"Around the World in 80 Sips" At Galco's on July 19

Summer Soda Tasting invites soda-lovers of all ages to sample a wide selection of carbonated bubbly beverages. In addition, guests can enjoy music and soda fun in the parking lot and stock up on all of Galco’s beverage offerings.

This year, the theme is “International Sodas” and participants can sample offerings from Italy, France, England and more.

As always, Galco’s Summer Soda Tasting 5 is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition that is working to re-open Los Angeles’ first museum as well as the Casa de Adobe to display portions of the museum’s spectacular collections.

To buy all-inclusive $12 ticket ($5 for children ages 5-11) and more information: www.savesouthwestmuseum.com. (Tickets are $15 day of event.) Advanced tickets are on sale at Galco’s (cash or check only).

This year’s musical offerings include sets from: LA-based Ollin, Don Preston (formerly with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention) and Kyle Parker, classical guitar.