Celebrate the spirit of the season at the Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s 22nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, taking place in the hotel’s picturesque courtyard on Tuesday, December 2nd at 5:30 PM.The courtyard will transform into a glittering crystal garden of white lights and festive décor, setting the stage for an evening of holiday cheer. Guests can enjoy live performances of seasonal favorites by the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals, while families warm up by outdoor heaters, decorate holiday cards, and indulge in sweet treats.A Master of Ceremonies and special guests will welcome Santa Claus, who will greet children and listen to their Christmas wishes beside the hotel’s life-size Gingerbread House.This free, family-friendly event also supports Horton’s Kids, a local nonprofit serving over 500 children in under-resourced communities. Guests are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped gifts such as toys, books, or games to help spread holiday joy. Donations will be accepted from November 27 through December 10.For reservations and more details, visit Fairmont’s official site.

The Washington Bar Association Foundation (WBAF) invites guests to raise a glass for a cause at their 23rd Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.The tasting will be led by Jay Youmans, MW, Educational Director and Owner of the Capital Wine School, and Owner of Rock Creek Wine Merchants, who will guide attendees through a curated selection of exceptional wines. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on dozens of unique auction items—from one-of-a-kind experiences to exclusive bottles—many of which will be on display throughout the evening.The event combines fellowship, fine wine, and philanthropy in support of the WBA Foundation’s ongoing community and educational initiatives. Please note: this is not a Capital Wine School event—Jay Youmans will participate as a guest presenter in support of the Foundation’s fundraising efforts.For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the WBA Foundation’s website.

After six unforgettable years of celebrating Latin American flavors, community, and culture, Serenata will bid farewell with a Final Night Celebration on Saturday, November 2, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM. The evening will feature live DJ sets, guest bartenders, and one final toast with the loyal community that helped make Serenata one of D.C.’s most beloved cocktail destinations.Founded by Daniella Senior, Serenata has spent six years honoring Latin heritage through its warm hospitality and inventive cocktails. “Serenata has always been about honoring our culture, our flavors, and the people who gather around the table,” said Senior. “These six years have been filled with so much joy and community, and I could not be prouder of the team. We look forward to toasting one last time on November 2 and welcoming everyone back to experience the magic of the Coquito Bar for the holidays.”While the farewell marks the end of an era, the celebration will continue with Serenata’s transformation into a Holiday Coquito Bar Pop-Up, opening November 11, 2025, and running through January 20, 2026. The festive concept will spotlight Puerto Rican and Latin American–inspired holiday cocktails, including the signature Coquito, allowing guests to keep the spirit of Serenata alive throughout the season.Guests are invited to join the Serenata team for an evening filled with music, cocktails, and heartfelt celebration as the bar raises its final glass to six years of creativity, culture, and community.

The Yards invites Washingtonians and their furry friends to a spooktacular evening of tail-wagging fun at the annual Howl-O-Ween Bar(k) Crawl on Wednesday, October 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The Yards’ outdoor patios will transform into a Halloween playground for pups and their humans, complete with festive cocktails, bites, and photo-worthy moments.Guests can crawl at their own pace between participating restaurants and bars, each offering specialty dog-themed cocktails and happy hour bites available for purchase. Along the way, attendees will enjoy free pup perks such as Halloween treats, bandanas, tennis balls, and doggie bags (while supplies last). Costumes are highly encouraged—snap a photo of your costumed pup, share with #BarkCrawl, and tag @TheYardsDC for a chance to win a $100 gift card to a Yards restaurant.Participating restaurants include Chloe, Emmy Squared, La Famosa, Bluejacket, District Winery, Agua 301, and Trouble Bird, each offering creative themed cocktails and bites—from Chloe’s Fly Ball cocktail and Dog Biscuit scallion bread with honey butter, to Emmy Squared’s Bloodhound Margarita and Mutt Lovers Mayhem Pizza. Other highlights include Mini Angus Sliders at La Famosa, Bratwurst with beer mustard at Bluejacket, and Paw-stor Tacos at Agua 301.The event is free to attend, with food and drinks available for purchase. Giveaways are first-come, first-served, and guests are asked to be respectful of shared community spaces and clean up after their pets. The rain date is October 22, 2025.Join The Yards for a paws-itively delightful evening of sips, snacks, costumes, and canine camaraderie—because Halloween is always better when it’s celebrated with our four-legged friends.

