Belgian Beer Day; UTC Brew Fest; Cocktail Classes

SOUTH PARK— This Saturday, April 5 is Belgian Beer Day, a worldwide toast for beer lovers around the globe. Locally, Brabant Bar & Cafe is planning a live toast via Skype scheduled for 2:30 p.m., when they'll kick off a day of specials that includes 15% off all bottles on their impressive beer menu, $6 mussels and a $4 croquette trio; the food and drink deals will be active until midnight. [EaterWire]

UNIVERSITY CITY— Westfield UTC is hosting its first annual Uncasked craft brew fest to benefit the San Diego Brewers Guild on Saturday, April 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. The $20 self-guided beer tour includes tastings from 8 local breweries, including Karl Strauss Brewing Company and Rough Draft Brewing Company, food samples from Tender Greens, Eureka! Gourmet Burgers & Craft Beer, Seasons 52and PIRCH, and live music performances. Purchasing advance tickets entitles you to a beer glass, unlimited food and ten drink tickets. [EaterWire]

NORTH PARK— You may already drink like a pro, but can you mix a cocktail like one? Polite Provisions proprietor Erick Castro (get to know him in this Eater Interview) is launching the Spirit Society Series at the bar, hands-on (drinks included) cocktail classes aiming to increase your knowledge of cocktail history and strengthen your drink-making skills. The first class on Tuesday, April 7 is already sold out but stay tuned to the bar's website for upcoming notices for everything from Cocktail 101 classes to lessons on tiki drinks. [EaterWire]

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