| Just in time for Dry January, Mindful Drinking Fest is back! Join us January 26-28 for a weekend of good vibes and mindful sipping. Whether you're sober curious, on a break or just want to explore new flavors, this event is for you! Immerse yourself in an inclusive atmosphere, connect with like-minded people and experience our Grand Tasting Hall, inspiring seminars, wellness events and parties. Unwind, socialize and raise a glass to a healthier and more conscious way of enjoying beverages. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the joys of mindful drinking. Get tickets! JANUARY 26-28 DOCK 5 AT UNION MARKET, 1309 5TH ST NE | | New York City's beloved French brasserie has made its way to Union Market District. Featuring traditional bistro fare from decadent onion soup to steak frites, plus some unexpected newcomers like beer-battered fish and triple-cooked chips, Pastis is sure to become your new favorite spot. Sign up for Pastis' newsletter and follow on Instagram for more information. MAKE A RESERVATION 1323 4TH STREET NE | | | Politics and Prose is on the move! The beloved DC bookseller has relocated to a new home just around the corner at 1324 4th Street NE, and will re-open on Monday, January 29. Join Politics and Prose for their next chapter in a fresh space filled with endless literary wonders. 1324 4TH STREET NE | | | DC native Chela Mitchell grew up going to Smithsonian museums as a key source of inspiration for her own artistic pursuits. Today, her gallery in Union Market District features the work of home-grown talent and emerging artists looking to expand their reach to a broader audience. Join us for Chela Mitchell Gallery's latest show, a solo exhibition of work by Maya Beverly, opening this Saturday night from 6-9 PM. Beverly's sculptural work combines material from personal archives and other objects that are imbued with cultural history and tradition. EXHIBITION ON VIEW JANUARY 27-MARCH 23 HOURS: WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY 12-6 PM 300 MORSE STREET NE | | | Start the new year off with some SALSA with BailaDC! Come and continue to build on the basics of salsa dancing On2 with Baila DC for six weeks through Tuesday, February 27. New winter addition: hang out after for a free 30-minute social after class to practice what you've learned! Sign up now! TUESDAYS THROUGH FEBRUARY 27 7–8 PM – Level 1 Foundations Salsa – upstairs in Balcón at La Cosecha 8–8:30 PM – Practice Social (free for Baila DC students!) LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | | | Make your reservations now for the last weekend of Winter Restaurant Week at El Presidente and Destino! Don't miss the special menus, available through Sunday, January 28. RESERVE NOW DESTINO & EL PRESIDENTE | | Celebrate Valentine's Day with Serenata and Campari! Join us at La Cosecha to make Valentine's Day cards and get special happy hour pricing on a cocktail of your choice. For every card made through February 13, Serenata will donate $2 to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI DC). Then join us on February 14 from 4–11:30 PM for a secret Valentine from the community and live DJ sets from Alex Love and Farrah Flosscett while sipping Campari's special cocktails. CARD MAKING + DRINK SPECIALS THROUGH FEBRUARY 13 V-DAY DJ SET: FEBRUARY 14 LA COSECHA 1280 4TH ST NE | | | Baila Thursdays are now TWICE A MONTH! Join us for Baila DC's bi-monthly Salsa Social! Enjoy a beginner Salsa Footwork lesson with Baila DC, music by DJ Mambo Soul and open dancing; plus, cocktails and food at nearby vendors. Register now! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | | Celebrate Chinese New Year with Chinese Street Market and Dan Dan Boy! Join us for a two-part series of cooking workshops; first you'll learn how to make wheat hand-pulled noodles from scratch, then how to make rice noodles from scratch. Chinese Street Market will bring homemade beef soup to eat with your noodles, plus fun traditional snacks including dumplings, Tangyuan in Mahjong shapes, sticky rice balls and Tanghulu (candied hawberries). Get tickets! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | | Join us for fitness and fuel on Saturday, January 27, at 8:30 AM! WØRK DC Fitness is collaborating with Toastique for a FREE fitness class + post-workout brunch! Reserve your spot now! SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 DOCK 5 AT UNION MARKET, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | | | |