Call up your favorite designated driver and break out your iCal – DC Beer Week is only a week away. With at least two events per night, a determined beer geek could fill every evening with multiple tastings across the city. But why run around when you’re trying to enjoy some good beer and stay out of the heat? The most in-depth calendar for Beer Week lives on their Facebook page, but here are some highlights for those who aren’t going to be squeezing in every last event:

Monday, August 17:

Allagash Beer Dinner with Rob Tod
Granville Moore’s hosts a five-course meal paired with six beers from Allagash Brewing Company. President and Brewmaster of Allagash, Rob Tod, will be in attendance to chat with attendees. $75. 7 p.m.

Hop Times in the City – A Beer Tasting for Hopheads & People Who Love Them
Come taste some of the hoppiest beers on the market, hoppy beer BBQ, hopped beer cocktails and hop ice cream. You think you like hops? Prove it at the Black Squirrel. 7:30-10 p.m.

Tuesday, August 18th:

Rogue Oregon Oyster and Ale Festival at The Reef
Yequina Bay Oysters are being flown in for this pairing of great food (including other non-Oyster dishes) and Rogue beer. Brutal Bitter and Oysters? Yes, please. 5-10 p.m.

Brooklyn Brewery Beer and Cowgirl Creamery Cheese Tasting
The trend of pairing cheese and beer together continues to gather steam at this Café St. Ex event. Local cheese favorites Cowgirl Creamery pairs up with Brooklyn Brewery for a night of marrying flavors. 7 p.m.

Abita Beer Crawfish Boil at the Argonaut
Wash down spicy crawfish and other southern eats with New Orleans brewery’s Abita Beer. 6 p.m.