Events/Things To Do : K Street Magazine

3rd Annual “Premier Drams” @ Jack Rose Dining Saloon

Jun 26 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

On Sunday, June 26, the award-winning Washington, DC whiskey mecca Jack Rose Dining Saloon and owner Bill Thomas will once again host their very own whiskey festival: the 3^rd Annual “Premier Drams” – a celebration of cask-strength, new and rare. Self-described as “not your typical whisk(e)y festival,” this afternoon tasting will feature 15+ curated stations of unique bourbons, ryes, scotches and international whiskeys, plus new bottle unveilings, blind tastings, craft cocktails, distiller meet-and-greets and more from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jack Rose’s 3^rd annual event was actually planned for April 2020, but was postponed due to the pandemic. Owner/collector Bill Thomas is thrilled to be able to bring back the popular tasting festival this year.

All three floors of Jack Rose will play host to the massive festival, which sold out in two weeks its previous year, inviting hundreds of whiskey lovers near and far to taste oddities reaching beyond the basic bottles found on liquor store shelves. Distillers such as Kentucky’s Willett, Wilderness Trail, Bardstown Barrel Company and New Riff, and Charleston, SC’s High Wire will bring special barrel picks; while scotch-lovers can taste cask-strength single malts hand-picked by Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Single Cask Nation. Attendees can also explore the world through whisk(e)y, with tastings of international expressions hailing from Japan and India.

Jack Rose’s award-winning bar team will create specially crafted whiskey cocktails for guests, and hors d’oeuvres will be passed throughout the afternoon.

“The festival grew so much from our initial event in 2018, and each year just gets better and better. Tickets have sold out within weeks both years, and we constantly have guests telling us it’s the best whiskey festival they’ve ever been to,” says owner Bill Thomas. “The quality of the whiskey these distilleries and brands bring is incredible, and this year’s Premier Drams will continue to ‘wow’.”

“This year, we’re looking forward to an expanded blind tasting with some incredible prizes, and bringing some new exhibitors on board like the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) and Single Cask Nation. It’s the one time every year when you can find some of the best distilleries in the world all in one room, with beyond-baseline bottles to try.

“Of course, our festival is different from anything else. We’re shining the light on hidden gems — rarities you can’t try anywhere else, cask-strength expressions straight from barrel to bottle, limited-edition releases, brand-new products on the market, never-released barrel samples, you name it. But it’s also affordable, one of the best deals out there for the true whisk(e)y lover.”

Tickets to Jack Rose’s 3^rd Annual “Premier Drams” whisk(e)y festival are $145/person (excluding tax & gratuity), which includes tastings at each whiskey station, plus craft cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a souvenir Glencairn glass and more. Tickets can be purchased through Tock at https://www.exploretock.com/jackrosediningsaloon/event/338298/3rd-annual-premier-drams-whiskey-festival.

The 3^rd Annual “Premier Drams” takes place on Sunday, June 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the building. The full lineup will be announced in May 2022. For more information, please visit www.jackrosediningsaloon.com or call 202-588-7388.

WHO: Jack Rose Dining Saloon

WHEN: Sunday, June 26, 2022

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE: Jack Rose Dining Saloon

2007 18th Street NW

Washington, DC 20009

Categories: Other Entertainment

Jun

Wed

Coffee Break (FREE Cold Brew!) with Commonwealth Joe @ National Landing's Gateway Green

Tickets

Jun 29 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Weekly Coffee Breaks with Commonwealth Joe: Need a midweek pick-me-up? Stop by Gateway Green for a FREE cold brew every Wednesday from 9-11 AM, from June 8 through July 27

Categories: Other Entertainment

Jul

Fri

NaLa Fridays at the Park @ National Landing's Long Bridge Park

Tickets

Jul 1 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

NaLa Fridays at the Park: National Landing’s favorite concert series is back and better than ever, bringing live music, food trucks and fun in the summer sun to Long Bridge Park. The series will kick-off on June 10 from 5-8 PM with a performance by Reesa Renee, followed by: Dunlap and Mabe (June 17), The Collective Band (June 24) and Crush Funk Brass (July 1). Additional performances to be announced.

Categories: Music/Concert

Jul

Mon

Fourth at the Wharf @ District Pier at the Wharf

Tickets

Jul 4 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Celebrate the Fourth of July at The Wharf with a free celebration on District Pier presented by Smirnoff Red White and Berry. The celebration includes a bar, music, and spectacular views of the National Park Service fireworks launched from the National Mall.

