View the artwork, meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments at the Bethesda Art Walk! For complete information and list of participating galleries, visit here: https://www.bethesda.org/bethesda-art-walk/ 

L’Auberge Chez Francois invites guests to its Friday Night Happy Hour on the Terrace on June 12 from 6–8 p.m. Guests will enjoy tastings of fine wines, Papa’s craft beer, garden cocktails, seasonal small bites from Chef Jacques and his team, and live music by John Sweet. The outdoor event takes place on the restaurant’s beautiful terraces and includes guided wine tastings, desserts from Pastry Chef Pascal, and access to the property’s gardens. Tickets are $99 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Click HERE to grab your tickets.

Camden Hauge is the founder of the China Wine Club, an import platform and collective that brings low-intervention, boutique wines from independent Chinese winemakers to the United States. This will be the first time Chinese wines land in DC and you get an invite and tickets are free!A New Jersey native, Hauge is a prominent hospitality entrepreneur who spent over a decade reshaping the food and beverage scene in Shanghai. Founding over 9 restaurants, her focus is now on these incredible wines, supporting Chinese winemakers + getting them to enthusiastic wine lovers just like you!

The Watergate invites guests to shop, sip, and enjoy the season at The Summer Market, taking place June 26–27 on the patio at The Next Whisky Bar. Open to the public, the two-day market will feature a curated collection of fashion, lifestyle, and artisan vendors, including luxury swimwear, resort wear, athleisure, women's golf apparel, globally inspired fashion, handcrafted candles and soaps, and hand-painted accessories. Shoppers can browse offerings from brands such as CÉCIE, Nelblu, MIMI Collection, Peruvian Connection, Real + Co, MAEHILL Golf, raMona Designs, Las Surenas, and WHEN & WHERE while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of one of DC's most iconic destinations. The market will be open Friday, June 26 from 4–8 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Executive Chef Ryan Moore is celebrating Japanese Wagyu Week from June 17-21 with a rotating lineup of specialty dishes showcasing prized Iwate Gyu Wagyu, including Wagyu Carpaccio, Seared Wagyu with braised red cabbage, Roasted Wagyu with mushroom purée, and a Wagyu Corned Beef Reuben. Each daily special is available for $30.00.The week culminates on June 21 with an intimate five-course Wagyu dinner featuring beef from Japan’s renowned Nakamura Farm in Iwate Prefecture. Limited to 20 guests, the $150.00 experience includes multiple Wagyu preparations, stories from Chef Moore’s recent visit to the farm, and optional beverage pairings featuring sake and wine; littleblackbirddc.comPhoto by Jonni Scott Photography

Hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier Washington DC Chapter, this lively tasting event returns June 11 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.) at Whittemore House. Guests can explore chef-driven food and wine pairings from top local talent, plus a silent auction featuring unique culinary experiences—all supporting grants and scholarships for the next generation of women in food; lesdamesdc.org

To celebrate the World Cup kickoff, fans wearing their favorite soccer jerseys can visit any Nando’s restaurant nationwide to receive a free flame-grilled chicken and chips meal, served with a side of the new Saka Sauce. The nationwide event runs between 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. local time. 

June 13 is National Rosé Day, and Capital Wine School is kicking off the celebration early! They will explore how climate, grape variety, and production methods shape rosé wines from key regions around the world. Taste your way through a lineup that includes the pale, delicate wines of Provence, vibrant Spanish and Italian expressions, New World styles, and more. Along the way, you'll learn how rosé is made, how to evaluate quality and style, and how to choose the right bottle for any season or occasion. Perfect for both curious newcomers and experienced wine lovers looking to deepen their understanding of this versatile and food-friendly category.

Nido Wine Shop + Market will be hosting Novella Wines from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (If you haven't been yet, in addition to wine, they have the most exquisite selection of conservas, cheeses, and gourmet potato chips that make incredible host gifts! It's owned by 3 incredible women with exceptional taste, including our friend Thea Merl.) Both their rosé and Petit Manseng will be available by the glass and to take home by the bottle, and Karl and Jen will be there to chat wine and pour you something delicious.

Shelter is excited to host a day of traditional German Kölsch service! They will be offering Bluejacket's Baby Blue Kölsch the old fashioned way: through round after round of 20 cl (6.8 oz.) glasses until you tell them to stop! For just $39, they will serve unlimited pours of Kölsch from 12:00PM-3:00PM. They will circulate through the crowd with freshly poured glasses, or stangen, of Baby Blue on a special tray, known as a kranz. When you empty your stange, they will drop one after the other, until you decide you've had your fill! Plus, The Roost kitchen will be offering German-inspired food specials so that you feel even more immersed in the Kölsch way of life. Don't miss the opportunity to experience one of the finest beer drinking traditions around!