Art of the Cocktail

Hammond Regional Arts Center directs its curatorial eye towards the bar for its annual Art of the Cocktail. Enjoy concoctions shaken and stirred by the area's best bartenders, all vying to win the title of "Best Cocktail of 2024." 7 pm–10 pm. $40; $75 for VIP Experience, which includes a special cocktail hour form 6 pm–7 pm featuring first tastes of all cocktails and special hors d'oeuvres. Ages 21 and up. hammondarts.org.