Union Market District's Holiday Gift Guide is back! Shop 50+ gift ideas for everyone on your list that are as unique as our neighborhood's independently-owned shops + eateries. | | | A Lebanese-inspired kabab (and more) shop, Yasmine's menu is a celebration of the incredible flavors and dishes of a culinary culture rooted deeply in community and tradition. The menu – featuring perfectly grilled kebabs, thinly shaved shawarma, crisp falafel, fresh cheeses, salads, spreads and sandwiches wrapped in fresh pita and dressed with herbs, vegetables and bright, flavorful sauces – offers fresh food you can dine in and savor or just as easily enjoy at home or on the go. OPEN DAILY • 11 AM-9 PM 1309 5TH ST NE | | | ¡Bailamos! Dance with us on Saturday nights through November to a live set by some of DC's hottest DJs. Bring your crew and indulge in cocktails and your favorite foods from La Cosecha. Free event; open to 21+. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 • 8-11 PM LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | | Nouveau, nouveau, nouveau! It's the historical yearly release date of the juicy fresh wine that we've all come to love, Beaujolais. Structured, earthy, bubbly, rosey, light or fresh? We've got it all. A not-so-secret secret: Beaujolais brings to us some of the best pairings for Thanksgiving. Snag a ticket to this walk-around tasting featuring 15 producers and be ready to stock up. Register now! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 • 6:30-8:30 PM UNION MARKET "LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL" ALCOVE (NEXT TO FISHWIFE) | | | Free concert alert! Here's your chance to hear amazing classical music at Union Market District. Join us Tuesday, November 15 for a performance by students from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program followed by a chamber performance by the NSO on Friday, November 18. This event is free and open to the public. Stay tuned for more NSO performances next year! YOUTH FELLOWS PROGRAM: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 • 6 PM NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 • 6 PM LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | Join Sip & Script + peach & paperie at La Cosecha to learn something new! This class includes a beginner's calligraphy kit which is yours to keep. Pro tip: come early to check-in, then grab a drink and food to enjoy during class. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • 6:30 PM LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | | Join Emma's Torch at La Cosecha for a unique celebratory feast! Enjoy a delicious meal and support this important initiative. Emma's Torch is a non-profit social enterprise providing culinary training to refugees, asylees and survivors of human trafficking. On November 11 + 13, Emma's Torch will be hosting an exclusive pop-up dinner and brunch series to celebrate the graduation of their first DC-area cohort. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • 6:30 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 • 11 AM LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | | Byrdland is celebrating Record Store Black Friday all day long with tons of great releases and other festivities. We recommend grabbing an appointment between 9-11 AM after which doors open to the public; the appointment fee will be credited toward your purchase. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 • 9-11 AM BYRDLAND RECORDS, 1264 5TH ST NE | | | | | |