This Bastille Day, L’Avant-Garde is going bistronomique for one day only with a festive Steak Frites Soirée. You will enjoy a classic French steak frites experience featuring a perfectly cooked 10oz New York steak, unlimited clarified butter fries, and their choice of one of three iconic sauces: Béarnaise, Steak au Poivre, or Blue Cheese. Priced at $45 per person, the Bastille Day special brings the convivial spirit of the French bistro to one of Georgetown’s most elegant dining rooms.

Enjoy three nights of blockbuster hits at downtown Bethesda’s 20th annual outdoor movie series! Show times begin at 8:45 p.m. and will be held behind the Women’s Farm Market in the County Parking Lot. A limited number of chairs will be provided, and please also feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Admission is FREE! Spend an enjoyable evening in Bethesda with dinner and a free movie! For more information and the full list of movies, click here.

On July 14th, Paris throws its biggest party of the year. Join at Central for a Bastille Day celebration:  live jazz band, French specials made for the occasion, and a glass raised to liberté!

Gather around The Dabney’s iconic hearth with Chef Jeremiah Langhorne and guest chefs including Chefs Antonio Mermolia, Michael Rafidi, and Ryan Ratino. Sunday Supper will begin at 2:00 p.m. with an oyster and cocktail happy hour followed by a collaborative three-course family-style meal. Tickets on Resy. $175 per person.

Chef Greg Heitzig and Snow Crane founder Takeshi Nishikawa are teaming up for a one-day pop-up featuring Japanese-inspired ice cream topped with spirited pairings from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The Fountain Inn. Expect combos like genmaicha ice cream with whiskey or kinako ice cream with Amaro Montenegro. No ticket purchase needed.

Fiola’s summer pizza pop-ups offer handcrafted Neapolitan-style pizzas from Executive Chef Antonio Mermolia, exclusively at the bar on select Tuesdays-Thursdays. The limited-time menu features five specialty pies, including the Margherita ($34), Classica ($40), Lucio Dalla ($38), Del Popolo ($36), and Costiera ($38), inspired by Italy's diverse culinary regions. RESY here.

Lyon Hall’s special Bastille Day menu features Coq au Vin Blanc ft chicken, bacon, pearl onions, carrots, white wine, cream, and egg noodles; the Paris Sour, a bright cocktail of cognac, honey nectar, fresh lemon juice, egg white, and Peychaud's and Angostura bitters; and the Bastille Boulevardier, a riff on the classic with cognac, Suze, Dolin Rouge, and lemon zest.

Cirque Italia is bringing its one-of-a-kind Water Circus experience to The Stacks at Buzzard Point from July 10–13. Audiences can expect an unforgettable performance featuring world-class acrobats, aerialists, high-speed motorcycle stunts, comedians, and other thrilling circus acts, all set on a custom-built water stage enhanced with dazzling fountains, lights, and special effects. With multiple performances throughout the week and tickets ranging from $15 to $65, this spectacular family-friendly event promises excitement for guests of all ages. Click HERE to grab your tickets.

L’Auberge Chez François invites guests to celebrate La Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) with a special French-inspired Musical Brunch on Sunday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Set beneath La Grande Tente Garden Terrace, the experience features live French music by the Kati Sol Trio, a brunch menu crafted by Chef Jacques, and a curated selection of French wines from Elite Wines, along with Crémant d’Alsace, Bloody Marys, and Papa’s Pilsner. Surrounded by the restaurant’s picturesque gardens, koi pond, and pastoral views, guests will enjoy an authentic celebration of French culture, complete with Chef Jacques and "The French Connection" performing the French National Anthem. The Bastille Day brunch is $139 per person. Click HERE to grab your tickets.

From the Alps to Sicily, Italy's cheesemakers have spent centuries perfecting the art of transforming milk into something magical. In this class, you will explore five exceptional Italian cheeses—from creamy and delicate to bold and unforgettable—all chosen to showcase the incredible diversity and craftsmanship that make Italy a cheese lover's paradise. To register, click here.