If there’s one thing I know — Dads like beer. Since it’s Father’s Day this weekend, it makes perfect sense that there are a plethora of beer events all over Southern California! If your Big Poppa isn’t a beer buff, no worries, there are plenty of other funtastic events going on with food trucks, films, wine and more. Spend time with your dad this weekend and find an event with Weekend, What Up!

Friday

  • It’s New Belgium Night at Downtown Johnny Brown’s with kegs of Super Cur, Abbey Grand Cru Strong Dark Ale, Ranger IPA, Somersault Belgium Pale Ale and much more! Starts at 5 PM at Downtown Johnny Brown’s 1220 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
  • LA Unbound features over 100 dancers performing over 20 different styles of dance. Tickets are $18 in advance and $25 at the door. 4 and 8 PM at El Portal Theatre 5269 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601

Saturday

  • The Johnny Cash Music Festival is a tribute to the man in black with music, vendors, artists and hot robs! Tickets are $25. Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 West Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001
  • Laugh and munch on food truck goodies this weekend with “Old School” at the Outdoor Cinema Food Fest. Food trucks include Patty Wagon, Nacho Truck, Canter’s Truck and more. Tickets range $8-$10. Doors open at 5:30 PM at Exposition Park 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
  • Sip beers from from 25 top breweries and over 100 beers at the first-ever Great Vegas Festival of Beer. Tickets are $27 pre-sale and $37 at the door.  5 – 9 PM at Tivoli Village (in the Summerlin area) Alta Dr & S Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145
  • Gourmet food trucks made their way to the Inland Empire at the first IE Food Truck Fest. Trucks include the Grilled Cheese truck, Nom Nom, Coolhaus, Me So Hungry and more. Admission is $10. 11 AM – 6 PM at the Citizen Business Bank Area 4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764
  • Make Music Pasadena will have live performances from artists all over the city at 30+ different venues. 11-11 PM throughout Downtown Pasadena, CA
  • Sample brews from Angel City, Craftsman, Ladyface, Nibble Bit Tabby and more at Beer Class: Local Brew. $59 per person or two for $80. 3 PM – 5:15 PM at Cafe Metropol, 923 E. 3rd. Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
  • Sun, fun and hot food! Chili at the Beach has free admission with $10 chili tastes, plus shopping, street performers, music and more. 11 – 7 PM at Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway (between PCH & Olive), Huntington Beach, CA
  • Get ready for Claud Beltrain’s All You Can Eat Gumbo, Shrimp and Crawfish at Mumbo Gumbos. $65 with a $4.57 fee (when you purchase online). Starts at 4 PM at Mumbo Gumbos 79 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106
  • The Calabasas Malibu Wine and Food Festival is back! Enjoy an afternoon with food, wine, beer and spirits for $150. 2 – 6 PM at Calabasas Inn 23500 Park Sorrento, Calabasas, CA 91302

Sunday

  • Celebrate dad with free beer at Eagle Rock Brewery’s Pints for Pops. Spend time with you pop and have a picnic! 12 – 6 PM at Eagle Rock Brewery 3056 Roswell Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065
  • Get buzzed with Dad with $1 first Ladyface pints for fathers (regular ales only). All day at Ladyface Alehouse 29281 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

All Weekend Long

  • Salute Beer Festival celebrates finely crafted beer and food! Tickets range from $10 – $92. Friday at 6:30 PM – Saturday at 6 PM at Ojai Beverage Company?655 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
  • Dogfish Head’s Western Intergalactic Bocce Tournament features food, fun, beer, and more for the teams competing. Cost is $700 per four person team. Friday and Saturday at NTC Promenade at Liberty Station 2640 Historic Decatur Rd. San Diego, CA 92106
  • The Los Angeles Film Festival is off and running until June 26. Over 200 features, shorts, and music videos, representing more than 30 countries, make up the main body of the Festival. Multiple venues in Downtown Los Angeles.