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. | | | Your cheat sheet for quick, fail-proof gifts. Shop stocking stuffer cocktail sets, Panamanian coffee, sweets from across the pond, frameable puzzles, your new favorite hot sauce and MORE. | | |  | | Join us on Neal Place for Chanukah. Lighting will start at 6:30 PM and each event is open to the public.
The full schedule includes:
Honeymoon Israel – Sunday, Dec 18
Bet Mishpachah – Monday, Dec 19
Hill Havurah – Tuesday, Dec 20
Moishe Houses DC and Adas Israel – Wednesday, Dec 21
GatherDC – Thursday, Dec 22
Harvey's Market Lighting for Shabbat – Friday, Dec 23
Jews United For Justice – Saturday, Dec 24
Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC – Sunday, Dec 25 UNION MARKET, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | The RavenHook baking elves are in full-on Christmas mode, baking all of their seasonal treats. Shop German or Swiss Holiday Stollen, Texas Pecan Pie, Mile High Apple Pie, chocolate cherry bread, gingerbread cookies, snowflake sugar cookies and holiday jams. Pre-order your holiday goodies now or stop by in person. UNION MARKET •1309 5TH ST NE | | | | ¡Bailamos! Join us for Baila DC's monthly social with a beginner salsa class at 7 PM (no partner necessary), followed by social dancing from 8-11 PM. No experience is necessary. Get your tickets now! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 • 7-11 PM
LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | | | Unique Markets' modern marketplace is back! Treat yourself and browse everything from clothing to gourmet snacks, jewelry to home goods – all while meeting participating designers and small business owners. Tickets include free drinks, DIY gift wrap and IG-worthy photo moments. Get your ticket now! Use promo code: UNIONMARKET for 50% off. DECEMBER 17 + 18 • 10 AM-4 PM
DOCK 5 AT UNION MARKET, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | | Shop the Ruta Reifen trunk show at SHELTER in-store and online. Ruta Reifen's work is noted for her signature hand-carved coral-like textures accented by precious stones. Delicate but suitable for everyday wear, her pieces are sure to become jewelry wardrobe staples — and just in time for a last-minute holiday gift! DECEMBER 16-18
SHELTER, 1258 5TH ST NE | | | | Upcoming events at The Museum for Black Girls include:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16: Happy Hour Fridays (Half priced museum tickets, including drinks)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17: R&B & Paint THE MUSEUM FOR BLACK GIRLS • 1256 4TH ST NE | | | | Need a special gift for loved ones? Moët Hennessy and Vitis Wines are teaming up for a day of whiskey with Ardbeg and Glenmorangie including special pricing and engraving for every bottle! Stop by to meet the experts and take advantage of this simple, ready-to-gift event. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 • 2-5 PM
UNION MARKET, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | | This weekend is the last chance to shop Christmas trees, garland and more from family-owned Nalls Farm Market. THROUGH DECEMBER 18
UNION MARKET, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | | Festive and FREE pop-up performance by Washington Opera.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 • 2 PM
UNION MARKET, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | | Songbyrd is throwing it back with a Y2K NYE! With tickets starting at $2.23, enjoy 2000's themed party favors, drink specials and a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. Come dressed in your Y2K fashion and dance to all your favorite jams from the 2000's. Sounds by NoRequests and DJ Bri Mafia. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 • STARTS AT 9 PM
SONGBYRD MUSIC HOUSE, 540 PENN ST NE | | |  | | Join us at La Cosecha as we ring in the New Year! Delicious food, cocktails, dancing and live entertainment from DJ Rich. No ticket required!
Featuring Champagne cocktails and special truffle quesadillas from Destino. Make your reservations now, no cover charges or cancellation fees. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 • DJ STARTS AT 8 PM
LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | | | |
