Bottle Logic Brewing 5th Anniversary Celebration Week – The Week of Logic
March 18-24
Bottle Logic Brewing, Anaheim
http://bottlelogic.com/
In anticipation of a massive turnout, Bottle Logic will celebrate their anniversary with a full week of beer festivities. Starting on Sunday, Bottle Logic will release a new beer daily, culminating with the release of their anniversary ale on Saturday. Throughout the week, Bottle Logic will also bring back some old favorites, as well as opportunities to win merchandise. None of the days require a cover or admission fee – simply show up, and drink away.
Universal Flow Gathering 2018
March 22-25
Apple Valley
http://www.universalflowgathering.com/
Many details about this event remains unknown such as time and location, but this looks like a hippie gathering out in the desert with music, yoga, interpretive dance, and more. It costs $150 to attend this. No one under 18 may attend.
68th Annual Los Angeles County Science & Engineering Fair
10:00 am – 3:00 pm, March 22-24
Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena
http://lascifair.org/
See lots of science and engineering projects from students this week at the Pasadena Convention Center. Free to attend for all ages, this event will have student projects on display as well as many seminars about science and engineering.
14th Annual San Clemente Mixologist Competition
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, March 22
Pierside Kitchen & Bar, San Clemente
http://www.scchamber.com/events/details/san-clemente-mixologist-competition-03-24-2016-1073
Local bartenders work their magic to deliver quality drinks with a quality show this Thursday afternoon in San Clemente. Admission costs $35, and comes with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a sampling of the presented libations while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
3rd Annual Fork ‘N’ Bottle
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, March 22
Marconi Automotive Museum, Tustin
http://alumni.calpoly.edu/
$75 gets you in to enjoy unlimited food and drink samples for the duration of the event while supplies last this Thursday night in Tustin.
Kilowatt Brewing’s 3rd Anniversary Weekend
March 23-25
Kilowatt Brewing, Kearny Mesa, San Diego
http://kilowatt.beer/
One of the hundreds of breweries in San Diego celebrates their third anniversary this week, and to celebrate, they will have a variety of beer events this weekend. They will have special anniversary beer releases, glasses, and more activities. This has no admission or cover charge – simply show up and enjoy a cold one or two.
WonderCon 2018
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, March 23
10:00 am – 7:00 pm, March 24
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, March 25
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
http://www.comic-con.org/wca
Get your nerd on at WonderCon this weekend. Check out comic books, DVDs, action figures, artwork, signings/autographs, lots of cosplay, and more all weekend. Ticket prices for this all-ages expo vary depending on the preferred attendance method; for example, attending on Friday or Saturday for one day costs $30, while attending on Sunday only costs $18. Bring cash for parking, which usually costs about $20.
6th Annual Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, March 23
The Abbey, Bankers Hill, San Diego
http://new.bankershillbusinessgroup.com/
Bankers Hill will host a beer and art festival this Friday night for the sixth year in a row. Tickets cost $30 presale or $35 at the door, and include unlimited 4oz beer pours plus unlimited food from participating local vendors while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
Noche de Estrellas
6:30 pm – 10:30 pm, March 23
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/noche_de_estrellas/
This all-ages Latin-themed party celebrates the sea stars of the aquarium. Live bands, DJ’s, dancers, and more will keep the Latin music going all throughout the night. Entry into this party comes with the cost of admission into the aquarium.
44th Annual Run Seal Beach 5k/10k
7:00 am – 10:00 am, March 24
Marina Community Park, Seal Beach
http://www.runsealbeach.com/
A 5k/10k run will cover the streets of Seal Beach this Saturday morning. Registration costs $40 and includes an event t-shirt (XXL size costs $3 more). Plan your commute accordingly.
Piecemakers Peddler’s Market
8:00 am – 3:00 pm, March 24
Piecemakers Country Store, Costa Mesa
http://www.piecemakers.com/events/peddlers.html
Free to attend for all ages, this semiannual outdoor market contains dozens of local vendors selling various goods from antiques to apparel to accessories and lots more. Visitors will surely find great items to furnish a living space or to give away as gifts.
26th Annual Riverside Airshow
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, March 24
Riverside Airport, Riverside
http://riversideca.gov/airport/events/airshow/
See all things aviation at this FREE and all-ages air show at the Riverside Airport this Saturday.
