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Check out these 4 Phoenix events to fill your weekend with food and drinks

Just because the fireworks are over, doesn't mean the summer fun has to stop. Check out these food-filled events taking place around the Valley this weekend.
SnapBack Pizzeria is teaming up this weekend for a collaboration dinner with Chilte.
SnapBack Pizzeria is teaming up this weekend for a collaboration dinner with Chilte. Aaron Shottenstein
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The weekend is here again, and while the holiday festivities are over, the summer fun doesn't have to stop. Here are four food and drinks-filled events happening around metro Phoenix to check out this weekend.

Cocktail Class and Brunch

Saturday, July 8
21001 N. Tatum Blvd., #46-1405
480-500-5358
Speakeasy Pigtails Cocktail Bar is hiding within The Whining Pig at Desert Ridge and is the home of great cocktails. At this class, Beverage Director Kyla Hein will teach attendees how to make three drinks that are also easy to make at home. Brunch will be served from 12 to 12:45 p.m. before the class begins at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $60 per person plus fees.

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Santa and his helper will make an appearance each weekend in July at Organ Stop Pizza.
Tirion Boan

Christmas in July Santa Appearance

Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9
1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa
Throughout the month, Organ Stop Pizza is celebrating Christmas in July and on Saturdays and Sundays, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Santa Claus will make a special appearance. The event raises money for United Food Bank and guests are encouraged to bring two cans of food, or donate $2 and receive 10 percent off their bill. Throughout July, the organ tunes are interspersed with Christmas music and two sparkling Christmas trees rival the giant disco ball that spins above customers enjoying pizza and a show.

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Peacock Wine Bar will host a special Sunday fun-day with a drag brunch this weekend.
Allison Trebacz

Bottled Bombshells Drag Brunch

Sunday, July 9
1525 N. Gilbert Road #c108 Gilbert
Head over to Peacock Wine Bar in Gilbert for a Sunday filled with fun and food. Doors open at 10:30 and the show starts at 11:30 with performances by Paris Amour-McKenzie, Olivia Gardens and Stella Prince. Tickets cost $25 per person and there is a two-drink minimum.

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Chilte will host the collaboration dinner with SnapBack Pizzeria.
Allison Young

Chilte x SnapBack Mexitalian Wine Dinner

Sunday, July 9
765 Grand Ave.
Two Grand Avenue favorites are teaming up this weekend for a five-course dinner with a tasting menu created by chefs Lawrence Smith and Ryan Moreno. Tickets for the collaboration dinner cost $100 per person and include wine pairings. The menu features picked papas fritte, Flor de Zucca Ravioli, an al pastor tomahawk and celery root semifreddo and the dinner will be held at Chilte
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