Rí Rá Has a Beer Day; Downtown Brew Festival Tix

MANDALAY PLACE — Rí Rá celebrates International Beer Day with a tweet up from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. Attendees can get a free pint of Guinness and complimentary appetizers. The first 15 guests to arrive at the celebration will receive a free beer flight. Raffle prizes will also be featured throughout the evening, including a $50 gift card to the pub. RSVP is required at twtvite.com/RiRaBeerDay. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — Tickets are now on sale for the Second Annual Downtown Brew Festival, hosted by Motley Brews at the Clark County Amphitheater Saturday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. This year's event introduces several new elements, including the first evening start time for a Motley Brews festival, to ensure the Downtown Brew Festival continues to evolve while keeping true to its craft beer roots. The Nevada Craft Brewers will return with more specialty one-off beers, chef Christian Dolias of Cutthroat Culinary will treat VIPs with four courses in the Brewers Lounge and local indie rock artists Rusty Maples and American Cream will hit the stage for a full night of entertainment. Presale discounts for the Downtown Brew Festival are available until July 24, with a promo code found at www.facebook.com/downtownbrew. The code is valid for $5 off of every general admission and early entry purchase. Tickets are $35 online or $45 at the door for general admission, $45 online or $55 at the door for early entry and $65 online or $75 at the door for VIP. [EaterWire]
Rí Rá [Photo: Heidi Geldhauser]