdays we have free brewery tours each hour from 12-4 pm. There’s plenty of cornhole, shuffleboard and giant Jenga, and of course, fresh, tasty beers, all day and evening. Also, Summertime is almost here - so let’s party like it’s 1564 (without tights, chamber pots, or the plague)! More Monty Python than Royal Shakespeare Company - The actors will roam the room playing some of Shakespeare’s tipsiest scenes in and among the crowd. Drink a toast to Jack Falstaff, Sir Toby Belch, Dogberry & more… laugh at 400-year old jokes! Shakespeare’s been let out of the schoolroom from 7 - 9 pm! Plus, 'Deutscher Imbiss’, a taste of Germany here in Norfolk will be Here from 12-10 pm, come grab a quick German snack!

- LAVA MiniFest at Toast - May Edition, 5:00 pm - Midnight, 2406 Colonial Ave., Norfolk. Join us for a very special evening of music featuring a tent stage and outdoor stage as well as live DJ performances inside of Toast! Early bird tickets are available for $8 through March 28 or while supplies last. Contact all bands performing for $10 physical tickets or stop by Toast or O'Connor Brewing Co. General Admission Tickets through April 16 will be $10 and will increase to $13 from April 17 - May 5. Tickets will be $15 the day of the show.

- Free Comic Book Day At Local Heroes, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, 1905 Colonial Ave., Norfolk. Join us for our biggest event of the year - Free Comic Book Day! We have tons of free comics to give away, along with free pizza from Cogan’s! Mr. Toast artist Todd Webb will be here signing and doing sketches, as will local artist and cat artist extraordinaire, Greg Steele. We’ll have free face painting from Noon-2pm and superstar nail artist Kim Bui will be here painting the best superhero/pop culture fingernails in the world. We’ll also have tons of door prizes and other giveaways. It’s a great day to introduce someone new to comics, so bring a friend - or three. See you Saturday!

- Saturday Food Truck, CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 12 - 10:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Rubbed, Smoked, Handcrafted. 'Redwood Smoke Shack’ mobile food trailer will be here to bring you the best Texas style 'Que in all of Hampton Roads.

- Saturday Food truck, Benchtop Brewing Company, 12 - 10:00 pm, 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk. We are back at it again. Come and get a taste of our delicious beers paired with great food from a great local food truck from 12-10 pm.

- Grub & Tunes, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 12 - 7:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk. 'Gastrohub’ will be on-site all day, and live music from the 'Mountaintide’ 4:30-6:30 pm. We’ll have Free Tours on the Hour from 2-6 pm, as well as discounted Growler Fills from 12-2 pm.

- Saturday Food Truck / Live Music, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 11:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. The taps are flowing at one of the best craft breweries around, and the mothership is touching down with 'Crimson Fox’ for another Saturday night of great music. Plus good eats from 'El Coqui’ Food Truck bringing Puerto Rican cuisine.

- Live Music, Bull Island Brewing Company, 7 - 10:00 pm, 758 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. Come check out Tony Bob Merritt at the brewery! This man can do it all, including singing AND playing music. He’s a walking instrument! Don’t miss out on good times, great brews, and a Tony Bob at Bull Island Brewing Company!

- Yoga on Tap, The St. George Brewing Company, 9:30 am, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Every Saturday morning we host 'Yoga on Tap’, a one hour Vinyasa flow yoga class, by Yaz Yoga.

- Sound Series Saturday, The St. George Brewing Company, 2 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Ready for a jammed packed Saturday? Join us every Saturday evening for Live Music and great food!

- Kentucky Derby Party, Tradition Brewing Company, 5:30 - 11:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. The most exciting two minutes in sports! The 2017 Kentucky Derby will be the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby and the Tasting Room is ready to celebrate. Derby attire is strongly suggested…so ladies BIG HATS, gentleman BOWTIES, we’ve got the BEER! 3 pm 'Suck On This BBQ’ food truck, 6:34 pm, The Kentucky Derby race. 7:30 pm CONTEST Best Hat & Best Bowtie.

- Deadbolt Day 2017, The Virginia Beer Company, 12 - 9:30 pm, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. DEADBOLT DIPA returns to the taproom and makes its debut in 16 oz. cans. Draft pours will be available throughout the day and 4-packs of 16 oz. cans will be available for takeaway purchase. A Double IPA served two ways deserves twice the fanfare, so we’ll be hosting not one but TWO food trucks with 'FoodaTude..Food with Attitude’ + 'Two Drummers Offbeat Eats’ serving all day. We’ll be tapping a cask of DEADBOLT as well, and our pals from Blind and Dirty will be taking over the beer garden from 5-8 pm to welcome the lightning back to Williamsburg. “If the thunder don’t get you then the lightning will.”

- Black Forest Beer Release, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. First, Brewmaster Geoff Logan got his hands on barrels from Woodford Reserve. Before these barrels aged Bourbon they were used for Brandy (of unknown designation). Geoff didn’t know what he was going to do with them but knew there was potential. Brainstorming sessions led to the notion of adding to the barrels an Imperial Chocolate Stout and Montmorency cherries with the goal of recreating the flavor profile of a German Black Forest Cake. The Brandy soaked into the oak should combine with the sour cherry to invoke the traditional addition of kirschwasser to the cake recipe. Obviously copious amounts of chocolate dominate the flavor profile while hints of creamy vanilla from the Bourbon are the figurative icing on the cake. Available on draft and in 22oz bottles. First come, first served. 'Capt'n Crabby’ food truck will be here all day, Ray Meeks Music will be providing the tunes. We’ll have cornhole set up, beer pouring - you don’t want to miss this!

Sun, May 7

- Growler Power Hours, Reaver Beach Brewing Company, 2 - 4:00 pm (open from 1 - 6:00 pm), 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. The weekend’s not over, from 2-4 pm we offer discounts on all growler and grenade fills.

- Breakfast Club Beer, Donut and Coffee Pairing, Green Flash Brewing Co. Virginia Beach, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia beach. Join us at Green Flash Brewing Co. in Virginia Beach on May 7th, for our first ever Beer, Donut and Coffee pairing. We will be featuring perfectly paired treats from Sugar Shack Donuts and Coffee from Three Ships Coffee Roasters. Doors open to ticket holders at 10:30 am, come for the pairing and stay for the afternoon! Each ticket includes: 3 Green Flash beers including Dia De Los Serranos, Sepia Frumento and a Special Release; 3 masterfully paired donuts from Sugar Shack Donuts; 3 coffee tastings from Three Ships Coffee; Limited edition Breakfast Club Coffee Mug (available at this tasting only). Space is limited! Grab your tickets at www.greenflashbreakfastclub.eventbrite.com

- Sunday Food Truck, Green Flash Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. 'Pittsburgh’s Best’ food truck will be here serving Hot sausage pepper and onions & Our Steel City Sandwich. Bocce registration has begun for our Tuesday night Summer Bocce league. Register online at www.boccevb.com. Six week league with an end of season tournament!

