NC Triangle

B.B.C.

Not the BBC you were likely expecting, but a much more delicious offering: beer, bourbon and chocolate. 5 beers will be paired with 5 bourbons and 5 chocolates.

Thursday March 4^th at 7 pm

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium map

Cost is $45

Boston

Harpoon St. Patrick’s Festival

Boston does St Patty’s Day better than anyone, so why not get a head start this weekend at Harpoon Brewery?

Friday March 5^th at 5:30pm and Saturday March 6^th at 2pm

Harpoon Brewery, Boston map

Details: http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/index.cfm?cdid=142331&pid=28549

Admission is $20 and includes a drink and souvenir mug

Columbus

The Arnold Sports Festival

What a country this is. A poor Austrian immigrant can come here and one day have an entire sports festival in his honor (though I guess becoming governor is pretty sweet too). The Arnold Sports festival features the best in body building, MMA, lifting, fencing, ping pong and more plus an appearance by the Governator himself.. Don’t miss the party with the pros event on Saturday from 9 pm to 2 am.

Friday through Sunday March 5^th, 6^th and 7^th

Lifestyle Communities Pavilion map

Phoenix

Great Arizona Beer Festival

Over 100 varieties from some of the finest breweries in the West, killer barbeque, live music, cornhole and even a paintball shooting gallery - sounds like an incredible way to spend an afternoon.

Saturday March 6^th and Sunday March 7^th from 2pm until 6pm

Tempe Town Lake map

Details: http://www.azbeer.com/tempe.htm

Tickets are $40-50 and include up to 24 samples

National

Warby Parker Glasses

Keep your eyes peeled for these new hipster-inspired glasses have it all: the cool look, the reasonable price and to top things off, for every pair that they sell, they also donate a pair of glasses to somebody in need.

Check them out: http://www.warbyparker.com/

Cost: $95

Philadelphia

Brew and Chew

Victory Brewing Co will be hosting this event pairing unlimited Victory brews with four different style tapas appetizers.

Thursday February 25^th at 8 pm

Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse map

Cost is $15 (or $20 at the door)

Nashville

Rocketown’s Anniversary Festival

Rocketown celebrates its seventh year with an epic party featuring 28 bands and a massive game of dodgeball.

Saturday February 27^th beginning at 11am

Rocketown, Nashville map

Details: http://www.rocketown.com/shows

Admission is $10

Minneapolis

2010 Pub and Putt Classic

Combining beer golf and putt-putt is brilliant; why isn’t this done more often? Also, costumes are strongly encouraged.

Saturday February 27^th at 5:30pm

First Avenue, Minneapolis map

Details: http://www.pubandputt.com/

$45 per player

Denver

Denver Chops Month

Think you have what it takes to take home the prize for best chops? Celebrate all that’s great in facial hair, ladies are encouraged to paste on fake chops, this Saturday night.

Saturday February 27^th at 10 pm

Vine Street Pub map

National

Style Cube Pop Ups

Introducing the ultimate on-the-go cleaning accessory. These Pop Ups are roughly the size of a breath mint, but turn into a moist towelette with only a few drops of water. Ideal for hiking and camping, they also work well when traveling and are hand to have in your pocket or purse.

Details: http://thestylecube.com/product_info.php?products_id=113&osCsid=1a322977e4613b347d479f2ea3ca540a

Cost: $11.90 for a pack of 50

Brobible.com has pics and video from the first, of what is sure to be many, New York City Wingfests.

Pictures here

Video here

Thanks to everyone who came out!