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Highlights on this week's update of craft beer events in North Texas include a birthday bash at Bitter Sisters Brewing Co. of Addison on Saturday. The brewery's Eleventh Anniversary Party will feature live music and a pizza vendor, along with over 20 beers on tap.
Elsewhere, check the listings for details on Cinco de Mayo events happening on Tuesday, and Mother's Day gatherings taking place on Sunday.
As for options beyond those mentioned, Saturday's schedule also has the Grand Opening Celebration at Odd Muse Craft & Kitchen of Plano, Maifest at Community Beer Co. of Dallas, Ocho de Mayo at Tupps Brewery of McKinney, and Piña Colada Day at Martin House Brewing Co. of Fort Worth.
You can also indulge in Street Taco & Beer Pairing Flights from Tuesday through Sunday at Maple Branch Craft Brewery of Fort Worth, and there will still mudbugs to be had during Crawfish Boils at Railport Brewing Co. of Waxahacie on Saturday and Glen Echo Brewing of Wylie on Sunday.
Cheers!
Monday, May 4
Brewery Recurring Events
- False Idol Brewing, North Richland Hills - 11 a.m. - Fill the Fridge Mondays featuring 15% off all beer to-go.
- Lakewood Brewing Co., Garland - 11 a.m. - Monday Special: $5 for all draft pours.
- HopFusion Ale Works, Fort Worth - 12 p.m. - Manic Monday Special: $15 for a pint and a six-pack to go.
- Oak Highlands Brewery, Richardson - 12 p.m. - Case of the Mondays featuring 20% off case purchases.
- Uptown Rail Brewery, Sanger - 12 p.m. - Monday Special: House Beer Pint & a Slice for $6.
- Four Bullets Brewery, Richardson - 1 p.m. - All Day Happy Hour Mondays featuring $5 pours.
- Celestial Beerworks, Dallas - 2 p.m. - Crispy Monday featuring $3 lager pours and $11 crispy pitchers.
- Toasty Bros., Denton - 6 p.m. - Minecraft Monday.
- Westlake Brewing Co., Dallas - 6:30 p.m. - Monday Social Run with Braindead Running Club.
Brewery Special Events
- Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery, Garland - 12 p.m. - May the 4th Be With You featuring the release of OB1 Ordinary Bitter and Far Far Away Hazy IPA.
- Odd Muse Brewing Co., Farmers Branch - 6 p.m. - Keep the Glass Night featuring La Lucha Mexican-Style Dark Lager poured into a 16-ounce La Lucha tallboy glass.
Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
- Southside Cellar, Fort Worth - 12 p.m. - Monday Special: $2 off all IPAs.
Tuesday, May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
Brewery Recurring Events
- False Idol Brewing, North Richland Hills - 11 a.m. - Steal the Glass Tuesday. Selections vary.
- Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery, Garland - 11 a.m. - Taco Tuesday featuring 3 tacos and a beer for $12.
- HopFusion Ale Works, Fort Worth - 12 p.m. - Lotería/Tejano Tuesdays featuring draft and to-go specials on Tejano Lager and El Gran Pepinillo.
- Four Bullets Brewery, Richardson - 1 p.m. - Time Out Tuesday featuring select $4 drafts.
- 3 Nations Brewing Co., Anna/Carrollton - 3 p.m. - Beer to Go Tuesdays featuring 10% off all cans and growlers.
- Vector Brewing, Dallas - 4 p.m. - Joyful Hour featuring $1 off all full-size draft pours, house wines and apps (ongoing event through Friday).
- Four Corners Brewing Co., Dallas - 6 p.m. - Pickleball Community Nite with Ghost Mammoth Pickleball Club.
- Hop & Sting Brewing Co., Grapevine - 6:30 p.m. - Hop & Sprint Social Run/Walk benefiting Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers Scholarship Fund. Music Bingo follows at 7 p.m.
- Denton County Brewing Co., Denton - 7 p.m. - Bingo Night.
- Tupps Brewery, McKinney - 7 p.m. - Music Bingo Night.
Brewery Special Events
- Maple Branch Craft Brewery, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Street Taco Flight Pairing.
- Second Rodeo Brewing, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Cinco de Mayo featuring live music and drink specials.
- Uptown Rail Brewery, Sanger - 11 a.m. - Cinco de Mayo featuring $5 frozen margaritas, $6 drafts of Neato Bandito from Deep Ellum Brewing Co. of Dallas and more.
- On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen, Dallas - 2 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo Fiesta featuring tacos, micheladas, and the release of Blue Agave Mexican Lager.
