Monday, July 9
NOT-SO-SCARY MOVIES: Every Monday in July, Black Cat’s backstage will host a double feature of monster movies—this week you get the cuddly-looking
Gremlins and
The Monster Squad. Feel free to play your movie drinking game of choice—Maker’s Mark and Absolut drinks are just $4 a pop. Free. 8 PM.
Tuesday, July 10
RAWK ’N’ ROLL: Were you in a hair-metal band
in the ’80s? Ever trash a hotel room? Share your most rock-and-roll
stories (or come to live
vicariously through others) at Town as part of SpeakeasyDC’s
monthly series. Bring your own food or snag eats from one of
the food trucks camped out front. Tickets ($15) are available
online or at the door. 6:30 PM.
Wednesday, July 11
BEST OF: Today’s the big day—the AT&T Best Of Washington happens at the National Building Museum. We’ve been
hawking it for months,
but here’s the rundown: More than 60 of Washington’s best
restaurants will serve up their tastiest bites as you sip craft
beer and wine. All the restaurants try to outdo each other, so
come hungry. Tickets ($125) are available online. 6 PM.
BOURBON: If you miss out on Best Of Washington, Smith Commons will be hosting
Tom Bulleit, founder of Bulleit Bourbon, for a night of bourbon tasting and discussion. Free. 7 PM.
Thursday, July 12
BOOZE WITH LANDIMALS: Didn’t get enough tastings in on Wednesday? The National Zoo’s
Brew at the Zoo features more than 40 craft
beers to try. General admission tickets are sold out, but VIP
tickets—which include tastings
from 11 top restaurants, full beer pours, and Olympic-style
beer games—are still available. I call Tian Tian for my team.
Buy tickets ($100) online. 6 PM.
