Looking to add a little luster to your New Year’s Eve shindig? Grab a friend and a notepad and get to Gin 101 at Our Fathers, where you’ll learn to add expertly crafted cocktails to your entertainment repertoire. This spirited class at one of Boston’s only gin bars will give you the skinny on this old and often misunderstood spirit, starting with its history and finishing with a gin tasting. You’ll be given a G&T to sip on while you study, and snacks from the Our Fathers kitchen while class is in session (from 3:00-5:00pm). All this knowledge is just $40; sign up here.