This semi dive bar in Santa Monica carries some of the best beers on tap, including the newly released 13th Anniversary Ale from Stone (Sustainable) Brewery.  For Scotch lovers, this Friday there’s a Scotch Stimulus Tasting-4 pours for $25, 9 pours for $50.  Don’t worry about your stomach; there will be finger foods to give you some padding.  If you wear a kilt that night you can save 25%.  For more information including the list of Single Malt Scotches visit www.thedailypint.net.  FYI:  It also carries St. Peter Sorghum Ale, which is especially for people with gluten allergies.

Location:  2310 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 MAP Web: http://thedailypint.net/ Twitter:  @dailypint Date/Time:  Scotch Tasting-Friday, July 17th , 9 p.m.  Scotch List

Not feeling the Scotch?  Well go to bed early cause you’ll have to be up before 6 a.m. to participate in Dan Ward’s Yoga/Hike/Picnic = Awesome event #2 this Saturday.  Yoga begins at 6 a.m. at Santa Monica Power Yoga West.  After class you’ll head to a Topanga State Park (which is on the list to be closed due to budget cuts BTW) where you’ll spend a few hours hiking and liking the beautiful coastline.  Finally-you’ll get to a shady spot and “picnic your brains out.”  Early-but sounds worth it to me.

Location:  Start at Santa Monica Power Yoga 1410 2nd Street, Santa Monica CA MAP Date/Time:  Saturday,July 18th 6 a.m. to ½ p.m.  RSVP is a must-email Dan at dan@danwardyoga.com

Head over to EM & Co on trendy W. Third for  a trunk show and sample sale of one of the leaders in eco fashion design, Linda Loudermilk.  Drinks and appetizers will be served, plus you can enter a silent auction to win an original couture piece (proceeds will benefit “Free the Slaves.“)

Location: Em&Co 7940 W. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90048  Date/Time:  Saturday, July 18th from 12 to 7 p.m.  RSVP/Questions:  RSVP@emandco.com 323-782-8155  www.emandco.com

Dance the night away to some great west coast DJs while raising funds for The Green Wave House, a sponsored housing fund for Next Aid’s Eco Village in Africa.  The benefit goes from 8 to 11 p.m. followed by an after party.  Organic hors d’ouevres will be provided by Kitchen 24, a hip dinner/eatery in the Cahenuga corridor and an open bar will be sponsored by Flip Vodka, Frey Wines and Stone Mill Pale Ale till 11 p.m..  Buy tickets online now for $20 at brownpapertickets.com or pay $25 at the door.  All proceeds benefit the non-profits.

Location: CINESPACE 6356 Hollywood Blvd, 2nd level  Hollywood, CA 90028 MAP

Date/Time:  Saturday, July 18th 8 p.m. to 11p.m. + after party  Purchase Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/71716 Questions:  Contact Monica Salazar 619.379.6094

Single and looking to mingle?-cheesy I know.  But if that description sort of fits you, head over to the Culver Hotel Sunday for Green Speed dating and other eco conscious 20 to 40 somethings.  Green speed dating was recently featured on NPR (that gives it some clout), plus they are raising funds to bring solar power to the developing world (so if no love connection transpires, at least you’ve done a good deed.)  For more info visit www.greenspeeddating.com

Location: Culver Hotel 9400 Culver Blvd Culver City 90232 MAP Date/Time:  Sunday, July 19t from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Donation: $25  Web: Culver Hotel 9400 Culver Blvd Culver City 90232

I know we’ve already mentioned it at least twice this past month on YDT, but in case you haven’t heard L.A. is in a SERIOUS drought! It is time we start being Water Wise and the community of Mar Vista wants to help lead the way.   On Tuesday, July 21st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the folks there are hosting a community Water Wise Expo where you can learn about things you can do, tips to try, and even new gadgets that can help you save precious Blue Gold .  Local green celebs like Ed Beagly Jr. will be there, plus they’ll be giving away great water-saving prizes-like a dual flush toilet, and those don’t come cheap!  For more info visit http://wisewateruseexpo.blogspot.com/

Location: Mar Vista Rec Center 11430 Woodbine Ave Los Angeles, CA 90066  MAP

Date/Time:  Tuesday, July 21st from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Web: http://wisewateruseexpo.blogspot.com/ Questions:  Contact sheri@marvista.org