- Service Industry Sunday, Back Bay Brewing, 12 - 6:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. ALL DAY specials for people working in the Food Service Industry + EMT, Military, Police and Firefighters on Sundays!

- Sunday Funday, Mix it Up, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Sunday Funday Backyard Party and $1 hot dogs all day long!

- Crocks for a Cause, Pleasure House Brewing, 6-8 pm (open 12-10:00 pm), 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Every Sunday at 6 pm, for a donation of just $5 you can try all of the crockpot creation entries in our cooking contest! The winner gets a PHB gift card! All proceeds go directly to K-9 New Life charity and you too can be a judge!

- Sunday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. We’ll have 'Sofrito’ food truck, the Rockin Rican out on the patio Sun, May 7th, with their Latin American street food, traditional flavored and a modern twist.

- Tap It Local Pop Up Kitchen, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 12:30 - 4:00 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd. S., Chesapeake. Our friends from Tap It Local will be grilling up some burgers, bbq, crab cakes and shrimp to go with that Big Bold Beer at Big Ugly Brewing on Sunday’s from Noon to 4 pm so come hungry and thirsty.

- Food Truck Brunch / SIN, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 7:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. 'Karnage Asada’ will be bringing the Latin-Asian smackdown from 12-7 pm! And of course it’s Service Industry Night, so if you work in a bar or restaurant, we’ve got an exclusive happy hour just for you!

- Exception(andall) beers, Exception(ale), 12 - 6:00 pm, 2000 Colonial Ave, # 6, Norfolk. We have exception(andall) beers every Sunday. We’ll offer up extra flavors infused into already great beers issuing out Dogfish Randall.

- Sunday Salute, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 12 - 6:00 pm, 2409 Bowden’s Ferry Rd., Norfolk. Discount on draught for all Active Duty Military and Veterans.

- Sunday Funday, Benchtop Brewing Company, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk. Come in for our Sunday Funday draft specials from 12 - 2 pm. Plus, we’ll have another great food truck here serving their delicious chow to match up with our fresh beers.

- Tour de ORF Bike Ride, Smartmouth Beer, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk. Join us for Tour de ORF, a 28-mile bike trek to the Norfolk Airport, starting and ending at the brewery. Meet at 9:45am in the Smartmouth parking lot and leave at 10am. Ride should take about 2 hours. Helmets & cell phones required - no SAG (support and gear). Spare tubes recommended. This ride is intended for folks on road bikes with some experience. We are planning on a B Pace, 16-18 mph as conditions permit with perhaps a sprint on Miller Store Road. Depending on turnout, we may separate into two groups (with one having a lesser pace and/or distance) although one group is preferred. C Pace if needed will be self-guided - no ride lead. Immediately after the ride participants can refresh with a nice cold beer (market prices). The ride is free, but donations are requested to benefit local waterways charities.

- Smartmouth Sundays, Smartmouth Beer, 1 - 5:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk. Our tasting room will be open from 1-5 pm serving up delicious craft beer in its many vessels and offering all the Smartmouth swag and brews you can get your hands on. Plus tasty treats from the 'Smoked Biscuit’ food truck.

- Mikkeller Running Club Norfolk - Run #22, The Birch, 10:00 am - 1;00 pm, 1231 W Olney Rd., Norfolk. Join us for our 22nd run. A 5k through West Ghent followed by delicious beer at the Birch and waffles from our friends, Waffletina. All running abilities are welcome. Kid friendly, always lots of strollers! Be there.

- Waffletina Brunch at The Birch, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1231 W Olney Rd., Norfolk. Waffletina will be taking over our kitchen and serving up some delicious waffle creations! Mikkeller Running Club Norfolk meets at 10am for a 5k! Enjoy a coffee stout and the best waffles in Norfolk!

- Chuggers Running Club, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 10:30 - 11:30 am, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Join the Wharf Hill Chuggers each Sunday at 10:30 am for a conversational paced 5k through Smithfield. All runners, walkers, and joggers welcome at any pace! Meet at the pub for introductions before the run, then hang out after for great beer, food and conversation!

- Sunday Food Truck, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. We’ll have 'Flame and Pie - Mobile Wood Fired Pizza’ food truck on site to pair with our fresh craft beer.

- Sunday Food Truck, Tradition Brewing Company, 12 - 3:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. 'Cubania’ will be here with their authentic Cuban fare.

- Family Fun Day, Tradition Brewing Company, 12 - 6:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. We’ll have the bounce house ready (Space Walk of Yorktown-Poquoson) for the littles, and the brews ready for YOU! 'Cubania’ food truck will be with us all day, serving up their delicious menu items just for you and the fam.

- Beerified Sunday Funday, The Virginia Beer Company, 12 - 7:00 pm , 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. Come for brunch and stay for dinner with craft beer and Comfort food cravings met with 'Tin Tub’ food truck at 401! Plus, fresh cans of Free Verse and Sunday Specials! With specials on cases of 12 oz. cans + 3-packs of 32 oz. Crowlers.

- Live Music and Steal the Vessel Sundays, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 5:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. Sunday afternoons are a time to savor the moment. What better way to do so that than with a beer in your hand? Wind down your weekend the right way. Great beer from Alewerks, and great music from Tony Bob Merritt from 2 -5 pm. Bring a picnic or sammiches to enjoy! Plus, every Sunday is Steal the Vessel on American style growlers and grunts. Sounds like you should be here.

Mon, May 8

- Craft Beer Mondays, Ynot Italian, Great Neck, Kempsville, Greenbrier, Great Bridge, Ghent. Every Monday $3 Craft Beers. *Must be 21 years old to purchase. Valid for a limited time. Valid till 9 pm on Mondays only. http://www.ynotitalian.com/craftbeer/

- Trivia Night, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7 - 9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Mondays are the new Fridays at Wasserhund! Come test your skills with Trivia every Monday, from 7-9 pm. Drink beer, eat pizza, and win some great prizes! Bring yourself or a team of your smartest friends. You can win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes!

- Industry Monday, Pleasure House Brewing, 3 - 10:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. On Mondays we welcome our friends in the restaurant and brewing industries to join us for $2 half pints. Just tell us where you work!

