Naughty Monk Brewery Grand Opening

June 22

Raise your glass for the opening of the area's newest brewery in Bradenton. The ribbon cutting's at 6 p.m., and there'll be an open mic night after. 

Glenlivet Tasting at Michael's On East

June 22

A $49 fee gets you access to a special evening spent sipping six whiskies from the Glenlivet family, including Founder's Reserve, 18- and 21-year whiskies, Aberlour Abundah, Longmorn 16-year and Scapa Glansa. Included in the price is a bottle of Founder's Reserve, as well. 

Grilled Cheese Night at Artisan Cheese Company

June 23

Join the Artisan Cheese Company cheesemongers for a night of the shop's famous grilled cheese sandwiches. Beer and wine offered a la carte; reservations required. Pickles and a cup of soup is included in the price. $20. 

Fuzzy's Grand Opening Fiesta

June 24

The Bradenton outpost of Fuzzy's Taco Shop opens its doors this Saturday with a grand opening party from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. From 12-2 p.m., select tacos will be $1.05, and guests can enjoy happy hour pricing all day on beer, wine and margaritas. The first 100 guests receive a free T-shirt, and first responders (firefighters, police, EMT) eat free all day.

Music Festival at JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe

June 25

After a fire devastated the property last year, JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe is back and better than ever--and celebrating summer with its first-annual music festival. A $10 entry fee gets you a full Cuban buffet, burgers, wings and live music on two stages. 

Ribfest at Darwin Brewing Co. 

July 1

Mark your calendar for Darwin Brewing Co.'s first annual Ribfest, where amateur pitmasters will square off to see who makes the best ribs in town. Our own Cooper Levey-Baker is one of the judges; there'll also be a patriotic costume contest, live music, fireworks and a full line-up of Darwin Brewing Co. beers.