Art of the Cocktail

Hammond Regional Arts Center directs its curatorial eye towards the bar glass for its annual Art of the Cocktail. For this year's roaring twenties-themed event, don your swankiest pearls, fringe, sequins, and fedoras and stop by the HRAC-turned-speakeasy to enjoy concoctions shaken and stirred by the area's best bartenders, all vying to win the title of Best Drink. 7 pm–10 pm. $50; $70 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.