Flavor up your week with these 5 food events: Sours, watermelon, Diner en blanc

Whether you're hungry or thirsty, here are 5 notable food events to check out this week.

Monday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Aug. 21, Devil's Den (1148 S. 11th St.) turns into tart lane as Sourfest makes a return to the pub. Throughout the week, the entire draft tower will be full of various sour-style brews from companies like Pizza Boy, Free Will, Shawnee Craft, and Victory. The taps start to pour each day at noon.

For a collaboration dinner: On Tuesday, Aug. 18 Brick and Mortar (315 N. 12th St.) will launch its new dinner entitled 4th Spit which will highlight a selected animal meal each week by chefs Brian Ricci and Nick Kondra. The selections will be offered in three or four preparations and will be available as a la carte or a tasting menu.  This week will feature veal. The menu is offered throughout business hours.

If you're spending the week at the Shore, The Reeds at Shelter Haven (9601 3rd Ave.) in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, will hosts its beloved 4th annual Reeds 'n' Seeds Festival on Tuesday, Aug. 18. This fun festival features a watermelon-eating contest, fruit-filled treats, crafting, and more gourd-y entertainment. Things kick off at 10 a.m.

The elegant pop-up party Diner en Blanc returns for its 2015 installment on Thursday, Aug. 20. Although the location is not given until hours before, things get started at 7 p.m. and at this time you'll join thousands of others dressed entirely in white. The dinner is bring-your-own and catering options are available here.

Climb aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia (401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.) on Thursday, Aug. 20 for food and beer dinner featuring Yards Pynk. From 7 to 9:30 p.m., guests will get unlimited brews, and an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring chicken, ribs, sausage, and side items.  For entertainment, WMMR's Jacky Bam Bam will be on site playing tunes and handing out giveaways.

For more Things to Do, check out our calendar for the most up-to-date happenings.