Chesapeake Oyster Week returns March 20–31, presented by the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program in partnership with the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP). The weeklong celebration encourages diners to enjoy wild-caught and farm-raised oysters while supporting local restaurants that participate in shell recycling efforts to help restore the Chesapeake Bay. With specials, happy hours, and featured menus at more than 60 restaurants across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., the initiative highlights both the flavor and environmental impact of eating local oysters. The celebration kicks off with the Oyster & Music Festival at Guinness Open Gate Brewery on March 20, blending fresh oysters, Guinness beer, and live music for a festive start to the week. Click HERE for more information.

Bloomaroo at The Wharf invites guests to celebrate Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossom season with an exclusive rooftop watch party on Saturday, March 28 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the InterContinental D.C. The Wharf. This elevated spring experience features seasonal cocktails, a live DJ, and stunning panoramic views of the waterfront, all set against the backdrop of peak bloom. Attendees will also enjoy a prime view of The Wharf’s Blossom Fireworks Show at 8:00 PM, illuminating the skyline in a vibrant display. With tickets ranging from $99 to $199 per person and reservations available via OpenTable, this event offers a rare opportunity to access one of The Wharf’s most sought-after rooftop spaces, typically reserved for hotel guests. Click HERE to register.

The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) presents GoGo & Sakura at Anthem Row on Sunday, March 29th from 12pm to 4pm, bringing together the beauty of cherry blossom season with the vibrant energy of DC’s iconic GoGo music. Set beneath the Cherry Blossom Daruma aerial art installation, this lively spring celebration features performances by Mambo Sauce and Les the DJ, alongside interactive art experiences, live mural and sculpture painting, and Japanese-inspired bites and sips. Guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon of music, culture, and creativity in the heart of Downtown DC at Anthem Row, located at 800 K Street NW. Click HERE to register.

The International Club of DC invites guests to an elegant Champagne tasting soirée at The Doyle Dupont Circle on May 27 from 7:00–8:30 PM. Led by Wine Director Kyle Sheaffer of The Pembroke, the experience features a curated selection of Champagne and sparkling wines from around the world, including varietals like Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, Schramsberg Brut Rosé, and Argyle Brut Reserve.Each pour is thoughtfully paired with artisan cheeses designed to enhance the wines' unique flavor profiles. Guests will learn about production methods, tasting notes, and regional distinctions while enjoying a refined, social atmosphere.Set within one of the venue’s luxurious spaces, the evening offers a welcoming environment to mingle, connect, and indulge in an elevated tasting experience centered around sparkling wines and thoughtful conversation.

The Vint Hill Artisan Market returns on Sunday, April 12, starting at 12:00 PM, bringing together a curated lineup of local makers, small businesses, and food vendors at Vint Hill. Shoppers can browse a variety of handmade goods and specialty items from vendors including Mondo's Hot Sauce, Luvelle Rose, Jimmy Hatch Pepper Salsa, Yarn Boss Crochet, and Stop Shop and Prop, among others.Guests can also enjoy barbecue from Jeremiah's Kansas City Style Bar-B-Q while exploring the market. This community-focused event is a great opportunity to support local artisans, discover unique products, and spend a relaxed afternoon in a vibrant outdoor setting. 

Oasis continues its commitment to local craftsmanship on April 8th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. by welcoming Virginia-based JOY BOY brewery for an intimate "Meet the Maker" evening. This event explores the harmony between American craft brewing and Japanese savory flavors. Guests will enjoy a guided flight of four JOY BOY beer samples, each thoughtfully paired with a Japanese bite designed to complement the brew’s profile. A brewery representative will be on-site to lead guests through the tasting notes and the story of their local Virginia production.This event costs $58.80 per person. To reserve a spot, click HERE.

On March 25th and April 1st at 6:00 p.m., Oasis presents a guided tasting of three exceptional Junmai Daiginjo selections from across Japan, paired with refined Japanese small bites, including Tuna Tartare, Oasis Poke, and a specialty spicy tuna and sashimi Hokkaido scallop roll.This event costs $95.00 per person. To reserve a spot, click HERE.

The District’s favorite cocktail competition, featuring 15 of DC’s best bars, takes over Dock5 at Union Market on Saturday, March 28th from 12:00 to 6:30 p.m. The DC Cocktail Festival features specialty concoctions from the District’s leading bars, including The Haymaker, Doi Moi, Chicken+Whiskey, Reynolds, Dirty Habit, Alchemist and El Presidente. The event features a special showcase of craft spirits plus live entertainment and delicious cuisine.The bars and distilleries are combining forces to highlight the best cocktails from theDistrict’s vibrant bar scene. Guests will sample the drinks and then vote on their favorite, with the winner declared DC’s Best Cocktail; the winner takes home a $1,000 cash prize. Participating producers include: St. George Spirits, Koval Distillery, Catoctin Creek, Smugglers Rhum, Dad’s Hat Rye, T Capri Tequila, Krave Cocktail Seltzer, CNI Brands, Lily Pond Group, Alchy Cocktails, and Karahiyo Spirits. Guests will also enjoy live music from DJ Corey Curtin. The featured bars also include: The Commodore, Metrobar, Nue, The Craft, Last Call, Cordelia Fish Bar and Doyle Bar.The event, spread out over two separate sessions, allows guests to enjoy a wide array of cocktails and spirits, including whiskeys, gins, rums, absinthes, moonshines, and more, while learning about the distillery process directly from Virginia’s leading producers.Dock5 is one of DC’s favorite creative spaces, conveniently located adjacent to the bustling Union Market food hall. Tickets begin at $49.33 and include cocktail and spirits tastings. To reserve a spot, click HERE.

Please join L'Auberge Chez François for their Spring Musical Brunch Experience, featuring music from guitarist and composer Jarret Laskey on Sunday, March 29th at 11:00 a.m.  Back by popular demand, Jarrett is a professionally trained classical guitarist performing a repertoire of guitar music, including French standards, classical and Chef Jacques has created a superb brunch menu for guests, accompanied by special brunch cocktails, and Chef Pascal’s delectable house-made croissants as you enjoy the afternoon’s music.This event costs $98.00 per person. To reserve a spot, click HERE.

Join Beauty Champagne and Sugar on March 26th for Uncorked Conversations: A Wine-Paired Book Reading & Signing from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The book signing will take place from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. only. Best-selling author Renée Ventrice will lead a wine-paired reading and signing of Pour Relationship Choices. Featured readings include the chapters “Toxic Ex” and “Lost in Translation,” along with a special chapter written for guests! Tickets for Wine Club Members + One Guest are $35.00, and non-member tcikets are $40.00. To reserve a spot, click HERE.