Beer Week calendar

1st Philly Beer Geek Finals at Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave.; 215-855-0100. Semifinalists vie for the trivia trophy, 7 p.m., $5. www.johnnybrendas.com or www.phillybeergeek.com.

Extreme Beers at Tavern 17, 220 S. 17th St.; 215-790-7755. Higher-alcohol brews, 6-7:30 p.m., $30. www.tavern17restaurant.com.

Homebrew Tasting at Brew Your Own Beer, 2026 Darby Road, Havertown; 610-449-5496. 7-9 p.m.

Great Local Beers at White Dog Café, 3420 Sansom; 215-386-9224. Award winners. Reception & dinner, 6 p.m., $95 inclusive. www.whitedog.com.

Friday, March 14

Michael Jackson Tribute at University of Pennsylvania Museum. Beer dinner honoring the late British writer who fueled the craft beer movement here with annual tastings at the Museum. Benefits Parkinson's research. 6:30 p.m., $95, at 215-898-3900.

Beer and Cheese at DiBruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut; 215-665-1659. Iron Hill beer and DiBruno cheese, 6-8 p.m., $45. www.ironhillbrewery.com

Saturday, March 15

Michael Jackson: The Man and His Legacy, 19th annual tastings at Penn University Museum. At 1, 3:30, or 6 p.m., $45. Tickets at 215-898-3900.

Flying Fish Brewery Tasting Tours, 1940 Olney Ave, Cherry Hill; 856-489-0061. From 1-4 p.m. www.flyingfish.com.

Sunday, March 16

Real Ale Festival at Triumph Brewing, 117 Chestnut; 215-625-0855. Yards cohosts gathering of more than 20 area breweries, 1-4 p.m., $50. www.triumphbrewing.com.

Penitentiary Tour & Beer Dinner at London Grill, 23d & Fairmount; 215-978-4545. With Stoudt's brews, 1:30 p.m., $45 plus tax and tip. www.londongrill.com.

Pennsylvania Brunch at Fork, 306 Market; 215-625-9425. Lew Bryson dim sum, noon-2 p.m., $35 plus beer, tax, tip. www.lewbryson.com.

Stone Brunch at Teresa's Next Door, 124-126 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne; 610-293-0119. With rare Stone Brewing kegs, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ladies Beer Tea at the Belgian Café, 21st & Green Sts.; 215-235-3500. 3 p.m. $25. www.thebelgiancafe.com.

Highlights of Michael Jackson dinners at Monk's Café, 264 S. 16th St.; 215-545-7005. 6 p.m. $85 ($15 to National Parkinson's Foundation). www.monkscafe.com.

The Last Huzzah at Fergie's Pub, 1214 Sansom St.; 215-928-8118. Karaoke party, $3 imperial pints, 7:05 p.m. www.fergies.com.