Réveillon Dinner
Brenner Pass
Sunday, Dec. 23
Réveillon is French for “awakening,” reflected in a traditional late-night meal on Christmas Eve. This iteration won’t take place after midnight Mass, but the indulgent holiday supper will include six courses created by chefs Brittanny Anderson and Olivia Wilson. Tickets cost $150 per person and available at brennerpassrva.com.
Holiday Drag Brunch
Laura Lee’s
Saturday, Dec. 22
This is exactly what it sounds like, and reservations are available now.
Latke Cook-Off
The Weinstein Jewish Community Center
Sunday, Dec. 18
Does your nonnie make the best latkes under the sun? Put her recipe to the test at this year’s latke cook-off, held by Hadassah Richmond. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Dec.16., and tickets to sample the latkes are $10 for adults and $5 for kids.
Cookie Decorating Class
AR Workshop
Tuesday, Dec. 11
Decorating is the best part of making Christmas cookies, and at this workshop, all the pre-decorating work is done for you. Just show up and you’ll get six cookies with the royal icing already made and ready for you in piping bags. Tickets are $75 per person.
Carytown Hanukkah Party
The Tottering Teacup
Saturday, Dec. 8
Celebrate one of the last nights of Hanukkah at the Tottering Teacup with latkes and doughnuts, plus dreidel games and an “ask the rabbi” booth.