Parties at Chai Pani, Condesa; H&F Bartending Class

DECATUR— There's a Diwali mela at Chai Pani this Sunday, November 10. The $50 ticket gets you all-you-can-eat street food and one drink ticket; 50% of proceeds go to local organization Go Eat Give. Also: henna, Bollywood music, henna, and best-dressed prizes. Purchase tickets here. [EaterWire]

COCKTAIL CLASS— Attend the suppressors class at the Holeman & Finch Academy of Bartending this Saturday, November 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guest bartender Miles Macquarrie and the H&F staff will talk apertifs and low-alcohol cocktails. Lunch and cocktail samples will be provided during the class, which takes place at Holeman & Finch. Get tickets here. [EaterWire]

OLD FOURTH WARD— Condesa Coffee is throwing a party/commercial shoot from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, November 8. Dress in fancy attire and enjoy 50% off certain cocktails and beer. Details here. [EaterWire]