Robert Burns, one of the most celebrated and influential poets of all time, is widely considered Scotland’s National Poet. Remember the late poet during a handful of area events held near his January 25 birthday:
- Bowling Green’s Naslada Bistro holds its fifth annual Robert Burns Dinner, featuring a five-course meal prepared by owner Chef Boby Mitov, tastings of single malt Scotch, and haggis, poetry and songs. Reservations and pre-payment required. $110. 6-9pm. Thursday, January 23. Naslada Bistro, 182 S. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-373-6050. nasladabistro.com
- Choral group whateverandeveramen collaborates with Chef Erika Rapp of Registry Bistro for the restaurant’s first Robert Burns Supper. Enjoy a special Scottish-inspired six-course menu— featuring wild boar, duck and goat— as the chorus sings the poetry of the beloved Scottish bard. $100. Sunday, January 26. Registry Bistro, 144 N Superior St., 419-725-0444. whateverchoir.org
- Earnest Brew Works also hosts whateverandeveramen for an evening of poetry and song and brews— including a pint from the firkin or an eight-ounce pour of the brewery’s Fat Bastard Scotch ale. 6-10pm. Monday, January 27. Earnest Brew Works, 4342 S. Detroit Ave., 419-340-2589. Earnestbrewworks.com