For many years, the beer and spirits industries were completely dominated by men. Male distributors sold products made by male brewers and distillers to bars, restaurants, and liquor stores that were typically owned by—you guessed it!—men. Thankfully, that’s shifting. Though there’s still a great deal of room for change and inclusion in theses industries as a whole, more women than ever before are getting involved in production or beer and spirits, as well as sales and purchasing.

Throughout the month of March, Women’s Beer And Spirits Collective—a group of women brewers, distillers, reps, and other beverage industry professionals—is partnering with dozens of bars and restaurants from all over the region to put on more than 30 events that will celebrate Women’s Month and raise funds for a variety of female-focused organizations in the process. The group is also putting on a number of events at Madison and Appleton establishments in March.

Some standout Milwaukee-area happenings from the multi-site Women’s Month celebration include a silent auction at Centraal on March 8, a Y2K-themed dance party at Falcon Bowl on March 14, and Sugar Maple hosting a drag show on March 30. All the events are rooted in a sense of collaboration, inclusion, and support for deserving organizations that advance women’s rights.

In addition to the events, many businesses will also offer recurring week- or month-long promotions that will raise funds for a variety of causes. Check out the schedule of events and the list of nearby businesses participating in Women’s Month fundraisers below. Follow Women’s Beer And Spirits Collective on Instagram and Facebook for more info about specific events and promotions.

Milwaukee Area Participants

February 28 — Izzy Hops
March 1-8 — Steny’s
March 2 — Busby’s
March 4 — Brass Tap
March 5 — Station No. 6
March 5 — Three Lions Pub
March 6 — Red Lion Pub
March 6 — Burnhearts
March 6 — Cafe Hollander (Tosa)
March 7 — Walker’s Pint
March 7-9 — X-Ray Arcade
March 8 — Centraal Grand Cafe & Tappery
March 8 — BJ’s Crafty Tap
March 9 — The Final Girl (Kenosha)
March 10 — Milwaukee Burger Company (Franklin)
March 12 — Ray’s Growler Gallery
March 12, 19, 25, and 27 — Dugout 54
March 13 — 3rd Street Market Hall
March 14 — Falcon Bowl
March 16 — Boone & Crockett
March 19 — Three Cellars (Menomonee Falls)
March 21 — The Comet Cafe
March 25 — Biersal Tavern
March 25 — Bad Moon Saloon
March 26 — Highland House
March 27 — The Garage
March 28 — Palomino
March 28 — The Void (Racine)
March 30 — The Sugar Maple

Month-long Donations

Bars & Recreation (all five businesses)
Biersal Tavern
Busby’s
Camino (Milwaukee and West Allis)
The Comet Cafe
Draft & Vessel (Shorewood and Wauwatosa)
Dugout 54
Heirloom
Honeypie
Lowlands Group Restaurants
Palomino
Pomeroy
SmallPie
Triple Taproom
Von Trier