Photo by Beau Finley.
WINE: Flight Wine Bar hosts Austrian wine maker Markus Huber of Weingut Huber for a meet-and-greet and tasting of 4 of his wines. (777 6th Street NW) 5-7 p.m. $18, e-mail info@flightdc.com to make a reservation (walk-ins also welcome).
PUNCH: The Secret Monkey Social Club at Dolcezza Gelato Factory + Coffee Lab brings you an evening of drinks and jazz, with $8 pours of five types of punch crafted by Lukas B. Smith of Dram & Grain, and cabaret performances led by Shayna Blass. (500 Penn Street NE) 9 p.m.
SATIRE: In honor of President’s Day, Ford’s Theater hosts “piano-playing political satirist Mark Russell,” for a one night only performance. (511 10th Street NW) 7 p.m. $40-62
Later this week…
TUESDAY: The Black’s Family Foundation, the non-profit arm of The Black Restaurant Group, presents the Inaugural Capital Cocktail Competition. Sixteen of the area’s best bartenders (eight teams of two) will compete in a “secret-ingredient, head-to-head bartending contest.” Ticket includes hors d’oeuvres. $2 beers and hurricanes will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Black Jack (1612 14th Street NW) 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. $30
WEDNESDAY: Enjoy wine and cheese as visual artist Craig Tinsky teaches you how to create papercut art. Artist’s Proof Art Gallery & Consultancy (1533 Wisconsin Avenue NW) 7-9 p.m. $50
THURSDAY: Dress up as your favorite celebrity and spend an evening celebrating all things Oscars during the Smithsonian Associates’ “A Red-Carpet Night with Oscar.” Film writer Noah Gittell will lead a discussion around the history of the Academy Awards, the most memorable Oscar ceremonies, and of course, this year’s nominations. Wax versions of your favorite celebrities will be available for photos ops. Ticket includes one complimentary drink, (cash bar also available). There will be an award for the best dressed, and when you give your Oscar predictions, you’ll be eligible for prizes awarded after Sunday’s show. S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Drive SW) 6:45-8:45 p.m. $35-45
