Microbrew Extravaganza

If you haven't made it out to the annual microbrew Extravaganza in the past 15 years, make sure you put it on your calendar this year. Tonight's event kicks off at 6:30 with a "Hoppy Hour," during which attendees can sample their way through an array of beers while conversing with featured microbrewery owners and operators. At 7:30 p.m., additional ales, lagers, porters, stouts and holiday brews from well-known local breweries like Fat Head's Brewery & Saloon, Great Lakes Brewing Company and Rocky River Brewing Co., will be be served, as will a whole spread of pub-inspired fare. For $60 in advance (or $70 at the door,) you can drink and eat to you heart's content, all while listening to the music of Abby Normal and the Detroit Lean, who'll perform live. Call 216-707-3451 for ticket sales and additional information. (McConnell)