- Steal the Pint/Wings Night, HK on the Bay, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4600 Lookout Rd., Virginia Beach. Here at Hk on the Bay we have a Steal the Pint Night EVERY Monday! Grab a pint of craft beer from our Brewery of the Month and receive a FREE brewery pint glass! May’s Brewery of the Month is Commonwealth, our neighbor and one of our favorite local breweries. We’ll be starting the May by spreading the Wealth on draft, it’s a delicious Saison great for the summer heat and that glass is super sweet! Plus, we have All You Can Eat Wings for $14. With wing sauces ranging from Hell to Wimpy to Honey BBQ, there is a sauce for everyone!

- Monday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. The “Get Stuffed” food truck will be on the patio Mon, May 8th bringing their creative, organic, gourmet tacos, burritos and wraps.

- Draft Mondays, Brixx Pizza - Greenbrier, 801 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. Don’t like Mondays? What if we tell you all drafts are just $3 on Mondays at Brixx?

- Military Monday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. It’s Military Monday, so all of you who currently serve, or have served, come join us for a pint & let us treat you like the MVPs that you are! As a token of our gratitude for your service, we will be offering a special discount EVERY MONDAY to all active duty, retired, and veteran military members. (Please present valid proof of service to receive discount).

- Monday night Penny Pints, Supper-Southern Morsels, 5:00 pm, 319 W 21st St, Norfolk. Join us every Monday for penny pint night here at Supper with this month’s featured brewery. We’ll have some of their great local beers as well as exciting beer-centric additions from the kitchen. Come grab your pint tonight!

- Tradition Brewing Company Cards Against Humanity, Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint Norfolk, 8 - 9:30 pm, 131 Granby Street Suite A, Norfolk. Marcus from Tradition Brewing Company from right across the water in Newport News will be coming down to co-host with us! Got some really awesome beers by these guys, stoked that they’re local with us!!

- Chuggers Running Club, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 5:45 - 6:45 pm, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Join the Wharf Hill Chuggers each Monday evening at 5:45 pm for a conversational paced 5k through Smithfield. All runners, walkers, and joggers welcome at any pace! Meet at the pub for introductions before the run, then hang out after for great beer, food and conversation!

- Mamma’s Monday Night, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. We’ll have delivery from Mama Rosa’s Italian Family Restaurant! Monday just got even better!

- Pint Night, Park Lane Tavern, 5:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. Our regular Monday Steal the Glass Night. Stealing starts at 5 pm, Live Music by Brian 'Big Daddy’ Sewell will start at 6:30 pm.

- Burger & Pint night, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Every Monday Burger & Pint night. Enjoy discounts on all of our hand crafted burgers and pints until 9 pm.

- Point 2 Brew Pub Run, Point 2 Running Company & Whole Foods Newport News, 6:00 pm, 12080 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 910, Newport News. We’re partnering with Point 2 Running Company every Monday for a Point 2 & Brew Pub Run! The 3 mile runs will begin at Point 2 in The Marketplace at Tech Center and end with Happy Hour at Oyster Point Pub at Whole Foods Market Newport News. No registration required and runners of all levels are welcome. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

- MugShot Mondays, Mellow Mushroom (Newport News, VA), 12090 Jefferson Ave., Su. 1500, Newport News. MugShot Mondays all day Monday every week! Come by for one of the best drink specials on the peninsula!

- Steal the Glass, The Sandbar Grill and Pub, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, 736 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Our weekly steal the pint night. $5 takes the pint with the glass and $5 fill ups til 9 pm.

- Dog Street Pub Running Club, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. A family & dog friendly casual running club in the Colonial area. We meet every Monday at DoG Street Pub. Run starts at 6 pm.

- VBC’s Treat Yo’ Self Day, The Virginia Beer Company, 4 - 9:00 pm, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. The weekend’s over. Or is it? That’s right on Mondays we feature Industry Night Specials on pints for all food/beverage industry staff friends. Now bigger & better than ever as food trucks join the fray!

- Monday Happy Hour, Alewerks Brewing Company, 4 - 7:00 pm, 89 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. We get it. Monday’s are tough. Nobody likes Mondays. So we’ve got a new reason for you to look forward to Monday night. Happy Hour in the Alewerks Taproom from 4-7 pm, each and every Monday, featuring specials on some of our most popular year-round offerings!

Tue, May 9

- Cheers for Charity at Back Bay Brewing Co., 5 - 9:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. We are proud to be the first to benefit from the new Cheers for Charity events hosted by Back Bay Brewing! Bring your friends and enjoy fun and craft brews! Tell 'em you’re there in support of CASA and 20% of your purchases of beer and merchandise will benefit Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates-CASA! Virginia Beach CASA is a private, non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises competent volunteers dedicated to advocating for the needs of abused and neglected children currently in court proceedings. The program promotes safe, permanent homes for all children and seeks to educate the community concerning the needs of abused and neglected children.

- Tuesday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. 'New York Souvlaki’ will be on the patio, Tue, May 8th with their authentic Greek specialties like gyros and souvlaki with a slight New York City twist.

- Kindred Spirit Takeover, Tap It Local-Chesapeake, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 648 Grassfield Parkway Suite 12, Chesapeake. We welcome one of Richmond’s newest breweries, Kindred Spirit Brewing.

- Tasty Tuesday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come join us every Tuesday for special discounts on draught beer from 3-9 pm!

- At The Hightop-Copper Fox, Chow, 6 - 9:00 pm, 5103 Colley Ave., Norfolk. At The Hightop guest for May is Rick Wasmund, owner and master distiller of Copper Fox Distillery. We’ll be pairing their craft spirits with delectable dishes, including: VirGin, Copper Fox Rye, and Wasmund’s Single Malt. This is a reservation-only dinner with only eight seats available. Call now and hold your spot with a $15 reservation deposit (to be applied to the final bill). $45. Call today to hold your spot! 757 321 2923

- Plants & Pints Terrarium Class, The Birch, 7 - 9:00 pm, 1231 W Olney Rd., Norfolk. Join Glass Gardens for another awesome terrarium workshop at The Birch Bar! Sip on some awesome craft brews, ciders, wines, meads and other delectables while you build your custom terrarium. $37 includes all supplies (does not include drinks). You must pre-pay to reserve your space. http://www.glassgardensbyjohn.com/events/2017/5/9/plants-pints-birch-norfolk

- Mom and Me Flower Pot Painting at Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 25 Main St., Smithfield. Nothing says I love you like a hand painted gift AND a night out. Grab Mom and join us at Wharf Hill as we help Mom and kids (even if your grown) on location as we paint ceramic Flower Pots. OR send Mom out by herself! We’ll bring all the supplies and glazes, and even take them back to our studio in Eclipse to glaze and fire them, so they will last years to come in her garden. Ceramic flower pots are 6 inches high and wide. They come with a water plate, so a great project for multiple people to work on together. We will be painting with underglazes which is new, so projects will need to come back to the studio to be fired to become water resistant. We will drop back off at Wharf Hill when finished, or they can be picked up at the our studio! Tickets are $45 per flower pot.

