Texas is landing at Beauty! Join from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. as Kim McPherson of McPherson Cellars takes over the tasting table! You will be able to hear his stories as you taste through his wines. Tickets cost $30 for non-wine club members. 

Renowned whiskey expert and collector Bill Thomas along with his Jack Rose Dining Saloon will once again host their very own whiskey festival. This day-long event spans  two buildings (sister concept CARLA), and features 25+ curated stations of unique bourbons, ryes, scotches, and international whiskeys, as well as blind tastings. 

Join Emily Heil in conversation with journalist Rachel Kurzius at East City Bookshop to celebrate the launch of A PINCH OF MAGIC. She'll be chatting about her cozy paranormal novel where a cookbook ghostwriter accidentally summons an actual ghost and must help with her unfinished business.

This Día de los Muertos, Oyamel invites guests to celebrate rich tradition of albrijes with a dinner that honors the art of renowned Mexican artist and creative Pedro Linares. From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., you can enjoy a meticulously crafted 6-course dinner, with colorful cocktails included. This experience costs $150 per person. Reserve a spot here. 

Enjoy live music, local bites, family fun, the canal boat, and the second annual Canal boat regatta. The event is free and from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Watergate has introduced Weekend Mahjong Afternoon Tea with acclaimed restaurateur and entrepreneur Tim Ma, running October 10 through November 8 at Kingbird. Created in partnership with the team behind Washington’s beloved Lucky Danger, the two-hour experience brings together afternoon tea, Asian-inspired bites and hands-on Chinese Mahjong instruction. You will enjoy premium teas and a curated selection of sweet and savory bites before learning the fundamentals of Mahjong directly from Tim Ma and his teaching team, with all Mahjong materials provided and guided gameplay included. At $85 per person, the experience offers a fresh way to spend an afternoon, whether completely new to Mahjong or looking for a social experience to enjoy with friends. To reserve your spot, click here.

Come through and watch THE ADDAMS FAMILY with Union Market! The Drive-In at Union Market is the perfect blend of movies and munchies with amazing concessions. From street food to Michelin-starred fine dining, experience it all with us. Get tickets to watch from the comfort of your car or bring chairs and blankets for a cozy picnic-style setup in front of Union Market. No tickets are needed to watch on Neal Place.

The Ballston BID is hosting its inaugural Festival of Lights: Diwali Celebration, taking place from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Ballston Quarter. The free, all-ages celebration will bring the community together for an evening of Indian music, cultural dance, local vendors, henna, Rangoli art, and interactive experiences inspired by the traditions of Diwali. The event welcomes both those who celebrate Diwali and those experiencing its traditions for the first time, offering an opportunity to discover and experience this vibrant celebration in the heart of Ballston.

From 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Hotel Heron’s rooftop bar, Good Fortune, will host Prost! at Good Fortune, an Oktoberfest celebration featuring DC Brau’s Oktoberfest beer, complimentary samples, live music and beer bucket specials made for sharing. You can pair your pours with Oktoberfest-inspired bites from the Good Fortune kitchen, including pretzel knots, peppers, sausages and more. The event is free and open to the public, offering a festive way to welcome the fall season while taking in Good Fortune’s rooftop setting and Alexandria views.

That's So Vintage is back & better than ever to The Square in Washington DC. This show features 45 of the best vintage curators on the East Coast specializing in a variety of eras and aesthetics, with collections featuring reworked jewelry, 1920s slip dresses, mom lighters, 80s eccentric needlepoint, 50s workwear, 70s graphic tees, rare Y2K designer pieces and everything in between.