– You'll find David Wondrich behind the bar in the back dining room — now known as the Bar Room — at Brooklyn Fatty 'Cue tonight. Two punches adapted from Wondrich’s latest book, Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl will be served. 7pm.

– On Saturday, you'll have the chance to taste holiday cocktail concoctions aplenty at the Dizzy Fizz Holiday Spirits Bazaar at Astor Center from 6:30 (VIP entry) or 7:30 (regular entry) – 10 pm.  A portion of ticket proceeds benefit the Childrens Aid Society, to get you into the spirit of giving. In case you need a little extra incentive, sponsors include: Hudson Whiskey, Bulleit Bourbon, Cointreau, Beefeater 24, Plymouth Gin, Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Chairman’s Reserve Rum, Russian Standard Vodka, Catdaddy Moonshine, Denizen Rum, Becherovka, Bluecoat Gin, Vieux Carré Absinthe, Penn 1681 Rye Vodka, XXX Shine Whiskey, Iceberg Vodka, Cockspur Rum, Redemption Rye, Redemption High Rye Bourbon, Scorpion Mezcal, Midnight Moon Apple Pie Moonshine and Innis & Gunn Cask-Aged Beer.  $55 tix for regular entry, available online.

– And, as promised, here's a brief summary of PDX Cocktail Week. Will add a few personal extras soon.