IPA FEST

The 5^th Annual Jay Fairchild IPA Fest will feature more than 45 beers, roast pigs, prime rib and more 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 28-29 at the Parkway Tavern, 313 N. I St. in Tacoma.

BETTER TIMES

Doyle's Public House will hosts an AIDS Walk happy hour 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 featuring drink specials. A portion of the proceeds from the specials will go to the Pierce County AIDS Walk. Drink up at 208 St. Helens Ave. in Tacoma.

BEER FESTIVAL ALERT

The Tacoma Craft Beer Festival will feature 100 beers from more than 50 breweries Oct. 1-2 at the Foss Waterway Seaport. The TCBF has added a few items for its second year run. Aside from the fact that it's now a two-day event with the addition of Friday night, the festival will spotlight cask ale with their "Firkin Friday at the Fest" booth Friday night featuring a dozen fresh firkins of cask ale, all simultaneously tapped at 6 p.m., for one night only. Saturday, they'll spotlight the canned craft beer movement with the "TCBF Canned Craft Beer Garden for those wishing to imbibe more than 4 ounces at a time. Tickets are currently available online for $18 tacomacraftbeerfest.com, which is $7 less than the door price. Military with ID will only pay $20 at the door. A two-day pass is $35. Admission includes a souvenir taster glass, plus six tasting tokens. Additional 4-ounce pours are $1.50.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

Paddy Coyne's Irish Pub serves a $11.95 all-you-can-eat fish and chips meal every Sunday from 4 p.m. to midnight. Bib up at

TWILIGHT DINNER

Mercato Ristorante (111 Market St. NW, Olympia) offers a $17.95 twilight dinner. For more details, call 360.528.3663.

TAKE OUT

HG Bistro in Puyallup offers a Take out Tuesdays program featuring two take-dinners for $20. Click here to see the menu. Orders take 30 minutes. Call 253.845.0290.

BRING YOUR OWN

The Dockside Bistro and Wine Bar offers a $1 cork fee every Tuesday. Bring your best to 501 Columbia NW in Olympia.

DEAL

Every Tuesday night Harmon Brewery & Eatery serves a 6-ounce sirloin steak or half pound of rib tips - both on a bed of fries - for $5. Check it at 1938 Pacific Ave. in downtown Tacoma.

TIGHTWAD TUESDAY

Every Tuesday Hell's Kitchen serves $2 tacos, $2 wells and $2 beers. Get on it at 928 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma.

NOSH LEAGUE

As part of the Weekly Volcano's new Nosh League, you can meet up with like-minded foodies at locally owned restaurants and businesses and take advantage of special discounts, win restaurant gift certificates, and learn tips from chefs and food producers. To join, click here.

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