In addition to all the great Philadelphia specials and events going on this weekend, it is also American Craft Beer week. And we’ve got all the information you need to experience it in it’s full potential.

For a full listing of all the bars/specials going on in Philly for American Craft Beer week, please visit here.

Thursday, May 19th

International Night  

What: International music and dance party
Where: Positano Coast, 2nd & Walnut (Old City
When: Thursday, May 19th. 8:30pm-2am

Johnnie Walker and Don Julio are sponsoring a night of international food, music and drinks. Specials will be $5 Johnnie Walker drinks, $5 Don Julio shots and cocktails. Cover is $10.

Friday, May 20th

Sam Adams Beer Sampling 

What: Sam Adams Latitude 48 IPA sampling
Where: Grey Lodge Pub, Frankford & Hawthorne (North East Philly)
When: Friday, May 20th 6-9pm

Enjoy a tasting of Sam Adams’ Latitude 48 IPA as well as other Sam Adams IPA’s.

Saturday, May 21st

Greater NE Philadelphia Beer Festival 

What: Beer fest!
Where: Cannstatter Volkfest Verein. 9130 Academy Road, North East Philly
When: Saturday, May 21st. 1-5pm

Tickets are $26 online and $30 at the door, with a $10 designated driver deal. There will be food, live music, t-shirts, prizes and of course, BEER!

For a full listing of participating breweries and tickets, please visit here: http://www.nephillybeerfest.com/index.html

All American BBQ with Dogfish Head

What: BBQ and Beer tasting
Where: Varga Bar, 10th & Spruce (Washington Square)
When: Saturday, May 21st.11am-5pm

Varga is hosting an all-American BBQ featuring Dogfish Head as part of American Craft Beer Week. Because May 21st is Armed Forces Day, 25% of all the proceeds that are made that day will be donated to the USO. Grills will be set up along the sidewalk cooking food. This event is pay as you go.

Wheat Beer Fest

What: Wheat beerfest/Block party
Where: South Philly Tap Room, 15th & Mifflin (South Philly)
When: Saturday, May 21st. 12-8pm

The event features wheat beers from over 30 breweries as well as live music and food!

Sunday, May 22nd

Ithaca/Iron Hill Dark Humor Release Party

What: Beer tasting
Where: Good Dog Bar
When: Sunday, May 22nd. 7-10pm

Good Dog is hosting a beer tasting to showcase the collaborative release between Ithaca and Iron Hill. Brewers will be at the event to talk about the beer as well as several other rare Ithaca and Iron Hill brews.