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    Club Events

    The Athenaeum offers its members a variety of club events every month and during each season. Club Events are created to suit the eclectic interests of our entire membership.

    Food and Beverage events such as our Chef's Table Dinners; Winemaker Dinners; Spirit Tastings; and International Nights, lure the experienced palates and tastes of our club gourmands.
     
    While the little ones are out of school for the summer, our Family Night BBQs provide the perfect mixture of a hearty meal and kid-friendly fun for the whole family to look forward to.

    Leave the planning and preparation to The Athenaeum for holiday events. The Athenaeum is the perfect destination to treat that special someone to a romantic Valentine's Dinner; have the kiddies search for eggs at our Easter Brunch; commemorate moms on Mother's Day; and indulge in the most excellent Thanksgiving buffet selection.

    During the month of December, The Athenaeum is at its finest. Beautifully adorned and illuminated for the holidays, The Athenaeum excites and warms the hearts of all who visit during this time of year.

    Event Information

    • January
      • Prime Rib Buffet

        Wednesday, January 17
        5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour

        Scotch Tasting 

        Wednesday, January 17
        6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
        Menu

        Chef's Cooking Class: French

        Saturday, January 20
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
        Menu

        Burns Night Prix Fixe 

        Thursday, January 25 
        Friday, January 26
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour
        Menu

        Italian Prix Fixe Dinner

        Tuesday, January 30
        Wednesday, January 31 
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour

        Menu

        Winter Afternoon Tea

          Wednesday, January 31
        3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
        Menu

    • February
      • Italian Prix Fixe Dinner 

        Thursday, February 1
        Friday, February 2
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour
        Menu

        Pop up! Italian Prix Fixe

        Saturday, February 3
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour
        Menu

        Prime Rib Buffet

        Wednesday, February 7
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour

        American Whisky Tasting

        Wednesday, February 7
        6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
        Menu

        Lunar New Year (eve) Lunch Buffet 

        11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., seating every half hour

        Menu

        Valentine's Day Dinner Dance 

        Wednesday, February 14
        Dinner 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
        Dancing 6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. 
        Menu

        Palentine's Afternoon Tea

        Thursday, February 15

        3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
        Menu

        Mexican Prix Fixe Dinner

        Tuesday, February 20 to

        Friday, February 23
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 
        seating every half hour
        Menu

        Chef's Cooking Class: Mexican

        Tuesday, February 20 to
        Friday, February 23
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
        Menu

        Pop up! 
        Mexican Prix Fixe Dinner

        Saturday, February 24
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
        seating every half hour
        Menu

        Leap Year Specials

        Lunch Service
        Thursday, February 29 
        11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., seating every half hour

         

    • March
      • Prime Rib Buffet 

        Wednesday, March 6 
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour

        Wine & Spirits Tasting 
        Celebrating Women in Wine featuring women owned wineries and winemakers

        Wednesday, March 6
        6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
        Menu
        Champagne, Cossy, Cuvée Eclat, 1er Cru, Brut
        White Rhone Blend, Chateau Pegau, Cuvée Lône Blanc, 2022
        Chardonnay, Wrath, Fermata, Monterey, 2020
        Toscana Rosso, Poggio La Noce, Gigetto, Tuscany, 2020
        Pinot Noir, Eric Kent, Stiling, Russian River, 2021
        Cabernet Sauvignon, Paradigm, Oakville, 2016

        Pi Day

        (Pie Specials)

        Thursday, March 14

        Wine Dinner 

        Friday, March 15 
        6:30 p.m. Reception | 7:00 p.m. Dinner
        Menu

        Prix Fixe: French

        March 19-22
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. seating every half hour
        Menu

        Chef's Cooking Class 
        Thai

        Saturday, March 23 
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  
        Menu

        Easter Brunch 

        Sunday, March 31 
        9:30 am to 1:00 pm seating every half hour

    • April
      • Burger Night 

        Friday, April 5 
        5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour
        Menu

        Prime Rib Buffet 

        Wednesday, April 10 
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour 

        Wine & Spirits Tasting 
        Experience France

        Wednesday, April 10 
        6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., seating every half hour 
        Menu
        Cremant de Limoux, Cote de Mas, Languedoc, NV
        Vouvray, Saget La Perriere, Loire, 2017
        Viognier, Jean-Luc Colombo, Languedoc, 2022
        Bordeaux Blanc, Chateau Rieussec, R, 2020
        Pinot Noir, Trimbach, Reserve Personelle, 2017
        Chinon, Marie de Beauregard, Loire, 2018
        Cornas, Jean-Luc Colombo, La Louvée, 2013

        Mahjong Mondays

        Monday, April 15
        10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

        Spanish Prix Fixe 

        April 16-19 
        Menu 

        Chef's Cooking Class 
        Brunch

        Saturday, April 20
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
        Menu

        Spring Afternoon Tea 

        Wednesday, April 24
        3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

        Menu

        Mahjong Mondays 

        Monday, April 29
        10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

    • May
      • Prime Rib Buffet 

        Wednesday, May 8
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour

        Wine & Spirits Tasting 
        Mexican Agave Spirits

        Wednesday, May 9
        6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
        Menu
        Fortaleza Blanco Tequila
        Don Fulano Blanco Tequila
        Arette Artesanal Reposado Tequila
        La Gritona Reposado Tequila
        Don Fulano Añejo Tequila
        Fortaleza Añejo Tequila
        Don Pillar Extra Añejo Tequila
        Fósforo Tobalá Mezcal

        Mother's Day Brunch 

        Sunday, May 12 
        9:30 am to 1:00 pm.,  seating every half hour
        Menu

        Mahjong Mondays 

        \Monday, May 13
        10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

        Rath al Fresco Opening Day!

