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UPCOMING SPRING 2026 EVENTS

WOMEN'S NETWORKING HAPPY HOURS

ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS

WOMEN'S NETWORKING HAPPY HOURS

Started in November 2024, this is a fun and casual evening with local women meeting other local women in a comfortable and organic way! Join us. Your ticket is the pre-purchase of your first drink.


Event is from 6pm-7:30pm at the Italian Bar on the first Thursday of the month.


Tickets are non-refundable but you can gift to a friend. Limited to 25 women.

BOOK THUR, JUNE 4TH

ITALIAN WINE TASTINGS

ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS

WOMEN'S NETWORKING HAPPY HOURS

Join sommelier and owner Carolyn Papetti the second Thursday of each month for a  guided Italian wine tasting.


6pm-7:30pm

Attendees sample four wines with some light snacks.


Limited to 16 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. 


The format is casual in nature and the wine presentation will be done per each group/couple/single a

Join sommelier and owner Carolyn Papetti the second Thursday of each month for a  guided Italian wine tasting.


6pm-7:30pm

Attendees sample four wines with some light snacks.


Limited to 16 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. 


The format is casual in nature and the wine presentation will be done per each group/couple/single as they arrive. As such, it is not necessary to arrive at 6pm sharp but please don't arrive after 7pm!


TICKETS ARE $28 PP AND REQUIRED TO ATTEND*


*Your ticket is for one person for the wine tasting and light snacks. Please note, tax and hospitality charge are added at check out.

BOOK JUNE WINE TASTING
People enjoying meals and conversation at a lively restaurant bar.

ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS

ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS

OYSTERS ON THE AVENUE RETURNS THIS SUMMER!

Parli Italiano? Poco o tanto?


Join us the third Thursday of each month  for an Italian conversation happy hour and a full immersion evening speaking only Italian!


6pm-7:30pm


Limited to 25 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. 


TICKETS ARE $19 PP AND REQUIRED TO ATTEND*


*Your ticket is your advance purchase of your first drink,

Parli Italiano? Poco o tanto?


Join us the third Thursday of each month  for an Italian conversation happy hour and a full immersion evening speaking only Italian!


6pm-7:30pm


Limited to 25 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. 


TICKETS ARE $19 PP AND REQUIRED TO ATTEND*


*Your ticket is your advance purchase of your first drink, the full immersion Italian experience and the light bar bites. Please note tax AND hospitality charge are added at check out.

BOOK JUNE ITALIAN

OYSTERS ON THE AVENUE RETURNS THIS SUMMER!

OYSTERS ON THE AVENUE RETURNS THIS SUMMER!

OYSTERS ON THE AVENUE RETURNS THIS SUMMER!

Dates and details forthcoming! Stay tuned!

MAY SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER

OYSTERS ON THE AVENUE RETURNS THIS SUMMER!

WEEKEND VINOTECA TABLE FOR TWO

Unfortunately, this event has to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Look for a date in the fall!!


Thursday, May 28

There’s profession and there’s passion. Sometimes they collide. 

Curiosity & Connection is Austin Graff's collision of 14 years leading social media, digital and influencer marketing for top brands professionally wh

Unfortunately, this event has to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Look for a date in the fall!!


Thursday, May 28

There’s profession and there’s passion. Sometimes they collide. 

Curiosity & Connection is Austin Graff's collision of 14 years leading social media, digital and influencer marketing for top brands professionally while exploring Washington, D.C. and the world personally. 

 "Exploring all 136+ D.C. Neighborhoods: Discoveries and Learnings with a Local Journalist "


The format is a 20-30 minute presentation followed by Q&A from the audience in attendance.


6pm-7:30pm

Attendee ticket price is the pre-purchase of your first drink. Tickets will go on sale in late February.


Limited to 20 people.  


Email Carolyn to be part of our Spotlight speakers series lineup. 

WEEKEND VINOTECA TABLE FOR TWO

OYSTERS ON THE AVENUE RETURNS THIS SUMMER!

WEEKEND VINOTECA TABLE FOR TWO

Secure one of just five tables for two for this intimate Italian vinoteca experience. Your ticket includes a beautifully curated charcuterie board with housemade focaccia.

Upon arrival, select a bottle of vino with guidance from owner and sommelier Carolyn Papetti and her knowledgeable staff, then settle in for an evening that feels a lot 

Secure one of just five tables for two for this intimate Italian vinoteca experience. Your ticket includes a beautifully curated charcuterie board with housemade focaccia.

Upon arrival, select a bottle of vino with guidance from owner and sommelier Carolyn Papetti and her knowledgeable staff, then settle in for an evening that feels a lot like Italy. 

Each table has a $70 minimum spend the evening of the event, allowing you to explore the wine list and linger awhile over great conversation and wine. The charcuterie board is included with your ticket (please note if you'd like it vegetarian). The wine and service will be billed that night.

Please note, each table seats TWO PEOPLE MAX. THERE ARE NO TABLES FOR THREE OF FOUR.

Great wine, an intimate setting, and—the perfect dining companion who enjoys imbibing as much as you do.

Want to make a full evening of it? Reserve an earlier seating, then stroll next door to I'm Eddie Cano for dinner and the perfect ending to your Italian serata. Otherwise, stay and linger with us until 10pm.

STARTING IN JUNE

PRIVATE PARTY REQUESTS

WINE TASTING EVENT

THROW A SURPRISE PARTY?

WINE TASTING EVENT

Owner Carolyn Papetti has for two decades been a certified wine sommelier. She loves teaching about wine while entertaining at the same time! We can accommodate a group of 10-30.

Request a Proposal for your Wine Event

PRIVATE HAPPY HOUR

THROW A SURPRISE PARTY?

WINE TASTING EVENT

Private Happy Hours can be booked Monday-Thursday. We can accommodate groups of 10-45

 (until we open back up full-time)

Request a Proposal for your HAPPY HOUR

THROW A SURPRISE PARTY?

THROW A SURPRISE PARTY?

THROW A SURPRISE PARTY?

They'll never suspect a thing! We can accommodate groups of 18-35. Do something original at our romantic little Italian Bar.

REQUEST A PARTY PROPOSAL

PRIVATE PARTY REQUEST

PRIVATE PARTY REQUEST

The Italian Bar makes for a great private party space!

Email us your date and some details and we'll send you a proposal!

EMAIL FOR A PROPOSAL

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ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOUR



POSTPONED...to be rescheduled in June!