Cork Wine Bar & Market will be welcoming Barbara Mesquida of Mesquida Mora at 6:00 p.m. Tickets cost $50 per person.

The National Building Museum will host a special book talk with photographer, author, and exhibition curator Andrew Feiler, discussing his new book Better Life For Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4978 Schools That Changed America.During the program, Feiler will discuss the history behind the Rosenwald School initiative.

Events DC is hosting the 19th annual Passport DC, a month-long journey around the world – right in the heart of the nation’s capital. Taking place throughout the month of May, Passport DC invites Washingtonians and visitors alike to explore international culture through embassy open houses, global cuisine, traditional performances and vibrant displays of art, music and dance.Passport DC celebrates the city’s rich diplomatic community, with more than 80 embassies and cultural organizations participating in signature events that highlight global heritage and foster cross-cultural connections. Last year, the program welcomed more than 369,000 visits from across the region and around the world.

Take a break and enjoy midday fun every Wednesday from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. The park comes alive with live entertainment, used book sales, lawn games, and even opportunities to meet and adopt furry friends!

Test From 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Museum of Illusions DC will host For Her: In Full View, an evening celebrating the season of renewal and creativity through local art. The event marks the finale of Hiba Alyawer’s exhibition and will also feature curated works by Lina Alattar, Reema Ameer, and Sousan Kunaish.You can explore the museum with general admission while enjoying complimentary ice cream, champagne, and popcorn. All featured artists will also be selling work onsite, with pieces available at a range of price points, making this a thoughtful opportunity for anyone looking to shop for a unique Mother’s Day gift while supporting local artists.

At 7:00 p.m., The Fountain Inn hosts a Kari Vodka Tasting Experience with the brand’s Founder & CEO, featuring cocktail pours and storytelling around its farm-to-bottle Rwandan craft vodka, which just debuted in the United States in DC, this past November 2025. The evening includes paired bites from Chef Greg Heitzig. Tickets $115.90 per person. Book on RESY here.

Joon will host a one-night-only “Solidarity Supper” in partnership with Roads & Kingdoms, supporting humanitarian relief efforts in Iran. The evening features remarks from The Washington Post Global Opinions writer Jason Rezaian, alongside Roads & Kingdoms co-founder Nathan Thornburgh and Joon co-owner and acclaimed Persian cookbook author Chef Najmieh Batmanglij. Guests will enjoy a family-style Persian dinner paired with an intimate conversation exploring the human impact of life in Iran through firsthand reporting and cultural perspective. Net proceeds will benefit Children of Persia, providing essential aid to families facing displacement and food insecurity. Purchase tickets ($150) here.

2026 marks CHoW's 30th Anniversary! To celebrate, they have organized a brunch on Sunday, May 31 at Najmieh Batmanglij's Persian restaurant, JOON. The highly acclaimed restaurant is ranked #35 of Washingtonian magazine's top 100 DMV restaurants.

Cowbell Seafood & Oysters kicks off their first Crabs & Crushes! Join them in front of Union Market for an easy going, high-flavor evening of steamed blue crabs, cold drinks, and a front row seat to the action.

Lulu’s Winegarden is celebrating the Kentucky Derby with a pink wine-fueled viewing party “Run for the Rosés”. From 3:00 p.m. - midnight, they will offer $45 rose bottles, 50% off rose magnums, pink juleps, and will air the most exciting two minutes in sports!