Sippin’ Suds

Have staycations been getting in the way of actual traveling? KCBeerfest isn’t a genuine stamp on your passport, but you can acculturate yourself on adult beverages of the world. Stop by the Legends at Village West (specifically, the parking lot next to the shopping center’s parking garage) from 2 to 5 p.m. for an extensive tasting session and a chance to chat with brewers. Hundreds of brewskis from around the globe are on tap. The event helps raise funds for the Kansas City Free Health Clinic and the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City, meaning there’s a charitable component to imbibing. Bonus: Unlike a pricey plane ticket, a trip to the KCBeerfest sets you back just $25 for advance purchase, or $30 at the gate. Designated drivers get in for $10, with soda and chair massages only an ask away. For more information, call 816-777-2764 or see kcbeerfest.com. — Jill Hilbrenner

Sat., Oct. 16, 2 p.m., 2010