Bubbles & Barbecue Brunch at Freedmen�s, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. The usual barbecue menu is being joined by items like biscuits & gravy, plus bubbly cocktails like mimosas, poinsettias and pomelos.

New Year�s Day Brunch and Football at Uncle Billy�s, 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. NFL games plus the usual college football bonanza on New Year�s � and the brewpub�s barbecue and beer � means football fans are starting 2017 on the right foot.

Irene�s New Year�s Day Biscuits & Booze Brunch, 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. Happy hour specials start extra early. Plus, chow down on black-eyed peas and collard greens for prosperity in the new year.

New Year�s Day Party at Adelbert�s, 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. Start the new year off right by sippping on beermosas while chowing down on grub from Emojis Grilled Cheese Bar.

New Year�s Day Hangover Brunch at Drinks Lounge, 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. No reservations or resolutions required to attend this carb-heavy feast with mimosa buckets and other boozy goodness.

2nd Annual Hair of the Dog New Year�s Day Party at Yard Bar, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. Hairy dog contests, gumbo and Bloody Marys sound like a perfect way to spend the first day of 2017.

Pinthouse Pizza�s 2017 Cellar Series, 6 to 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2. This new monthly tradition will feature a rare beer, starting with the Avery Tweak, a bourbon barrel-aged coffee stout.

Id Beer Release at Black Star Co-op, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3. This hoppy blonde ale is special because it was brewed exclusively with Texas� first grown and malted barley from Blacklands Malt.

Star Bar Rolling Blackout, 4 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 4 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. Enjoy some high-gravity beers from the past two years that will certainly make 2015 and 2016 seem a little better.

Game Night at Apanas Coffee & Beer, 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4. Specials on beer, wine, coffee and food in honor of this game night featuring UNO, Cards Against Humanity and more.

First Friday Firkin at Uncle Billy�s, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6. The winter seasonal, Shakolad Chocolate Imperial Stout, gets a peppermint perk with the addition of candy canes.

Pints for Pups at Texas Beer Company, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6. Take a drive to Taylor, east of Round Rock, for a night supporting the Taylor Animal Shelter. $1 per pint will go toward the shelter.

Trivia Night at the Hive, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6. Win prizes at Meridian Hive Meadery�s trivia night featuring teams of 3 to 6 people powered by mead.

Greater Good Coffee Roasting�s Open House, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. Celebrate the roastery�s new tasting room with live music, brunch goodies from local vendors, and coffee from the big-hearted company.

Vox Table�s Hangover Brunch, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Brunch will be extended with a $25 brunch sampling menu and $1 mimosas.

Hops for Hunger at Mort Subite, 2 p.m. Sundays in January. For every glass of Bavik sold, the Belgian beer bar will donate $1 to the Central Texas Food Bank.

Paint Your Own Pale Ale at Real Ale Brewing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Paint your own interpretation of Real Ale�s Four Squared Dry-Hopped Pale Ale can.

Lone Pint Pairing Dinner at G�raj Mahal, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. This four-course pairing dinner features Lone Pint brews and starts with an all-you-can-drink happy hour.

Treaty Oak Tap Takeover at Little Woodrow�s, 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. Taste Treaty Oak Distilling�s new beers at the Parmer location of Little Woodrow�s. Plus, meet the brewer.

Coffee, Beer & Birthdays at Banger�s, 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. Celebrate Shiner Beer�s 108th birthday with a new release: the Cold-Brew Coffee Ale, made in collaboration with Chameleon Cold- Brew.

Viva Texas Vino, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. The Bullock Museum is hosting a talk by certified sommelier Jessica Dupuy and a tasting featuring Texas Fine Wine.

Lazarus Brewing�s Grand Opening, 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Welcome East Austin�s newest brewery by enjoying coffee, tacos, live music and beer, including the much-anticipated 40 Days & 40 Nights American IPA.

Flying Saucer Austin�s 9th�Anniversary Party, 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday, Jan. 15. Toast the birthday with Austin Beerworks El Sputniko and other special brews, as well as �90s trivia and costume contest.

Lobster Brunch at Craftsman, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. Enjoy drink specials like champagne and beer buckets with Garbo�s beloved lobster rolls.

Peat Week at the Blackheart, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 through midnight Sunday, Jan. 22. The Rainey Street bar loves Scotch whisky so much that it�s devoting an entire week to it.

