Our picks for what’s happening in Hampton Roads:
Tap out
All month, The Casual Pint will donate proceeds from Tap No. 4 to the Missing in America Project. This nonprofit finds, identifies and inters the unclaimed remains of U.S. veterans through the work of private, state and federal organizations. Help The Pint give back. Tap 4 Good.
3380 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. 757-689-6296. bit.ly/Tap4Good.
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Friendsgiving feast
Chef Jon Urena is preparing a four-course meal paired with your choice of a select draft beer, wine or nonalcoholic option. The Puerto Rican-inspired dishes include items such as beef empanadas, seafood ceviche and roasted pork. The dessert, an assortment of homemade cookies, is inspired by his mom.
6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 16. Wasserhund Brewing Co., 1805 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, 757-351-1326. Tickets $65. bit.ly/ChefJFriendsgiving.
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Un-wine
Sip and savor the moment at Dough Boy’s holiday wine tasting. Tickets include champagne, wine (whites and reds) and refreshments. Get a discount coupon for the Holiday Lights at the Beach for every two tickets purchased. Cheers.
6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17. 3224 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, 757-747-2511. Tickets start at $35. bit.ly/DoughBoysWine.
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Get pressed
Pressed Fest celebrates Virginia ciders, beers and music. Join the fun. It features performances by Delta Queen, La Primavera Strings and others; reduced-gluten and vegan snacks; and plenty of ciders and beers.
5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 17 and 3 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18. Smartmouth Brewing Co., 313 32nd St., Virginia Beach, 757-624-3939. bit.ly/PressedFest.
The Casual Pint
Tap 4 at The Casual Pint. This month, proceeds from every beer sold from this tap will be donated to the Missing in America Project.
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All things oyster
Attend the Shellabration Celebration in honor of the oyster. There will be stews and brews by The Landing Hotel’s restaurant and Bull Island Brewing Co.; harbor tours; oyster exhibits; and other cool activities for the family. All shucks now.
Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 18. The Docks at Downtown Hampton, 710 Settlers Landing Road, hello@shoredupva.com. bit.ly/ShellabrationVA.
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Other events to explore
Bubbles on the Bay: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Tides Coastal Kitchen, 2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, 410-788-6756. $3 oysters, $2 champagne. bit.ly/BubblesBay.
Soulfull Vegan Market: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. The Plot, 776 Granby St., Norfolk. soulfullveganva@gmail.com; bit.ly/SoulFullVeganVB.
Thanksgiving Cocktail Class: 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Buffalo City Distillery, 8821 Caratoke Highway, Point Harbor, North Carolina. 252-491-7255. Tickets $50. bit.ly/BuffaloCityClass.
Friendsgiving Market: Noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 18. Commonwealth Brewing Co., 2444 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach, 757-305-9652. bit.ly/FriendsgivingMkt.
Picklefest: 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 18. Tradition Brewing Co., 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News, 757-592-9393. bit.ly/PicklefestNN.
Rekaya Gibson, rekaya.gibson@virginiamedia.com, 757-295-8809; on X, @gibsonrekaya