Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Continues through July 8

UpStage  - NoDa

Four local bartenders compete in three rounds (10 minutes each) and must prepare a drink with the assigned secret ingredients. Judges to select the winning bartender after each round and a MC hosts the event. Drinks available at the cash bar after each round. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 21 and up.

Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Common Market (Plaza-Midwood location)  - Plaza-Midwood

Price: Free Taste a variety of beers and enjoy the $3 draft specials.

Thursdays, 5-10 p.m.

Birdsong Brewery  - NoDa

Each week this local brewery debuts a small pilot batch of new brew for customers to enjoy. For more information, visit www.birdsongbrewing.com.

Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Elizabeth Avenue Farmer's Market  - Elizabeth

Price: Free admission Fresh fruits, veggies and other goods are available.

Every other Saturday, 12:30 p.m.

Heist Brewery  - NoDa

Price: $45.00 Come explore the eclectic vibe of the NoDa Art District. Learn the history of how it all started while we wind our way through the colorful neighborhood, tasting creative dishes from artisans at the local establishments. Meet the chefs and owners that make it all possible while sourcing locally, sample dishes at 6-7 different stops. Come Eat Drink Walk with us through NoDa

First Tuesday of every month

Growlers Pourhouse  - NoDa

These sessions are a series of educational workshops, which range from discussions with owner and certified cicerone Jeff Tonidandel about ingredients and brewing techniques to beer samplings, food pairings and more. For more information, visit www.growlerspourhouse.com.

Tuesdays

NoDa Brewing Company  - NoDa

Join the brewery each Tuesday as it debuts a new beer, only available in the taproom, as a fun way to involve customers in its research and development. For more information, visit www.nodabrewing.com.

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.

Common Market (Plaza-Midwood location)  - Plaza-Midwood

$5 gets you a flight of all tasting wines and a $5 wine coupon.

First Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m.

NoDa Brewing Company  - NoDa

Price: free Work on your own craft while enjoying a craft beer from NoDa Brewing Company. Bring your latest lap or table project and get your craft on with Charlotte's group of professional crafters, Crown Town Handmade. Spreading a love of all things craft to the Crown Town! Always the first Wednesday of every month.