The Craft Series at 1886 Cafe & Bakery at the Driskill, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16. This month, the beer pairing dinner will feature beers from Last Stand Brewing.

Moebius Release at Black Star Co-op, 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. The brewpub is putting a very special beer on tap: Black Star�s Woodford Reserve Whiskey barrel-aged imperial stout.

Lord Admiral Gravitas Release at Blue Owl Brewing, 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. This Balcones barrel-aged beer takes the Admiral Gravitas beer up a boozy notch.

Beer and Cheese Pairing Class with Sweetwater Brewing, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. Taste five beers and three cheeses at Craftsman with the guidance of a Sweetwater representative. $15.

Silverback Pint Night at Doc�s Backyard, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Proceeds from Thirsty Planet�s Silverback Pale Ale support the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund.

Vietti Winery Free Tasting and Pop-up Dinner at Italic, 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. No reservations are required for this two-part event featuring winemaker Luca Currado and three special dishes paired with three of the wines.

Inauguration Rapture Happy Hour at the Whip In, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Whether in total protest or blissful celebration, day drinking because of the presidential inauguration is qualified, so every local beer is $4.

Ruggedman Brewing Grand Opening Weekend, 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 through 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Taste the mainstay and small-batch brews of this newly opened New Braunfels brewpub owned by three Marine veterans.

Pinthouse Pizza�s Fully Adrift Coffee-Infused Bottle Release, 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. It�s the second edition of the Burnet brewpub�s Fully Adrift Double IPA �Lost at Sea� series, this time featuring a coffee infusion.

Gorilla Pub Crawl, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Drink Thirsty Planet�s Silverback Pale Ale and save a gorilla at this crawl along Rainey Street, which kicks off at Banger�s.

Out of the Cellar: A Rare Texas Beer Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Greenhouse Craft Food in Round Rock is pairing five hard-to-find beers from breweries like (512) and Saint Arnold with five courses. $100.

Angel�s Envy Pairing Dinner at District Kitchen + Cocktails, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. Enjoy a specially created dinner paired with Angel�s Envy cocktails for an indulgent evening.

Amari Dinner at Olive & June, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. Sip on craft cocktails highlighting the flavors of Italian amari while enjoying a four-course menu of Southern Italian cuisine. $68.

�Zoolander� Pub Run, 6 p.m. doors Tuesday, Jan. 24. Join Whole Foods and Stateside at the Paramount for this evening featuring Blue Steel photo sessions, dance music, and a costume contest. $20.

Robert Mondavi Winery & Casa Nobles Tequila Dinner at Oasthouse, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. The first chef�s tasting menu of the year will feature four courses from Chef Amir Hajimaleki paired with either a Casa Nobles spirit or Robert Mondavi wine. $65.

Cuvee Coffee Bar�s Crowler Cup Showdown, 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Six east side breweries are facing off in the hopes of winning your favor. Your drink equals your vote.

Vigilante Gaming Bar�s Grand Opening, 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. Game rentals will be free at the opening weekend of the craft beer-focused gaming bar. (Grand opening has been moved to weekend of Feb. 17.)

Real Ale Scots Gone Wild + Coffissar Release Party, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Two more Mysterium Verum bottles are getting released in one weekend. How empty is your wallet getting?

Barrel Bonanza Smoke Out Saturday at Banger�s, 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Smoked sausage and brisket will pair nicely with barrel-aged brews like Avery Tangerine Quad and Wicked Weed Silencio.

Idle Vine Brewing�s Grand Opening, 12 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Food trucks, 12 beers on tap, eight brewery-exclusive beers and a special bottle release mean a drive to Pflugerville will be well worth it.

Austin Bacon & Beer Festival, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Bacon-centric food prepared by local chefs with Texas craft beers � what could be better than that?

Wicked Weed Beer & Coffee Pairing at WhichCraft Mueller, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Try five fruited sours and a bourbon barrel-aged stout from the lauded Asheville brewery alongside four different preparations of coffee from Austin Roasting Co.

The Barber Shop 6th Anniversary, 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The small Dripping Springs brewpub is celebrating another birthday with food, fun and, of course, plenty of beer.

Winter Beer Party at Craft Pride, 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. Stouts, porters, winter warmers, barleywines and more will go on tap to warm you up on a winter�s day.

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