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Dinners, festivals, talks, launches and pop-ups across food & hospitality. Pick a date — or scroll the full list.

Jun152026

Playwright Test Event

Mon, June 15, 2026

Apr122026

Soul Food Archive Public Launch

Sun, April 12, 20262:00 PMAtlanta, GA

Open-house launch with archive walkthroughs, recipe demos and a panel.

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Apr52026

QCC Mentorship Application Deadline

Sun, April 5, 202611:59 PMOnline

Final day to apply to the Queer Chef Collective national mentorship program.

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Mar282026

FermentFest Portland — Day 1

Sat, March 28, 20269:00 AMPortland, OR

Workshops on koji, kvass, amazake and more, led by BIPOC educators.

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Mar222026

Coffee & Culture: Sunday Series

Sun, March 22, 202610:00 AMBrookline Coffee, Harlem, NY

Free pour-overs and a moderated conversation hosted with BENNE.

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Mar152026

Detroit Natural Wine Festival

Sun, March 15, 20261:00 PMEastern Market, Detroit, MI

42 producers, BIPOC winemaker showcase, music and food.

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Mar92026

Mezcal Colectivo: Atlanta Stop

Mon, March 9, 20266:00 PMAtlanta, GA

Single-village Oaxacan mezcals paired with a 6-course dinner.

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Mar42026

Èkó Pop-Up: Night One

Wed, March 4, 20267:30 PMBed-Stuy, Brooklyn, NY

Chef Tomi Ade's six-night Lagos pop-up residency in a Bed-Stuy backyard.

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Feb262026

Haus Numa Opening Night

Thu, February 26, 20266:30 PMHaus Numa, Los Angeles, CA

Counter-service tasting menu debut with a 40-bottle mezcal program.

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Feb222026

Heirloom Tomato Tasting at The Veranda

Sun, February 22, 20267:00 PMThe Veranda, Atlanta, GA

A ten-course tomato tasting menu spotlighting heritage farms.

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Feb182026

Pickled Pepper App Launch Party

Wed, February 18, 20268:00 PMPickled Pepper Gastropub, New York, NY

Late-night bites, signature cocktails, and live music to celebrate the launch of Pickled Pepper's mobile ordering experience.

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