Wine, beer and spirits events

Autumn on Whidbey

Celebrate the harvest during the annual Autumn on Whidbey Wine, Spirits and Art Tour on Nov. 8 and 9. Five local tasting rooms will participate in the tour, including Comforts of Whidbey, Spoiled Dog Winery, Whidbey Island Distillery, Blooms Winery Taste for Wine and Holmes Harbor Cellars. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. they will be offering tastes as you view art made by local artists and watch artists in action. Tickets available at the participating venues or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/672697. For more info visit the association website at www.whidbeyislandvintners.org.

Van Gogh &Vodka

Learn to paint and share a drink at the same time. Lombardi’s is hosting “Starry Night” Van Gogh &Vodka on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Lombardi’s in Everett. Vodka cocktails are provided by Everett’s Bluewater Distiller. Painting begins at 6:45 p.m. and instruction ends at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and include all supplies, instructions and a cocktail or glass of wine.

Mt. Rainier Fall Wine Festival

The fifth annual Mt. Rainier Fall Wine Festival is at Mt. Rainier Lions Grand in Ashford at the base of Mt. Rainier on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Taste wine from 10 area wineries, beer from breweries like Narrows Brewing and 7 Seas Brewing, and cider from Finnriver Farm and Cidery. Tickets can be purchased online at www.road-to-paradise.com. Discounted tickets are available for advance purchase through Nov. 13 for $25. Admission includes a souvenir wine glass, 10 tasting tickets and live entertainment.

The Naked Sessions

Naked City Brewery and “Band in Seattle” host The Naked Sessions, an intimate concert series in which Northwest bands play songs and tell stories about the music. Portland’s Anna Tivel plays The Screening Room at Naked City Brewery and Taphouse on Saturday, Nov. 22. Seating is general admission and tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets.

Winter Beer Fest

Washington Winter Beer Fest is Dec. 5 and 6 at Magnuson Park in Seattle. There will be one session on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. and two sessions on Dec. 6 at noon and 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $25 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/895451 and $30 at the door. Admission includes a tasting cup and six 5-ounce beer tastes and additional tokens are available for $1.50 each.

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