Join Colada Shop at their Dupont Circle location for an industry-only complimentary tasting of their new and improved Cuban Sandwich and martinis. Presented by Culinary Director Claudio Foschi and Beverage Director Josh Murski. The event is from 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. To RSVP, text 347.785.0798 with your name and restaurant/company name.

In recognition of Food Waste Prevention Week, composting expert Elana Goldstein will lead “The Compost Doctor is In!” on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Newark Street Community Garden’s DC Community Compost Cooperative Site in Washington, D.C. The free workshop will explore how composting works, local composting options, what can go in curbside compost bins, backyard composting tips, and more, with plenty of time for questions. Attendees are also invited to participate in an optional “scrappy baking” potluck featuring baked goods made with unused, shelf-stable ingredients. The event is open to the public, will take place rain or shine, and requires advance registration. Admission is free, with optional donations benefiting the Les Dames d’Escoffier Washington, D.C. Regional Chapter’s scholarships, grants, and programs supporting women and organizations in the food, beverage, and hospitality community. Register HERE.

Crimson Lane Vineyards are welcoming one of the world's most influential winemakers for an intimate masterclass and wine dinner at Crimson Lane Vineyards. This October, join them and Sebastián Zuccardi, third-generation owner and winemaker at Zuccardi Valle de Uco, for a one-night-only event. The evening will begin with a guided seminar of rarely poured Valle de Uco wines, introduced by Sebastián himself. Following the seminar tasting, a seasonal three-course menu from Chef Jan Van Haute of Maison Epicure, will be served overlooking the vibrant fall foliage in the Blue Ridge.

Chef Amy will welcome Chef Fernando Gonzalez of 2Fifty BBQ for a four-course dinner at 6:30’p.m., bringing together Centrolina’s Italian cooking and Fernando’s approach to Texas barbecue. The collaborative menu includes dishes like Stuffed Calamari with Fagioli Neri, Guanciale and Relajo Crunch; Tajarin with Mariscos all’Aglio Bianco; and Chef Fernando’s Brisket and Pork Spare Ribs, followed by Burnt Fruit with Crema Batida for dessert. Seating is limited to 26 guests at two communal tables in Centrolina’s Chef’s Salon, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation. Tickets cost $150 per person. To purchase a ticket, click here.

Celebrate fall with family, friends, festive activities, great food, and plenty of autumn fun for everyone! Barnes & Noble will be giving away 100 Fall Lego sets to attendees, while supplies last. The event is from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

Boundary Stone is turning 15, and they are throwing a party the only way we know how: live music, cold pints, great food, and a room full of the people who made Boundary Stone what it is. Since opening their doors in Bloomingdale, Washington, DC, in 2011, Boundary Stone Public House has been lucky enough to serve this neighborhood for 15 incredible years. They have poured a lot of Guinness, served a lot of wings, watched a lot of Eagles football, and made more friends along the way than they could ever count. Expect live music from Tiny Hands at 6:00 p.m., menu specials, and more.

Boundary Stone is kicking off their anniversary celebrations with a good ol' fashioned BEER RELEASE PARTY! Be one of the first to sip on our brand-new Atlas Brew Works collab: FÜNFZEHN! This 5.2% German-style Schwarzbier may appear frightening to the ordinary lager drinker, but one sip of its roasty, yet crushably light body will immediately assuage any trepidation. They will have special menu items available, live music, and deals on 6-packs.

Join Calvert Woodley for an exclusive preview tasting of their 2026 Fall catalog, featuring over 125 wines from across the globe. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tickets cost $40 per person.

Fish Shop is welcoming fall with its Harvest Moon Party, a lively celebration bringing together some of the region’s best local purveyors for a night of food, free flowing drinks and live music. You can eat and drink your way through the party with food stations, specialty cocktails, Scotch tastings, an oyster-shucking station and a tuna-carving demonstration. Featured purveyors include Forager Imports, Other Half Brewing, Don Ciccio e Figli, Double T Oysters, Moon Valley Farms, Dreaming Out Loud, Twin Bears Bakery and Tophat Baywater, with more names still to come. Taking inspiration from the Harvest Moon and the abundance of the fall harvest, the event celebrates the fishers, farmers and makers behind Fish Shop while highlighting the ingredients and products that shape the restaurant’s menu. $75 per person, available via SevenRoom

DC SCORES will bring together soccer, poetry, music, and community for One Night One Goal, its biggest fundraiser of the year, at Audi Field. The evening will feature D.C.’s soccer stars alongside premier DMV artists, including performances by Batalá Washington, bassist Emory Diggs, former D.C. Youth Poet Laureate Marjan Naderi, K-Love the Poet, and more. Guests can also look forward to appearances from Washington Spirit and D.C. United players, a Poetry Lounge presented with support from Busboys and Poets, a live auction, food, beverages, and more. All proceeds will benefit DC SCORES and its soccer, poetry, and service-learning programs serving more than 2,500 local youth. Click HERE to grab your tickets and to learn more.