Thursday, September 1

Bistrot La Minette Anniversary Dinner

What: Bistrot La Minette is celebrating their third anniversary
Where: Bistrot La Minette, 6th & Bainbridge St. (Bella Vista)
When: Thursday, 10/1

Price: $30 for a four-course dinner, $3 beer, wine and drink specials

Reservations are going fast for chef Peter Woolsey’s four course prix-fixe meal, celebrating three years for his Bella Vista bistro. The menu features French treats like artichoke and porcini soup and a salad with duck confit. Paired with the $3 drinks, it’s an event not to miss.

Friday, September 2

Drink Philly First Friday with Ithaca Brewing & Q BBQ

Price: FREE

WHYY Connections Festival Screening of Prohibition

What: Preview screening of Ken Burns’ documentary, Prohibition
Where: Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing and Festival Pier (Chestnut & Columbus Blvd)
When: Doors open 6:30 PM, screening starts at 7:30 PM

Price: FREE

Renowned director Ken Burns takes on that sorest of American history subjects, Prohibition, in a three-part, five-and-a-half-hour documentary. The series doesn’t air on PBS until October 2, but on Friday you can attend a free preview screening by the Delaware River at Penn’s Landing.

Saturday, September 3

Turn Wine Into Water - Redux

What: Fundraiser for A Drink for Tomorrow
Where: Tria Wine Room, 32nd & Walnut St. (University City)
When: Saturday, 10/3, 3 PM-midnight

Price: Pay as you go

Last weekend, the “water” part of this event came on a little too strong, so they’re holding it again. Tria partners with A Drink for Tomorrow, a non-profit that raises funds to provide affordable clean water to those who lack it. 50 cents from every glass of Ken Forrester Vineyards purchased will be donated to the charity. On offer are $4 Sauvignon Blanc, $5 Chenin Blanc and $6 Shiraz-Grenache

Sunday, September 4

Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe Festival Bar + Social Club

What: Drinks and late night cabarets, live music and DJs
Where: Ruba Club, 416 Green St. (a block north of Spring Garden), Northern Liberties
When: Doors open at 10 PM

Price: Pay as you go

Every year, the 16-day-long festival of the performing arts selects a venue to transform into the Festival Bar. Performers, attendees and everyone else is invited to stop by for drinks and conversation, cabaret and variety shows, live music, DJs and more.

Monday, September 5

Jet Wine Bar Monday Brunch

What: An extra day of brunch
Where: Jet Wine Bar, 16th & South St. (South Street West)
When: 11 AM-4 PM

Price: Pay as you go

Take advantage of your extra day off at this weekly brunch, filled with bloodies, mimosas and much more. If you’re in the food or drink biz (or any other “weekend-destroying” industry), bring your paystub tol get 20% your entire tab.