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Published: Mar 3, 2010

Stoudt's Beer Dinner at Amada
Mon., March 8, 6 p.m., $65

Jose Garces' Amada is pairing up with Stoudt's for a five-course beer dinner. The menu includes dishes like smoked sea scallop with barley risotto; "hopped" organic egg with black garlic pureé, crispy bacon and smoked trout roe; and malt-braised venison leg. Featured Stoudt's beers will include the brewery's Oktober Fest, Double IPA, Fat Dog Stout and more. Amada, 217 Chestnut St., 215-625-2450, amadarestaurant.com.

"Pig & Its Parts" Menu at James
Sun., March 7, 5-9 p.m., $60

Topping my list of weird holidays: National Pig Day, apparently created by two Southern sisters in 1972. James chef/owner Jim Burke will do his part to celebrate with a four-course menu paying homage to all things porcine. Check out porcini-stuffed trotters, sausages, roasted pork loin and a bacon-studded dessert. James Restaurant, 824 S. Eighth St., 215-629-4980, jameson8th.com.

Flying Fish Launch Party at McGillin's
Mon., March 8, 6-8 p.m., pay as you go POSTPONED

McGillin's is hosting a launch party for Exit 16, the latest in Flying Fish's Exit series. Named for the route that leads to the Meadowlands, "16" is a Double IPA brewed with organic wild rice and five varieties of hops. Brewer Casey Hughes will be on hand to tap the first keg. McGillin's Olde Ale House, 310 Drury St., 215-735-5562, mcgillins.com.

Vegan Cocktail Party at Cantina Dos Segundos
Wed., March 10, 6 p.m.-1 a.m.

Cantina Dos Segundos hosts another installment of this mixer for socially conscious eaters and drinkers. Vegans, vegetarians and those in between can enjoy food and cocktail specials all night. Some of the night's proceeds go to the Chenoa Manor animal sanctuary in Avondale. Cantina Dos Segundos, 931 N. Second St., 215-629-0500, cantinadossegundos.com.

Oscars Pajama Party at The Institute
Sun., March 7, 7-11:30 p.m.

Tune in to the 82nd Annual Academy Awards at The Institute. We haven't heard anything about a red carpet, but there will be popcorn, candy, Cali-inspired dinner specials and pints of Oskar Blues' Dales Pale Ale and Gordon Double IPA for $3.50. The catch — you've got to wear your pajamas to get in on the fun. The Institute Bar, 549 N. 12th St., 267-318-7772, institutebar.com.