The annual Holiday Cookie Swap will be at La Collina on Monday, December 7, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., alongside a special Cookie Kindness Project fundraiser benefiting Sasha Bruce Youthwork, which supports young people experiencing homelessness in the DC area. Participants can join the cookie swap, contribute baked goods to the fundraiser, or take part in both. Registration closes October 24 for the fundraiser and November 28 for the cookie swap.

A JOURNEY THROUGH SICILY*Thursday, October 22 | 6:30 PM*On October 22nd at 6:30 p.m., enjoy the the flavors and wines of Sicily at Divino Ristorante.Experience a four-course journey inspired by one of Italy’s most exciting wine regions—from the bright Mediterranean character of Grillo, through the depth and richness of Nero d’Avola, to the beautiful sweetness of Passito di Pantelleria.This event costs $78.00 per person. Reserve a spot here.

The bacon battle is back! Chef Geoff chefs are going head to head in a five-course showdown celebrating all things bacon! Each course comes with a bacon inspired cocktail. You get to be the judge of which dish wins! Tickets cost $150 per person. To purchase a ticket, click here.

Taco Bamba is the House of Mezcal, and they’re celebrating International Mezcal Day with half-off mezcal pours at all their locations. This agave spirit takes center stage at every Taco Bamba bar, but the City Ridge location stands out with a curated selection of more than 50 varieties. To round out the celebration, you may also enjoy $10 mezcal margaritas. 

BoozeBruvas is bringing Glass in Session back to Eaton DC this fall, partnering with Eaton DC to host a new season of interactive cocktail-making experiences at Eaton House, Eaton DC’s creative co-working space. Designed for curious beginners and seasoned cocktail enthusiasts alike, the series invites you to explore the craft of cocktail-making through hands-on instruction, spirit education, creative techniques, and seasonal food and drink. Each session explores a different theme, with BoozeBruvas guiding you through two cocktails while sharing the techniques, ingredients, and inspiration behind each creation. You will explore a range of flavors and learn how to bring them together through balance, preparation, and presentation. Seasonal bites, interactive activities, rotating special guests, and take-home surprises add to the experience, ensuring each class offers something new. To purchase  ticket, click here.

Join mixologist Gina Chersevani at Buffalo & Bergen at 6:30 p.m. for a wickedly delicious cocktail experience. Gina will take you behind the bar to shake, stir, and sip your way through a spirited celebration. Tickets cost $65 per person. To purchase  ticket, click here.

Martin Hofstätter will share five outstanding wines at Ama throughout the night, capped off with a side-by-side tasting of two vintages of Barthenau Vigna San Urbano Pinot Nero. The flight will be paired with a four-course, family-style dinner crafted by Chef Johanna for a lively communal setting. Ticket pricing is $165. To purchase a ticket, click here.

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 Berlucchi wines from the historic traditional method sparkling wine region of Franciacorta. The menu is a four-course dinner including a first bite greeting and sweet bite ending and bursts of caviar throughout. To purchase a ticket, click here.

Join Brasero Atlantico as Sebastían Zuccardi takes them through an exciting lineup of Zuccardi wines from Mendoza's most fascinating soils. To purchase a ticket, click here.

Test From 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Northside Social 7 restaurants will gather at Thompson Italian in Falls Church for the inaugural Bloody Mary Bash. The restaurants will each serve their own take on the classic Bloody Mary, with two trophies up for grabs. Proceeds benefit Homestretch. Tickets here.