Whether you're craving a fruity pale ale or a coffee porter, Big Top Brewing Company, Good Liquid Brewing Company and Calusa Brewing are the perfect spots to get your brew on.
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1. A Day of Celtic Music at Fishermen s Village
Fishermen s Village, the jewel of Charlotte Harbor in Punta Gorda, will be hosting a Day of Celtic Music with outstanding local and regional bands Clover s Revenge, West of Galway, The Black Velvet Band, Whiskey Dregs, and Eireann s Call. Music will line the promenade in all sections of the Village and in Center Court at this event presented by Fishermen’s Village, The Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida and New World Celts. Not familiar with Fishermen’s Village? Built in 1980 on the site of a pier that held fish houses, the Village offers a vibrant lineup of waterfront dining, shopping, live entertainment, a resort and marina. 12-4 p.m. Saturday; Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda; fishville.com