The Weekend Playbook: Free burgers for a year and dogs who surf

Freebie of the Week Summer may officially be over, but that doesn't mean you can't still visit the Islands. Just in time for football season, this tropical-themed gourmet burger joint is not only offering an NFL Happy Hour on Mondays and Thursdays starting at 4p, but they're also giving away a year's worth of burgers to one lucky Thrillist reader. Enter to win by tweeting who you'd most want to be stranded on a deserted island with. Saturday, September 7thModern Times is celebrating the grand opening of their new tasting room at the Lomaland Fermentorium with two sessions (first starts at noon) and an anticipated 15-strong tap list with the likes of Neverwhere double-dry hopped w/ Citra and Blazing World Amber IPA. Pucker up to try Mike's Sour Experiment #1...Green Flash is putting on their third annual Treasure Chest Fest fundraiser for local breast cancer charities from 12-4p. They're breaking out a stock of sought-after Green Flash brews from the archives, as well as the 2013 Treasure Chest specialty beer, a Belgian-style brown ale. The festival is being held at their tasting room and beer garden, and each ticket includes a rare draft and cask beer selection curated by brewmaster Chuck Silva, a barrel-aged tasting, paired small bites from local restaurants, and a commemorative pint glass. See what beers are coming out of the archives... Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Cusp Dining & Drinks and Hiatus Lounge in the Hotel La Jolla with a two-part event. Get the party started at HL with hosted bite-sized apps and a selection of wines, beers, and spirits from 5-6p, then catch the ocean view from the 11th floor at Cusp for a three-course prix fixe menu featuring Moroccan-spiced king salmon and charred octopus panzanella salad. Be sure to RSVP...Sunday, September 8th If you've never seen a dog surf, spend the say at the Del Mar Dog Beach for the Surf Dog Surf-a-thon and Beach Day from 8a-2p today, and prepare to have your mind blown. Each pup will be sponsored in a surf competition to help raise money for abandoned pets at the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Watch these dogs put you to shame with their wave-riding skills... A little bit of South America is taking over Pacific Beach today. The SD Brazilian Day Fest will shut down Garnet from 11a-7p with a carnival parade, live music from Brazilian bands, vendors, and a food court with fare from places like Crabcakes 911, Brazil on Wheels, and more. Party like a Brazilian for the day... Wedensday, September 11thSidebar is paying tribute to the heroes of 9/11 by letting EMTs and firefighters get behind the bar as guest bartenders. All the money collected at the door and all guest bartender tips will be donated to the San Diego Fireman's Relief Association. NYC Fire Dept Lieutenant Joe Torrillo and one of the first 9/11 responders will be in attendance. Support our firemen and hear Joe's amazing story... Joshua M. Bernstein, author of The Complete Beer Course, is making the first stop on his book signing tour at Green Flash Brewing Co. from 5-7p, where they'll also be releasing the NZ Single Hop, the second offering in their Genius Lab series. Get hoppy...Thursday, September 12th Chef Paul Rinaudo and Ballast Point are pairing up for a beer dinner at Spike Africa's by paying tribute to fishing and beer with three fish courses of wahoo, yellowtail, and local sculpin, plus a fourth dessert course with a dark chocolate rum tart made with Ballast Point Three Sheets rum caramel and lightly whipped cream paired with a Black Marlin Porter. Get the details right here...Saturday, September 14th Belgian brewery Cantillion's much sought-after experimental Zwanze beers are hard to find, and this year's version will only be tapped in 46 bars in 14 countries on the same day, and one of only four bars in Cali is SD's very own Stone brewery in Escondido. See how many beers it takes before you can't pronounce Zwanze...All Weekend The Latin Food Fest starts on the 12th and lasts thru the 15th at the Port Pavillion on Broadway Pier downtown with all-you-can-eat tastings from 100 Latin restos, celebrity chef demos, live music, book signings, and a wine, beer, and spirits tent. Get your tickets here...Makers Quarter is hosting an outdoor San Diego Film Festival Preview screening on the 13th and 14th starting at 5p at SILO in the East Village. Each night, one feature and three short films will be shown along with local craft beer, specialty craft cocktails, gourmet food trucks, and live art installations. Get tickets to watch in SD's newest hood...