Atlanta weekend food events, Nov. 15-17: Ponce de Leon Beer Fest, a beer tasting, and more

• Chris VanBrackle
• The Ponce de Leon Beer Festival Sat., Nov. 16

Wine dinner? Beer tasting? Cooking Class? Let us know. Send your Food and Drink happs to foodanddrink at creativeloafing.com.

Friday

The Family Dog Fri., Nov. 15, 5 p.m. Yappy Hour Enjoy food, drinks, live music, and raffles to support a new nonprofit: Bring Change 2 Animals. The organization supports the care and rescue of neglected and abused animals. Details

Saturday

Yaarab Shrine Center Sat., Nov. 16, 12-6 p.m. The Ponce de Leon Beer Festival Enjoy beers from more than 30 breweries, food trucks, and live music from eight bands at this inaugural beer festival. Dress up like a conquistador and be entered to win prizes. Details

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Shula’s 347 Grill Sat., Nov. 16, 3 p.m. Shula’s Microbrew Tasting The third annual event offers beer tasting and a souvenir mug. All proceeds go to the Atlanta Fire Foundation, which supports Atlanta’s fire fighters. Details

Bosch Experience Center at Serenbe Sat., Nov. 16, 5 p.m. Arts and Drafts Sample various craft beers as Serenbe Artist in Residence Cornelia Konrads presents a discussion about art and a short film. Details

Opera Sat., Nov. 16, 6 p.m. atlantaPOPS! Choose between a seated dinner or passed hors d’oeuvres, then enjoy a fashion show from Wes Gordon. “American Idol” finalist Ashthon Jones will perform live, and Dr. Tammie E. Quest of Emory will deliver a spoken message. Details

Sunday

Georgia International Convention Center Sun., Nov. 17, 3 p.m. Clash of the Culinary Titans SyMan Baby! of MAJIC 107.5/97.5 and TV show “The Ride” will be the MC for the annual Gourmet Gents event. Proceeds benefit the local chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, supporters and mentors of young women. Details