- Weekday Happy Hour, Bull Island Brewing Company, 3 - 6:00 pm, 758 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. Enjoy special pricing on pints to start your night Happy.

- Military Appreciation Night, Tradition Brewing Co., 4 - 9:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Show your military ID for a Pint Promo. Plus, 'The Scottish Pig’ will be her to satisfy your hungers.

- Legend Tap Takeover, TRIANGLE, 6 - 11:30 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. Richmond’s oldest Craft Brewery, Legend Brewing will be here! Buy the beer, “steal” the glass! Trivia with Annie at 8 pm!

Wed, May 10

- Hoppy Adventure Club: Camp Kitchens, Green Flash Brewing Co. Virginia Beach, 6 - 7:00 pm, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. Join us at the Virginia Beach Tasting Room as we welcoming the Backpacking Specialists from REI for the next “Hoppy Adventure Club” event. Are you wondering how you’ll cook on your next adventure? Looking for camp kitchen inspiration? Never prepared freeze-dried food before? In this session, REI’s Backpacking Specialists will cover the basics of setting up your camp kitchen and help take the mystery out of camp cooking. Each session will feature a different topic related to backpacking. Arrive early to buy a beer and save your seat. Ages 21+.

- Green Flash Tap Takeover, Dough Boy’s Virginia Beach, 5 - 7:00 pm, 1700 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Green Flash Brewery will be taking over the 33rd street Dough Boys on the Oceanfront. ½ price pizza will be served along with 8 fun and unique Alpine and Green Flash draft beers. Souvenir Glasses While Supplies Last.

- Wild Wolf Pint Night, Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint Norfolk, 6 - 10:00 pm, 131 Granby Street Suite A, Norfolk. Alright guys, got a cool one here, one of our own Virginia breweries whose beer you know well(Blonde Hunny anyone?) We’re bringing them in for Pint Night and you know we’ll have a burger to pair with it! Come out and check out what’s of draft, grab a glass, and a cold beer to wash down that burger!

- HR Growler at Torch in South Chelsea Norfolk, 5;30 - 8:00 pm, Torch Bistro, 601 Orapax St., Norfolk. Join HR Growler and Torch to celebrate another new issue of Growler Magazine. Logan Vath will be performing, plus pick up some free swag and hang out with all your friends. Sweetwater Brewing Company will have their beer flowing as well.

Thu, May 11

- Monthly Trivia Night, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd. S, Chesapeake. Join us for monthly trivia night at Big Ugly Brewing, hosted by Troy Trivia! Please note that in May we will host trivia on the second Thursday of the month instead of the first. Tap it Local will be serving dinner so come thirsty, hungry and bring your smart friends!

- VIMS Fundraiser for Coelacanth Tank, CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 6 - 9:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Did you know Hampton Roads has its very own Coelacanth? That’s right - the fine folks at the William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science have a preserved Coelacanth in their collection! However - a few years ago, the custom tank that displayed VIMS Coelacanth was damaged. So VIMS and Coelacanth Brewing are joining forces to help raise money to give the Coelacanth a new home - so she can take her rightful place back in the visitor center at VIMS. Every beer you buy goes towards replacing the tank! Plus Eric Hilton and Sarah Huber, from the fisheries collection, and other VIMS staff will be in attendance to chat with folks. They’ll also have some visuals - likely posters with cool pictures. If you like Ugly Fish; Marine Biology, Beautiful Beer, or like hanging out with Scientists then this is the event for you. They’ll also be a raffle!

- Sunsets on the River: “Breaking Brad”, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 6 - 9:00 pm, 7637 N Shore Rd., Norfolk. Join us every other Thursday from May 11 through August 3 for the best party of the summer! Relax on the shoreline and hear live music from the region’s hottest bands. Enjoy drinks from our cash bar featuring craft beer and wine and grab dinner from a variety of food vendors including our premier food truck, Bro’s Fish Tacos. Breaking Brad is a dynamic party cover band that plays a large variety of music to dance and sing along with. Food Trucks: Bro’s Fish Tacos, Capt'n Crabby + dessert. Gates open at 5:30, music starts at 6 pm. Guests may bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food. Well-behaved dogs on leashes permitted. No outside alcohol or ball sports are permitted on the grounds. Credit cards accepted. Concert Admission: Members and kids under 5, FREE; Non-members $12.

- Waterside District Official Grand Opening Celebration, 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Waterside District will be open to the public on Thursday, May 4th, with official Grand Opening celebrations on May 11 – 14th! Everyone is invited to the opening, and people can access the many dining and entertainment experiences that Waterside District has to offer. Here are the latest event listings: http://watersidedistrict.com/grandopening/

Fri, May 12

- Craft Brews Cruise, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, 7 - 9:00 pm, 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Enjoy the sunset over the water on the Atlantic Explorer for a Craft Brews Cruise. Indulge in some of the best craft beers in the area during this two hour trip brought to you by local craft brewers and Hoffman Brewing. Snacks will be available for purchase onboard the ship. Valid photo ID is required at check in. This is a 21 and over event. Tickets for this event are $35 per person for non-members and $33 for Aquarium members, and they are available for purchase now.

Sat, May 13

- Water Balloon War, Tapped Crafthouse, 12:00 pm, 2181 Upton Drive Suite 400, Virginia Beach. War is hell. Wet, squishy hell, with beer and bikinis…well that actually sounds pleasant. Get your friends, think of a clever team name and bring your appetite for the first official Tapped! Sponsored water balloon fight. We’ll blow the first whistle at noon at which point teams race to the cache of water balloons and fire away until the last dry person is standing. Great deals on great food and fresh cold beer on a hot summer day. We’re also tapping a ton of Firkin kegs all at once! Including brews from Sierra Nevada, Tall Tales, Apocalypse, Chaos Mountain, Wyndridge Farm, Midnight Brewery, and Brass Cannon. *No entry fee, but we’re limiting the event to 300 players total, teams of 5 to 10; Ages 21 and up to play. See you there! http://tappedcrafthouse.com/

