It’s Beef & Beer Time, Baby!

Yes, boys and girls, it is that time of year again — for the wildly popular Sheepshead Bay tradition in which we get to guzzle copious amounts of beer (mmmmm…beer), cram our cakeholes with juicy roast beef sandwiches, and bet on the ponies — all for a good cause.

The St. Mark School’s annual “Beef and Beer: A Night at the Races” will be held in the school’s gymnasium, East 18th Street and Avenue Z, May 14 from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00, the first race is at 7:00 p.m.).

Folks, I confess… I was born in Sheepshead Bay and have lived here for most of my life, but I have never been to this time-honored fundraiser, and for that I am deeply ashamed. That said, when I read Ned’s account of the event last year…

We were joined by three of the coolest little old ladies this side of Nevada. We gambled and lost – over and over – while the three little ladies won – over and over – and rubbed it in our faces. My friends and I wolfed down a couple of pitchers and roast beef sandwiches, and yelled exaggerated cheers and jeers for the galloping horses on the screen.

…I was like, “Whoa. That’s some crazy s—!” Strapping young 20-somethings betting on horsies with little old ladies? Yeah, I definitely think I need to check that out.

Beef & Beer raises funds for the St. Mark School and St. Mark Sports Program. Deets are as follows: Tickets are $15, which include the roast beef sandwiches and beer, and are available at the door of the St. Mark gym, in the St. Mark Sports office, in the St. Mark Business office, or by calling either (718) 769-5374 or (347) 274-0573. Tables of 10 are available for reservation, and you MUST be 21 or older to attend.