Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks has declared Tuesdays Brewsdays with various specials. July 8: Delirium Red Cherry Beer, Timmermans Kriek and Echt Kriekenbier. July 15: Anderson Valley Wild Turkey Stout and Allagash Odyssey will be the special beers, served with root beer bourbon ribs all day long. July 22: “Celebrating San Diego County” is the theme, highlighting Coronado Islander IPA, Mission Blonde Kolsch and Manzanita Chaotic Double IPA. July 29: On the last Tuesday they are spotlighting NorCal with Napa Smith Organic IPA, Humboldt Brown Hemp Ale and North Coast Red Ale. bluedogbeertavern.com

Firenze Osteria has two events coming up worth considering. First up, owner and Top Chef alum Fabio Viviani (above) will teach a cooking class on July 13, 10 a.m. to noon, demonstrating how to create four pasta dishes:  trofie (eggless pasta), fresh pomodoro penne (gluten-free), four cheese and duck sausage fettuccini (egg pasta), bolognese orecchiette (whole wheat) and pesto. The price is $65 per person  (including food consumption!) On July 17 Fabio will host a four-course dinner featuring Ventura Limoncello. The price is $75 per person. Call 818-760-7081 for information and reservations for both events. firenzeosteria.com