Oyster Tasting at Black Jack Saturday
How does that old rule about eating oysters go? They should only be enjoyed in months that contain the letter ‘r’?
Well, not if you ask Jeff Black.
“We’re trying to show people you can enjoy oysters in the summertime,” said Black, owner of Black Jack, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace and a number of other local restaurants.
On Saturday, Black Jack is hosting an oyster tasting, featuring selections from the Rappahannock Oyster Company and the Broadwater Oyster Company. The event will include sparkling wine, beer, heavy hors d’oeuvres and all-you-can eat oysters.
Oyster shells collected at the event will be recycled and put back into the Chesapeake Bay and area oyster farmers will be on hand to discuss the importance of supporting the local oyster industry.
“When you look at the bay, you’ve got to look at the whole component of it,” Black said.
Black said that shells put back into the bay provide a bed for future oysters to reproduce. So, in some way, the more oysters eaten on Saturday, the better for future generations.
“To get more of them, you have to eat more of them,” Black said.
When: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday
Info: blackjackdc.com; $55
Girl in a Coma at Red Palace Friday
Rising San Antonio-based rock trio invades the East Coast, touring in support of last November’s “Exits & All the Rest” album. The band is signed to Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records. Now that’s an endorsement. With Deadbeat Darling.
When: 8 p.m. doors and 9 p.m. showtime Friday
Info: $10 in advance, $12 day of; redpalacedc.com
Fashion Fights Poverty Fundraiser at Puro Cafe Bar & Lounge Friday
Food, drinks, live music, a raffle and an open bar from 7 to 9 p.m. is all you need to know to shake any Friday the 13th superstitions. Support this area charity, and enjoy some time at this Georgetown bar and lounge.
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Info: $30 in advance, $40 at the door; fashionfightspoverty.org
Toby Keith at Jiffy Lube Live Saturday
Country superstar Toby Keith recently celebrated his 51st birthday. Treat him, and yourself, by buying a ticket to Saturday’s show. With Brantley Gilbert.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Info: $29 to $89; livenation.com
Wine Cruise on the Potomac Saturday
The folks at the Washington Wine Academy know of a good way to cool off this weekend: Cruise the D.C. waterfront along the Potomac for 90 minutes, with wine and snacks at hand.
When: From 8 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday
Info: $40; washingtonwineacademy.org
