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Foodie Events from Dec. 28 – Jan. 3: Batch’s anniversary, beer tours & NYE fun

Foodie Events from Dec. 28 – Jan. 3: Batch’s anniversary, beer tours & NYE fun

Dec 28, 20222 min read

What day is it? All we know is that it’s that pesky time of year when times and days seem to all meld together into one abyss.

Whether you’re using that time to check some things off of your to-do list or becoming one with your couch, we’ve got a few events to make the time pass including events like movie nights, wine tasting, beer crawling, and of course, ringing in the new year!

Don’t forget to check out our Events Directory for a full list of upcoming Foodie events.

HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT at 1912 BREWING CO.

Wednesday, December 28 starting at 6 p.m.
2045 N. Forbes Blvd. #105

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Continue the festivities with Holiday movie nights at 1912 Brewing Company!
Join the 1912 taproom every Wednesday for a Holiday Film Feature at 6 p.m. Invite some friends and family, and enjoy some brews and popcorn. Get free popcorn with a purchase during the movie, too!

WINTER WINE TASTING SERIES: BAJA AZ

Wednesday, December 28 starting at 6 p.m.
The Century Room, 311 E. Congress St.

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Join The Century Room for their Winter Wine Tasting series every Wednesday in December.  Capacity is limited.
Cost: $30. Purchase your tickets here.

BREWERY TOUR: DOWNTOWN TUCSON

Thursday, December 29 starting at 1 p.m.
Downtown Tucson

Brewery Tour Downtown Tucson
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Explore Downtown Tucson breweries on this unique beer crawl. You’ll get behind-the-scenes knowledge and history of some of the best craft breweries, enjoy a flight at each stop, and sample locally made spirits.

This is not a food tour, so please make sure to have lunch prior to this tour.

Tucson Beer Tour Highlights Include:

  • An inside look at three local breweries and two distilleries
  • Beer flights and spirit samples

Cost: $85. Purchase your ticket here.

BATCH’S 7TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND

Friday, December 30 – Sunday, January 1 at 7 p.m.
Batch Cafe & Bar, 118 E. Congress St.

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Batch is turning seven and they’re celebrating all weekend!
They’ll be open at the following times:
  • Friday 2 p.m. – midnight
  • Saturday 2 -10 p.m.
  • Sunday 2 – 7 p.m.
They’ll be randomly putting out various rare and allocated bottles throughout the weekend so make sure to stop on by and wish them a happy birthday!

NEW YEAR’S EVE PLANS?

Looking for something to do on NYE? We’ve got you covered.

Check out our article, New Year’s Eve in Tucson: Where to be when the ball drops for a full round-up of restaurants and bars ringing in the new year in style.

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Addie Ibarra

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Addie Ibarra, native Tucsonan, is a fierce lover of adventure, travels, and food. Addie has her Masters in Legal Studies and hopes to one day apply that towards helping people (and animals) around the globe, while traveling and tasting along the way. So far she’s hit 4 continents and counting!

You’ll likely find her on a patio sipping wine with her 4-legged best friend, Spaghetti.

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Three-time Iron Chef Tucson champion @Chef_antbanks of @Obonsushi takes the Culinary Showcase Stage Saturday at noon. 

The show will also feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, pet-friendly attractions, adoptable animals, HGTV’s Matt Blashaw, the Kids Market, and more. 

WHEN: Oct. 16-18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: TCC 📍260 S. Church Ave.
TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free
 
SPECIAL ADMISSION: 
• Friday: Seniors 65+ free; half-price for military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers with ID 
• Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups
• Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID

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Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com 
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