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Dryads: Tree Spirits & Lambanog with Brian D. Hoefling
An evening book talk and Filipino-style spirits event with Brian D. Hoefling at Purple Patch in Washington DC.
About the event
A book talk paired with Filipino-style spirits
The program combines an evening book talk with fine spirits Filipino-style. Its title names lambanog, and the program description identifies lambanog as the specific spirit connected to the event. The book subject is Dryads: Spirits of the Trees, with the evening framed around a discussion of that work rather than a stand-alone restaurant service or a general venue event.
Brian D. Hoefling leads the program
Brian D. Hoefling is the featured person for the event and is identified as both author and speaker. The source description connects him directly with Dryads: Spirits of the Trees, and the program fact describes him discussing the book as part of the evening. For guests comparing this with other literary or beverage programs, the defining combination is Hoefling’s book talk alongside lambanog and Filipino-style spirits.
Purple Patch is the Washington DC setting
The event takes place at Purple Patch, a restaurant in Washington DC. The venue address is 3155 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010. The scheduled window runs from evening into night, with the event start and end recorded for October 5, 2026 in local time. Exact timing and booking details belong in the event’s factual display rather than the narrative copy.
What the name tells you
The event name brings together three program elements: Dryads, tree spirits, and lambanog. The available description clarifies that Dryads refers to Hoefling’s Dryads: Spirits of the Trees, while lambanog is the Filipino-style spirit named for the evening.
Frequently asked questions
What is the event about?
It is an evening book talk and spirits event centered on Dryads: Spirits of the Trees, with fine spirits Filipino-style and lambanog specifically named.
Who is featured?
Brian D. Hoefling is the featured author and speaker for the program.
What spirit is mentioned?
Lambanog is the specific spirit named in the event title and program description.
Where does it take place?
The event is at Purple Patch, a restaurant in Washington DC, at 3155 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010.
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