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Monday Night Pints: Brewery Tour & Tasting
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at Fox Point Brewing Co., a farm-based, small-batch operation. Take a guided walk through the brewhouse, meet head brewer Brian Carl, and enjoy a curated tasting flight of house beers brewed on site. Admission is $25 per person and includes the tour, beer tastings, time with the brewer, and 15% off to-go 4-packs. Capacity is limited to 12 people per tour, with two seatings available. Live music from Karlos Paez with bandmates from B-Side Players sets the tone, and Haven Farm + Table will offer a relaxed happy hour atmosphere for anyone who wants a bite before or after the tour.
Fox Point Brewing Co.Wild & Bright - PAINT NIGHT!
This beginner friendly spring paint night at Ki’s Restaurant in Cardiff focuses on painting a bold wildflower field inspired by golden hour light. Expect bright blues, warm oranges, and loose, expressive brushstrokes that encourage a playful approach to color, and no prior experience is required. Karissa provides step by step guidance through a simple process so participants can relax and leave with a finished piece. It works for friends, date night, or a solo creative break by the coast. The price is $40 and includes all painting supplies. Participants may arrive early to enjoy food or drinks.
Ki's RestaurantPokemon Tournament - Standard
Take part in a weekly Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament using the Constructed Standard format. Bring a Standard-legal deck and compete for casual prize support, with store credit added to the pool per participant and awarded to the top finishers. Entry is $6. A Pokémon Professor oversees the event to ensure smooth, friendly play.
Knowhere GC League Challenge - April
Knowhere Games & Comics presents an April League Challenge for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, open to both newcomers and experienced competitors. This expanded tournament features a boosted prize structure, with store credit based on attendance and Prize Packs awarded to top finishers as well as at random. Participants can also earn points toward qualification for the Pokemon World Championship. Entry is $10. Deck lists are required, and staff will provide the necessary forms. Capacity is limited to 32 players, and on-site registration takes place before the event begins.
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