Around the World Embassy Tour
Participants travel the world as they experience the food, art, dance, fashion, music, innovations, and manufactured goods from different countries. More than 40 embassies opened their doors to visitors in […]
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European Union Open House
Visitors to the European Union (EU) Delegation and the embassies of the EU member states will enjoy the authentic music, dance, food, film, and art of 28 distinctive nations. More […]
New Morning Farm market at Sheridan
Sheridan School 4400 36th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesNew Morning Farm's Saturday markets are open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June-December and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. January-March. Find more information.
Taste of Peru
UDC Student Center 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, WashingtonTaste of Peru - Washington DC is an annual gastronomical event in D.C. that celebrates the cultural influences and the creativity of Peruvian chefs in all of the United States. […]
Happy hour fundraiser for Forest Hills Playground @ Acacia
Acacia Bistro 4340 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAcacia Bistro is hosting a kid-friendly happy hour and donating 20 percent of sales to Forest Hills Playground. There will be crayons and coloring books for the kids… and any grownups who want to join in!
California Wine Tasting
UDC Student Center ballroom 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWine tasting featuring Nick Goldschmidt, owner and winemaker of Goldschmidt Vineyards in California. The tasting will focus on a wide range of Nick's highly acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignons from Alexander and Napa Valley. Learn more at https://www.calvertwoodley.com/newsletters/2018/05/10/California-Wine-Tasting-with-Goldschmidt-Vineyards-n0501796hw
Wine Class Wednesday
Acacia Bistro 4340 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesDon't know what tannins are? Wondering what it really means for a wine to be full-bodied? Generally feel like you're winging it when you order wine at a restaurant or buy wine from the store? You're not alone. And, now there's a solution. Join Ashwin, Founder of Personal Sommelier DC, in the Introduction to Wine […]
UDC green roof tour
UDC Building 44 University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, United StatesThe College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), invites you to tour our green roof and hear more about sustainable agriculture from Sandy Farber Bandier, UDC GreenRoof/Greenhouse Coordinator and learn about green roof design from David Bell of BELL Architects. Our 20,000 square foot […]
Pups on the Patio
Thursday evenings in August, from 5 to 8 p.m., Van Ness Main Street is sponsoring "Pups on the Patio" happy hours at each of these restaurants: August 9th: Acacia Food & Wine August 16th: Soapstone Market August 23rd: Sfoglina Pasta House August 30th: Italian Pizza Kitchen There will be treats for the pups, food […]
Wine Tasting
UDC Student Center 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, WashingtonCalvert Woodley will host a "Staff Selections" wine tasting at UDC. Buy tickets at learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calvert-woodleys-2018-fall-catalog-staff-selections-tasting-tickets-49736587472
$25
Farm Stand
4250 Connecticut Plaza 4250 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesGet local produce every Wednesday from 3 - 7pm on the plaza at 4250 Connecticut Ave. (near the Starbucks). Van Ness Main Street will sponsor this Farm Stand through November. The produce is provided by G. Flores Produce from Virginia and is locally grown.
Introduction to Wine Class
Acacia Bistro 4340 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLearn the fundamentals of tasting and buying wine. This class, presented by Personal Sommelier DC and Acacia Bistoro, will cover the major grape varietals, both white and red. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/332099570674449/
$55
The Most Interesting Man in the World: Astral Tequila Tasting
Calvert Woodley 4339 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCW will host Jonathan Goldsmith, best known for his role as The Most Interesting Man In The World™ for an Astral Tequila Blanco bottle signing and cocktail tasting. Goldsmith will even pose for pictures. Learn more at https://www.calvertwoodley.com/events/i1296441f3
Knitting @ Laliguras
Laliguras 4221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin Upper Northwest Knitters for knitting and lunch at Laliguras from noon to 2pm. New to the craft? They bring supplies so you can try it out. Contact [email protected].
Van Ness Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Van Ness Main Street 4340 Connecticut Avenue, WashingtonIbhana Boutique will be joined by five or six vendors inside, and two to three more vendors outside. On all eight pop-up shopping days, Olde City Farm will sell Christmas trees, wreaths and holiday decor. There will be special weekend guests such as carolers, hot chocolate and coffee vendors, holiday happy hours with local restaurant […]