MAKE A RUM FOR IT
It’s National Rum Day, so why not learn about its history and enjoy a drink?
Food in Motion: Second Fridays
(a food truck roundup with beer and spirits), 5-11 p.m. Friday at Peter Feldman Park, 310 NE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; free; 954-785-7475.
FTL Summer Santa Con Bar Crawl
(a bar crawl involving costumed Santas strutting to eight downtown bars), 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday at Lucky’s Tavern, 214 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale; FortLauderdaleBarCrawl.com.
Havana Nights
(an evening of cocktails, Cuban dishes and salsa music), 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday at Stache, 109 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale; $10-$40 via Eventbrite.com; 954-449-1044.
Sweet Potato Casserole Strong Ale release
(the brewery’s fall-inspired beer), all day Sunday at Funky Buddha Brewery, 1201 NE 38th St., Oakland Park; free; 954-440-0046.
Summer Daze of IPAs
(a
roundup of 26 Degree Brewing’s many IPAs), noon-5 p.m. Aug. 19, at 26 Degree Brewing Company, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach; free; 954-532-6964 or 26Brewing.com.
Veza Sur Opening Weekend
(a grand opening with live music), 2 p.m. Aug. 19, at Veza Sur Brewing Company, 55 NW 25th St., Miami; free; VezaSur.com.
Craft Beer Bash
(a festival featuring 150 craft beers and ciders and a food court), 1-4 p.m. Aug. 19, at PGA National Resort & Spa, 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens; $39 for general admission, $5 for homebrew competition entry; 800-863-2819. Door East, 620 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale; $65; Eventbrite.com
National Rum Day Fest
(a roundup of international rums with live music), 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach; $30; Eventbrite.com.
Rum Day Pairing Dinner,
7 p.m. Wednesday at Death or Glory Bar, 116 NE Sixth Ave., Delray Beach; $65; 561-808-8814 or DeathorGloryBar.com.
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