Wednesday, June 17
School’s out and Lakefront Brewery (1872 N. Commerce St.) is thanking teachers for their hard work. Show your teaching ID and get a free beer on Lakefront all day (11 a.m.-9 p.m.).
Shorty’s Grilled Cheese is coming to Perspective Brewing Co. (7508 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis) for Flight Night. From 5 to 8 p.m. you can pair a flight of grilled cheese sandwiches with a flight of beer.
Southern California’s Bottle Logic Brewing is bringing some of its outstanding beers to Three Cellars (N72 W13400 Lund Ln., Menomonee Falls) from 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 18
Summerfest kicks off for yet another run. Lakefront is tapping a special firkin of beer infused with fruit, spices or other ingredients every day at 4 p.m. at their big yellow tent. The menu for opening weekend is a Root Beer Amber Lager on Thursday, a Moscow Mule IPA on Friday, and a Milwaukee Lager with Blood Orange on Saturday.
Friday, June 19
The Tap Yard – Waukesha (1927 E. Sunset Dr.) is marking the 30th anniversary of 3 Floyds Brewing by tapping 30 of their beers. The tap list includes more than few rarities.
Saturday, June 20
Eagle Park Brewing (S64 W15640 Commerce Center Pkwy., Muskego) hosts the Brewery Bazaar: Makers and Farmers Market from 11 to 4 p.m. Nearly 40 vendors will be there.
There’s a summer makers market coming to Ope! Brewing Co. (6751 W. National Ave., West Allis) from 11 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 21
The Bavarian Bierhaus (700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale) is celebrating Father’s Day with a pig roast from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be plenty of food, live music, and dads get their first beer for free.
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 27: Black Husky Brewing (909 E. Locust St.) celebrates 10 years at its Riverwest location with a party from 1:30 to 9 p.m. Festivities include three live bands, guest bartenders and food trucks.
Saturday, July 11: This summer, 3 Sheeps Brewing is hosting free Battle of the Bands events across eastern Wisconsin, with a trip to Los Angeles to record at The Les Paul Recording Studio on the line. The events in Appleton, Milwaukee and Madison are part of its partnership between its Wisconisnitis cream ale and the Les Paul Foundation of the Waukesha guitar legend. Milwaukee’s battle is July 11 at Vivarium.
Saturday, Aug. 1: The 10th Annual Wisconsin IPA Fest returns to Third Space Brewing (1505 W. St. Paul Ave.) and gives you the chance to sample some of the best IPAs that breweries in the Badger State can offer. Tickets start at $50.
