Join Bold Fork Books on July 18th at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the release of BOUSTANY: A Celebration of Vegetables from my Palestine by author Sami Tamimi, in a can't-miss conversation at All Souls Episcopal Church with James Beard Award-Winning DC Chef Michael Rafidi. Tickets are $23.31, available HERE.

The Black Saloon Whiskey Weekend is here, just in time for Cowboy Carter & the Rodeo Chitlin Circuit. Join the party at DCity Smokehouse for Whiskey Flights & DCity BBQ Bites Thursday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 6th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.For as little at $55.20, get tickets for the events. For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.

Join Cinghiale in Baltimore for a 4th of July pizza party from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m.! To make a reservation, click HERE.

Hope Flower Farm and Winery will host the 2nd annual Defiantly Joyful on July 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and July 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.! Defiantly Joyful is an enriching workshop set in the picturesque surrounds of Hope Flower Farm in Leesburg, Virginia.  This unique event, curated by Holly Chapple and friends at her multifaceted property -- a combination of working flower farm, winery and historic site -- provides a haven where individuals can explore healing and recovery rituals that promote the strongest versions of themselves.The core theme of the workshop is finding and reclaiming joy despite the challenges posed by life's most difficult moments.  This theme is intricately woven into every activity and session, offering a holistic approach to recovery that involves flowers, multiple forms of spirituality, self-care, and community engagement. Tickets are $65. For more information, click HERE.

Join Calvary Women's Services for their Summer Happy Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Give Hope 2025, a commitment to a stronger, more stable future. Proceeds raised through this event will support critical services like therapy, job training, and housing for women experiencing homelessness. Join Calvary Women's Services for an unforgettable evening of hope, community, and change.To get tickets, click HERE.

Join Old Bust Head from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. for an evening under the stars at the annual Night Market — a celebration of all things local and hand crafted! Browse a vibrant lineup of artisan vendors featuring handmade jewelry, boutique apparel, home goods, baked treats, and more.For more information, click HERE. 

Bring your pre-loved books to add to The Yards’ community library for other guests to browse and exchange, along with the fabulous finds at the Turning the Page used book sale. Guests can lounge in a colorful pop-up space with comfy seating, bookshelves stocked with must-reads, a live DJ and refreshing happy hour deals from the favorite Yards restaurants. Free mini facials from Silver Mirror Facial Bar, plus bookmark making, journal decorating and journaling stations.Come to The Yards each Wednesday starting July 9th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Other programming the following 3 Wednesdays: 16th, 23rd, and 30th. Tickets are free. Register HERE.  

Bastille Brasserie & Bar is hosting a weeklong fête of French flavor and flair in honor of France’s national holiday. Celebrate Revolutionary Week (July 8th–13th) with a luxurious prix fixe menu and à la carte selections that bring the flavors of Provence, Marseille, and Paris to the heart of Alexandria.Enjoy a special afternoon service from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 13th — with Bastille’s full Bastille Week menu on offer. On Monday, July 14th – Bastille Day! – Bastille opens at 4 p.m. to unveil a prix fixe-only menu filled with current seasonal delights and French culinary classics. To elevate the celebration, a selection of special wine pairings will also be available — perfect for toasting liberté, égalité, and fraternité.Dishes include Escargots Provençales with basil pesto and tomato, Magret de Canard aux Fruits d’Été (duck breast with white peach hibiscus gastrique), Risotto au Maïs with grilled local corn and fresh tomato citrus emulsion and Profiterole Géante with chocolate fudge and caramel salé.The $59 prix fixe menu includes three courses and is available throughout the week and on Bastille Day. For reservations, click HERE.

Lyon Hall invites you to an elegant Valravn Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Hosted in The Mezzanine at Lyon Hall, this exclusive seated dinner will feature five carefully selected wines from Valravn, Sonoma County, expertly paired with a four-course menu curated by Executive Chef Miljohn Dimaano, Pastry Chef Bridie McCulla, and General Manager Dana Nyam.The evening's special guest is Marc Lotterie of Elite Wine Co., who will guide guests through each pairing. From a stuffed goat cheese croquette with Sauvignon Blanc to a Black Forest Torte complemented by Old-Vine Zinfandel, this experience highlights the best of Valravn’s portfolio alongside locally inspired culinary creations.Tickets are $100 per guest, plus 11% tax and 20% gratuity. Seating is limited.Purchase tickets here.

Historian Dr. Jake Desai-Newsome shares the powerful and inspiring history behind one of the LGBTQ+ community’s most iconic symbols in his new book, Pink Triangle Legacies: Holocaust History and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights. Taking place on Wednesday, July 9 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., this author talk explores how the pink triangle, once used as a badge of persecution in Nazi concentration camps, was reclaimed as a global symbol of queer pride, liberation, and solidarity.The event will include a presentation by Dr. Desai-Newsome, followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Presented in partnership with the Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies, this event is available both in-person and virtually via livestream.Purchase in-person tickets here.Purchase virtual tickets here.