Wimbledon served on a platter
Watch the Sunday men’s Wimbledon final from the luxe Fairmont Washington, D.C., which will convert its Juniper Courtyard into a proper garden party serving up English cuisine. The feast offers finger sandwiches, fish and chips, berry trifle, and even a station for strawberries and cream, the traditional dish served at the All England Club. Bring a tennis racket to practice groundstrokes nearby on a mini tennis court, and don’t forget to wear green, purple or white to qualify for prizes for best garden party and tennis outfits—green and purple are the club’s official colors. (2401 M St. NW, Sunday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., $25)
Ping pong gets the Wimbledon treatment
Can’t make it to the All England Club? Sport your crisp tennis whites Friday at the Spinbledon White Party, SPIN DC’s take on tennis’ most famous fortnight. The ping pong social club will feature two cocktails ($8) inspired by merry old England: the Spinbledon Cup (Pimm’s, vodka, Sprite, mint and fresh fruit), and the Spinbledon Smash (prosecco, vodka, peach syrup, lemon juice and mint). You’ll even get to play ping pong on an Astroturf installation resembling Wimbledon’s lush grass courts. Wear white to score happy hour deals. (1332 F St NW, Friday, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., FREE, but RSVP is recommended )
Whole lotta Piña Colada
It’s all about the famous summery cocktail Wednesday when the Colada Shop’s D.C. location launches its 3rd annual Piña Colada Festival with a rooftop party. Expect a variety of piña coladas, including the classic, Matcha Mint (rum, matcha, mint, coconut cream and coconut milk), and La Negra Tiene Tumbao (rum, fernet, pineapple, coconut milk, and coconut cream). Pair them with complimentary pineapple-themed snacks, like plantain chips with pineapple salsa and pineapple-coconut empanadas. Can’t get there Wednesday? No worries, the festival runs through July 21. (1405 T St. NW, Wednesday, 7-10 p.m.)
Calling all old-school hip-hop heads, sneakerheads
Come through the Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge on Thursday for the grand opening of the Hip-Hop Museum Pop-Up Experience, a five-week exhibit displaying an enormous collection of hip-hop artifacts and memorabilia (the collection belongs to D.C. native Dave Mays, founder of the Source magazine). Enjoy daily hip-hop happy hour specials throughout the exhibit’s run, like Tupac’s Thai Chili Jerk Wings, Salt-N-Pepa’s Seafood Mac & Cheese, and cocktails mixed with Hennessy. Meanwhile, the grand opening honors legendary sneakerhead and DJ Clark Kent, so stay for a podcast and panel discussion on the symbiotic relationship between hip-hop and sneakers, and the party afterwards. (501 Morse St. NE, Thursday happy hour 3-7 p.m., grand opening starts at 4 p.m., event is open to the public)
Let them eat more than cake
Celebrate Bastille Day at Le Diplomate’s Le Grand Fête celebration Sunday where you’ll eat from a special Bastille Day Café menu. Look forward to nibbling on baguette pate, curry chicken with raisins and grapes, smoked salmon and more. Feel free to bring the kids to this for face painting, crafts, a balloon artist, and a street-side glacé cart. (1601 14th St. NW, Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
Bastille Day II
For a Les Mis-inspired Bastille Day, hit up Dio natural wine bar, where you’ll sip French natural wine and French onion soup Sunday. Powdered wigs are not included, but you’re encouraged to don your French Revolution best. (904 H St. NE, Sunday, 3-8 p.m.)
Cocktails imitate art?
Now through August 6, The Graham’s rooftop is serving up themed cocktails every week that play off of the nearby Sunset Cinema outdoor movie series in Georgetown. So before heading there to see “The Sandlot” on Tuesday, knock back You’re killin’ me, Smalls, a beverage made with Angostura, orange, Lillet, and gin. Check out future pairings here. (1075 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, cocktails are available the entire day the paired movie screens and are priced at $14)
Brewing for charity
Support the D.C. Brewers’ Guild Sunday when Atlas Brew Works holds D.C. Brewers Day. Limited-edition brews from Atlas, Blue Jacket, DC Brau Brewing, District ChopHouse & Brewery, Red Bear Brewing, Valor Brewpub and other locals will be available for tasting. (2052 West Virginia Ave. NE, Sunday, 2-6 p.m., $5)
Where’s the beef?
No Kings Creative and MGM Roast Beef are each celebrating their 10th year in D.C., and they’re releasing their joint “No Kings Reuben” sandwich to commemorate the occasion on Saturday. It’s fashioned out of MGM Roast Beef, Corned Beef, No1 Sons Kimchee, Swiss cheese, and secret sauce on griddle rye. Bonus: the first 120 people to arrive will get a free tall boy from 3 Stars Brewing Company after you buy the $10 sandwich. (905 Brentwood Rd. NE, Saturday, 12-6 p.m., FREE, but RSVP here)
Never enough cheese
The Grilled Cheese Social from Rock Creek Social Club returns Saturday to Marvin’s roof deck, bringing gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches along with signature cocktails. The $10 ticket gets you complimentary classic grilled cheese sandwiches. DJ Money and DJs Henrietta Stacks, and Jerome Baker III provide the sounds. (2007 14th St. NW, Saturday 3-9 p.m., $10)
