Vermilion is exited to host one of the key winemakers elevating Virginia wines, Matthieu Finot, for an exceptional four-course meal from chef Anthony Chittum and paired with Matthieu's family's wines both from France and Virginia. Matthieu will dine alongside you and share information about the wines and the story of these incredible sister wineries. $175 per person; learn more and reserve on Eventbrite. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

¡Arriba Perú! Join Peruvian Brothers at La Cosecha for a Peruvian Independence Day party! Come by for buy one, get one half off pisco sour slushies and stay for dancing, live music and performances plus an appearance by the Peruvian Brothers alpacas! No tickets necessary, menu items priced a la carte. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

China Chilcano will be celebrating Peruvian Independence Day with festivities including alpacas on the patio in the afternoon and Marinera dancers performing in the restaurant from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. A special menu will be offered of Saturday and Sunday July 27th and 28th including cocktails and dishes to commemorate the holiday. Menu items priced a la carte. Make a reservation here. 

Celebrating the Mexican spirit’s special day just got a boost.  Literally. To the rooftop. At DC’s SALAZAR Bar, home of the popular shot bell challenge where customers who hit the bell with an iced shot get a free tequila shot, owner Fritz Brogan has added a special for National Tequila Day. From 4 :00 p.m. until midnight, the three level bar will offer Tequila Day margaritas at $9; Lobos Joven shots at $10 and Sauza Slammers for $6.50.

Bolivian Fest DC is the official kick off for the comeback of the first Bolivian pop-up bar in the US. This festival features a three-level immersive experience showcasing the Bolivian way of life. The first two floors of Bolivian Fest DC will be family friendly, featuring Bolivian street food, folklore performances like caporales, and a market with local small business vendors including Kusi Art by Ana Raquel. The rooftop will host a VIP party for those 21 and up with DJs Giox, Vico Vibez, and Henrry Zelaya, as well as live bands throughout the day. General admission $25, VIP $50, children 12 and up $10, children under 12 are free. Purchase here. 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Mid City Dog Days, the annual Logan Circle and U Street corridor sidewalk sale, is back for its 25th year. This annual sale brings shoppers from all across the District to Logan Circle and U Street, proving to be one the biggest sales events of the year for many businesses in the area. This event is free and open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn more about participating businesses at districtbridges.org/mid-city-dog-days.

Ice Cream Jubilee is celebration National Ice Cream day and their 10th birthday with a complimentary extra scoop with the purchase of a single scoop from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. at any of their locations at 301 Water Street SE, 3333 M Street NW, and in the Ballston Quarter Mall. For more information visit icecreamjubilee.com.

The Mubadala Citi DC Open is less than two weeks away and this year’s tournament will showcase culinary offerings from five Michelin-starred chefs, including José Andrés, Patrick O’Connell from The Inn at Little Washington, Michael Rafidi from Albi, The Dabney’s Jeremiah Langhorne and Matt Baker from Gravitas. From July 27th through August 4th, DC tennis fans will enjoy off-court experiences, including unparalleled culinary offerings, player meet-and-greets along with exceptional hospitality, making this DC tennis tradition, one of the most exciting events of the summer. Single session Open tickets are selling fast but deals can be enjoyed all week. 

Adventure Awaits at SAAM Arcade 2024! Join SAAM for this annual celebration of video games as a creative force using coding and design as a medium. This day-long event features video games that celebrate the theme of travel, exploration, and the exciting possibilities of visiting real and imagined new worlds. The popular Indie Showcase returns with a selection of innovative games published by independent studios and presented by their developers. Classic games and cabinets featuring cars, travel, and new worlds are provided by MAGFest. This event is free and open to the public but registration is encouraged. 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Senior Manager of WCK's Chef Corps, Laura Hayes, will kick off the virtual event by sharing insights into our global network of culinary leaders. This will be followed by an inside look at how chefs are championing causes they care about, spotlighting the Southern Smoke Foundation’s Chris Shepherd, the Dalton School’s Jaz Johnson, and chef and restaurateur Anita Jaisinghani. Register for free here. 1:00 p.m.