Chef Christian Irabién and beverage director Lou Bernard are launching Humo y Maíz, a new biweekly Monday night series celebrating agave spirits, Mexican street food, and hospitality culture. Held every other Monday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., the experience features rotating mezcal cocktails, tasting flights, specialty food offerings, and guest producers. The events spotlight Mal Bien Mezcal, known for its transparent partnerships with traditional mezcal-making families across Mexico. Designed as a lively, community-focused gathering, Humo y Maíz aims to become a go-to destination for mezcal lovers and industry professionals alike; amparofondita.com

Get ready for three hours of Basque-style revelry on June 21 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. with unlimited pours of Txakolina, cider, porrón service, and plenty of pinchos. The lively afternoon celebration pairs Basque food and drink traditions with Latin music and a festive party atmosphere, making it one of the season’s most unique culinary events. Tickets are $60+, and guests can expect plenty of opportunities to sip, socialize, and even try their hand at a classic cider shotgun. Cheers to summer, Basque-style; popfizzdc.com

Union Market District and La Cosecha will present Tastes of Union Market District, a neighborhood-wide culinary experience. Taste of Union Market District is a free culinary experience showcasing the neighborhood's food, culture and creative energy. For one night only, you will enjoy curated bites and beverages throughout Union Market and La Cosecha on a self-guided tour presented in partnership with Off the Mall Walking Tours and led by local guide Katie Kirkpatrick. Free to attend. Reservation required here!

Join for an evening of celebration and conversation about Andre Darlington’s revised and expanded essential guide to handcrafted drinks at Bold Fork Books.

Join in welcoming celebrated Virginia winemaker and partner at Midland Wines - Ben Jordan for a Vermilion Parlour Takeover! To welcome him the right way, we will be pouring a selection of Midland Wines at your discretion for 2 hours! That's right, this is an all-you-can-safely-drink event! Your ticket gets unlimited pours of five Midland wines, a tasting guided by Ben Jordan, himself, and elevated snacks from their chef Tony Chittum.

America is turning 250 and where do we celebrate? Around the table, duh?! If there is one thing that tells the story of this country, it is food. The recipes our ancestors brought with them. The ingredients discovered. The traditions borrowed. Every bite tells a story.This month, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington is launching EAT250: America at the Table, a culinary celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Running June 14-28, EAT250 brings together more than 200 participating restaurants across the region to showcase the cultures, traditions, and stories that have shaped the American table. EAT250 highlights the role restaurants play in bringing people together and reflecting the diversity that defines both our region and our nation. Click here for all the info!

Father's Day is almost here, and whether your dad is a steak-and-scotch guy, a guy who fires up the grill before anyone else is awake, or someone who just wants a really good bottle of wine and zero interruptions — the DMV has something for him. No soap on a rope. No novelty apron. We've rounded up the best gift ideas, special menus, and celebrations happening around town so you can show up for dear old dad in style. Because after everything he's done for you, the least you can do is make a reservation. Check out all the happenings here!

Chef Danny is hosting an intimate one-night-only pop-up, featuring Chef Jan Van Haute of The Inn at Vaucluse Spring. Chef Jan brings an extraordinary culinary background to Xiquet’s kitchen, from serving as personal chef to Queen Fabiola at the Royal Palace of Belgium, to training in a three-Michelin-starred kitchen, and later being inducted into Les Disciples Escoffier International in the presence of Michel Escoffier.For one evening only, Chef Jan’s classical European technique and perspective will meet Chef Danny’s approach, marrying traditional Valencian cuisine using vibrant, ingredient-driven flavors of the Mid-Atlantic at Xiquet. The two have created a collaborative menu that bridges two distinct culinary worlds and the chefs’ signature styles. 

As part of Eat 250, Osteria Mozza welcomes James Beard Award-Winninf Chef Masako Morishita of Perry’s for a one-night only collaboration with Executive Chef Jeremy Barragan. Together, the chefs will explore the connections between Italian and Japanese culinary traditions through a menu inspired by craftsmanship, cultural exchange, and the stories that shape American dining today.

June is Pride Month and DC does not celebrate quietly. This city shows its Pride loudly, defiantly, and all over town. From parades and rooftop parties to drag brunches, community fundraisers, and late-night celebrations, Pride in DC is not just a weekend. It is woven into the fabric of the city all month long. And now more than ever, visibility matters. Community matters. Celebration matters.We are here. We are queer. Get used to it.All across TheListAreYouOnIt.com you’ll find all the parties, drag shows, fundraisers, marches, Pride menus, performances, and gatherings happening throughout the DMV because Pride is not just about showing up for the fun, it is about showing up for each other.So grab your sequins, your chosen family, and your dancing shoes. We are celebrating Pride all month long here, here and here.