You probably don’t get to Ithaca very often, which is all the more reason to pay a visit to Cambridge Common (1667 Mass Ave, Cambridge) on April 17 for the restaurant’s Ithaca Beer Dinner. Begin with a pre-meal pint at 6:30 pm, and then enjoy such dishes as mussels in Ithaca Beer broth, spinach salad, and New York sirloin with horseradish sauce. Each course is, of course, paired with an Ithaca Beer. The cost is $35, excluding tax and gratuity; call 617.547.1228 for reservations and information.