SHANDYMONIUM! at Roxy's; Boston JerkFest

ALLSTON — It's SHANDYMONIUM! at the new Roxy's Grilled Cheese brick-and-mortar this Friday, June 27, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant is partnering with Naragannsett for a night of shandies, with six different house-made versions. There'll also be a DJ. [FB]

ALLSTON — The 17th annual Taste of Allston takes place this Saturday, June 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Harvard Murr Center on North Harvard Street, offering samples from many of Allston's restaurants. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door (kids 10 and under are free); adults get one drink ticket with their admission. [Official Site]

SOUTH END — Boston JerkFest returns this Saturday, June 28, with an afternoon session and an evening session, taking place at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology and featuring the spiciest food from local restaurants and vendors. There's also a rum tasting, chef demos, live music, and more. Tickets are $12 for general admission (no food included) or $45 including the rum tasting. Children 5-12 can attend the festival for $5. [Eventbrite]
[Photo: Roxy's Grilled Cheese/Katie Chudy]