Bell’s beer, running and charity will come together for a special St. Patrick’s Day themed 5k fun run at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13.

The Brooks Urban Herd Run Happy Pub Run will start and finish from the Eccentric Café in downtown Kalamazoo.

All event proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kalamazoo.

A $10 registration fee also includes a drink ticket and a raffle ticket. Prizes will also be awarded to the most spirited costume.

You can register here or at the Café from 5-5:30 p.m. the day of. Special event shirts will also be available for $15 at Gazelle Sports.

 

 

Below is a look at our events this week in Michigan, Arizona, Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin and Georgia.

Michigan

March 5

Beer and Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings, Mt. Clemens, 6-8 p.m. - Smitten Golden Rye Ale, Black Note (7 p.m.), not to mention discounts on wings all day.

March 7

Bell's Night: One Under Bar and Grill, Livonia, 6 p.m. - Amber Ale, 2011 Cherry Stout, Midwestern Pale Ale, Quinannan Falls Special Lager, Two Hearted Ale, Roundhouse and Smitten

7 Bell's on the 7th: Dexter Pub, Dexter, 6:30 p.m. – Hopslam, Smitten, Java Stout, Red Nose ESB and more

March 9

4th Annual Brew-Ski Festival: Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs, Noon - 5 p.m.

Arizona

March 7

Meet Larry Bell/Tap Event: Flanny's Bar and Grill, Tempe, 6 p.m.  - Join Larry for a special tapping of Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, Harry Magill's Spiced Stout, Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000, Oberon, Two Hearted and Midwestern Pale Ale.

Florida

Through March 25

Bell's Beer Baseball Pub Crawl: Lakeland – Find more information here.

March 4

Bell's Brewery Night: Datz, Tampa, 7-9 p.m. - Join us for some beer education, sampling and basket giveaways.

March 5

Tampa Bay Beer Week - Hopslam Tapping: Stein and Vine, Brandon, 6 p.m. – midnight - Hopslam, Amber Ale, Expedition Stout, Midwestern Pale Ale, Oberon, Quinannan Falls Special Lager and Two Hearted

March 7

Tampa Bay Beer Week - Bell's Night: World of Beer St. Pete, 6 p.m. - midnight  - 15 Bell's beers on tap: Amber Ale, Batch 9,000, Best Brown Ale, Cherry Stout, Christmas Ale, Expedition Stout, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Hopslam, Kalamazoo Stout, Midwestern Pale Ale, Oberon, Sparkling Ale, Special Double Cream Stout, Third Coast Old Ale and Two Hearted. There will also be giveaways and a beer basket raffle.

March 9

Bell's Beertopia: World of Beer, Orlando, 2 p.m. - 20+ drafts with some small batch beers such as Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000 and Hopslam. There will be raffles and giveaways as well as live music starting at 9 p.m.

Ohio

March 4

Black Note Tasting & Bottle Release: Lizardville, Rocky River and Bedford Heights, 3 p.m. (Rocky River) and 4 p.m. (Bedford Heights) - Flights of Black Note, Expedition Stout and Special Double Cream Stout. Single bottles will also be available to purchase - 1 per person please.

Wisconsin

March 9

Bell's Beer Dinner: Karma Bar & Grill, Milwaukee, - Call 414-220-4118 for more information.

Georgia

March 9

Taco Mac's Secret Stash Bash: The Prado, Sandy Springs, 2-6 p.m. - Le Batteur and Sweet Potato Stout

Looking ahead

Next week, we are hosting the Brooks Urban Herd Run Happy Pub Run at the Eccentric Café, Jazz Night in Minneapolis, a beer dinner in Buchanan and more. Take a look at our full calendar here.

Below is a look at our events this week in Florida, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Florida

Through March 25

Bell's Beer Baseball Pub Crawl: Multiple locations in Lakeland from noon - midnight - Win a Bell’s tailgate package. For more details, go here.

Feb. 27

Hopslam Tapping: Proof, Tallahassee, 7 p.m. - Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000. Amber Ale, Best Brown, Expedition Stout, Oberon, Sparkling Ale and Two Hearted will also be on tap.