- Bitter Sisters Brewery, Addison - 4 p.m. - Cinco de Drinko Fiesta with the Taco Pionero Food Truck.
- Martin House Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 4 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo featuring a live DJ (6 p.m.), street-style hot dogs, and $3 Rancho Grande Mexican Lagers.
- 3 Nations Brewing Co., Carrollton/Anna- 5 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo featuring a live DJ, tacos, and $5 beeritas.
- Bearded Ax Brewery, Midlothian - 6 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo Party (contact venue for details).
Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
- The Bearded Lady, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Tuesday Special: 50% off all drafts.
- What's on Tap, Highland Village/Keller/North Richland Hills - 2 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo featuring $5 pints of Texian Mexican Lager from 3 Nations Brewing Co. of Anna/Carrollton.
- Oak St. Drafthouse, Denton - 4 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo with specials on margaritas, tequila and Mexican beers.
- The Bearded Lady, Fort Worth - 5 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo Party featuring food specials, margarita flights, 1/2 price Chips & Queso, $3 Mexican lagers and more.
- The Ginger Man, Irving - 5 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo Party with live music, food specials and cocktail features.
- Voodoo Brewing Co. - Frontier, Prosper - 5 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo Party featuring live music, tacos, drink specials and more.
- Shep's, Weatherford - 5 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo with Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. of Fort Worth.
- Parry's Pizza, Weatherford - 6 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo with Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. of Fort Worth.
Brewery Recurring Events
- False Idol Brewing, North Richland Hills - 11 a.m. - Full Pour Wednesdays featuring $2 off full pours all day (excludes barrel-aged beers) and $4 off flights until 3 p.m.
- Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery, Garland - 11 a.m. - Wednesday Special: $4 lagers all day.
- Jaquval, Dallas - 11 a.m. - Wednesday Special: Burger and a Pint for $14.
- On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen, Dallas - 11 a.m. - Clean Slate Wednesday featuring select half-price pours.
- HopFusion Ale Works, Fort Worth - 11:30 a.m. - $10 Burger Day with Smoke & Bone BBQ.
- Celestial Beerworks, Dallas - 2 p.m. - Mission Control Wednesdays featuring $12 "Mission" flights.
- Texas Ale Project, Dallas - 3 p.m. - Hump Day Happy Hour featuring $1 off all drafts.
- Vector Brewing, Dallas - 4 p.m. - Lager Lowdown featuring a $3 special on lager pours.
- Ivanhoe Ale Works, Denison - 6 p.m. - Dungeons & Dragons Night.
- Hop & Sting Brewing Co., Grapevine - 6 p.m. - Bikes & Brews Social Bicycle Ride benefiting Grapevine Chain Gang Group Ride and Mad Duck Racing.
- Dr. Jeckyll's Beer Lab, Pantego - 6:30 p.m. - Jeckyllopes Run Club Night (click here for more information).
- Westlake Brewing Co., Dallas - 6:30 p.m. - Wednesday Night Social Run (click here for more information).
- The 206 Brewery & Bar, Roanoke - 7 p.m. - Bingo Night.
- 903 Brewers, Sherman - 7 p.m. - Bingo Night.
- 3 Nations Brewing Co., Anna/Carrollton - 7 p.m. - Beer Hall Bingo Night.
- Armor Brewing Co., Allen - 7 p.m. - Music Bingo Night.
- Cowtown Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 7 p.m. - Poker Night with Games-R-Us.
- Railport Brewing Co., Waxahachie - 7 p.m. - Boom Box Bingo Night.
- Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco - 7 p.m. - Mahjong Night.
Brewery Special Events
- Community Beer Co., Dallas - 11 a.m. - National Teacher Appreciation Week featuring 10% off for teachers with faculty ID (runs through Sunday, May 10).
- Maple Branch Craft Brewery, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Street Taco Flight Pairing.
- Bearded Ax Brewery, Midlothian - 5 p.m. - Spirit Night benefiting Midlothian High School Softball Team, followed by Pints & Puzzles at 7 p.m. (click here to register).
- Autonomous Society Brewpub, Dallas - 7 p.m. - Mahjong Night at the Pub.
- Hop & Sting Brewing Co., Grapevine - 7 p.m. - Plant Bingo with Yellow Rose Soirees ($28.52pp including taxes and fees, click here to purchase tickets).
Thursday, May 7
Brewery Recurring Events
- Armor Brewing Co., Allen - 11 a.m. - $3 Thursdays featuring $3 pours on select beers.
