From National Taco Day, to a Complimentary Wine Tasting — here are five things to do this weekend in the Central West End!
Celebrate National Taco Day | Mission Taco Joint, El Burro Loco, Drunken Fish
Friday, October 4
All Day Long
Mark you calendar! Friday, October 4 is National Taco Day — a holiday that we look forward to all year long! Our top picks for tacos? You can’t go wrong with Mission Taco Joint, El Burro Loco, and Drunken Fish (yes, they’ve got a special taco just for you). Mission Taco Joint is actually bringing back the hard shell classic (pictured above) for one day only, so don’t miss out! Over at Drunken Fish, you can celebrate with holiday with 1 free poke taco (yellowtail or tuna) when you dine in.
Shop for Some New Jewelry | The Silver Lady
All Weekend Long
Pink and Green Tourmaline Ring- Size 8, $138 
Fossil Coral Earrings- $105
Ladies — looking for a new statement piece to add to your collection? Look no further than The Silver Lady in the Central West End! Check out this cool pink and green Tourmaline ring. (FYI — October’s birthstone is Tourmaline!) Tourmalines are believed to protect the wearer against bad decisions, many dangers, and misfortunes. Also available in-store: this cool pair of Fossil Coral earrings! Treat yourself (or a friend) this weekend!
Ring in Fall with “Pumpkin Harvest | The Cup
All Weekend Long
Your favorite seasonal cupcake is back! Nothing says fall quite like this sweet treat from The Cup. “Pumpkin Harvest” is made with pumpkin spice cake, cinnamon buttercream, and Kakao autumn bark. Pick yours up today! ($2.95)
Bring the Kiddos to a Celebrity Storytime | Left Bank Books
Saturday, October 5
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Free & Open to the Public
Grab the kids and head to Celebrity Storytime this Saturday at Left Bank Books. Local YA and middle reader author Kat Zhang will sign and discuss her debut children’s book, “Amy Wu & the Perfect Bao.” Perfect for fans of “Olivia and Madeline,” meet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun. Can she rise to the occasion? “Amy Wu & the Perfect Bao” gives readers a glimpse into the home and routines of a Chinese-American family, and with it, providing representation at the young reader level that isn’t often seen in the picture book space.
Sip & Sample on a Saturday | The Vino Gallery
Saturday, October 5
1-3 p.m.
Complimentary Wine Tasting
This Saturday, head to The Vino Gallery for a complimentary wine tasting from 1-3 p.m. Not sure what you’re in the mood for? No problem! They will pull a few wines from their shelves for you to taste. Always free of charge!