May 2013

Wed
01
Winesday: Cinco De Mayo!
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market Georgetown
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Winesday: Cinco De Mayo!
Wednesday, May 1st
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market Georgetown, $5

Fiesta! Get ready for our the weekend with Winesday. We will feature Cinco de Mayo favorites, all paired with delicious wines. Admission includes 5 plates of food and 5 samples of wine. Last ticket sold at 7:30PM SHARP.

Thu
02
Let's Pamper Mom!
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ Georgetown Whole Foods Market
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Let's Pamper Mom!
Thursday, May 2nd
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Georgetown Whole Foods Market, Free

We are pulling out the stops in every department. Need gift ideas? Breakfast in bed ideas? Flower arrangement ideas? We will be showing off the best ideas for mom in-store from 1-3pm. 

 

Festivities include: Free mimosas for moms, Make your own bath salts, pancake demos, and more! 

 

 

Wed
08
Winesday: Mom's Favorites! and Diaper Drive!
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market Georgetown
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Winesday: Mom's Favorites! and Diaper Drive!
Wednesday, May 8th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market Georgetown, $5

The Best Happy Hour in town is serving mom's favorites this week! If you are a mom, get $1 off admission! Admission gets you 5 small plates of food each paired with a 2oz pour of wine. Last ticket is sold at 7:30pm sharp. Bring a couple extra dollars this week becasue we are doing a diaper drive for http://www.dcdiaperbank.org/ that night as well. Everyone who buys a package of diapers will be entered in a raffel to win an awesome gift basket for any mom in your life. 

Wed
15
Winesday: Summer Wines
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market Georgetown
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Winesday: Summer Wines
Wednesday, May 15th
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market Georgetown, $5

We will be pairing delicious food with a great line-up of Perfect-For-Summer wines. Guests will receive 5 small plates of food, each paired with a 2oz pour of wine for only $5. Last ticket is sold at 7:30pm sharp. 

Thu
16
Twitter Chat: Light Up the Grill
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Light Up the Grill
Thursday, May 16th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Fee

The weather is warming up and that means it's time to head outside for some cooking over the coals or gratesl. Let's chat about our favorite foods to kiss with flame, tips and tricks for seasoning, and more. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

Fri
17
Bike to Work Day
12:00 AM @ Freedom Plaza, Washington DC
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Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 17th
12:00 AM
Freedom Plaza, Washington DC

Come meet up with members of the Georgetown team at Freedom Plaza on your way into work on Bike to Work day. We'll have free tee shirts and snacks for all the cyclists. Register here http://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/

Sat
18
You Can Do It Yourself: Butter!
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Georgetown
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You Can Do It Yourself: Butter!
Saturday, May 18th
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Georgetown, Free!

Want to be a next level foodie? Time to learn some of the basics. Katie will be in the store showing you just how easy (and fun!) it is to make your own butter. Stop by between 1 and 3 pm to learn the tricks of the trade. 

Sat
18
Beer and Oysters!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Georgetown Seafood
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Beer and Oysters!
Saturday, May 18th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Georgetown Seafood, Free Samples!

Local Oyster vendor Tobey Island Oysters will be in house shucking some delicious bivalves! Stop by the store from 1-3 to taste and take home some Chincoteague Oysters. WE will pair these up with the perfect beers and wines for a refreshing summer afternoon. 

 

 

Tue
21
Under the Sea 101
6:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market Georgetown
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Under the Sea 101
Tuesday, May 21st
6:30 PM
Whole Foods Market Georgetown, $10

Do you think that $30 plate of scallops at a restaurant might just be a rip off? Learn to make some seafood favorites in your own kitchen for 1/3 the price. Some info about your instructors: Katie is a graduate of L'Academie De Cuisine Professional Program in Gaithersburg, MD. Pamela is the demo specialist at the Georgetown store and has cooked almost everything on our shelves at least once. 

 

RSVP please: Class will only take place with 10 or more participants. Email classes.georgetown@wholefoods.com to secure your spot. $10, generous samples will be provided to participants. And probably wine. 

Wed
22
Winesday: American Favorites
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Georgetown Whole Foods Market
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Winesday: American Favorites
Wednesday, May 22nd
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Georgetown Whole Foods Market, $5

Winesday celebrates American Favorites to gear up for Memorial Day weekend. It'll almost be like happy hour and party planning as you get to taste lots of delicious picnic favorites.  Admission includes 5 plates of food each paired with 5 samples of wine. Last ticket sold at 7:30pm SHARP! 

Tue
28
Port City Beer Pairing
7:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Georgetown
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Port City Beer Pairing
Tuesday, May 28th
7:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Georgetown, $5

Super delicious and super Local join us for a special beer class. We will be paring Port City Brewing's world class (and award winning) beer with local food favorites. Only $5 and you get to keep your Port City tasting glass! 

Wed
29
Winesday: Summer BBQ
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market Georgetown
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Winesday: Summer BBQ
Wednesday, May 29th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market Georgetown, $5

The best Happy Hour in town will get you ready for the unofficial start of summer. Admission includes 5 small plates of food each paired with a 2oz pour of wine. Last ticket sold at 7:30pm sharp. 

Thu
30
Wine 101
7:00 PM @ Georgetown Whole Foods Market
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Wine 101
Thursday, May 30th
7:00 PM
Georgetown Whole Foods Market, $10

Is your wine knowledg a little...elementary. This is the class for you. Sommelier Christiana Sergent will be leading participants through the basics of tasting and the basics of identifying different varietals of wine. This class will not take place with fewer than 10 RSVPs, and space is limited. Please RSVP to classes.georgetown@wholefoods.com.

Thu
30
Twitter Chat: Wines of Summer
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Wines of Summer
Thursday, May 30th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Online, Free

Cool, crisp whites, reds to pair with your favorite steak - wine is made for summer food. Join us as we chat about pairing wines with both weather and favorite summer foods. Follow #wfmwine to join the conversation from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST.

Events At Nearby Stores

Healthy Eating Store Tour
Wednesday, May 22nd
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Store-Wide, Free

Learn how to eat healthy on a budget! Join our Healthy Eating Specialist and Registered Dietitian, Lindsey, every Wednesday at 12PM for a lunchtime healthy eating tour of our store. RSVP to Customer Service or by calling (703) 706-0891

Learn how to eat healthy on a budget! Join our Healthy Eating Specialist and Registered Dietitian, Lindsey, every Wednesday at 12PM for a lunchtime healthy eating tour of our store.

Become a School Garden Champion!
Wednesday, May 22nd
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cafe, FREE

Whole Foods and Audubon Naturalist Society are partnering to deliver a workshop about school gardens.  Learn how to create a school garden program at your school, including: how to get started, how to obtain funding, fun lesson ideas and the basics of organic container gardening. These workshops are designed for both parents and teachers.  Please join us and let us help you become a garden champion at your school! Register by emailing:  diane.greenkids@gmail.com.
 

Whole Foods and Audubon Naturalist Society are partnering to deliver a workshop about school gardens.  Learn how to create a school garden program at your school, including: how to get started, ho

Wonderful Wednesday
Wednesday, May 22nd
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Around the store, FREE

Be sure to stop in on Wednesday and Friday from 4pm-6pm.  Each of our departments does a live tasting demonstration, come in and enjoy the variety of foods we have to offer.

Be sure to stop in on Wednesday and Friday from 4pm-6pm.  Each of our departments does a live tasting demonstration, come in and enjoy the variety of foods we have to offer.