Five food and drink happenings you won't want to miss this weekend. And don't forget to salute all the dog Moms you encounter out there.

Cigar City Cider & Mead’s Brew HaHa for the Troops allows guests to sip on ciders and mead while jamming out to live music — all for a good cause. During the event, hosted from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 percent of the draft sales benefit the Air Force Enlisted Village Association, which provides a safe, secure home for surviving spouses and mothers of enlisted U.S. service members. Free, money for drinks. 1812 N. 15th St., Tampa, 813-242-6600.

No plans tonight? Get to Clearwater Beach Walk for the 8th Annual Clearwater Beach Taste Fest — a kickoff to Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week that runs through May 25 — for local dishes, wine, craft brews, vendors, a live auction and raffle items. Each ticket includes tastings from more than 30 restaurants between 6 and 9 p.m. Friday, and tunes from The Black Honkeys and Chello Hollyday provides the soundtrack for the evening. $15 for kids, $35 for adults. 333 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach.

Gear up for food and fun at the St. Pete Bike N’ Eat tour. Riders meet up at the Fourth Street Trek Bicycle Store at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, then roll to local joints like 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House, Pinellas Ale Works, Ciccio Cali and Iberian Rooster. The ride finishes at the bike shop at 5:30 p.m. with live music and beer from 3 Daughters Brewing. RSVP online; the registration fee benefits Southeastern Guide Dogs. $10. 3169 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-498-8655.

All you need are four friends to make a team to compete in the free Average Joe’s Beer Olympics (but if you don’t have a team, the bar and grill will get you one). Sign-ups start at 1 p.m. Saturday, followed by the games at 4 p.m. Skilled imbibers battle it out in classic drinking games, including cornhole, giant beer pong, speed Jenga and beer trivia, plus Wii bowling. Later, a torch-lighting ceremony and cash prizes congratulate the winners. And don’t worry: Average Joe’s will keep you and the gang hydrated with drink deals throughout the day. Free, money for drinks. 5858 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, 727-437-7340.

Dog moms can celebrate Mother’s Day, too. Nikko Mussolini Dog Barrrrr and Boutique invites Moms to unwind during its Happy Dog Mom’s Day event with bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys, as well as BOGO dog treats for the kids. Pups are most definitely welcome. Free, money for goodies. 9524 Blind Pass Road #17, St. Pete Beach, 727-437-7340.

This article appears in May 11-18, 2017.