Chicago

Mayfest

It is, without a doubt, the finest outdoor street fair in the Windy City. Catch all four days of beer-swilling, foot-stomping fun.

Thursday June 3^rd through Sunday June 6^th

Lincoln Square, Chicago map

Details: http://www.mayfestchicago.com/

Admission is free

Philadelphia

Philly Beer Week

Featuring over 500 separate events at over 100 venues, Philly Beer Week is a 10- day celebration of the best beer drinking city in America.

Friday June 4th through Sunday June 13th

Locations citywide

Details: www.phillybeerweek.org

San Francisco

Union Street Festival

San Francisco’s most popular street fair that doesn’t involve ass-less chaps returns in a big way this weeknd.

Saturday June 5^th from 10am until 6pm

Union Street, San Francisco map

Details: http://www.unionstreetfestival.com/

Admission is free

Austin

Night of the Bat

Celebrate rats with wings at this afternoon full of batty fun. The original Batman movie will be screened as well as live music and a special appearance by Batman himself, Adam West.

Sunday June 6^th

Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin map

Details: http://www.cityofaustin.org/events/bats/default.htm

Admission is free

National

Custom Boots

The West Coast Shoe Company has been covering feet in the US for just shy of a century. While they have plenty of options, they’re best known for their custom boots which are measured, cut, and built to match your very own foot.

Buy them here

Chicago

Summer Camp

This incredible three-day concert boasts a killer lineup including moe., Keller Williams, Slightly Stoopid, Gov't Mule and dozens more. Bring a tent and camp out for a couple nights to get the full effect.

Friday May 28^th through Sunday May 30^th beginning at 11am

Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe map

Details: http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/

3-day tickets are $150-170

St Louis

Rib America Festival

Stuff your face at one of the nation's premier bbq events that also features some incredible live music from Collective Soul, Blue Oyster Cult, Foghat, Everclear and dozens more.

Friday May 28^th through Monday May 31^st

Soldier's Memorial, St Louis map

Details: http://www.ribamerica.com/main/index.php?page=st-louis

Tickets are $5

Baltimore

NCAA Lacrosse Final Four

Even if you're not a fan of the sport, there's little doubt that the Final Four in Charm City is like Christmas in July - er, May. Bars and parking lots will be packed all weekend so it's best to start preparing now.

Saturday May 29^th through Monday May 31^st

M&T Bank Stadium map

San Francisco

Giants Brewfest

Take tailgating to a whole new level with this three-hour pregame drinking festival featuring some delicious and hard-to-find brews. Continue the revelry inside the stadium and cheer on the Giants at night.

Saturday May 29^th from 3-6pm

AT&T Park, San Francisco map

Admission is $20 and includes tickets to the game

National

VKing Lawn Game

An incredible new addition to the pantheon of outdoor drinking games, VKing is fun enough to play for hours while you enjoy a beautiful afternoon.

Check it out: http://www.playvking.com/

Cost: $99 for the entire set

Chicago

Omegang Beer Tasting

Sample a variety of Belgian-style ales from the infamous craft brewery while chowing down on some great bbq pork, brisket and chicken.

Wednesday May 19^th at 6pm

Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap, Chicago map

Admission is $25

Baltimore

Bourbon and Bowties

The Quintessential Gentleman is hosting this inaugural fundraiser to raise money for 25 year old Shannon Dudley (more can be read about his story here: http://wjz.com/local/shannon.dudley.stabbing.2.1695020.htm   ) Wear your finest bowtie and sip on unlimited beers and some of the world's finest bourbon's accompanied by hors d'oeuvres from the Capital Grille.
Friday May 21st at 5:30 pm

Capital Grille map

Cost is $65

Austin

MetroDash

Kick your 5k up a notch with this killer urban obstacle course. Not only will you run a few miles, but you’ll be tested by Navy SEAL-inspired challenges along the way.

Saturday May 22^nd at noon

Zilker Park, Austin map

Details: http://www.metrodash.com/austin/

Admission is $45

Washington DC

Recess's Pool Party

To celebrate the first anniversary of the adults only board game night, Recess is throwing a pool party, bringing in a DJ, giving away ice cream and offering up booze and grub for sale.

Saturday May 22nd at 3 pm

Liaison Capital Hill map

$15 in advance

This will sellout- get your tickets now at www.recesspoolparty.eventbrite.com 

National

Rickshaw iPad Sleeve

You scored the year’s coolest new gadget, but you need to make sure you protect it. What better way to do this than with these stylish sleeves from the iconic laptop bag maker?

Buy them here

Cost: $40-60