The 2^nd Annual Wings & Brew Fest takes place at the Red Wing National Guard Armory on April 20th. This year they’ll have two sessions – 1-4pm and 5-8pm. This festival features chicken wings from 10 area restaurants and craft beer tasting from 15 breweries. Brewers and wing-slingers compete for a peoples’ choice award while attendees handle all of the “hard work.” Yum! Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here.

Once a month, Chester’s in Rochester and Odell pair up for Fusion Friday, a day of Hop Rocketed delights. On April 19th at 4pm, they’ll be infusing Odell’s 5 Barrel Pale Ale with Centennial hops.

New Bohemia in Minneapolis is hosting a Flight Night with Harriet Brewing on April 18th starting at 6pm. They’ll have West Side Belgian IPA, Dark Abbey dubbel, Divine Oculust golden strong ale and Saison Nourrice Belgian farmhouse ale on tap.

Chris Price, HopSaas

Altered Esthetics and Indeed Brewing Co. have paired up to celebrate art and craft beer. Work from 20+ artists spanning numerous mediums  will be on display at both venues through April 25th and an opening reception will take place at Altered Esthetics (1224 Quincy Street, NE) from 7-10pm on April 5th. Check it out.

The Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis is hosting Lost In Libation- A Night of Beer Speaking with Lagunitas from 6-9pm tonight. Stop in for a whole lotta’ Lagunitas, featuring Sucks!, WTF and Imperial Stout.