Or take it up a notch with a VIP fireworks viewing experience benefitting the USO. The VIP experience gives you exclusive access to the Dockmaster Building on the tip of District Pier. Complete with two complimentary drink tickets (additional beverages for purchase), all-American light fare, DJ, games, photo station, and a raffle.

WHEN: Monday, July 4, 2022, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

WHERE: District Pier at the Wharf, 101 District Square, SW, Washington, DC 20024

HOW: The event is free and open to the public. To purchase tickets for the VIP Fireworks Viewing Experience ($60), visit Eventbrite at bit.ly/fourth wharfvip

Categories: Family Friendly Music/Concert

Fourth on the Wharf (Free, plus VIP) @ District Pier at the Wharf

Tickets

Jul 4 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Celebrate the Fourth of July at The Wharf with a free celebration on District Pier presented by Lockheed Martin. Enjoy music and spectacular views of the National Park Service fireworks launched from the National Mall.The celebration includes a bar with Smirnoff Red White and Berry seltzer, beer, and more available for purchase.

Or take it up a notch with a VIP experience benefitting the USO. The VIP experience gives you exclusive access to the Dockmaster Building on the tip of District Pier, complete with two complimentary drink tickets (additional beverages for purchase), all-American light fare, DJ, games, photo station, and a raffle.

WHEN: Monday, July 4, 2022, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

WHERE: District Pier at the Wharf, 101 District Square, SW, Washington, DC 20024

HOW: The event is free and open to the public. To purchase tickets for the VIP Fireworks Viewing Experience ($60), visit Eventbrite at bit.ly/fourthwharfvip

Categories: Other Entertainment

Jul

Tue

Yoga at The Wharf @ Transit Pier at the Wharf

Tickets

Jul 5 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Yoga at The Wharf

Dates: Every Tuesday and Sunday in June, July and August

Time: Tuesdays 6 PM and Sundays 9 AM

Cost: $15. Register here.

Details: Unwind with an hour-long vinyasa outdoor yoga session every Tuesday night and Sunday morning on Transit Pier at The Wharf. Enjoy waterfront views and fresh air as you shed the stress of the day or greet the new one. More details here.

Categories: Health/Wellness

Jul

Wed

Coffee Break (FREE Cold Brew!) with Commonwealth Joe @ National Landing's Gateway Green

Tickets

Jul 6 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Weekly Coffee Breaks with Commonwealth Joe: Need a midweek pick-me-up? Stop by Gateway Green for a FREE cold brew every Wednesday from 9-11 AM, from June 8 through July 27

Categories: Other Entertainment

Rock the Clock Wharf Series @ Transit Pier at the Wharf

Tickets

Jul 6 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Rock the Dock at The Wharf Concert Series

Dates: Every Wednesday in June, July and August

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Cost: FREE

Details: Kick back on Transit Pier every Wednesday evening for free concerts from local favorites, presented by Pacifico. With R&B, Americana, Motown, Jazz, Reggae, Go-go, Country and your favorite pop covers, there is something for everyone. Grab a snack and a Pacifico Beer and enjoy great live music. See here for the 2022 lineup.

Categories: Music/Concert

Jul

Thu

Sunset Cinema at The Wharf @ Transit Pier at the Wharf

Tickets

Jul 7 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Sunset Cinema

Dates: Thursdays from June 16 – August 25

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Cost: FREE. No reservations or tickets are needed, and seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Details: Sunset Cinema at The Wharf is your go-to summer event for movies under the stars on DC’s waterfront. Presented by Pacifico, enjoy a wide range of fan-favorite movies Thursday nights at The Wharf. We’ve got something for everyone—including Top Gun, Black Panther, A League of Their Own, Crazy Rich Asians and more. See here for the 2022 schedule.

Categories: Other Entertainment

Jul

Sat

Let’s Skate DC at The Wharf @ Transit Pier at the Wharf

Tickets

Jul 9 – Jul 10 all-day

Let’s Skate DC at The Wharf

Date: Second weekends of June, July and August

Time:

● Saturdays: 10 AM – 2PM and 7 PM – 10 PM

● Sundays: 3 PM – 7 PM

Cost: FREE. Skate rentals are $10 and will be available for children only (size 12 junior – 6). Adults must bring their own skates.

Details: Come and GetYourSk8ON! New to The Wharf is The Wharf Roller Rink, our free outdoor roller skating rink on Transit Pier hosting the best party on wheels. Skate outdoors while listening to great music and watching professional skate performances from professionals.

Categories: Family Friendly

June – July 2022 Jun – Jul 2022