- Pull the Pin 2017, Tapped Crafthouse, 12 - 7:00 pm, 2181 Upton Drive Suite 400, Virginia Beach. We will be tapping multiple FIRKIN kegs all at once. Live music, games and prizes included! What is a FIRKIN keg? “A firkin is a unit of measure and also the size of a particular kind of keg used for cask conditioning; one quarter of a barrel, 72 pints, 9 imperial gallons. Firkins can be wooden or metal. The most curious thing about them is the manner in which they are tapped. In order to keep air out, the keg is laid on its side and the spout is driven in horizontally. It can get a bit messy if not done correctly. A breathing tube is inserted in the bung which is now on top to enhance the flow of beer using only gravity. CO2 is not used to carbonate or push the beer out. Thus you get a naturally fermented and carbonated beer in a small batch. Many think beer tastes much better this way.” ~~Hoppy Trails~~

- Can Release at Grape & Gourmet, 1 - 4:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 180, Virginia Beach. Come help Coelacanth Brewing Company celebrate the release of our COELIA & ENEFKAY cans! Join us at Grape & Gourmet on Saturday May 13th and be among the first in Virginia Beach to get your hands on our cans!

- Bearded Bird Brewing- Grand Opening, 12 - 9:00 pm, 727 Granby St., Norfolk. Come join us for our grand opening celebration! We will have 6 beers on tap. Music starting at 1 pm, and food trucks all day. Music: Fresh Funk, Skye Zentz, James and Martin. Food Trucks: Taste of Brazil Authentic Brazilian Cuisine.

- Scorn Fest 2017, Benchtop Brewing Company, 12 - 11:00 pm, 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk. The time has come to release a new batch of our beloved Tidewater Gose by the name of Mermaid’s Scorn. However, this is no normal beer release. It is a full-fledged throw down. For those of you that have had this beer before, you will be excited to know it is actually slightly better and more refreshing than before. We have had some limited run Belgian Style glasses made for this event and we will be tapping special cask variants throughout the day. One of which involves Mezcal. We will also have 'Redwood Smoke Shack’ slinging 'que and 'Capt'n Crabby’ shucking oysters to pair with the Gose. We will also have live music by Brian Schultz from 5-9 pm. Admission will be $10 which includes a custom printed 13oz Belgian Style glass and your first 12oz pour.

- Spring Street Fair, Smartmouth Beer, 12 - 7:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk. 13 BEERS // 5 FOOD TRUCKS // 2 LIVE BANDS // FREE ADMISSION: Join us as we transform our annual spring party into an all-out street fair, with carnival-style games, prizes, live music, tasty food and delicious beer. Enjoy a variety of classic game tents with a brewery spin to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation - Hampton Roads Office. CARNIVAL GAMES (Cost/Prizes for each game varies): . Bottle Ring Toss . Feats of Strength . Duck Pond . Beer Can Alley . Dunk Tank . Sink-a-Putt . Bottle Flip . Recycle-a-Can . Cornhole Toss . Guess The Amount. BEER & FOOD: We’ll release a refreshing Alter(ed) Ego Saison w/ lemon & ginger alongside 12 other tasty brews flowing across 20 different taps. This includes 3 special “Brewer’s Choice” firkins to be released throughout the day. Enjoy delicious local eats from six different food trucks plus live music from Buckshot VB (12-3 pm) and Lucky 757 (4-7 pm). Bring the little ones, your dogs, grandma and anyone else looking to enjoy the day. Please note, there will be no growler fills this day. Admission is free!

Sun, May 14

- Bacon Truffle & Beer Pairing, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 12 - 4:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd., Ste. 102, Virginia Beach. Wasserhund Brewing Co. and Full Belly Delights will be partnering up to make this year’s Mother’s Day porkfect! We will be doing a flight of beer with each of the four brews being paired with a delightful Stuffed Bacon Truffle Delight. The following will be included: Give Me S'more Bacon Truffle (stuffed and drizzled with marshmallow icing, dipped in chocolate, topped with crushed graham crackers, and a roasted marshmallow), a Berry Delightful Bacon Truffle (stuffed and drizzled with raspberry, half dipped in chocolate, and topped with more bacon), a Choconut Bacon Truffle (stuffed and drizzled with Nutella, dipped in chocolate, and topped with crushed pretzels), The King Bacon Truffle (stuffed and drizzled with peanut butter, sprinkled with sweet cinnamon and bread crumbs, and topped with a sweet banana chip). So, buy your ticket now and join us at Wasserhund Brewing Co. on Mother’s Day from 12:00 to 4:00 pm! Treat your mother, wife, sister, or even yourself to this wonderful experience!

- Poses & Pints: Sunday Morning Yoga, O'Connor Brewing Co., 10:30 - 11:45 am, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Join us at OBC for the blissful moments of yoga on Sunday mornings. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, Alicia Morris will be leading a class from 10:30-11:45am, followed by the opportunity to have a couple of post-yoga beers at a great discount. To give everyone ample space, this class is capped at 100 participants. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before class starts to ensure a spot and that we can start on time. The class is donation-based, and a portion of the donations go to a different charity each class. All levels are welcome. B.Y.O.M. (bring your own mat).

- Mother’s Day with OBC: Waffles, Cupcakes, Crafts & Flowers / SIN, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 7:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Join us for a beautiful Mother’s Day weekend at OBC! We’ll be kicking off the day with a Waffletina brunch from noon to 3 pm. And Just Cupcakes will be here from noon to 7 pm. From noon to 4pm we will have a pop-up shop and hands-on workshop featuring the artists of For All Handkind! Create your own pair of handmade Origami earrings with featured artist Elean Yang. Reserve in advance to guarantee a spot. Walk-ups welcome based on availability. $15 per pair of earrings, a portion of the sale from the workshop and pop-up shop will benefit ForKids. And speaking of perfect Mother’s Day gifts, we’ll also have Glass Gardens pop-up shop on-site for the day, selling their exquisite succulent terrariums/centerpieces. As well as unique, handmade candles by Gymbohannah (aka Michelle Odom from Crafted Indie Arts and Craft Market). And finally, today also marks the official opening of our Ocean Friendly Beer Garden-a partnership with Surfrider Foundation, Virginia Beach Chapter. Throughout the year, our Endless Saison Series beers help raise funds for Surfrider Foundation’s buildout of several Ocean Friendly Gardens in Coastal Virginia, and we’re proud that our own OBC Beer Garden is now one of them! We will have our brand new, freshly tapped La Preciosa Hibiscus Saison available, so be sure to try this citrusy, floral brew whilst sitting amongst our beautiful, newly planted, native Virginian flowers! And of course it’s Service Industry Night, so if you work in a bar or restaurant, we’ve got an exclusive happy hour just for you!

