Every once in a while, it can be fun to get dressed to impress. Here are a few places to shed hoodies and sneakers in favor of jewels, heels, tails or other upscale looks.

Dinner in White

The dress code of such an event is in its name, and showing up clad head to toe in white is an easy way to make a statement.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany hosts its annual “Weiße Nacht”, or White Night, from 4 p.m.-midnight on July 13. On the day, a 1,640-foot-long table, festively decorated all in white, will stretch between Marienplatz and Richard-Strauss-Platz in Garmisch’s pedestrian zone. Flanking the table will be dozens of stands manned by local bars and restaurants as DJs and bands entertain across four stages. As darkness falls, creative lighting and innovative walking acts will add to the scene. Attendees should not bring their own provisions but be prepared to purchase food and drinks on site. Admission is free. Online: tinyurl.com/4e38u343

Classic autos on display

Auto-loving Germany is a natural fit for a Concours of Elegance, a gathering and display of some of the world’s most iconic vehicles. From July 22-27, Lake Tegernsee in the Alps will draw prestigious vehicles and their proud owners from around the globe. Activity will center around the restaurant and beer garden named Gut Kaltenbrunn, where 50 of the world’s rarest cars, complemented by displays of another 150 fine motor cars, will be shown between their driving adventures through the spectacular scenery. On July 26, the Concours Car Parade will honor the vehicles deemed the best in show. An adult full-day admission ticket goes for 99 euros; entry from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. costs 68 euros. Online: concoursofelegancegermany.com/event

Sky-high dining

Dinner in the Sky is the trade name for a pop-up event that tours around some of the world’s most iconic cities. A table capable of hosting a maximum of 22 diners is hoisted into the sky by crane. Serving staff deliver a superlative culinary experience from a platform in the middle of the table.

Dinner in the Sky will be setting up shop in Stuttgart, Germany, Aug. 14-18, Aug. 21-25, Aug. 28-Sept. 1 and Sept. 4-8. Ticket prices begin at 79 euros for an afternoon tea and max out at 179 euros for a four-course dinner with drinks experience that lasts approximately one hour. Online: dinnerinthesky.de

Other Dinner in the Sky experiences this summer include those in Athens, Greece; Ibiza, Spain; Riccione, Mola di Bari and Brescia, Italy; Bilzen, Belgium; Mougins, France and Luxembourg City. Online: dinnerinthesky.com/next-events

Gourmet festivals

One of the swankiest streets in Dusseldorf, Germany, is its Koenigsallee, for many years home to a summer culinary festival set to happen again Aug. 23-25.

Visitors will find dozens of stands dispensing a huge range of gourmet products and kitchen utensils. Edible purchases can be savored beneath white canopies, sheltered from the sun and rain. Entry is free.

Can’t make it to Dusseldorf? The same event organizers also put on shows in the German cities of Moenchengladbach (July 12-14) and Cologne (July 27-28). Online: gourmetfestivals.de

World’s oldest film festival

La Biennale di Venezia, whose first edition was held back in 1895, is a monthslong cultural phenomenon made up of several festivals and exhibitions celebrating art, architecture, dance, music, theater and cinema. The Venice Film Festival, set to take place Aug. 28-Sept. 7, is the world’s oldest film festival and also one of its most mythical and glamour-drenched. On the island of Lido in the lagoon of Venice, movie stars mingle with directors, critics and film buffs. The evening screenings at the Sala Grande are generally attended by famous actors and directors, and from the pedestrian area, it’s possible to catch a glimpse of those walking down the red carpet. While some screenings are reserved exclusively for accredited visitors, the general public will also have its own access to screenings; tickets for these showings will be available online soon. Online: labiennale.org/en/cinema/2024

Yachts for sale

There’s sailing, and then there’s superyachting. For an up-close look at these ultra-high-end vessels, the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is every millionaire’s place to be. From Sept. 25-28, the city’s Port Hercule serves as a showcase for the latest models of these mind-blowing watercraft. Each year, more than 120 yachts, all trying to outdo one another in terms of style and sophistication, are there to be boarded, admired and considered for purchase. More than 500 exhibitors are also on-site, selling the products and services needed to keep the craft water-worthy. Tickets to the show’s 2024 edition are expected to go on sale sometime in July. A single-day visitor pass for any day between Sept. 25-28 goes for 690 euros. Online: monacoyachtshow.com