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Foodie Events from Feb. 23 – March 1: Craft Beer Crawlin’ & more

Foodie Events from Feb. 23 – March 1: Craft Beer Crawlin’ & more

Feb 23, 20233 min read

Of all the events happening in Tucson this week, might we entice you to join us on Saturday for the Tucson Foodie Craft Beer Crawl? The weather is supposed to be a perfect 74 degrees.

Tucson Craft Beer Crawl
Tucson Craft Beer Crawl

Tickets are still available for purchase but don’t delay! VIP ticket holders will also receive a soft pretzel from Beyond Bread to adorn their pretzel necklaces

Featured Event

CRAFT BEER CRAWL

Saturday, Feb.  25 starting at noon
Downtown Tucson

Matt has his ticket for Beer Crawl. Be like Matt.

Other events (including some Arizona Beer Week things)

“PUT A WREN ON IT” BIRD HOUSE MAKING + BEER TASTING WITH WREN HOUSE

Thursday, February 23 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Westbound, 267 S. Avenida del Convento #12

Stop by Westbound and decorate a birdhouse — for free — and try some Wren House beers!

CHERRY BOMBE AT GRADUATE TUCSON

Thursday, February 23 at 5 p.m.
The Moonstone, 930 E. Second St.
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Radio Cherry Bombe is going back on tour and has teamed up with Graduate Hotels to stop at Graduate Tucson.
Join Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond and local food luminaries for networking, a panel conversation, and, of course, great food and drink.

Cost: Tickets are $30 and include the latest copy of Cherry Bombe magazine and all the bites and sips. Come meet other members of the Bombesquad, check out our design-driven, handcrafted collection of hotels, and share some food for thought.

All Black Everything: Soul Food Plates

February 24 & 25 starting at noon
Splinter Collective Warehouse, 901 N. 13th Ave.

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, the Outlaw Project is hosting a series of pop-ups this month. It’s a celebration of Black joy.

  • Friday, February 24 will feature good music, goods from Black local artisans, soul food, and games. Bring your kids!
  • Saturday, February 25 will host poetry, artists and more soul food by Monica Jones. If you haven’t had Monica’s food, don’t continue to make that mistake. This an opportunity for everyone to join in on the fun and give back to the Black Community. Purchase tickets, donate, and sponsor.

BEER MILE WITH DRAGOON BREWING

Sunday, February 26 at 11 a.m.
Westbound, 267 S. Avenida del Convento, #12

Four beers + Four quarter-mile laps = Beer Mile! There’ll be both Competitive and Fun Run divisions.

Cost: $20 per person includes 4 Santa Cruz’r Beers. Check-in at 10:30 a.m.

HUSH SOCIAL CLUB TASTE & PAIRING EXPO

February 26 from 2 – 6 p.m.
HUSH Social Club – Tucson, 2101 S. Alvernon Way

If you’ve ever wanted to expand your knowledge and/or palate when it comes to wine and spirits then this is the event for you.

Cost: $30 for Novice and $50 for Enthusiast.

WILD GAME & BEER DINNER FEATURING BARRIO BREWING

Wednesday, March 1 at 6 p.m.
The Dutch – DAM Good Food, 5340 E. Broadway Blvd.

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Chef Marcus will be creating a spectacular 5 course Wild Game menu to be paired with 5 local craft beers!

  • Hopilicious Hoppy Lager paired with a Salade Gourmande and Roasted Duck
  • Citrazona IPA with a Proscuitto-wrapped Pheasant
  • Barrio Rojo Scottish Ale with Wild Boar Chili
  • Nolan’s Porter with Roasted Venison, Chocolate Demi-glace, and Brussels Sprouts
  • TJs Raspberry Ale with Crème Brûlée

Cost: $85 per person. Make your reservation here.

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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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