There are several interesting, and not-so-interesting events coming up in the DC Metro area. Here is a rundown of them.

7/17 Tailgating For Wine Snobs (like myself) - The Washington Wine Academy is hosting a tailgate party prior to the DC United game...oops, I mean soccer match. I didn't know that people drank wine while tailgating, but this is probably for all you soccer moms out there taking your kids to the game.

7/18 Bethesda Culinary Dine-Around - Amy and I will actually be attending this event ourselves. Six restaurants, 2 dishes each including Cafe Europa, Tel Aviv Cafe, Frascati, Tia Queta, Rock Bottom Brewery (not sure where this one came from), and (last but not least) Grapeseed. For the full menu, go here.

7/22 Bring yer kilts: VA Scottish Games and Gathering of the Clans - I'm not Scottish, but this sounds like a lot of fun. Scottish culture out the wazoo. Booths, food (ok maybe not so much fun, bring on the hagas), music, antique cars, dog shows, and dancing competitions.