Listen up, beer lovers: We’re going to let you in on a little secret.

If you missed out on securing tickets to Friday’s That DAM Beer Event, you may still have another chance. There are still 10 to 15 tickets up for grabs at Merchants Pub & Plate, 746 Massachusetts St., says chef-owner T.K. Peterson.

After the first wave sold out, organizers decided to release a second set of tickets. They’re all gone except for the precious few left at Merchants, which can only be purchased with cash.

The event will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Abe & Lake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth St., the day before the sold-out Kansas Craft Brewers Expo at the same location.

That DAM Beer Event — named for its proximity to the Bowersock Dam along the banks of the Kansas River — will feature 11 breweries and 24 limited releases or specialty offerings, says Peterson, who has created eight food-beer pairings for the shindig.

“The idea behind the food is, there’s no theme at all. That’s reflective of our menu at Merchants,” Peterson says. “We have everything from Maine lobster rolls to duck carnitas to Thai glass noodles. We’re trying to pack as much flavor into every plate that we can.”

In addition to the more savory pairings, which will kick off the evening around 7 p.m., Peterson and his crew are also serving up some sweet creations — such as a chocolate and raspberry trifle with the Rogue Voodoo Raspberry and Pretzel & Chocolate Ale. They’ll bring those out about an hour into the evening, Peterson says.

He describes the event as a “walkabout,” where guests can wander up to stations and sample the menu as they please.

“We want it to be easy, mobile food,” Peterson says. “Something that can be portable so people can really socialize without having to sit down at each station.”

Tickets for That DAM Beer Event cost $50, and can be purchased at Merchants. For a full list of the food/beer pairings, check out Merchants’ website.

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