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Category: Things to Do

Sept. 8: Phoenix Rising watch party at Venezia’s Pizzeria in Tempe

Venezia’s Pizzeria in Tempe will hold a viewing party for the Phoenix Rising Football Club’s game against San Antonio at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Venezia’s is the official pizza partner of the soccer club. Fans can order an extra-large one-item pizza

AZ Distilling Co. restarts tours & tastings on Saturdays & Sundays

Arizona Distilling Company in Tempe has restarted its weekend tours. The one-hour tours, for those 21 and over, cost $10 and include three 0.5-ounce pours. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. Tours can be scheduled from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays or

Sept. 9 food truck roundup in Chandler moved to larger location

The new Chandler Feastival food truck roundup hasn’t even made its debut yet, but it’s already outgrown its venue. Citing an overwhelming response from the public, organizers are moving Sunday’s inaugural festival from its planned location at Shoppers Supply to a larger south Chandler

Sept. 17: End of Summer Dinner at The Brickyard Downtown in Chandler

The Brickyard Downtown in Chandler will host an End of Summer Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17. The menu: Amuse-bouche: Ahi Tartar with blood orange caviar, yuzu koshu, ponzu, pickled jalapeño, micro cilantro, and furikake. Paired with Blood Orange,

Sept. 24: 4-course beer dinner at The Perch in Chandler

Seafood will be in the spotlight when The Perch in downtown Chandler holds its next beer dinner at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24. The menu: Jerked shrimp: Spicy shrimp and plantains with a tomato puree. Paired with Peach Sour (a

Sept. 6: Mother Road beer tasting at Farmboy in Chandler

Farmboy in south Chandler will host a reception-style tasting featuring beers from Flagstaff’s Mother Road Brewing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. Three beers will be paired with hors d’oeuvres prepared with locally sourced grains, meats, cheeses, and vegetables by Farmboy chef Dennis Bagnasco. The pairings: 1st course: Cucumber

Aug. 25: Pints for Pups at Hop Central Brewery & Taproom in Chandler

Hop Central Brewery & Taproom in Chandler will hold the final event of its monthlong Pints for Pups promotion from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. The representatives from the local animal rescue Poverty’s Pets will be on hand Saturday to raffle

Aug. 22: Monthly bourbon dinner at JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert

JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert will hold its monthly four-course bourbon pairing dinner at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22. 1st course: Shrimp and grits, paired with Blanton original single barrel. 2nd course: Maple-glazed figs and bacon on a bed of grilled romaine hearts

AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews festival to make its debut in November

AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews – a new festival showcasing Arizona breweries, wineries, and distilleries – will make its debut from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. Food will be available from a lineup of local food trucks. General-admission

Aug. 18: 2nd anniversary bash at The Casual Pint in south Chandler

The Casual Pint in south Chandler will celebrate its second anniversary with a party from 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, Aug. 18. The festivities will include raffle prizes every 30 minutes. The prizes will include: Three-day trip to San Diego with brewery

Aug. 9: Dogfish Head & rib eye pairings at The Hungry Monk in Chandler

The Hungry Monk in Chandler is expanding its monthly Beer & Bacon Night into a new promo – Secret Ingredient Pairing Night – debuting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9. Like its predecessor, Secret Ingredient Night will feature several beers from a brewery

Aug. 9: Comedy for a Cause pet rescue benefit at The Local Chandler

The Local Chandler will host Comedy for a Cause, a benefit for the non-profit Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9. Some of the Valley’s top stand-up comics – including Paul Diedrich, Michael Hurley, Tony B., and