May 15 - 21, 2017: AMERICAN CRAFT BEER WEEK

Mon, May 15

- ACBW Tasting with Bell’s Brewery, Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 5 - 8:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. We are kicking off American Craft Beer Week with our Inspired brewing friends from Michigan; join Bell’s Brewery for a tasting from 5-8 pm.

Tue-Sat, May 16-20 - The Birch’s 43 Hours of USA, The Birch, 1231 W Olney Rd., Norfolk. 43 Hours of USA is how The Birch celebrates American Craft Beer Week! We’ve got quite a few delicious things already lined up!

Tue, May 16

- Domestic Tap Takeover, Colley Cantina, 3;00 pm - Midnight, 1316 Colley Ave., Norfolk. We’re switching things up on our draft lines for one night, and one night only! Come indulge in all of your favorite American beers, pouring ice cold from the taps. Have a favorite you’d like to see for the night? Let us know in the comments! We will post the lineup as we get closer to the event. Food specials will be available all night. And don’t worry, your favorite local and craft brews will still be available!

- ACBW Tasting with Coelacanth Brewing, Hair of the Dog Bottle Shop, 5 - 8:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. Join us at Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop in Williamsburg during American Craft Beer Week for a Coelacanth Tasting! Yes! A Tuesday Tasting to celebrate American Craft Beer Week and Coelacanth Beers now available in cans!

- The Virginia Beer Co. Tap Takeover, TRIANGLE, 6 - 11:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. Happy American Craft Beer Week, Williamsburg! We’re celebrating with our friends from The 401, The Virginia Beer Company! Tap Takeover PLUS a special Brewmaster’s Pin made exclusively for TRIANGLE! Buy the beer, “steal” the glass, plus Trivia with Annie Lewis at 8 pm! Subscribe to our events to receive updates regarding the line-up!

Wed, May 17

- ACBW Tasting with Starr Hill, Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 5 - 8:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. Join us for an evening of Love (Hefeweizen), hops and more, for a tasting with Starr Hill Brewery from 5-8 pm. Virginia’s second oldest brewery will be on hand to brighten your mid-week evening and celebrate American Craft Beer Week.

Thu, May 18

- Flying Dog Tap Takeover, New River Taphouse, 6:00 pm, 1716 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach.

- Red Sails and Ales Sunset Cruise with Smartmouth, American Rover, 6:30 pm, 333 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Join us aboard the American Rover for a craft beer tasting cruise. A representative from the Brewery will be on board to discuss the brewing process while you enjoy a smooth sunset cruise under sail on the Elizabeth River. A barbecue dinner from Beach Bully and live music by our ship’s musician are also included. $45 per person
(Ages 21 and up)

- ACBW Tasting with Wyndridge Farm, Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 5 - 8:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. Farm Brewed beer from Pennsylvania; We met by our passion for cider and was hooked by the double IPA! Join us Thursday May 18th from 5 to 8 pm for a tasting with Wyndridge Farm. With IPA, porter and a gluten free cider, there will be a flavor for all.

Thu-Sun, May 18-21 - Kingsmill Championship Craft Beer Trail, Kingsmill Championship, 1010 Kingsmill Rd., Williamsburg. We are excited to announce that we are bringing a craft beer trail to the famed River Course! Enjoy all the stops as they will feature a different brewery and two of their craft beers. The Craft Beer Trail will begin at the concession stand on hole #1 and will have stops at the Expo Village, hole #4, hole #11, hole #17 and the 19th hole. Of course, you can travel the trail in any order! Watch the best women golfers in the world compete to be the next champion of the Kingsmill Championship as you indulge in ten tastings of your choice. https://www.cuetoems.com/kingsmill_2017/Tickets.aspx

Fri, May 19

- ACBW Tasting with Hardywood Park, Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 5 - 8:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. Friday evening wouldn’t be complete without a tasting! Friday May 19th we celebrate American Craft Beer Week with Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. Local ingredients and a passion for craft brewed in Richmond!

Sat, May 20

- O'Connor Brewing Co. Presents the 2nd Annual VA Beach Funk Out, Shaka’s Live, Noon - 2:00 am, 2014 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Featuring Performances by: Keller Williams KWahtro, Pimps of Joytime, John Kadlecik Band, Zach Deputy, Cris Jacobs, doby, Kendall Street Company, Delirious George, Woodwork, School of Rock Virginia Beach, The Mike Dillon Band, The Funky Skunks. Get out there and support HOPE n MUSIC! Scoop up your tickets at http://www.vabeachfunkout.com/

- Pickin’ On The Porch, Hosted by The Nor-FOLK Festival, O'Connor Brewing Co., 7 - 11:00 pm, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. The next in an after-hours concert series by O'Connor Brewing Co. benefiting the 2nd Annual NorFOLK Festival: PICKIN’ ON THE PORCH! A night of music, food, beer and friends, under the stars, out in our beautiful OBC beer garden. Live banjo pickin’ music by Brackish Water Jamboree & Friends. Tasty BBQ pickin’ by Malbon’s BBQ “The Flying Pig” food truck. Admission by donation (does not include food or beer). For more info visit norfolkfestival.com and/or oconnorbrewing.com.

- Dockside Seafood Feast, Hosted by Graham & Rollins Seafood Market, 6 - 9:00 pm, 19 Rudd Lane, Hampton. This is a one-of-a-kind dining experience in the unique setting of Graham & Rollins’ working waterfront dock at 19 Rudd Lane, Downtown Hampton. The Freshest All-You-Can-Eat Seafood; Unparalleled Menu-9 Different Seafood Entrees; Complimentary Beer & Wine; Silent Auction. Soft-Shelled Crabs | Crab Cakes | Oysters On The ½ Shell | Blue Crab Claws | Fried Flounder | Fried Oysters | Sauteed Scallops | Shrimp Cocktail | She Crab Soup. $75 per person. Limited number of tickets available. Tickets go on sale April 24, 2017. Call the Hampton History Museum Gift Shop at 757-727-6824 or just stop by to save your seat! All proceeds benefit the Hampton History Museum.

Sun, May 21

- DATE CHANGE: Inaugural Bull & Oyster Roast, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 1 - 6:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd., Ste. 102, Virginia Beach. Come out for Wasserhund’s Inaugural Bull & Oyster Roast! Our friends from 'Capt'n Crabby’ will have their truck in the lot roasting oysters along with pit beef, turkey & ham! If roasted is not your thing they’ll also have raw & fried oysters available along with oyster stew & various side dishes! All your Wasserhund favorites will be available for purchase as well! ALL YOU CAN EAT! All oyster shells will be donated to the Friends School’s Save Our Shells program! Tickets are $40 in advanced & $50 at the door!

