Hey it’s Friday and the weekend’s almost here. The weather’s getting warmer and you’re ready for some fun, and that’s where we come in! We’re all about it and we’ve got your back big-time. Plus, we’ve got a special weekend beer pick that you’ll want to track down. So welcome to this week’s edition of our awesome Weekend Picks!

The inaugural South Denver Beer Festival launches this weekend, and since some of the ACB crew will be there, you should come down and join us for what promises to be a blast. This two-afternoon event takes place on May 4 & 5 at Clement Park in Littleton, CO, and features more than 60 of the region’s best offering 120+ different beers!Set next to a lake with Rocky Mountain views, the fest will also feature a special VIP section devoted to local distillers and chocolate and cheese producers.

Minnesota is getting ready for a party this Saturday (5/4) when the Rochester Craft Beer Festival kicks off. This year’s expo will be taking place downtown at Mayo Civic Center and more than 60 of the region’s best brewers will be bringing their finest, so you’ve gotta check it out! There will be music, food, and fun…but most importantly, THERE WILL BE BEER. For more info on this weekend’s “beerganza,” check out: Craft Beer Expo

You know that summer has officially arrived when Hollywood starts bringing out its big guns like Iron Man 3, which opens this weekend. And unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know what you’re getting into with this franchise already. Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark whose world is torn apart by The Mandarin, one of Iron Man’s most formidable opponents. Early buzz on this installment has been huge, so we’re hopeful!

Our good friend John Verive from Beer of Tomorrow reminded us that the fourth annual LA Vegan Beer Fest is taking place this Saturday, May 4^th in the “City of Angels.” It’s being held at the Roxy Theatre, and co-hosted by Tony’s Darts Away and Vegan-food goddess Quarry Girl. Even if you’re a total carnivore, the beer’s going to be awesome, and if you’re not, get ready for food aplenty, as this sounds like the place to be in Los Angeles tomorrow.

Memphis is hosting the Beale Street Music Festival 2013 this weekend and it’s an awesome event.Over the past decade, the festival has attracted more than 1.1 million music fans to the multistage three-day event, best known for its eclectic mix of contemporary rock, blues, soul, and modern talent ,as well as its musically inspired setting. The festival is held in a beautiful 25-acre riverfront park at the foot of historic Beale Street overlooking the mighty Mississippi River. For ticket and event details, check out: Beale Street Music Fest