The Sinclair Patio Party; Moody's Pop-Up at Tavern Road

HARVARD SQUARE — This Sunday, June 22, The Sinclair celebrates the true arrival of patio season with a clambake, which will include an oyster-shucking competition and drinks from Notch Brewing Company. The event takes place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 each; call (617) 547-5200 to reserve a spot. [Press Release]

FORT POINT — Joshua Smith of Moody's Delicatessen & Provisions pops up in Tavern Road's "studio" space for a four-course dinner this Monday, June 23. Courses include squash blossom "rangoon" with Rainier cherry sweet & sour sauce and a red velvet apricot and spiced hazelnut doughnut "shortcake" with whipped creme anglaise. Only a few tickets remain ($59). [Eventbrite]

KENMORE SQUARE — Eastern Standard continues its "Standard Education" series this Tuesday, June 24, with a five-course dinner highlighting the wines of the Champagne region of France. Wine director Colleen Hein will share information about the region, where she recently traveled. Tickets are $150, and the event begins at 7 p.m. [Eventbrite]
[Photo: The Sinclair's patio/Chris Coe]