- Sensible Seafood Kickoff Hosted by O'Connor Brewing Co. and Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, 1 - 4:00 pm, O'Connor Brewing Co., 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Join Sensible Seafood partners and chefs at O'Connor Brewing Company from 1-4pm for the Kickoff Celebration. It’s a great chance to rub elbows with some of the best local chefs and enjoy incredible local beer, including the limited release of O'Connor’s Sensible Kolsch. Tickets are $20 per person for this 21-and-over event.

Tue, May 23

- Mad Fox Beer Dinner, 1608 Crafthouse, 7 - 10:00 pm, 1608 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. We are pairing up with Hop House Distribution and Mad Fox Brewing Company for our next dinner. Menu and details coming soon!

Wed, May 24

- 2nd Annual VBC Beer Dinner, TRIANGLE, 6:45 - 8:30 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. In May of 2016, TRIANGLE hosted The Virginia Beer Company’s FIRST beer dinner. On May 24th of 2017, we’re gonna do it again. Subscribe to our Events for more details as they become available!

UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:

Sat, May 6 - 2017 Coastal Virginia Beer Fest & Food Truck Rodeo, Hunt Club Farm, 12 - 5:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach. Enjoy Craft Beer from Virginia Breweries, Wine Tastings in the Wine Garden, and Food Truck Cuisine! http://www.coastalvirginiamag.com/BeerFest/

Sat, May 6 - 2nd Annual Revolutionary Beer Fest, Chesapeake City Park, 2 - 7:00 pm, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. Benefiting the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation. Enjoy unlimited free samples of over 30 beers, food available for purchase from your favorite local food trucks, and live entertainment. Tickets are limited; purchase yours today! Purchase a growlette, or bring your own from last year’s Revolutionary Beer Fest, and buy a fill of your favorite beer. Free pint cups will also be available with fill purchase (while supplies last). Please note that all containers must be empty before leaving the festival. No outside food or drink. Chairs and/or blankets are allowed and encouraged! 21 and Over ONLY - NO EXCEPTIONS, and please, NO PETS! Event Held Rain or Shine. No Refunds. https://revolutionarybeerfest2017.eventbrite.com/

Sat, May 6 - Chic’s Beach Festival 2017, Hk on the Bay, 1 - 10:00 pm, 4600 Lookout Rd., Virginia Beach. Chic’s Beach Festival is a one-day, outdoor music, craft beer & arts festival. There’ll be Live Music all day by: The Record Company, Anderson East, People’s Blues of Richmond, The Shifty South, Bennett Wales & The Relief. The Market Under The Oaks is proudly sponsored by Crafted Indie Arts and Craft Market! It is the perfect go-to for a shopping break. You’ll be sure to find something you like by handpicked vendors! We are excited to partner with Chic’s Beach’s own Commonwealth Brewing Company to create a Beer Garden under the beautiful oak trees. This will be your one stop shop for the best local brews, games and hangs! Full variety of beers (even some one beers you can’t get anywhere else), corn hole and games for you to kick back and relax all day long. We’ll be bringing a variety of food trucks to Chic’s Fest in an effort to provide you with a well-rounded experience. We want you to feel good about what food you’re eating to fuel yourself throughout the day. Visit hkonthebay.com/chicsbeachfestival for more details!

Sat, May 6 - Blues, Brews, and BBQ: A Festival on the River, Riverwalk Landing, 12 - 6:00 pm, Water Street, Historic Yorktown. Hosted by York Foundation for Public Education. The Blues, Brews, and BBQ festival on May 6. Great music, great food, great cause!

Sun, May 7 - Station Days, Hosted by Pagan River Wine Merchants, Smithfield Station, 1 - 4;00 pm, 415 S Church St., Smithfield. Smithfield Station is proud to present the First Annual Station Days on the Boardwalk at Smithfield Station! Tickets are just $25, and includes: Wine Tastings; Delicious Signature Foods; Live Music; Beer Tastings. Additional alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Attendees will also receive a 25% discount off a hotel stay that evening! Call 757-357-7976 to purchase tickets or click on the link to EventBrite https://stationdays.eventbrite.com/

Sun, May 7 - The Mariners’ Craft Beer Festival, The Mariners’ Museum and Park, Noon - 5:00 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. Enjoy a selection of 50 craft beers from local, regional and national breweries. Listen to live music. Brewery representatives will be on-site to answer questions and offer several “Beer Talks” throughout the event. Food trucks will be on-site with food for purchase. Your ticket includes 20 four-ounce craft beer tastings, a souvenir tasting glass and day’s admission to tour The Mariners’ Museum! http://www.marinersmuseum.org/beerfest/

Sun, May 7 - Bluegrass, Beer & BBQ in the Berg, Muscarelle Museum of Art, 1 - 5:00 pm, 603 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. The Muscarelle Museum of Art invites you to the third annual Bluegrass, Beer and BBQ in the 'Burg. The event will feature five kinds of BBQ and over twenty-five sauces prepared on site by Craig Reeves of The Catering Company, and a selection of craft beer from The Virginia Beer Company. The event also features two of the area’s premier Bluegrass Bands. The Wampler Brothers Band brings you some contemporary Bluegrass and Americana like only they can do. Then The Chisman Creek Band will play your Bluegrass favorites featuring their wonderful harmonies. Take a break from finals and come have some fun.

Sat, May 14 - Common Grounds: A Collaborative Brewer’s Festival, 1 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by Commonwealth Brewing Company, Holiday Trav-L-Park, 1075 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach. Come join the 757 breweries as they descend on The Holiday Trav-L-Park Campground on May 14th and see what your local craft breweries can do when they work together! This festival of the brewing brotherhood features a huge lineup of first time collaboration beers from your favorite 757 breweries as well as a few surprises from our RVA friends!! Tickets are $35 or $40 at the door and include entry into the festival, tasting glass, tastings of collaboration beers, and live reggae music from Strange Rootz! Get tix at https://www.squadup.com/events/common-grounds/

Fri, May 19 - Suds & Buds Party 2017, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6 - 10:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. This Friday after-work party is in Norfolk Botanical Garden’s rose garden. It is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Norfolk to benefit Norfolk Botanical Garden, the Rotary Club and Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing - Tidewater Chapter, which helps wounded veterans and military personnel. Your advance $45 ticket includes great food plus two local craft beers or wine. Musician Lewis McGehee will entertain. Details: (757) 441-5830 | sudsandbuds.org. Tickets: http://bit.ly/2jMzFol

