Choose Your Own [Beer] Adventure
Tuesday, July 19
Three events, one night, hosted by Goose Island Beer Company. The adventure kicks off with a coffee and beer lesson at 5:30 pm that includes samples of the brewery’s 2014 Bourbon County Street Coffee Stout. A cheese and beer pairing follows at 7 pm. The final adventure features a live art installation from graffiti artist Revise CMW to the beats of Chicago’s Bric-A-Brac Operators. At Robinia Courtyard, 829 E. Washington Ave. All adventures are free, but registration is encouraged: chooseyourownbeeradventure.eventbrite.com.
Sleight of Hand Cellars Wine Dinner
Sunday, July 17
A five-course meal prepared by local chef Patrick McCormick will be paired with wine from Sleight of Hand Cellars of Walla Walla, Wash. On the menu: seared sea scallops, ricotta gnudi, grilled peaches, smoked chicken agnolotti and fig brûlée. At Oliver’s Public House, 2540 University Ave., 5-9 pm. Call 608-819-8555 to reserve tickets ($65).
Basic Brews
Thursday, July 21
Learn the basics of making your own kombucha, tepeche and other fermented beverages at Willy Street Co-op East, 1221 Williamson St., 6-8 pm (also at Willy Street Co-op West on July 28). Call 608-251-6776 to reserve a spot ($10/members/$20 non-members).
