Light Side of the Fourth

In its four years of existence, the Big Day of Giving has raised over $16 million for Sacramento area nonprofits. This year, it falls on Star Wars Day, May the Fourth (be with you). So in the spirit of celebrating both, Oak Park Brewing Co. (3514 Broadway) will be hosting the Star Paws Yappy Hour. At the double-pun event, guests can sip on more than a dozen beers, including their award-winners ($6 normally, but $1 off from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.): the Citra IPA, the Coconut Coffee Porter and the Belgian Bliss Monk’s Brown Ale—all brewed in house by Dave Estis and Tom Karvonen. Each beer sold will result in a $1 donation to the local SPCA. There will be a raffle, as well as several adoptable pups that you can bring home or introduce to your own dog. Costumes are encouraged, so slot those Yoda ears on your pooch before you get generously tipsy. Learn more at www.sspca.org/yappy-hour.