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UPCOMING SUMMER 2025 EVENTS

OYSTERS on the AVENUE

Join us Thursday, June 26th for 

Oysters on the Avenue

5pm-7:30pm


The May Mollusk defending champion was the "Barstool Canadian PEI". It will be back for a shell to shell face off with a new oyster contender!  Attendees vote on their favorite oyster of the two!


Pre-pay and secure your oyster order in advance with a discounted rate of $12 for 

Join us Thursday, June 26th for 

Oysters on the Avenue

5pm-7:30pm


The May Mollusk defending champion was the "Barstool Canadian PEI". It will be back for a shell to shell face off with a new oyster contender!  Attendees vote on their favorite oyster of the two!


Pre-pay and secure your oyster order in advance with a discounted rate of $12 for half a dozen oysters or... take your chances same night at $21 for half a dozen oysters* (*while supplies last)

BOOK YOUR OYSTERS ON THE AVENUE

ART, APERTIVO & ARGENTINE TANGO on the Avenue

Join us Friday, June 27th for live street music from Trifilio Tango ...


...as Bold Alley and Italian Bar host a sultry summer evening featuring the evocative printmaking of Kristine DeNinno, a celebrated DC based artist, educator and designer whose work has been exhibited worldwide. 


Sip Italian spritzes as you listen to the seductive Argen

Join us Friday, June 27th for live street music from Trifilio Tango ...


...as Bold Alley and Italian Bar host a sultry summer evening featuring the evocative printmaking of Kristine DeNinno, a celebrated DC based artist, educator and designer whose work has been exhibited worldwide. 


Sip Italian spritzes as you listen to the seductive Argentine tunes and then grab dinner later that night at I'm Eddie Cano as you shop, sip and dine local.

BOOK DINNER AT EDDIE

WOMEN'S NETWORKING HAPPY HOURS

WOMEN'S NETWORKING HAPPY HOURS

Started in November and return in September! It's been a great run ladies. Enjoy the summer and don't forget to look for the start of the happy hours again in September.

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 which returns in September (taking July & August off!)


6pm-7:30pm

Attendees sample four wines with some light snacks.


Limited to 16 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. Last tasting of the season is June 12 and then

Join sommelier and owner Carolyn Papetti the second Thursday of each month for a  guided Italian wine tasting which returns in September (taking July & August off!)


6pm-7:30pm

Attendees sample four wines with some light snacks.


Limited to 16 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. Last tasting of the season is June 12 and then the series will resume in September!


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 $24 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.

ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS

ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS

ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS

Parli Italiano? Poco o tanto?


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


7pm-8:30pm

featuring $10 spritzes and glasses of wine and some complimentary light bar bites.


Limited to 25 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. Last event of the season is July

Parli Italiano? Poco o tanto?


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


7pm-8:30pm

featuring $10 spritzes and glasses of wine and some complimentary light bar bites.


Limited to 25 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. Last event of the season is July 17 and then the series will resume in September!


TICKETS ARE $19 PP AND REQUIRED TO ATTEND*


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

BOOK YOUR JULY TICKET

AMARO TASTING EXPERIENCE

ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS

ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS

FINDING YOUR AMARO SOULMATE


Join owner and sommelier Carolyn Papetti weekend nights at 8pm for a post-dinner amaro tasting discovering digestive bliss as you find your amaro soulmate!


8pm Fridays & Saturdays


TASTINGS ARE $18 PP and include four tastings of any Amaro of your choosing


*Best to book in advance on cold and wet weekend nights as w

FINDING YOUR AMARO SOULMATE


Join owner and sommelier Carolyn Papetti weekend nights at 8pm for a post-dinner amaro tasting discovering digestive bliss as you find your amaro soulmate!


8pm Fridays & Saturdays


TASTINGS ARE $18 PP and include four tastings of any Amaro of your choosing


*Best to book in advance on cold and wet weekend nights as we tend to close at 8pm sharp on those evenings so we'd love to know to expect you!

BOOK YOUR TICKET

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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Oysters on the Avenue

Join us Thursday, June 26th for our monthly Oysters on the Avenue Event. Pre-booking required!

5pm-7:30pm

PRE-BOOK YOUR OYSTERS ON THE AVENUE