Wednesday, November 24: CL Beer Club at Prime Bar
Do you like beer? How about free beer? Then mosey on up to Prime Bar at The Shops at Wiregrass for CL’s next Beer Club event. Blue Moon pints will be on special at the bar for $3. Check out the Beer Club site for more info and to sign up. 7-9 p.m. 2001 Piazza Ave Ste 175, Wesley Chapel. 813-751-0374
Friday, November 26: Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach
For get the malls on Black Friday. Stroll the streets of Corey Avenue, sip wine and enjoying live music and deals from local merchants. Free parking. 5-8 p.m. Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, 727-498-8778. coreyave.com
Saturday, November 27: Grand Central, St. Pete
If you're tired of Thanksgiving leftovers, head over to the Grand Central District's 6th Annual Chili Cook-off to taste dozens of different kinds of chili, from chicken to seafood chili, and vote for your favorite. Enjoy live entertainment and fun for the whole family. Free parking. $10; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 2600 Central Ave., St. Pete. grandcentralchilicookoff.com
Saturday November 27: Palm Harbor House of Beer
Celebrate the grand opening of North Pinellas' newest craft beer haven: The Palm Harbor House of Beer. Stop by for live music, complimentary food from the local eateries, giveaways and beer specials — $3 for any beer on draft after 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 34970 US Hwy 19 N., Palm Harbor, 727-902-1671; PalmHarborHOB.com
Tuesday, November 30: Cru Cellars
Need ideas on holiday gifts for the foodies and wine lovers in your life? Join the Working Women of Tampa Bay for their "Holiday Sip & Dip" at Cru Cellars. Sample some new wines as well as some tasty appetizers and gourmet sauces from founding member Michele Northrup of Intensity Academy. Register here. Members $5, non-members $10; 6:30-8:30 p.m. 2506 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 813-831-1117, crucellarstampa.com
This article appears in Nov 18-24, 2010.