Drink this in

You're young, you're professional, you need to get out of Lowell. Lucky for you there's a Spring Sangria Party at Vlora Restaurant on Bolyston St. in Boston Thurs. night. This "young professional" night (how young is young?) from 6-8 features sangrias and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 617-638-9699 to RSVP.
Beer fans, I haven't left you out. Imbibe like Jim Cook at this weekend's Boston Beer Summit. Like that name, makes it feel like a stately meeting of the minds instead of another excuse to get buzzed during the day. Hey, it's spring and you've sprung.
This major sampling event brings more than 50 of the world's best brewers, tapping 200 different beers. Berkshire Brewing, Butternuts Beer & Ale, Buzzards Bay Breing, Cape Ann Brewing Co., and my favorite Cisco Brewers of Nantucket stand out as stars. Whale Tail Ale anyone?
The big boys like Dogfish Head will be present along w/ NE locals Green Mountain Beverage, Gritty McDuff’s and the Haverhill Brewing Company/The Tap. So stop by and say boo-yah.
Park Plaza Castle. 5:30-9 p.m. Friday. 12:30-4 p.m. Saturday $35 in advance; $40 at the door. 50 Park Plaza at Arlington St.