The Hay-Adams is offering a refined rooftop escape with its debut of “Where Evenings Be-Gin,” a limited-time cocktail pop-up experience where fresh and floral-inspired gin cocktails meet the hotel’s sought-after Top of the Hay views of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic landmarks. Where Evenings Be-Gin will offer a selection of cocktails—including one alcohol-free version—all designed to evoke the sense of relaxation in a timeless English garden. For additional information including upcoming opening dates that will be announced weekly in August, interested you should visit The Hay-Adams online.

To conclude the summer season, Slater Run invites you to Backroads & BBQ from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. You can enjoy barbecue alongside live music from the Virginia-based artist Brennan Edwards & The Monday Blues throughout the event. Tickets are available for $45 per person ($38.25 for club members) and can be purchased here.

From 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., you are invited to join the Slater Wine Vineyards for Playing in the Vines. Throughout the event, you can enjoy tunes played by Elixir of Life, who will cover songs by The Grateful Dead. Sexi Mexi, a local food truck serving Mexican cuisine, will serve fresh burritos and bowls, and Slater Run wines will be available for purchase. Tickets are $25 per person ($21.25 for club members) and can be purchased on Slater Run’s website. 

Beginning at 7:00 p.m., Slater Run Vineyards will host its 10th annual CrabFest supporting the Churches of Upperville Outreach Program, which provides food and essential assistance to local families. For $95 per person (and $15 for children 12 and under), guests can enjoy unlimited Steamed Blue Crabs, Corn on the Cob, Watermelon, Cornbread, and Cookies. Hot dogs and lemonade will be available for children in attendance. Slater Run’s selection of red, white, amber, rosé, and sparkling wines such as their award-winning Pétillant Naturel Sparkling Rosé and their single barrel red wine dubbed the Pit Jumper will be available for purchase throughout the event. Tickets for the event can be purchased on Slater Run’s website.

Celebrate creativity, culture, and women's leadership at FEMME Art Fair, taking place August 27–30, 2026, in downtown Washington, D.C. Launching on Women's Equality Day, this contemporary art fair brings together women artists from across the country alongside collectors, brands, civic leaders, and the public for four days of art, conversation, and community. Created by USAN USAN and Our Daughters' Futures Fund, FEMME is more than an art fair—it's a platform dedicated to advancing opportunity for women in the arts. With 100% of artwork sales going directly to the artists, the event empowers women through visibility, connection, and meaningful economic impact while celebrating the power of contemporary art. Click HERE to learn more and grab your tickets.

*I Regret Nothing* is a powerful one-woman show that blends humor, heartbreak, and redemption in an unforgettable true story. Audiences will follow the journey of a successful entrepreneur as she recounts the unexpected twists that left her questioning how she got there—from bombing on a New York City comedy stage to a memorable 4 a.m. emergency room visit, and everything in between. Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, this 90-minute performance invites viewers to laugh, reflect, and leave with a renewed perspective on life's regrets. The show runs September 1–3, 2026, at the National Union Building in Washington, D.C., with no intermission. Click HERE to grab your tickets.

Crab & Crush Thursdays return to Union Market! The deal includes 1.5 hours of all-you-can-eat steamed Maryland crabs for $85 per person. Drink specials feature $14 fresh-squeezed Orange Crushes and $5 Natty Bohs. The full food and drink menu is also available. Reservations here. 

Nestled in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Early Mountain has become one of the region's most celebrated wineries, known for crafting elegant, expressive wines that showcase the remarkable potential of Virginia's vineyards. Chef Kat Petonito will create a multi- course menu to pair with their wines.  Each course has been carefully crafted to complement the wines, highlighting the harmony between exceptional ingredients, inspired cooking, and distinctive terroir.  Dish examples grilled and charred stone fruits on a savory ricotta ice cream, draped with prosciutto and basil oil; Heirloom tomato tart with a comte cheese custard; Wellington, puff pastry, spinach, mustard. and a red wine demi glace and peaches & cream crepe cake, brûlée peach, vanilla bean cream, and a demerara oat crumble. The dinner is at 7:00 p.m. and costs $150 per person. To purchase a ticket, click here.

Join Planet Wine for a casual seated wine class with their Wine Director, Erin Dudley, they will discuss the vast history and modernization of Greek wine while sipping six distinct Greek wine styles at Planet Wine!Included with your ticket: Seated wine class with with Wine Director, Erin Dudley, Tasting of six fine Greek wines, Small serving of artisanal cheese to accompany your tasting, Discounts on bottle purchases of all wines tasted

Panda Fest, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Asian food and culture festivals, is coming to Pennsylvania Ave. in DC! The celebration will have 90 Asian food vendors, over 40 merchandise vendors, panda-themed activities, and cultural performances, including the Panda Fest dancers. After a limited number of early-bird tickets went on sale this May, in time for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, tickets are now open and available. Children under age 6 receive free admission to the family-friendly event.