Participate in a water tasting, learn about Dry January and celebrate National Bagel Day this month in metro Atlanta.

Sample water from around the world at this Epicurean Theatre event. Courtesy of Epicurean Theatre

Credit: Courtesy of Epicurean Theatre

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Credit: Courtesy of Epicurean Theatre

Mixology through the decades

Aveline at the Kimpton Shane Hotel will host a series of events featuring themed zero proof cocktails and entertainment through the decades.

7-9 p.m. Jan. 17, 24 and 31. 1340 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. 404-446-3727, avelinebaratl.com/event-calendar

Collaboration dinner

Head to Kinship Butcher & Sundry for a collaboration dinner with Nate Ready, founder and winemaker of Hiyu Wine Farm. Attendees can expect a six-course meal paired with seven wines from Hiyu Wine Farm. To make a reservation, guests can email info@kinship-atl.com.

8:30 p.m. Jan. 14. 1019 Virginia Ave., Atlanta. 404-343-4374, kinshipbutcheratl.com

Marcus Bar & Grille

This Old Fourth Ward eatery will honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a featured dinner dish and a holiday brunch. During dinner service from Jan. 14-19, the menu will offer a special that guides diners along the global path King traveled, featuring jambalaya with barbecue fried chicken, Jollof rice, fish curry, collards, cornbread and peanut chimichurri. On Jan. 18 and 19, the eatery will serve a brunch buffet.

Jan. 14-20. 525 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta. 470-890-1700, marcusbarandgrille.com

Atlas celebrates its 10th anniversary

Michelin-starred restaurant Atlas will celebrate 10 years of fine dining with a special 10-course tasting menu that will culminate in two grand finale dinners in collaboration with Atlas alumni chefs. The tasting menu will feature Atlas dishes from the past decade, including a selection of snacks from the last five years and dishes like “Not Your Average Beet Salad” from 2022, the poached halibut from 2019 and the truffle brie from 2020.

5-10 p.m. Jan. 14-18 and Jan. 21-25. $295 per person. 88 W Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. 404-600-6571, atlasrestaurant.com/events

National Bagel Day

Jeff’s Bagel Run in Acworth will celebrate National Bagel Day by giving guests a free bagel of their choice with the purchase of any coffee.

6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 15. 3485 Acworth Due West Road, Acworth. 678-540-3568, jeffsbagelrun.com

Goldbergs Fine Foods will join in on the festivities by offering a free bagel and cream cheese with any purchase at all metro Atlanta locations.

Jan. 15. Multiple locations. goldbergsfinefoods.com

Dinner preview

Bakery and sandwich shop Leftie Lee’s will preview its forthcoming Friday and Saturday dinner service with a pop-up dinner.

5-9 p.m. Jan. 18. 6 Olive St., Avondale Estates. instagram.com/leftielees

Cooks & Soldiers will hold a Tamborrada Festival on Jan. 19, with Basque specialty foods and drinks. Courtesy of Cooks & Soldiers

Credit: Courtesy of Cooks & Soldiers

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Credit: Courtesy of Cooks & Soldiers

Tamborrada

Cooks & Soldiers will pay homage to the Basque region with its annual Tamborrada celebration, modeled after a festival held in San Sebastián, Spain. Attendees can expect live music, libations and unlimited food.

1-5 p.m. Jan. 19. $55-$75 per person. 691 14th St., Atlanta. 404-996-2623, cooksandsoldiers.com

Taste of the Championship

Sample food and drinks from Atlanta chefs at the Taste of the Championship at Georgia Aquarium, celebrating the College Football Playoffs in Atlanta. Joey Ward, owner of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy, will serve as the event’s featured chef.

7 p.m. Jan. 19. $150 per person. 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. collegefootballplayoff.com/sports/2019/9/28/taste.aspx

The Art of Going Dry

Nonalcoholic bottle shop the Zero Co. will hold a Dry January paint and sip class where attendees will paint wine glasses, drink nonalcoholic cocktails and explore fun ways to socialize without alcohol.

6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 21. $35 per person. 626 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta. thezeroco.co/events

Wild Game Dinner

Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails will host a four-course dinner featuring in-season game and vegetables. Expect dishes like seared rabbit loin, roasted duck breast and New Zealand venison loin.

5 p.m. Jan. 23. $65 per person. 1340 W Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. 404-446-3717, hartleykitchenatl.com/happenings

Winter Wine Festival

Sample more than 50 wines, beers and canned beverages at this wine festival at Guardian Works. Tickets include unlimited beverages, a souvenir wine glass and entertainment. Food will be available for purchase.

Noon-4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Jan. 25. $50-$65 per person. 775 Echo St. NW, Atlanta, atlantawinefestivals.com/winter

Snooze After Dark

Snooze A.M. Eatery will hold a breakfast for dinner event at its Piedmont Park location. The evening includes live music, one appetizer, two drinks, an entree and a dessert.

6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 30. $55 per person. 931 Monroe Drive NE, Atlanta. 470-890-5310, snoozeeatery.com/restaurant/georgia/piedmont-park

Indian Soups and Sips with Chef Naina

Head to the Distillery of Modern Art for a cozy dinner series with chef Naina Bhedwar of Kesar Kitchen. Enjoy two vegetarian winter soups inspired by the spices and flavors of India.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 31. $59 per person. 2197 Irvindale Way, Chamblee. kesarkitchen.com/event-details/soups-sips-doma

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