Sunday, November 2
The first week of November is Portland Beer Week around these parts, and among today’s fermented festivities is “Freshman Orientation — Class of 2014,” a guided tasting of beery treats by a dozen of Maine’s newest breweries, including Banded Horn, Gneiss, and Bissell Bros., at Coffee By Design (1 Diamond St., Portland) at noon. Tix: $30. 874-5400. portlandbeerweek.org.