Tequila may not be your standard Monday-night drink, but you might want to make an exception on August 5, when Tremont 647 (647 Tremont Street, Boston) hosts Sauza Tequila Night, featuring guest chef Nate Walker of El Pelón. Beginning at 7 p.m. with a margarita and hot salsa reception, the night continues with such delicacies as soft corn tortillas filled with braised veal tongue; roasted poblano pepper stuffed with goat and jack cheeses; and breaded steak with drunken beans. And, of course, the requisite tequila tasting. All of it can be had for $55, and reservations are required; call (617) 266-4600.

Those of us who haven’t touched meat since we were wee nine-year-olds can’t quite fathom what makes eating a pig off a spit so popular. But if anyone can roast a pig, it’s got to be Redbones (55 Chester Street, Somerville). The Davis Square eatery hosts a Pig Pickin’ on August 5 from 6 to 9 p.m.; along with the obligatory smoked swine, the event features slaw, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, corn bread, and watermelon. Even a vegetarian can admit it’s not bad for 15 bucks. Call (617) 628-2200.

They say it takes two to tango. But even singles are welcome every Thursday from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at the new weekly Tango Dance Socials at Macondo Latin Grill and Bar (70 Union Square, Somerville). The $5 charge includes a half-hour tango lesson followed by an evening of dance and bocadillos (otherwise known as small bites) from Macondo’s Latin menu. Call (617) 616-1411.