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With themes from the local to the global, these 21-and-over after-hours gatherings combine music, food and drink, and unique settings to create evenings that are smart, adventurous, and memorably entertaining.
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How the Cocktail Conquered the World
Friday, September 20, 6:45 p.m.
D.C. bartender and spirits expert Derek Brown raises a toast to the fascinating history of the cocktail—and its place in America’s history as well. He traces the potable’s birth, rise, fall, and eventual resurrection, spotlighting some of the men and women who made their mark on cocktail culture.