COMMUNITY EVENTS
BBQ & Bourbon
Learn the fundamentals of American BBQ while tasting bourbon cocktails crafted to complement bold, smoky flavors.
The Practice: Weekly ritual of feeling well
Introducing The Practice, a free weekly wellness class upstairs at Blue’s.
Each week, a different local practitioner will lead a guided session in yoga, Pilates, tai chi, meditation, breathwork, sound, movement, or another restorative practice.
Come as you are. No experience needed. Just an hour to move, breathe, reset, and feel good together.
Free to the people.
Mosaic Coasters & Mediterranean Cocktails
Craft your own mosaic coasters while sipping Mediterranean-inspired cocktails at National Union Building. Includes materials, instruction, and guided tasting. Saturday, July 4, 2026, 3:30–5:00pm.
Love Isn't Blind | Live Comedy/Dating Show by allison goldberg
Four men. One bachelorette. The twist? The men can't speak. Created and hosted by Allison Goldberg.
Blue's: Saturday Soundtrack
A free afternoon of music, nostalgia, and good energy at Blue’s. Come listen, hang out, and spend an easy Saturday afternoon with us. Free to the people. Registration via link in bio.
Family Mosaic Art Experience
Get creative together at National Union Building with a family mosaic art workshop, crafting coasters or art pieces paired with lemonade/juice infusions. Saturdays, July 18 & 25, 2026, 11am–12:30pm.
Craft Beer & Burger Masterclass
Hands-on burger-making instruction paired with craft beer tastings at National Union Building — includes a full paired meal. Fridays, July 17, 24, 31, 2026, 7:00–8:30pm.
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Whiskey & Wreaths
Dec 13 & 20 | 6PM
Sip, savor, and create in this festive hands-on workshop that pairs a guided whiskey tasting with step-by-step wreath making. A cozy holiday ambiance as you craft a beautiful wreath to take home. It’s the perfect blend of creativity, flavor, and festive cheer.
Gingerbread & Gin
Dec 13 & 20 | 3-5pm
Create your own festive gingerbread house while enjoying ginger-infused gin cocktails and seasonal bites — all in a cozy holiday workshop led by Taste of DC Culinary Academy.
Parent + Me: The Gingerbread Factory
Dec 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 | 11am & 2pm
Create sweet holiday memories together as you build and decorate your own gingerbread house—complete with candy, frosting, hot cocoa, and festive music. With all supplies included and fun perfect for ages 4+, it’s the ultimate cozy parent-and-kid holiday experience.
Sip, Shop & Sparkle this Holiday Season!
Dec 7, 14, & 20 | 11am-5pm
DC’s coziest indoor holiday market featuring talented local makers, artists, and creators. Enjoy handcrafted gifts, festive drinks, and a warm, joyful atmosphere just steps from DC’s largest outdoor market.
The Warming Center at the National Union Building
Nov 21 - Dec 23
Just steps away from DC’s largest outdoor holiday market. Sip on seasonal cocktails, relax in a cozy café, and explore the Shop Made in DC pop-up featuring unique, handcrafted gifts, the perfect spot to sip, shop, and savor the season.
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Academy Tasting Experience: BWM - Black (owned) Wines Matter
In this class, we’ll examine groundbreaking black owned and produced wines that push the envelope of quality and innovation. Their passion for expressive and powerful wines shines through in every sip.
Academy Tasting Experience: Whisk(e)y 101
Whiskey is a world unto itself with one of the oldest traditions of distilling in the world. We will taste through a tour of famous regions and see all the diversity of palate this “water of life” can bring to your tongue.
Academy Tasting Experience: Woman in Red
Bold Red Wines from Viticulture Powerhouse Barbara Banke
Academy Tasting Experience: Scotch 101
Highland to Lowland, Simplifying Scotch for Everyone
Academy Tasting Experience: Whisk(e)y 101
Whiskey is a world unto itself with one of the oldest traditions of distilling in the world. We will taste through a tour of famous regions and see all the diversity of palate this “water of life” can bring to your tongue.
Academy Tasting Experience: BWM - Black (owned) Wines Matter
In this class, we’ll examine groundbreaking black owned and produced wines that push the envelope of quality and innovation. Their passion for expressive and powerful wines shines through in every sip.
Academy Tasting Experience: Boozy Bubbles Across the Globe
Bubbles are not just for special celebrations. We will taste through multiple traditions and countries of sparkling wine to see just who is fact the best!
Academy Tasting Experience: Trailblazers: Women of the Vine
Women winemakers have been striving for recognition for the last four decades. With a detailed dedication to quality, as well as sustainable and eco-friendly practices, we’ll go through a delicious introduction to wines exclusively created by these inspiring leaders.
Academy Tasting Experience: Bourbon 101
Bourbon is not just a symbol of America, but one of our most treasured traditions, born from a series of happy accidents, now highly regulated and controlled for quality across the United States. We will try several different expressions with a variety of mash bills from across the country.
Academy Tasting Experience: Greenlight on Organic and Sustainable Wine
Mother Earth sustains us all and we must take good care of her. In this class we will devote ourselves to a series of wines that focus on sustainability on every level.
Academy Tasting Experience: Woman in Red
Bold Red Wines from Viticulture Powerhouse Barbara Banke
Academy Tasting Experience: Scotch 101
Highland to Lowland, Simplifying Scotch for Everyone
Academy Tasting Experience: Whisk(e)y 101
Whiskey is a world unto itself with one of the oldest traditions of distilling in the world. We will taste through a tour of famous regions and see all the diversity of palate this “water of life” can bring to your tongue.
Academy Tasting Experience: Boozy Bubbles Across the Globe
Bubbles are not just for special celebrations. We will taste through multiple traditions and countries of sparkling wine to see just who is fact the best!