8th Annual Brew With A View
10:00 am – 8:00 pm, March 24
Packinghouse Brewing, Riverside
http://www.pbbeer.com/
Watch the Riverside Airshow from Packinghouse Brewing this Saturday, free of charge. They will have mobile food vendors, live music, and of course, lots of beer.
Abnormal Beer Company’s Three Year Anniversary
11:00 am – 3:00 pm, March 24
The Cork and Craft, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego
http://abnormalbeer.co/
http://www.facebook.com/events/168985273755718/
Abnormal Beer Company turns three years old this week, and to celebrate, they will have a party right where it started last year. Free to attend for all ages, guests will find special brews, bar bites, a live DJ, raffle prizes, a preview of the brewery expansion, and more.
2018 ¡Latin Food Fest! Los Angeles
11:00 am – 3:00 pm, March 24
Santa Monica State Beach, Santa Monica
http://latinfoodfest.com/
The title explains it all – sample all sorts of Latin foods and drinks at this tasting event in Santa Monica. General admission costs $35 and starts at 12pm. Early admission costs $75 and starts at 11am. VIP admission costs $149, also starts at 11am, and provides access to a VIP area.
7th Annual Winner’s Circle BBQ Championship
11:00 am – 5:00 pm, March 24
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
http://fireitupevents.com/
Enjoy some traditional BBQ meats this Saturday afternoon at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. Admission to this all-ages food fest costs $5 per person, and once inside, tasting tickets cost $1 each. Each vendor takes a varying amount of tickets depending on the item offered.
FirkFest – A Cask Ale Festival
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, March 24
Anaheim Farmers Park, Anaheim
http://www.firkfest.com/
Craft beer fans will want to travel to Anaheim this Saturday, as Anaheim hosts FirkFest, a beer fest with only cask ales. FirkFest will feature over 30 breweries, and costs $55 to get in. All attendees receive a souvenir cup and unlimited beer pours while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
12th Annual Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, March 24
Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica
http://www.smgov.net/airportartwalk
Free to attend for all ages, check out a bunch of art on display this Saturday afternoon in Santa Monica.
Waffles & Beer Festival 2018
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, March 24-25
Pershing Square, Los Angeles
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/waffles-and-beer-festival-tickets-39885374228
A bunch of waffles and beer vendors will cover Downtown LA’s Pershing Square this weekend. Admission costs $5 presale or $7 at the door. All guests will still have to pay for food and drinks once inside.
Orange County Beer & Music Festival
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, March 24
The Yost Theater, Santa Ana
http://www.orangecounty-beerfestival.com/
Drink your night away at this corporate beer festival taking place this Saturday night in lovely Downtown Santa Ana. General admission costs $35 and starts at 7pm, while VIP admission costs $50 and starts at 6pm. All attendees receive unlimited beer pours for the duration of the event while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
20th Annual Reaching For The Cure: Run & Ride
6:00 am – 2:00 pm, March 25
Irvine Valley College, Irvine
http://pcrf-kids.org/events/reaching-for-the-cure-half-marathon/
Run or ride at this fundraising event this weekend in Irvine. Registration starts at $40 and goes up based on duration and mode.
2018 Vegan Street Fair
11:00 am – 7:00 pm, March 25
NoHo Commons, North Hollywood
http://www.veganstreetfair.com/
The vegans have their day in North Hollywood this Sunday afternoon. This event takes place on the streets of North Hollywood, closing Chandler Blvd between Lankershim and Vineland to traffic. Dozens of vendors will set up booths in this event, serving up vegan food samples to all visitors. Entry to the fair costs nothing, while most vendors will sell food for under $3.
LA Weekly’s The Essentials
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, March 25
California Market Center, Downtown Los Angeles
http://essentials.laweekly.com/
Mix & mingle with other rich people as you munch on delicate food and drink samples curated by some of Los Angeles’ most hip places to hang out at. General admission costs $65 and starts at 2pm, while VIP admission costs $105 and starts at 1pm. All attendees receive unlimited food and drink samples while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
20th Annual Huntington Beach Crabfest
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm, March 25
Senior Center in Central Park, Huntington Beach
http://hblionscrabfest.com/
An all-you-can-eat crab feast comes to Huntington Beach this Sunday evening. The $70 admission allows you to stuff yourself full of crab and other sides and appetizers.
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