        Tuesday, May 14 

        Celebrating Mother's Afternoon Tea 

        Wednesday, May 15
        3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
        Menu

    • June
      • Prime Rib Buffet 

        Wednesday, June 5 
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour

        Wine & Spirits Tasting
        Experience Italy

        Wednesday, June 5 
        6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

        Lobster Night 

        Friday, June 21 
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour 

        Chef's Cooking Class 
        Grilling

        Saturday, June 22 
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

        Pop Up! 
        Steakhouse Dinner

         Wednesday, June 27
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour 

    • July
      • Yappy Hour 

        Every Tuesday
        5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour

        Prime Rib Buffet 

        Wednesday, July 10
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour 

        Wine & Spirits Tasting 

        Wednesday, July 10
        6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

        Family Night ~ Luau

        Monday, July 15 
        5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., seating every half hour

        Cooking Class Junior Chefs 

        Saturday, July 20 
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

        Family Night ~ Movie Night 

        Monday, July 29 
        5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

    • August
      • Yappy Hour 

        Every Tuesday 
        5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour

        Prime Rib Buffet 

        Wednesday, August 7 

        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour 

        Wine & Spirits Tasting 

        Wednesday, August 7 
        6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

        Family Night

        Monday, August 12
        5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., seating every half hour 

        Chef's Cooking Class: Date Night 

        Saturday, August 24 
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

        Family Night: Back to school pasta night 

        Monday, August 26
        5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., seating every half hour 

    • September
      • Wine Dinner 

        Friday, September 6 

        Prime Rib Buffet

        Wednesday, September 11 
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour

        Wine & Spirits Tasting 

        Wednesday, September 11 
        6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

        Prix Fixe Dinner 

        September 17-20
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour 

        Afternoon Tea

        Wednesday, September 18 
        3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

        Chef's Cooking Class 

        Saturday, September 21
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

        Seafood Buffet

        Friday, September 27
        5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. seating every half hour

         

    • October
      • Prime Rib Buffet

        Wednesday, October 2
         5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour

        Wine & Spirits Tasting 

        Wednesday, October 2 
        6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

        Guest Chef Dinner 

        Friday, October 11 
        Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. 

        Prix Fixe Dinners

        October 15-18
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour 

        Chef's Cooking Class 

        Saturday, October 19
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

        Rath al Fresco Final night

        Friday, October 25 
        5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

    • November
      • Prime Rib Buffet 

        Wednesday, November 6
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., seating every half hour

        Wine & Spirits Tasting 

        Wednesday, November 6 
        6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

        Wine Dinner 

        Friday, November 15 
        Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. 

        Chef's Cooking Class

         Saturday, November 16
        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

        Thanksgiving To-Go 

        Wednesday, November 27
        Pickup times 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., every 15 minutes

        Thanksgiving Eve Buffet 

        Wednesday, November 27

        5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Seating every half hour

    • December
      • Holiday Teas 

        December 2,3,9,10,16,17 
        3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

        Holiday Prix Fixe Dinners

        December 2,3,9,10,16,17
        5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

        Holiday Prime Rib Buffet Dinners

        December 4,5,11,12,18,19,20,21 
        5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

        Sparkling Wine Dinners 

        Friday, December 6
        6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

        Children's Tea and Tree Trimming 

        Saturday, December 7 
        9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

        Holiday Brunch 

        Sunday, December 8 
        9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

        Holiday Gala Dinners 

        Friday, December 13 & Saturday, December 14
        6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 


    Event Cancellation

    Changes to a reservation or to cancel a reservation can be done easily online through the website, after logging in to your account, under Dining.

    You may also call or email the Athenaeum to make any changes or cancellations. For personal assistance, please contact (626) 395-8200 or email [email protected].

    Please see below for additional information on our Special Event cancellation and change policies.

    • Special Event Cancellation

      • Reservations for all special events may be canceled or the number of guests may be changed up to three (3) working days prior to an event at no cost. Those who do not attend or fail to cancel within the time period noted will be charged the published price for the original number of reservations made.

    • Holiday Event Cancellation

      • In an effort to be fair to all members, holiday event registration will not open until after Labor Day for any events taking place in the month of December.

        Reservations for Holiday* events may be canceled or the number of guests may be changed up to three (3) working days prior to an event at no cost. Those who do not attend or fail to cancel within the time period noted will be charged the published price for the original number of reservations made.

        *Gala Dinner

        Due to the popularity of our annual holiday Gala Dinners, the reservations for this event may be canceled or the number of guests may be changed up to one month (30 days) prior to the event at no cost. Each registered member will receive written confirmation of their Gala Dinner reservation. To guarantee your reservation, a returned, signed confirmation is required upon its specified deadline. Those who do not attend or fail to cancel within the time period noted will be charged the published price for the original number of reservations made.