Friday night at River Arts District Brewing, which is a solid spot if you want something more laid-back than downtown. Good way to ease into the weekend without committing to a late night. The wrap-around deck and beer garden handle bigger crews without feeling cramped, especially when Master BBQ is parked outside and the patio fills up before the free Friday music kicks off. The old stonecutter's workshop bones give it character, but the real draw is having space to post up with dogs and friends without fighting for a table.