PICK: Reds, Whites, and Bluegrass

Sip ‘n’ sizzle: Looking for a good way to celebrate America on July 4? How about listening to some Americana at Keswick Vineyards’ Reds, Whites, and Bluegrass, a socially distanced, in-person gathering, with tunes provided by the Tara Mills Band. Playing her self-described “original Blue Ridge mountain folk,” Mills and company will provide relaxing melodies while you sip and celebrate at this family-friendly event, complete with food trucks and tasting flights.

$20 reservation fee, $35 minimum purchase per couple. Noon. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., 244 3341.

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