- Ivanhoe Ale Works, Denison - 3 p.m. - Thirsty Thursdays featuring $15 pitchers with food purchase.
- Bitter Sisters Brewery, Addison - 4 p.m. - Thirsty Thursdays featuring $4 lager pours.
- Community Beer Co., Dallas - 5 p.m. - Game Night at the Brewery.
- Cowtown Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 7 p.m. - Music Bingo Night.
- Division Brewing, Arlington - 7 p.m. - Open Mic Night.
- Four Corners Brewing Co., Dallas - 7:30 p.m. - Lotería Live.
- Oak Highlands Brewery, Richardson - 7 p.m. - Bingo Night.
- Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco - 7 p.m. - Music Bingo Night.
- Toasty Bros., Denton - 7 p.m. - Talent Show Night.
- Turning Point Beer, Bedford - 7 p.m. - Bingo Night.
Brewery Special Events
- Maple Branch Craft Brewery, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Street Taco Flight Pairing.
- Lakewood Brewing Co., Garland - 6 p.m. - Cool Mom Art Club with Kim Typaldos Photo & Film ($33.85 including taxes and fees, click here to purchase tickets).
- Martin House Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 6 p.m. - Hot Dog Challenge benefiting The Abandoned Ones Animal Rescue and Texas Chefs Association - Fort Worth Chapter ($15pp at the door to tasted hot dogs from top chefs in Fort Worth, $20pp at the door for beer/stadium cup wristbands).
- Denton County Brewing Co., Denton - 7 p.m. - Spring into Airplants Class with Plant & Sip ($55pp, click here to purchase tickets).
- Four Bullets Brewery, Richardson - 7 p.m. - Beats & Brews Rhythm Groove Drum Circle with music therapist, Michael Kenny.
Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
- Thirsty Growler, The Colony - 11 a.m. - Thirsty Thursday featuring discounted growler fills on select beers.
- Tommy's Burgers & Brews, Fort Worth - 5 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Fort Worth Blonde and Lemon Shandy on tap from Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. of Fort Worth.
- Beer Me Taproom & Wine Bar, Fate - 7 p.m. - Tastings & Trivia with Rollertown Beerworks of Frisco.
Brewery Recurring Events
- Tupps Brewery, McKinney - 6 p.m. - Friday Hops & Shops with SBG Hospitality.
- Oak Highlands Brewery, Richardson - 7 p.m. - Music Bingo Night.
- Three Empires Brewing Co., Frisco - 7 p.m. - Music Bingo Night.
- HopFusion Ale Works, Fort Worth - 8 p.m. - Boombox Bingo Night.
Brewery Special Events
- False Idol Brewing, North Richland Hills - 11 a.m. - Taproom Release of Specimen 6, a New England DIPA with Citra, Nelson and Peacharine hops.
- Maple Branch Craft Brewery, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Street Taco Flight Pairing.
- Hop & Sting Brewing Co., Grapevine - 12 p.m. - Mother's Day Beer & Chocolate Pairing with Dr. Sue's Chocolate ($34.99pp, click here to purchase tickets - sales end on Monday, May 4).
- Bitter Sisters Brewery, Addison - 2 p.m. - Taproom Release of Solo Lobo Fully-Dressed Mexican Lager featuring a live broadcast with The Hardline from The Ticket Sports Radio.
- 3 Nations Brewing Co., Carrollton/Anna- 3 p.m. - Small Batch Fridays featuring Mai Tai IPA on tap.
- Tupps Brewery, McKinney - 5 p.m. - Ocho de Mayo Fiesta featuring a live DJ, local vendors, tacos, margaritas, piñatas for kids and adults and more.
- Peticolas Brewing Co., Dallas - 7 p.m. - Mother's Day Night Market with It's a Vibe Markets.
- Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco - 7 p.m. - Emerald City All-Stars Live Music Event (click here for ticketing options).
Saturday, May 9
Brewery Special Events
- Peticolas Brewing Co., Dallas - 8 a.m. - May Social Run/Walk ($35pp, click here to register).
- Community Beer Co., Dallas - 11 a.m. - Maifest featuring live music, German food, German-inspired beers, a stein special, night market (5 p.m.) and more.
- Maple Branch Craft Brewery, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Street Taco Flight Pairing.
- Odd Muse Craft & Kitchen, Plano - 11 a.m. - Grand Opening Celebration featuring live music, local vendors, special release beers and more.
- Vector Brewing, Dallas - 11 a.m. - BrisketU with Backyard Pitmasters ($139pp, click here to register).
