September 18, 2006: Go on a Persian adventure at the Textile Museum (2320 S St. NW) with guide Najmieh Batmanglij, author of From Persia to Napa: Wine at the Persian Table; the itinerary includes a private showing of the museum's carpet exhibit, a lavish buffet of exotic food based on recipes in her book, wine and native music (6:30 PM; $95 per person, includes valet parking; 202-973-2168).

Or you can just visit The Textile Museum during the day for a $5 donation.