Supra invites guests to gather for its next “Meet the Winemakers” Dinner on Thursday, November 6th at 6:30 PM, a celebratory evening highlighting the traditions, flavors, and wines of Georgia. The evening features a five-course feast of Georgian classics paired with exceptional wines, offering a culinary and cultural journey through the country’s renowned winemaking heritage.Guests will have the rare opportunity to meet the “Wizard of Chinuri,” Iago Bitarishvili of Iago’s Wine, and Mikheil Chonishvili of Chona’s Marani, two of Georgia’s most respected winemakers. Throughout the evening, Mamuka Tsereteli, Founder of Georgian Wine House, will lead traditional Georgian toasts, or supra, honoring the art of hospitality and community.The dinner will feature dishes from Supra’s new fall menu, plus one exclusive creation prepared just for this event. Highlights from the wine-paired menu include the Gobi “Friends” Platter of pkhali, eggplant-walnut rolls, and sulguni cheese; Grilled Pear Salad with candied pumpkin seeds; and Beef Shank Khashlama braised in rich stock with garlic jus. Guests will also enjoy Iago’s Chinuri (Skin Contact) 2023, Chona’s Saperavi 2023, and Iago’s Chinuri-Tavkveri Sparkling Pet-Nat 2022, among other selections. The evening concludes with Pelamushi, a traditional grape dessert from Georgia’s wine country.Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the first course served at 7:00 PM. Seating will be communal, service will be family-style, and tickets include all food, wine, dessert, gratuity, and tax. Guests are encouraged to bring friends—or make new ones—at Supra’s lively supra table for an unforgettable night of food, wine, and fellowship.

On October 22th at 5:30 p.m., Xiquet is proud to host Chef Tassia Magalhães of Nelita in São Paulo—one of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants.For one night only, Chef Tassia joins Chef Danny Lledó to create an unforgettable tasting menu inspired by her signature Italian-influenced Brazilian cuisine and the bold Mediterranean flavors of Xiquet.Enjoy the exclusive tasting menu for $225.00 per person with an optional wine pairing of $200.00 per personReservations for this exclusive culinary collaboration available HERE.

The Govinda Gallery Live Series continues this fall with a dinner and presentation of stunning photography, personal retrospectives, and storytelling about the life of LaMonte McLemore and the legacy he will be leaving for young aspiring photographers, showcasing never-seen-before images from his coffee table book "Black is Beautiful: JET Beauties of the Week."The fourth event in the signature series, at 1310 Kitchen & Bar, will take place on Monday, November 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with an extraordinary celebration of “Black is Beautiful: JET Beauties of the Week.”Guests are invited to join for an evening of stunning photography, intimate stories, and a family-style feast from Chef Jenn Crovato.This event costs $85.00 per person. Tickets available HERE.

On October 24th at 6:30 p.m., step into the heart of Valpolicella at 2941 Restaurant with an unforgettable evening dedicated to the world-class wines of Ca’ la Bionda. Featuring Guest Speaker Alessandro Castellani, the fourth-generation winemaker & co-owner of Azienda Agricola Ca’ la Bionda, a historic, family-run organic estate which has become a benchmark for traditional winemaking in the region. Castellani will share his family’s passion and legacy while diners enjoy a luxury dinner experience.Each plate costs $295.00. Tickets available HERE. 

The Middleburg Humane Foundation, a nonprofit animal rescue organization, will hold a fundraiser, “Boos, Barks & Brews” on Saturday, October 25th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery. Tickets are $75.00 per person and include a crab cake dinner with a famous Talk of the Mountain crab cake, hush puppies, choice of side and a brew or a glass of wine. The evening also includes a “Barktastic” dog costume contest. All proceeds benefit MHF.The event, held during National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, allows the shelter to raise awareness and funds to help support its more than 120 rescue animals available for adoption, including more than 24 dogs. Purchase a ticket HERE.

On Saturday, October 25, at 6:00 p.m., experience “A Trip to Tennessee” at Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown, an unforgettable whiskey dinner that brings the heritage and hospitality of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to life.Hosted in the elegant Kennedy Ballroom, this immersive event blends fine dining with rich storytelling and multi-sensory moments that transport guests to the hills of Tennessee, where America’s first known Black master distiller, Nearest Green, made history.The night concludes with a private after-party in the Courtyard Bar, featuring signature cocktails and continued celebration under the stars. Seats cost $235.00, available for purchase HERE.