Photo by bencarrdusFOOD & DRINK: Jackson 20’s (480 King Street Alexandria VA) five-course Pigs and Pinot dinner tonight will pair pork dishes (“from pig head Bolognese to pork pâté en croûte”) with Pinot varietals. Call (703) 842-2790 for reservations. 7:00 p.m. $85.
ART: At the second of the Corcoran’s new Corcoran Uncorked evening events, enjoy a Garden of Eden cocktail (dry gin, arrack, house made celery bitters, thyme syrup, and champagne spritz) and learn about “how winter and other seasons are portrayed in paintings.” 5:00-9:00 p.m. $15 (includes admission and one drink ticket).
MUSIC: The Amazing and Mittenfields play the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) tonight (8:00 p.m.), while you can find Freakwater and Grain Thief at DC9 (1940 9th Street NW) at 9:00 p.m. Both shows are $12.
BEER: Highland Brewery beers will be showcased on seven of Pizza Paradiso’s taps at their Old Town location (124 King Street Alexandria VA) this evening at the Taste the Beers of Highland Brewery event. Come out to meet the Highland crew and receive free glassware with your purchase. 5:00-7:00 p.m.
