How much do you love the brew? Put your passion to the test at Beer Spec-TAP-ular, a festival of beer tasting to be held at the gay friendly Local Taphouse, 184 Carlisle Street St Kilda. The event will be staged this Sunday, June 22 with festivities kicking off at midday. The $25 entry includes 20 x 60ml samples.

Temple days

The frivolity continues at Templebar Precinct, Smith Street, Collingwood. This Friday the rather fabulous Fanny-May Cracker rolls out the jokes, while Slash Darling continues to front up the now-famous Spag 'n' Drag ($12 pasta dish) on Wednesdays. Look out for a singles Thursday night for 40-plus folk, launching in July.
Details: 9417 5811

Strippers

Word is out on the All Male Reviews staged at Bar 362 (362 St Kilda Road). Hop along this Friday (June 20) for the second instalment of this stripper-feast. You can even join in the action if you dare. Show starts at 10pm, drink specials between 8.30 - 9.30pm.
Details: 9534 4666

Talent in Heaven

A little birdie tells me bnews columnist Kaye Sera is hosting a talent quest with Ms Anita Beer at Heaven's Door (Commercial Road) in July. Book your audition now, there's $1000 cash up for grabs along with regular gigs at Heaven and more.
Details: 9827 9147

Bear essentials

The search for Mr Australasia Bear is on this Saturday (June 21) at the Laird Hotel. Arrive early, as this event sells out.
www.southernhibearnation.com

And another thing

Party 4 No Reason, showcasing live music, will launch at the Bendigo Hotel, July 5. Details: 0417 303 438.

The Gay Shame party takes over The Glasshouse, June 28, and is described as a "debauched dress-up party for irreverent hedonists".
Details: 9419 4748

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