Fancy a fairy tale experience? A spring Saturday afternoon in Easton, Maryland offers exactly that, with a spectacular culinary spread inspired by the enchanted world of Lewis Carroll's ultra-imaginative book, Alice In Wonderland. The ice cream shop will serenade tea party guests well beyond the rabbit hole, with savory and sweet treats served on elegant China surrounded by charmingly, playful decor. $38 per person for sweet offerings and $48 for both sweet and savory. Seatings at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. To reserve please call 410.464.7879 or email [email protected].

MVT 20 is back and it's a celebration two decades in the making! This year features tons of grub, grooves and gatherings, and is free to enter. Musical performances will include Crush Funk, DJ Miss H.E.R., Too Much Talent Band and more, plus local food restaurants will have food for purchase. Learn more about the planned activities at www.mvt20.org. 

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC), The Inn at LittleWashington and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) will host an evening with chef Patrick O’Connell, winner of the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award and the Chef and sole proprietor of The Inn at Little Washington, Virginia’s only three-star Michelin restaurant. Guests will not only have the opportunity to hear from and mingle with Chef O’Connell during a VIP reception, but enjoy after hours access to the exhibit as well as a selection of some of Virginia’s best food and wine, with offerings from RdV Vineyards, King Family Vineyards, Rappahannock Oyster Co. and more. Due to an incredible response from the community, ticket sales for this event are now closed. Plan your next visit to the VMHC to check out “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” at VirginiaHistory.org.

Join Iron Gate on May 9th for a night of fine Grecian wines as they host Emmanuela Paterianakis from Domaine Paterianakis! Emmanuela is the third generation in her family to make wines from her family vineyards in Crete, Greece. Located in a semi-mountainous area of an approximate altitude 600m, Domaine Paterianakis has developed a modern winery to produce terroir-driven wines with sustainable, organic techniques. $180 per person; reserve via Eventbrite. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Join Iron Gate on May 9th for a night of fine Grecian wines as they host Emmanuela Paterianakis from Domaine Paterianakis! Emmanuela is the third generation in her family to make wines from her family vineyards in Crete, Greece. Located in a semi-mountainous area of an approximate altitude 600m, Domaine Paterianakis has developed a modern winery to produce terroir-driven wines with sustainable, organic techniques. $180 per person; reserve via Eventbrite. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Little Blackbird will offer both famed producers that shocked the world at the 1976 Judgement of Paris. 3.5oz glasses of the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay and Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon will be offered to accompany paired dishes at $50 per pairing, or both pairings for $95 per person. Reserve your table now via Resy. 

Little Blackbird Wine Bar is proud to present "Wine Lover's Brunch Bar" where guests can enjoy an interactive experience of wine tasting, food pairing, and educational commentary by Little Blackbird's dynamic staff! Join anytime during Sunday brunch, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sundays May 5th, 19th and 26th, to participate in Little Blackbird's latest sensory adventure. $30 per person; no registration required. 

This will be a fun-filled evening for guests to feast on exquisite chocolate and truffles masterfully paired with cava, red, and white wine from Spain for a match made in heaven! The evening would not be complete without the usual pairing of The Chocolate House's masterful selection of premium fine chocolates for tasting, as well as 3 world class chocolate truffles made by artisan chocolatiers. $55 per person; register via Eventbrite. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Isaac’s Poultry Market will hold a fundraising day, Wednesday May 1, at which 15% of all sales will go to benefit Comfort Cases, the Gaithersburg-based organization, founded by Rob Scheer, that provides backpacks and supplies to foster children. In addition, donations of  baby blankets, baby wipes, baby toothbrushes, backpacks, pajamas, stuffed animals and blankets along with other items a foster kid needs are being collected at Isaac’s. View the list of needed items here and learn more about Isaac's Market at www.isaacs.market. 

This online Zoom “happy hour”, facilitated by Kasia White DipWSET, is intended as a free Q&A and networking opportunity for active WSET Diploma candidates who are currently enrolled in a Diploma course or exam with the Capital Wine School. Free for active Diploma candidates; inactive Diploma candidates, Diploma candidates who are enrolled in the program with another APP, and Level 3 students or graduates who are considering the Diploma program may also attend for a registration fee of $15 per person. There is no wine or food included in this event, but participants should feel free to have both on hand to enjoy during the session. Learn more and register here. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.