Five ways to do the weekend right — with food and drink in mind.
A St. Pete Pub Crawl with the Escape Brewing Company team signals the start of the weekend. Beginning at 5 p.m., meet the craft brewery gang at Hops and Props for a few brews, followed by stops at The Ale and the Witch, Kings Street Food Counter and The Independent. Special tappings, including a cask beer at the Witch, are planned throughout the night. Free, money for beer. 335 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, 727-803-6306.
Those who’re set on hitting the town on Friday can also join RyRy’s Chicken & Waffles for its Wing Tasting Event. Diners who visit the late-night food truck, which is in the process of building its brick-and-mortar, between 8 and 10 p.m. Friday can sample complimentary wing flavors like peach habanero and “Get Up Offa That Thang Hot Curry.” Free. 11124 N. 30th St., Tampa, 813-308-7979.
Celebrate with more beer during the 7venth Sun Tampa Grand Opening, which kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday. Party guests enjoy eight 7venth Sun beers made in partnership with other local breweries, the Buddy Brew Coffee food truck and collaboration coffee brews, the Ramen & Waffles food truck, and a pop-up from Lowry Parcade & Tavern. Live music from South Florida’s Heavy Pets starts at 7 p.m. Free, money for beer and food. 6809 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, 813-231-5900.
On Saturday, the Ybor City Melon & Taco Fest combines two delightfully messy foods into one big event. Expect gourmet dishes from food trucks and restaurants, watermelon margaritas, contests, and entertainment in the form of music and comedy. The festival is hosted at Centro Asturiano de Tampa from 1 to 8 p.m. Free, money for food and drinks. 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa.
Finish off the weekend with Yoga On Tap. Participants of the Sunday flow class, held monthly outside on the Green Bench Brewing Co. lawn, stretch and unwind from 11 a.m. to noon with the Body Electric Yoga Company’s Katelyn Grady. Live music from Jonathan Greye accompanies the session. A few mats are provided, and all are invited to hang afterward for a beer. Register online. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; $5 for Body Electric members in advance. 1133 Baum Ave. N., St. Petersburg.
This article appears in Aug 10-17, 2017.