Calendar: Strands’ Bavarian Christmas Teas … CAUW’s Shaken or Stirred fundraiser

Merry Bavaria: Join the staff at Strands Café for their first-ever Christmas Tea, taking its cue from the quaint traditions of Bavaria. The suggested attire is semi-formal. Seatings will be on Dec. 10 and 17, at 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. To make your reservation, call 344-5346. Shake it up: Five local celebs battle it out at Uncle Earl’s tonight to raise money for the Capital Area United Way’s charitable efforts. Order a cocktail from Scott Angelle, Kristy Nichols, Paul Rainwater, Timmy Teepell or Stephen Waguespack—and tip your tender to vote. If you can’t make it to the bar, you can tip online at cauw.org/shaken or text SHAKEN to 50555 to make an automatic $10 tip.