The kalimotxo sounds weird, we know. But it’s a surprisingly refreshing way to get a red wine fix during hot months.

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival begins on June 29.

The festival will feature cooks, musicians, dancers, boat makers, and other experts from from Basque Country and diaspora communities.

Spanish cider is all the rage these days, plus Emporiyum, the return of Morini Mondays, and other food events.

The Anglo-Spanish electronic band Crystal Fighters, whose debut album Song of Love just had its U.S. release, plays tonight at the Rock N Roll hotel. We spoke with the band’s lead singer and guitarist.