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.

Credit: Courtesy of Epicurean Theatre

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Credit: Courtesy of Epicurean Theatre

World of Water

Epicurean Theatre will host a World of Water tasting event with a certified water sommelier. Attendees will sample waters from around the world while enjoying a meat and charcuterie plate.

6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 9. $25 per person. 1117 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 833-248-1670, epicureanhotelatlanta.com/events/world-of-water-jan2025

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. 10, 17, 24 and 31. 1340 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. 404-446-3727, avelinebaratl.com/event-calendar

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

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.

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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

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

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