Sat, May 20 - 2017 Pungo Wine Festival Benefiting Connect With A Wish, Back Bay Farms, 12 - 6:00 pm, 1833 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. The 6th Annual Pungo Wine Festival is May 20, 2017! Please join us at the beautiful Back Bay Farms for the 2017 Pungo Wine Festival benefiting Connect With a Wish presented by Rz Restaurants. Come out and enjoy a fun-filled day of wine tasting from some of your favorite Virginia wineries. Plus there will be live music by BJ Griffin and the Galaxy Groove AND Little Country, craft beer, food trucks and local artist and vendors. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Wristband and tasting glass will be provided for guests ages 21 and over. Bring a blanket or chair, invite your friends and come enjoy a great day for a great cause. https://www.facebook.com/events/1249346195128744/

Sat, May 20 - PSL’s 9th Annual BEER BAND & BBQ, North Landing Park (formerly Portside), 4 - 10:00 pm, at Bill Deal and Water Streets, Downtown Portsmouth. Join us for Portsmouth Service League’s 9th Annual Beer, Band & BBQ featuring 'More Cowbell’ and 'The Janitors Band’. Your ticket includes a heaping plate of BBQ, chicken and sides and unlimited beer and wine. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $30.00 from a Portsmouth Service League member, online at www.portsmouthserviceleague.org, or at Cherry Carpet. Tickets are $40 on May 20, 2017. Children’s tickets are $15. This year from 4-7 pm there will be a Children’s Corner featuring face painting, games, and other activities.

Sat/Sun, May 20/21 - 16th Annual Virginia Beer Festival 2017, Town Point Park, Sat 2 - 6:00 pm, Sun , 201 Waterside Dr., Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. The Mid-Atlantic’s largest and longest running beer festival celebrates its 16th year with a diverse selection of more than 150 local beers and ciders from regional and international breweries, local food, and live music. Experience the beautiful downtown Norfolk waterfront as Virginia’s explosive craft beer scene meets brews from around the world. $30 early bird tasting ticket*, prices go up to $35 May 1st; $40 day of, cash only details below; $75 Premium ticket*, featuring exclusive beer tasting, light food, and private restrooms; ?$20 General Admission ticket*, does not include tasting privileges nor souvenir glass. *Price before ticketing fees. Must be 21 or over to have tasting ticket. A valid ID must be presented upon entry. No refunds. Event will be held rain or shine. Tasting tickets provide access to Town Point Park, a souvenir tasting glass, and complientary samples of more than 150 beers from around the world. Pitchers of beer and meals from a variety of food trucks and food vendors are also available for purchase during the event.

Thu, May 25 - 2017 Bacon Bash: A Bacon, Beer & Bourbon Affair, The Virginia Living Museum, 7 - 9:30 pm, 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News. Celebrating the love of bacon, The Rotary Club of City Center Newport News will host its signature charity event featuring local restaurants serving up their best bacon-inspired dish! Guests will sample each dish throughout the evening and will have the opportunity to cast a vote for the People’s Choice Award to be presented at the end of the evening. In addition, beer, wine and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the evening. Each guest will also receive two complimentary tickets for the bourbon tasting station. Bourbon to be provided by the history family-owned A. Smith Bowman Distillery. Proceeds from this charitable event will support The Rotary Foundation and a variety of local charities. Tickets are $50 each. http://baconbash.org/

Sat, Jun 3 - Zoo To Do: “White rhino Party”, The Virginia Zoo, 6 - 11:00 pm, 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk. The Virginia Zoo’s annual “Zoo To Do” celebrates the arrival of the Zoo’s newest members, two White rhinos with a “White rhino Party” on June 3, 2017. This year’s “Zoo to Do” invites the community to dance, feast, sip and take in the magnificent surroundings. This creative cocktail event will be held in the unique and captivating setting of the Virginia Zoo, providing party animals an adventure to mix and mingle with local community leaders, up-and-coming professionals, business owners and who’s who in Hampton Roads. For more information, and to check out the full Zoo To Do website, visit VaZooToDo.com!

Thu, Jun 8 - Brew at the Zoo and Vino Too, The Virginia Zoo, 6 - 9:00 pm, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. The Brew at the Zoo is a magical beer tasting event located at the Virginia Zoo! There will be beer from O'Connor, Young Veterans, St. George, Smartmouth, Commonwealth, Bold Mariner, Devils Backbone and Back Bay Brewing for your tasting pleasure! Music by Cultivated Mind and a variety of vendors and food trucks! Don’t miss this wonderful experience and event! Tickets are only $40 at Brown Paper Tickets! Brought to you by Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads ( http://www.culturalli.org/ ) and Local Cheers ( www.localcheers.com ). http://m.bpt.me/event/2916294 www.localcheers.com ). http://m.bpt.me/event/2916294

Fri-Sun, Jun 9-11 - Norfolk Harborfest, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Celebrating America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival in its 41st year. For three memorable days, the historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with thrilling activities on land and sea to include tall ships and the Parade of Sail, artisan foods and beverages, work boat races, unique and unusual performances, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, family games and activities, national and regional entertainment, and much more. Free & open to the public! https://festevents.org/events/2017-season-events/norfolkharborfest/

Fri-Sun, Jun 23-25 - 28th Annual Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food Festival, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. From New Orleans to the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, two stages featuring national recording artists providing diverse cultural musical entertainment. This is the most authentic food and music festival in the nation. No Bayou celebration would be complete without the mouthwatering Cajun delicacies prepared by authentic Louisiana inspired chefs. Festival guests are in for a real treat as they feast on fresh crawfish straight from Louisiana, jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee, alligator, muffuletta, andouille, and beignets. Guests will also find festival favorites like sno balls (discovered in New Orleans, by the way!), root beer floats, smoothies, Italian water ice, glazed nuts, kettle korn and funnel cake. Wash it all down with a variety of cold beverages including a fine selection of beers straight from New Orleans’ own Abita Brewing Company as well as New Orleans-born Southern Comfort Hurricanes. https://festevents.org/events/2017-season-events/bayouboogaloo/

Sat, Jul 8 - Red, White and Brew LAGERfest, Back Bay Brewing, 4 - 8:30 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Our 2nd Annual Red, White and Brew Summer Lager festival is July 8th! WE’RE BRINGING THE LAGER BACK! Event Features: Food trucks, Live Music, Stellar Beer-and maybe even a collaboration or two! More details coming soon!

Sun, Aug 6 - Whistle Belly: A Virginia Beer & More festival, presented by the Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg. Save the Date - More to come. http://www.whistlebelly.com/

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