Bell's Bourbon Barrel Night & Hopslam: World of Beer - Carrolwood, Tampa, 6 p.m. - midnight - Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout and Batch 9,000

March 2

3rd annual Old Palm Harbor Blues and Brews Festival, 3-10 p.m. - Amber Ale, Oberon and Two Hearted

March 3

Bacon Beer Bash: World of Beer, Downtown St. Petersburg, 6 p.m. – Bacon and This One Goes to 11 … need we say more?

Tampa Bay Beer Week: Eggs and Kegs, Cigar City Tasting Room, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Brunch includes 4-courses prepared with both breweries’ offerings with a Latin flair and a pint of beer. Stay for live music, fresh espresso and of course, special beer offerings from both breweries. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased before Feb. 28.

March 4

Bell's Brewery Night: Datz, Tampa, 7-9 p.m. - beer education, sampling and basket giveaways

Michigan

Feb. 26

Bel's Beer Dinner: The Mitt Restaurant, Mt. Clemens, 7 p.m. - Porter, Oarsman, Best Brown, Smitten, and Hopslam round out a menu of Michigan comfort. Reservations can be made in person or by calling 586-493-0500.

Feb. 27

Tap Takeover: Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill, Northville, 6 p.m. - Black Note, Sweet Potato Stout, Hell Hath No Fury, Captain Spontaneous, and a Hopslam firkin in addition to their regular Bell's line-up

Feb. 28

Lights Out: Shark Club, Howell, 6 p.m. - Black Note (7 p.m.), Best Brown, 2011 Cherry Stout, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Java Stout, Kalamazoo Stout, Porter, Special Double Cream Stout, Sweet Potato Stout and Harry Magill's Spiced Stout

March 1

Bell’s Beer Iceman Registration Party: Eccentric Cafe, downtown Kalamazoo starting at noon - We’ll have 400 paper entries available with a limit of 3 per person. There will also be giveaways, a sale of 2012 merchandise and maybe even a game or two.

March 2

Suds & Snow: Timber Ridge Resort, 1:30-6:30 p.m. - Best Brown, Two Hearted, Hopslam, Third Coast Old Ale, Amber, Smitten and Hell Hath No Fury

Indiana

Feb. 27

Hopslam Firkin Tapping: Moon Dog Tavern, Indianapolis, 6 p.m.

March 1

Hopslam Firkin Tapping: Mass Ave. Pub, Indianapolis, 6 p.m.

March 2

Charity Beer & Wine Tasting: Waterbird Banquet Center, Chesterton, 2-5 p.m.

Illinois

Feb. 26

Jazz Series Tasting: Hopleaf, Chicago, 7:30 p.m. - Le Batteur, Le Pianiste, and Le Contrabassiste (blonde, amber and brown respectively) PLUS This One Goes to 11

Feb. 27

Bell's Night: Chuck's Southern Comfort Cafe, Burbank, 5 p.m. - Smitten Golden Rye Ale, Captain Spontaneous, Hopslam and Consecrator Doppelbock

Ohio

Feb. 27

Bell's Night: Winking Lizard, Columbus Crosswoods, 6-9 p.m. - Quinannan Falls, Le Batteur,
Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, Sparkling Ale, Two Hearted, Smitten and Hopslam. Space is limited.

March 1

Bockfest Kick-off: Arnold's Bar and Grill, Cincinnati, 4 p.m. - Consecrator Doppelbock

March 4

Black Note Tasting & Bottle Release: Lizardville, Rocky River and Bedford Heights, 3 p.m. (Rocky River) & 4 p.m. (Bedford Heights)

Wisconsin

Feb. 28

Bell's Beer Dinner: Trocadero Gastrobar, Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. (reception), 7 p.m. (dinner) - Three courses and five different Bell's beers including Oarsman and Hopslam

Looking ahead

Beer & Wings, Brew-Ski Festival, and more: Take a look at our full calendar here.