- Bitter Sisters Brewery, Addison - 12 p.m. - Eleventh Anniversary Party featuring live music, pizza, over 20 beers on tap and more ($20-$25pp, click here to purchase tickets).
- Martin House Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 12 p.m. - Piña Colada Day featuring live music, snow cones, a kids vendor market, the release of three piña colada beers and more.
- Cowtown Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 1 p.m. - Cowtown Makers Market with The Usual Artspects.
- Glen Echo Brewing, Wylie - 1 p.m. - Mother's Day Jewelry Pop-Up, followed by Line Dancing Lessons with DB Moves at 6:30 p.m.
- Oak Cliff Brewing Co., Dallas - 2 p.m. - Chess Tournament (contact venue for details).
- Railport Brewing Co., Waxahachie - 3 p.m. - Mother of All Crawfish Boils with Good Directions BBQ featuring live music (free to attend, click here to purchase food tickets for $40pp).
- Three Empires Brewing Co., Frisco - 3 p.m. - Plantastic Bingo ($30pp, click here to purchase tickets).
- Tupps Brewery, McKinney - 3 p.m. - McKinney R&B Festival benefiting McKinney Legacy Neighborhood Association and featuring live music, local vendors and more ($23.18pp including taxes and fees, click here to purchase tickets).
- Toasty Bros., Denton - 5 p.m. - Second Saturday Market featuring local artists and vendors.
Sunday, May 10 - Mother's Day
Brewery Special Events
- Manhattan Project Beer Co., Dallas - 10 a.m. - Mother's Day featuring a pick-them-yourself flower cart.
- Tupps Brewery, McKinney - 10 a.m. - Mother's Day Brunch featuring live music, along with a rose and complimentary mom-mosas for moms.
- 903 Brewers, Sherman - 11 a.m. - Mother's Day Brunch featuring a stemless champagne glass giveaway with the purchase of a mimosa or beer.
- Bearded Ax Brewery, Midlothian - 11 a.m. - Moo Moo Mother's Day featuring drink specials, and a free beer for moms wearing a moo moo.
- Three Wide Brewing Co., Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Mother's Day Celebration featuring a hat bar, candle and jewelry vendors, mimosas and more.
- Maple Branch Craft Brewery, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Street Taco Flight Pairing.
- Keyworth Brewing Co., North Richland Hills - 12 p.m. - Sunday Special: $2 off full pours.
- Peticolas Brewing Co., Dallas - 12 p.m. - Mother's Day featuring cookies, along with free beer for mom with your own beer purchase.
- Glen Echo Brewing, Wylie - 1 p.m. - Crawfish Boil with St. Bernard Crawfish Co.
- Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco - 5 p.m. - The Gemini Pre Szn All-Skate featuring live music.
Pubs/Restaurants/Retail
- The Bearded Lady, Fort Worth - 11 a.m. - Mother's Day Brunch featuring live music, food and drink specials, and a free mimosa for moms.
- Hoppin', Grapevine - 11 a.m. - Mother's Day Brunch featuring live jazz, drink specials, a pop-up flower bouquet bar and more.
Further Out
- American Craft Beer Week, May 11-17.
- American Craft Beer Week at Flying Saucer Fort Worth, May 11-17.
- Interactive Murder Mystery Show at Celestial Beerworks, May 15.
- DrekkerFest at Flying Saucer on the Lake, May 16-17.
- Creed Fest at Martin House Brewing Co., May 16.
- Rock of Under-ages Music & Art Fest at Division Brewing, May 16.
- Six Year Anniversary Party at False Idol Brewing, May 16.
- Touch-A-Truck at Tupps Brewery, May 16.
- Backyard Pitmasters' BrisketU at Lakewood Brewing Co., May 17.
- Smokeshow Showdown BBQ Competition at Three Empires Brewing Co., May 17.
- Adult Field Day at Celestial Beerworks, May 23.
- One Year Anniversary Party at Beer Me Taproom & Wine Bar, May 29-30.
- Chubby Fest at Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery, May 30.
- Glizzy Fest at Martin House Brewing Co., May 30.
- Brew & Que Festival at Little Elm Park, June 6.
- Eleven Year Anniversary Party at 3 Nations Brewing Co., June 6.
- Weiner Fest at Tupps Brewery, June 7.
- Backyard Pitmasters' ChickensU at Bitter Sisters Brewing Co., May 17.
Note: Coverage is limited to special events. Items recurring weekly, such as trivia nights, yoga classes, band bookings and the like are generally not included unless associated with a featured brewery or beer release.
