Calendar: Abita pub crawl … Mestizo Christmas celebration

Bar-hop with ’bita: Celebrate the release of Abita Brewery’s newest seasonal beer this Friday with visits to several local bars serving dollar drafts of the Christmas Ale. It’s like a movable party with delicious brews as party favors. Register and start the party at Mike’s Daiquiri & Grill, ending up at Fred’s Bar & Grill at the end of the night. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visit abita.com for more information. Merry Mestizo: Enjoy some delicious Mexican-Cajun fusion food at Mestizo this Sunday, starting at 4 p.m. Open to the public with D.J. Otto spinning tunes. Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater for the contest at 7 p.m.: Prizes will be given for the most eye-melting knitted atrocities! Visit mestizorestaurant.com for more information.