Weekend Picks, 12/1-12/4
Thursday, December 1
What: Tapping of special Oliver Ales cask
Where: The Big Hunt, 1345 Connecticut Ave.
When: 6 PM, Thursday, December 1
Join the release party for Oliver Brewing’s Hot Monkey Love, this one in a French Oak cask.
Friday, December 2
Vegan Beer Pairing Dinner with Uinta
What: Five course vegan dinner with organic craft beers
Where: Bread & Brew, 1247 20th St., NW
When: 7:30 PM, Friday, December 2
Price: $50
In a reprise of the DC Beer Week vegan event, Bread & Brew is pairing a five-course menu with Uinta Brewing Company's new line of organic beer. Space is limited; make reservations by calling 202-466-2676.
Saturday, December 3
Fourth Annual Repeal Day Ball
What: DC Craft Bartenders Guild ball
Where: Halcyon House, 3400 Prospect St., NW
When: 8 PM, Saturday, December 3
Price: $100
Tickets are sold out, but you can still get on the wait list to this black tie affair to enjoy cocktails crafted by D.C.’s best mixologists while dancing along to the Prohibition-era sounds of the Red Hot Rhythm Chiefs. Food will be provided by Occasions Caterers.
Sunday, December 4
Speed Rack DC
What: Female bartender competition and breast cancer fundraiser
Where: Jack Rose Dining Saloon, 2007 18th St., NW
When: 2–6 PM, Sunday, December 4
Price: $20, or $35 with a t-shirt
Watch, sip on cocktails and cheer on 16 women from DC and Philadelphia who will compete head-to-head for the title of Miss Speed Rack DC. Guest judges include Mike Isabella of Top Chef fame and Francine Cohen of Inside F&B.