All The President’s Pups at Mount Vernon

Sat, May 25

George Washington’s Mount Vernon invites all dogs and their two-legged friends to explore the Estate through a new guided walking tour devoted to dogs!  This special walking tour covers 1.25 miles of Mount Vernon terrain stopping at five historic locations, including the West Gate. Learn about canine life at Mount Vernon, from the first president’s dogs to the dogs that live at Mount Vernon today.  It is well documented that the first president loved dogs. After the Revolutionary War, Washington tried to improve the quality of his hunting dogs through breeding. According to the American Kennel Club, Washington is the father of the American Foxhound.   All dogs must be leashed with their owner at all times.  10am.  $5.  3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,  Mount Vernon, Virginia.  For more information call 703-780-2000.

Carla Hall Book Signing at Salt &Sundry

Sat, May 25

Join Salt & Sundry for a special book signing with “Cooking With Love” author Carla Hall.  Her new cookbook offers over 100 delicious recipes that are soul-satisfying and promise to serve up “comfort food that hugs you”.  1pm.  1309 5th Street Northeast.  For more information call 202.556.1866.

Craft Beer & American Spirits Tasting Class at District Commons

Sat, May 25

Taste rare and hard to find American craft beers and learn about our ome grown brewmasters.  You’ll also taste and learn about American-made Spirits like vodka, gin, bourbon and more from Wine and Beverage Director Scott Clime.  A full luncheon will be served.  2:30 to 4:30pm.  $85.  2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest.  For reservations email christina@passionfoodhospitality.com.

Memorial Day at Mount Vernon

Sat, May 25 - Sun, May 26

Historic Mount Vernon invites visitors to sip wine while watching the sunset on George Washington’s home! Sunset Celebration at Mount Vernon, an event over Memorial Day weekend, offers a rare opportunity to visit Mount Vernon after the daytime crowds have departed. Visitors may take evening tours of the Mansion, relax and enjoy wine and desserts available for purchase in on the lawn overlooking the Potomac River.  Delight in 18th-century music, dancing, games, and wagon rides. Stroll the lantern-lit grounds and immerse yourself in the 18th century as the sun sets on the plantation with costumed residents like the charming Lady Washington. This family-friendly event celebrates the beginning of summer on the plantation. 6-8:30pm. $18 for adults, $12 dollars for children (Children 5 and under are free).  3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virgina.  To purchase tickets click here.

Memorial Day BBQ at Glen’s Garden Market

Sat, May 25

Stop by to pick up all of your BBQ essentials and score a free house-made all-beef hot dog! They are stocking our shelves and coolers with everything you need for a locally sourced and amazingly delicious BBQ – cole slaw, hot dogs, chips and salsa, and, of course, beer! Glen’s will be giving away 100 free hot dogs to kick-off Memorial Day weekend! Hot dogs are served grilled and topped with Bigg Riggs Spicy Beer Mustard or smoky Montebello Kitchens Chipotle Ketchup along with a Gordy’s spicy pickle.  12pm. 2001 S St Northwest.  For more information call 202.588.5698.

Summer Sessions: of Montreal w/ Us and Us Only at Flying Dog

Sat, May 25

of Montreal is throwing it down at the Flying Dog Brewery for their first Summer Sessions outdoor concert. Opening up is Baltimore’s Us and Us Only. They’ll have obscure, rare, and experimental beers on tap, so jam out and drink from the source. 5:30 to 9:00pm. Tickets are $20 and on sale now.  4617 Wedgewood Boulevard, Frederick, MD. Tickets will sell out, so buy them now by clicking here.