On Mount Etna, wine is shaped by altitude, ancient lava, mountain air, and an active volcano. For this exclusive dinner at Ellizabetta | La Strega, enjoy a bespoke four-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Stephen Jones. Each course will be paired with curated Graci wines from Mount Etna, Sicily. Purchased tickets here!

Test For this exclusive dinner, at Ellizabetta | La Strega, enjoy a curated meal prepared by Executive Chef Stephen Jones. Each dish will be paired with selected Verrazzano wines. Menu is a four coursed dinner including a first bite greeting and sweet bite ending. Purchase tickets here!

Join Casa Teresa for a pre-dinner social with 4 sherry pours and tasty tapas to go alongside. Guest Sherry Week Ambassador Chantal Tseng will host and chat about all the sherry selections with you. Chef Ruben will curate select tapas from the kitchen. This month they take a look at a classic progression of sherries from Fino to PX! With a laid-back, friendly vibe, it’s all about sipping, snacking, and connecting with fellow Sherry lovers.

Join Jill as Cheesetique devotes an entire online cheese class to one of the world’s most beloved, Gouda. Your tasting kit includes 5 different Goudas to show off how much personality this classic can have. You will also have the option to add a bottle of red wine. Reserve your kit here!

Explore the rich history of Virginia wine at Planet Wine’s History of Virginia Wines class from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Led by NRG Wine Director Erin Dudley, you will discover the evolution of winemaking in the Commonwealth while sipping Virginia wines alongside a complimentary charcuterie board. Tickets are $45, with only 16 spots available. Click HERE to grab your tickets.

Join the Embassy of France for a fun, interactive wine tasting experience celebrating Pinot Gris around the world — followed by a traditional Alsace dinner. The evening will begin with an interactive introduction to the art of wine tasting. Caroline Whiteman, WSET Levl 3 certified wine expert and Alsace DC President will guide you through the basics of tasting wine. Then comes the fun part: a comparative tasting of four Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio wines from around the world: Alsace - France, United States, Italy and New Zealand. Taste them side by side and discover how climate, terroir, winemaking and regional traditions can create remarkably different wines from the same grape. The tasting will be followed by a traditional Alsatian 3-course dinner at the French Embassy in Washington DC.

Join Vola’s Dockside Grill on the Old Town waterfront for unlimited fresh shucked and specialty oysters along with a tasty buffet, plus beer, wine, and cocktails (bloody mary's, anyone?), and live music! Then show off your oyster shucking skills - or try it for the first time! - in a little friendly competition for Best Shucker.

Specially curated wineries serve patrons tastings over a multi-session vino experience. You’ll have the chance to sample premium wine to your heart's content, during this one of a kind experience. Check out all these awesome participating wineries at DCWineFest.com !

The cities greatest coffee festival returns to Union Market! Enjoy top coffees, meet local roasters, and enjoy music and fall vibes. Secure your tickets at DCCoffeefestival.com.

KYOJIN and Casa Kantuta are coming together for a celebration of Bolivian and Japanese food and drink! The $25 ticket includes one cocktail from a selection of Casa Kantuta cocktails, including a special collaboration cocktail, plus one salteña. Additional items will be available à la carte. Inspired by Casa Kantuta co-founder Carla Sanchez’s childhood friendship with a girl of Japanese descent, the collaboration celebrates cultural exchange. Book here.