The International Club of DC invites guests to an elegant Champagne tasting soirée at The Doyle Dupont Circle on May 27 from 7:00–8:30 PM. Led by Wine Director Kyle Sheaffer of The Pembroke, the experience features a curated selection of Champagne and sparkling wines from around the world, including varietals like Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, Schramsberg Brut Rosé, and Argyle Brut Reserve.Each pour is thoughtfully paired with artisan cheeses designed to enhance the wines' unique flavor profiles. Guests will learn about production methods, tasting notes, and regional distinctions while enjoying a refined, social atmosphere.Set within one of the venue’s luxurious spaces, the evening offers a welcoming environment to mingle, connect, and indulge in an elevated tasting experience centered around sparkling wines and thoughtful conversation.

The Vint Hill Artisan Market returns on Sunday, April 12, starting at 12:00 PM, bringing together a curated lineup of local makers, small businesses, and food vendors at Vint Hill. Shoppers can browse a variety of handmade goods and specialty items from vendors including Mondo's Hot Sauce, Luvelle Rose, Jimmy Hatch Pepper Salsa, Yarn Boss Crochet, and Stop Shop and Prop, among others.Guests can also enjoy barbecue from Jeremiah's Kansas City Style Bar-B-Q while exploring the market. This community-focused event is a great opportunity to support local artisans, discover unique products, and spend a relaxed afternoon in a vibrant outdoor setting. 

Oasis continues its commitment to local craftsmanship on April 8th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. by welcoming Virginia-based JOY BOY brewery for an intimate "Meet the Maker" evening. This event explores the harmony between American craft brewing and Japanese savory flavors. Guests will enjoy a guided flight of four JOY BOY beer samples, each thoughtfully paired with a Japanese bite designed to complement the brew’s profile. A brewery representative will be on-site to lead guests through the tasting notes and the story of their local Virginia production.This event costs $58.80 per person. To reserve a spot, click HERE.

On March 25th and April 1st at 6:00 p.m., Oasis presents a guided tasting of three exceptional Junmai Daiginjo selections from across Japan, paired with refined Japanese small bites, including Tuna Tartare, Oasis Poke, and a specialty spicy tuna and sashimi Hokkaido scallop roll.This event costs $95.00 per person. To reserve a spot, click HERE.

The District’s favorite cocktail competition, featuring 15 of DC’s best bars, takes over Dock5 at Union Market on Saturday, March 28th from 12:00 to 6:30 p.m. The DC Cocktail Festival features specialty concoctions from the District’s leading bars, including The Haymaker, Doi Moi, Chicken+Whiskey, Reynolds, Dirty Habit, Alchemist and El Presidente. The event features a special showcase of craft spirits plus live entertainment and delicious cuisine.The bars and distilleries are combining forces to highlight the best cocktails from theDistrict’s vibrant bar scene. Guests will sample the drinks and then vote on their favorite, with the winner declared DC’s Best Cocktail; the winner takes home a $1,000 cash prize. Participating producers include: St. George Spirits, Koval Distillery, Catoctin Creek, Smugglers Rhum, Dad’s Hat Rye, T Capri Tequila, Krave Cocktail Seltzer, CNI Brands, Lily Pond Group, Alchy Cocktails, and Karahiyo Spirits. Guests will also enjoy live music from DJ Corey Curtin. The featured bars also include: The Commodore, Metrobar, Nue, The Craft, Last Call, Cordelia Fish Bar and Doyle Bar.The event, spread out over two separate sessions, allows guests to enjoy a wide array of cocktails and spirits, including whiskeys, gins, rums, absinthes, moonshines, and more, while learning about the distillery process directly from Virginia’s leading producers.Dock5 is one of DC’s favorite creative spaces, conveniently located adjacent to the bustling Union Market food hall. Tickets begin at $49.33 and include cocktail and spirits tastings. To reserve a spot, click HERE.

Please join L'Auberge Chez François for their Spring Musical Brunch Experience, featuring music from guitarist and composer Jarret Laskey on Sunday, March 29th at 11:00 a.m.  Back by popular demand, Jarrett is a professionally trained classical guitarist performing a repertoire of guitar music, including French standards, classical and Chef Jacques has created a superb brunch menu for guests, accompanied by special brunch cocktails, and Chef Pascal’s delectable house-made croissants as you enjoy the afternoon’s music.This event costs $98.00 per person. To reserve a spot, click HERE.

Join Beauty Champagne and Sugar on March 26th for Uncorked Conversations: A Wine-Paired Book Reading & Signing from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The book signing will take place from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. only. Best-selling author Renée Ventrice will lead a wine-paired reading and signing of Pour Relationship Choices. Featured readings include the chapters “Toxic Ex” and “Lost in Translation,” along with a special chapter written for guests! Tickets for Wine Club Members + One Guest are $35.00, and non-member tcikets are $40.00. To reserve a spot, click HERE. 

On March 20th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., join Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique wine shop for an Open House Women’s Winemaker Tasting, featuring HER and Aslina Wines (South Africa) and Puriri Hills (New Zealand). Tickets for Seven Wines! Wine Club members + one guest are $20.00. Non-member tickets cost $25.00 per person. To reserve a spot, click HERE.  

Mezcal with Friends is coming back to Pascual on March 22nd with a collaborative tasting menu featuring thoughtfully paired cocktails, expressive agaves, and dishes from Chef Isabel Coss.Pascual is honored to host David Suro and his son and beverage director Dan Suro, 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service for their work with Tequilas Restaurant & La Jefa.David has spent decades championing authentic Mexican cuisine and agave culture, from founding Siembra Spirits to co-authoring the James Beard Award-winning book Agave Spirits. Dan continues that legacy, building beverage programs rooted in transparency, tradition, and innovation.Expect exceptional pours, stories from the heart of agave culture, and a night celebrating friendship, food, and mezcal. This event costs $120.00 per person. To reserve a spot, click HERE. 

Celebrate spring and the city’s cherry blossoms on March 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the National Building Museum with Japanese-inspired creativity. The program features hands-on activities centered on language exploration, paper craft, and illustration, along with a short koto and shamisen performance showcasing traditional Japanese music. Guests are invited to make, learn, and connect through art-driven experiences that celebrate curiosity, craftsmanship, and the joy of spring, and to enjoy seasonal treats and spring-themed offerings at Konbini by Daikaya, the Museum’s café.This event is free and open to all. To reserve a spot, click HERE.