Wednesday, Jan. 28
Marty Scott, barrel master of the fantastic Deep Wood Series from Chicago’s Revolution Brewing and a great communicator of the craft, hosts a barrel-aged beer dinner at Uncle Buck’s on Third. Tickets ($80) here.
The Library Society is meeting at Explorium Brewpub Wauwatosa (11200 W. Burleigh St.) at 7 p.m. For $20 you can talk smart about cellared brews while also sampling them.
Thursday, Jan. 29
Remind yourself what green looks like in the dead of winter at the Terrarium Plant Workshop, taking place at MobCraft Beer (505 S. Fifth St.). For $75 you get the materials and instruction to help you build a cool arrangement. Plus, you get $2 off on beverages. Pre-registration is required.
Saturday, Jan. 31
Dust off your best fluorescent snowsuit because the annual Ice Bear Fest is coming to Third Space Brewing (1505 W. St. Paul Ave.). The ’80s-themed après ski party celebrates the release of Ice Bear Baltic Porter and starts at noon.
Raised Grain Brewing (1725 Dolphin Dr., Waukesha) is opening up its terrace from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Craft S’mores and Pours, a chance to drink barrel-aged beer and make s’mores over several fire stations.
Beer Brûlé at Indeed Brewing (530 S. Second St.) is perfectly suited for a cold snap. From 4 to 7 p.m. you can caramelize your beer with a hot poker. They’ll also have s’mores kits available.
Wisconsin Adopt a Golden Retriever is having a meat raffle at the dog-friendly Ope! Brewing Co. (6749 W. National Ave., West Allis) from noon to 3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 1
Perspective Brewing (7508 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis) is throwing a Groundhog Day Party with food, live music and the release of Big Phil, a barrel-aged saison.
Coming Soon
Saturday, Feb. 7: Mittenfest, the massive annual block party at Burnhearts (2599 S. Logan Ave.), is happening from noon to 8 p.m. It always includes live music, food and some rare high-octane beers to help keep you warm. The partner breweries are once again Central Waters and Founders Brewing.
Saturday, Feb. 14: For the 11th year, Lakefront Brewery (1872 N. Commerce St.) is giving couples the chance to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day. They’re also offering mass vow renewals at noon and 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21: The last Food & Froth in the current Milwaukee Public Museum space (800 W. Wells St.) takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets start at $100 and are likely to sell out.
Sunday, Feb. 22: Every year Ray’s Wine & Spirits (8930 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa) teams up with Three Floyds Brewing to host a block party to raise a glass (and a middle finger) to winter. Wückfinter is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. this year.
