Jan 27: Chinese New Year Banquet

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Les Dames d’Escoffier hosts a 14-dish dinner and lecture with Hollywood East Cafe chef and owner Janet Yu about the meaning of the foods served for the new Year of the Dragon. Lion dancers will entertain. 6:30 p.m. $50, including tax and gratuity; reserve by Jan. 23. Hollywood East Cafe, 11160 Veirs Mill Rd., Wheaton. 202-973-2168. www.lesdamesdc.org.