Thursday January 13

Grid Magazine February Issue Release Party with Firkin from Yards Brewing
Thursday, January 13, 5:00 - 7pm
Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave.

Come celebrate Grid's first issue of the New Year!
The February 2011 issue is filled with a little bit of everything:

Our cover story focuses on the city's prominent African-American environmentalists. We will also share the empowering story behind the Women's Health and Environmental Network (WHEN). Plus, tips on treating your sweetheart right this Valentine's day with a home-cooked meal and local flowers.

As always, the issue will feature green building, a seasonal brew, community organizations, events and energy saving tips.  Johnny Brenda's will host, and drinks will be $1 off (with a special firkin of Yards' Vanilla Love Stout as one of the offerings). The raw bar will also be 1/2 price. 

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Victory Brewing Co Free Beer Sampling at The Bottle Shop
The Bottle Shop
Thurs Jan 13:  7-9pm
1837 East Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Set your calendars for Victory Brewing Company Free Beer Sampling. We will be having free gourmet popcorn poppin' throughout the event! Victory will also have free giveaways!!!

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Friday January 14

Happy Hour with Triumph Brewing Co. Old City

Happy hour from 5-7pm with $3 Drafts, $5 Well Drinks and $4 House Wines 

Why is this a good deal? $3 a draft for Triumph beer is the closest thing adults have to free candy.

Requred dough: $15-$20

Inside Tips: Delicious beer aside they also have fantastic food that is moderately priced. If you can’t figure out what you want, the bartenders are more than willing to suggest their favorites. They also have live music 7 days a week.

Where can I go from here? Old City has no shortage of bars. Walk down Chestnut and take your pick, or if your feeling lazy walk across the street and shoot pool at Buffalo Billiards.  

Saturday January 15

2nd Annual Battle Royal at The Institute
The Institute Bar
Saturday Jan 15: 2-8pm

This weekend, Spring Garden drinking establishment, The Institute will be hosting its 2nd Annual Battle Royal. Last year’s event, which featured breweries from Michigan including Bell’s and New Holland Brewing, was such a success that the bar has decided to invite five breweries from California this year. Stone, Sierra Nevada, Ballast Point, North Coast, and Bear Republic will be the five featured beers involved in the event. Though the specific beers that will be on tap have not been announced, there should be no doubt that they will be high quality after seeing the lineup of breweries. Everyone will get a scorecard to judge the beers in a few different categories which is precisely why it is called a Battle Royal. The event starts at 2 PM and runs all day. Spring Garden station is a few blocks away if you’re taking the subway but The Institute prides itself on being “the best bar in the middle of nowhere” so try not to get lost on your way there.

Drink. Think. (Instant Wine Geek Wisdom!)
Biba Wine Bar
Saturday, January 15: 5-7pm

With DrinkThink you get 3oz tastes of two wines perfectly paired to teach you a lesson. This week we explore two sides of America's favorite white grape - Chardonnay. We'll start with the Old World champ - classic French Burgundy, and compare it to a New World challenger, luscious Chardonnay from Northern California. The winner is up to you.

Tria partner Michael McCaulley will answer your questions, plus you'll get a one-page takeaway reference. Get your drink on and your geek on for just $10.

Sunday January 16

Pub and Kitchen Industry Night
January 16-21 and 23-28
Pub & Kitchen

Pub & Kitchen has decided to collaborate with Slyfox on drink specials for the weary restaurant workers of Philadelphia (and for those who are just looking to beat the Restaurant Week crowds). The specials will be available from January 16-21 and 23-28 for $2.50 after 10pm and $5 before 10pm and will include Pikeland Pils and Dunkel Lager cans, firkins of Chester County Bitters, O'Reilly's Stout on nitro, and Saison Casuelijick.

Low And Slow – That Is The Tempo
Khyber Pass Pub

Khyber Pass Pub is proud to host acclaimed bbq expert and author, Gary Wiviott, on Sunday January 17th at 7pm for dinner, drinks and the lowdown on how to make great bbq at home. Gary Wiviott is a bbq “life coach” and the author of Low and Slow: Master The Art Of

Barbecue In 5 Easy Lessons.

Sunday’s family style meal will feature ribs, brisket, smoked duck and pork served alongside fried okra, collard greens, baked beans and more. Paired selections from Khyber Pass Pub’s extensive draft beer menu, as well as Rye whiskey cocktails, will be served with this southern fare. The dinner also includes a talk by Gary Wiviott with a question and answer period.

$35 per person (tax and gratuity included).