Beaver's Speakeasy; Milk Punch for Charity at Julep, The Pastry War's Mezcal Mondays

SIXTH WARD— Cure the Monday blues with Beaver's monthly speakeasy - the Halloween edition. Order a Prickey Rickey with gin, pear gastrique, lime and apple bitter or other $5 spooky themed cocktails on the menu. Select Saint Arnold brews on draft from $2-$4, other cocktails are on the menu starting at $3 and food from H-town strEATs will help to curb your hunger. Do some good while there too. $4 from select cocktails will benefit Boys and Girls Club of Houston. Doors open at 6 p.m. 2310 Decatur St; 713.864.2328. [Facebook]

SIXTH WARD— Houston's newest cocktail bar, Julep, partners with different charities and nonprofits for Milk Punch Monday. Held on the third Monday of every month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., a portion of every milk punch sold will be donated. This month's recipient is Dress for Success Houston. 1919 Washington Ave, Ste A; 713.869.4383. [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN— Ever wanted to try on the pricey mezcals at The Pastry War, including what's available on the high shelves? Tonight is your night to make your way to the Downtown mezcal bar. All mezcals half off all evening on Mondays. 310 Main St; 713.225.3310. [Eaterwire]

MUSEUM DISTRICT— Grand Prize Bar is hosting a barbecue pop-up with Willow Villarreal. Taking a break from booking punk rock acts through his Hatetank Productions, Villarreal will be serving smoked brisket, spare ribs, barbecue frito pie and other smoked items starting at 5 p.m. Barbecue and the Texans games? This is how every Monday should be. 1010 Banks St; 713.526.4565. [Facebook]