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Category: Things to Do

Aug. 12: 1-year anniversary party at Helio Basin Brewing in Phoenix

Helio Basin Brewing in east Phoenix will celebrate its first anniversary at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, with a special beer tapping, a pig roast, and live music. The beer is being called a ‘‘Southwest IPA’’ named Lord Rupert Everton (6.4% ABV, 22 IBUs).

Aug. 21: Pinot class with Katie Hallan at My Wine Cellar in Ahwatukee

My Wine Cellar in Ahwatukee is offering a three-part Pinot class with sommelier Katie Hallan starting Monday, Aug. 21. The classes, which run 6:30-8 p.m., will be: Monday, Aug. 21 Monday, Aug. 28 Monday, Sept. 11 The series will explore the Old World, the

Saturday: Real, Wild & Woody at the Phoenix Convention Center

The fourth annual Real, Wild & Woody – an indoor beer festival featuring cask (real) beers, Brettanomyces yeast (wild) beers, and barrel-aged (woody) beers – will take place 2-6 p.m. Saturday, July 29. More than 75 breweries will be pouring at the 21-and-over event, one

Saturday: Barrel-aged beer tappings at SunUp Brewing in Phoenix

While most Valley breweries are participating in the fourth annual Real, Wild & Woody beer festival Saturday, July 29, SunUp Brewing in Phoenix is putting on its own mini fest of barrel-aged beers. That same day, SunUp will be tapping five barrel-aged beers: White

July 24: National Tequila Day at La Ristra in Gilbert

La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen in Gilbert celebrates National Tequila Day with $5 house margaritas Monday, July 24. All tequila shots will be 20% off. Live music with Ian Dale starts at 5:30 p.m.

July 22 & 24: Christmas in July at SanTan Brewing & The Brass Tap

A sure sign we’re approaching the dog days of summer: It’s time for Christmas in July beer events. From 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, July 22, SanTan Brewing in downtown Chandler will tap stashed kegs of its Winter Warmer and RailSlide. There’ll

July 21: The Perch beer tasting at BottleShop 48 in Tempe

BottleShop 48 in Tempe will host a Perch beer tasting from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 21. The beer list will include: Café Rodo Coffee Porter Reynolds Irish Red Romancing the Stoned Pale Ale Oregon Street IPA Root to Fruit Imperial

July 20: Meats, Cheese & Beer at Beer Research Institute in Mesa

The Beer Research Institute in Mesa will host a charcuterie and Belgian-style beer pairing at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20. The charcuterie and cheese board will feature crispy pancetta with smoked Gouda, chorizo with honey chèvre, dry salami soppressata with sharp white

July 14: Bastille Day at Cuisine & Wine Bistro in Gilbert & Chandler

Cuisine & Wine Bistro will celebrate Bastille Day – the French equivalent of America’s Fourth of July – from 3-10 p.m. Friday, July 14. The celebration will include wine, music, and a traditional French menu created by chef-owner Fabrice Buschtetz, a