This August, the Summerhill neighborhood is buzzing with an array of events and specials from local businesses. From culinary delights to cultural gatherings, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening:
Junior's invites guests to indulge in "The Fig Lebowski" all month. This special pizza features light mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, goat cheese, fig preserves and a balsamic reduction.
Woods Chapel BBQ is throwing a Luau Party on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 5-8 p.m. Guests will feast on a whole hog pig roast with a choice of roasted pork or huli-huli chicken, served with macaroni salad, paradise fried rice, Hawaiian cowboy caviar and a Hawaiian roll for $26.95. Tiki slushies ($10), mai tais ($13), live music and desserts like coconut cream puffs ($4) and pineapple oatmeal cream pie ($5) add to the festivities.
Things are peachy at The Little Tart Bakeshop and Big Softie. During August, guests can savor a peach galette at Little Tart and swirling peach sorbet at Big Softie.
Maepole is hosting Student Night every Tuesday from 3-9 p.m. Students get 10% off their orders and a free fountain drink with a valid student ID.
Iconic Orthodontics is offering a back-to-school special through Aug.31. Patrons receive $100 off Invisalign, $500 off traditional braces and $75 off teeth whitening.
Press Shop has a full calendar of events in August. View the full events schedule online.
Aug. 8: Q3 Cookbook Club from 7-9 p.m. for “A Nood Summer,” focusing on Asian noodle dishes and street food. Featured books are “Ever-Green Vietnamese” by Andrea Nguyen, “To Asia, With Love” by Hetty McKinnon and “Make it Japanese” by Rie McClenny.
Aug. 14: International Book Club is 7-9 p.m., discussing “A Spell of Good Things” by Ayobami Adebayo. Country: Nigeria.
Aug. 15: Artist Showcase from 7-9 p.m. Alex Waggoner will present her work. This is a free event with wine.
Aug. 20: Lambrusco and Focaccia Tasting from 6-8 p.m. at Colette Bread & Bakeshop in Virginia-Highlands.
Aug. 25: Floral Workshop co-hosted with Full Bloom by Lauren from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Participants will create and take home a beautiful bouquet. Brunch-friendly wines will be served.
Aug. 28: Fiction Book Club from 7-9 p.m. to discuss “Penance” by Eliza Clark.
Aug. 29: Drink + Draw. Tickets are $25 and include wine and a live model. BYO supplies; all art levels are welcome.