Hosted by the Office of Historic Alexandria in partnership with the Virginia Association of Cider Makers, this event includes cider tastings, a souvenir cider cup, live music, tavern games, local crafts and organization booths, and a little history too! While enjoying a selection of Virginia ciders, learn more about the growing Virginia cider industry and its connection to Alexandria history. The Alexandria Cider Festival includes offerings from Albemarle Cider Works, Blue Bee Cider, Lost Boy Cider, and more. Roaming Coyote and Scuttlebutt Bakeshops food trucks will be available for food purchases.

We are here to tell you that Thanksgiving is less than a month away. Can you believe it? Keep your jaw on the ground, cause you're gonna need to open wide in order to handle all the deliciousness that area restaurants, caterers, and area makers are serving up for this year's Holiday feast (and feasting). You know the drill, as we receive more menus and ways to enjoy the holiday, we will share it here with you! Check out all the happenings here!

RAMW presents the return of DC Cocktail Week, at more than 100 bars and restaurants. DC Cocktail Week invites you to explore the vibrant cocktail scene across the Metropolitan region. Participating locations will showcase their talents with crafted cocktails and perfectly paired with delectable bites. Prices range from $15 - $40+. For more information and to view the full list of participating restaurants, click here.

The Georgetown Business Improvement District is announcing Georgetown Jingle, the first holiday music event of its kind in Georgetown from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The festive event will feature 10 music performances at 10 outdoor locations throughout Georgetown. More than 40 Georgetown shops, restaurants, and services are also offering special discounts, complimentary refreshments, and pop-up in-store events that day. Diverse musical acts will perform holiday favorites and festive songs alike in streateries, plazas, and other outdoor venues. Artists include HumTunes, featuring soulful renditions of contemporary pop and alternative hits; holiday acapella music from Capital Blend; jazz and pop by Gracie Jay; and jazz vocalist James Zimmerman and Friends. Visit georgetowndc.com/georgetown-jingle for the performance line-up, map of locations, and specials from Georgetown shops and restaurants. Click HERE for all the details!

Don't miss the annual holiday cocktail event of the year! Join some of DC's best bartenders in celebrating the season! Click HERE to purchase your tickets!

Join Del Mar on their 2nd Floor Terrazza for an evening of Spirits and Cigars! Your ticket includes a tasting of luxury spirits from Pernod Ricard (Jefferson's Bourbon, The Glenlivet, Jameson Black Barrel, Redbreast) and specially selected cigar from Curtis Draper Fine Tobacconist. Purchase your favorite spirit and have the bottle engraved onsite - the perfect holiday gift! Enjoy your cigar (you're encouraged to bring your own cigars as well) while savoring a special cocktail list and menu to accompany your early evening smoke session. Click HERE to reserve your spot.

Join Del Mar for their Sherry Week Relay Race!! Here's how it works - each of your teammates will race to pour a glass of sherry.....but using a traditional VENECIA! Points will be awarded for: Technique - how high from the glass you are able to pour Accuracy - how much makes it into the glass vs floor Style - level of pizzazz and flair your bring to pouring 1st Place wins: Dinner for your team at Del Mar with Sherry Wine Pairings 2nd Place wins: Three Bottle Prize Pack of Sherry 3rd Place wins: One bottle of Sherry. Click HERE to reserve your spot.

Welcome to the Winter Wine Festival! Don't miss this delightful day of sipping and swirling some of the finest VA wines available. This in-person event promises to be a cozy and fun-filled gathering for all wine enthusiasts. With a great selection of wines to sample, tasty bites to enjoy, and a lively atmosphere, this festival is a must-attend for anyone who appreciates a good glass of wine. So mark your calendar and get ready to raise a toast to winter with us! This event will be held INDOORS! Click HERE for more info!

Plaid Friday - Alexandria’s Small Business Black Friday returns for another holiday season to highlight and celebrate Alexandria’s iconic array of independent businesses. Known as the top destination for locally owned retail, more than 50 participating businesses are asking customers to shift their shopping this holiday season by kicking off Black Friday shopping at Alexandria boutiques for steals and deals on Friday, November 29. While many are familiar with the post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy known as Black Friday, Old Town Alexandria has its own tradition - Plaid Friday. Since its launch in 2009 by Danielle Romanetti of fibre space, Plaid Friday has been embraced in Old Town Alexandria as a more relaxed alternative than shopping mainstream stores on Black Friday. businesses will offer discounts to early customers who want to beat the crowds and embrace the spirit of shopping small. Other boutiques will offer Black Friday steals and deals throughout the day. Shoppers can expect a festive atmosphere, and exclusive offers, and discover unique stores that define Old Town’s signature plaid vibes. This day originally started in Oakland, CA, aimed to encourage shoppers to support locally owned and independent businesses during the holiday season. Click HERE for the full list of shops participating.

The Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the United States and Canada invites you to a free screening of A House on Fire (Casa en Flames), the latest hit by acclaimed director Dani de la Orden. Currently a box-office sensation across Catalonia, this tragi-comedy is being celebrated as a sharp, hilarious satire of the Catalan bourgeoisie. The film follows Montse, a divorced mother whose two children have long drifted away from her. Determined to bring her family together for one last weekend at her home on the Costa Brava, she’s willing to go to any lengths—even if it means setting her world on fire. This event is FREE! Click HERE to register.