Waterworks Events
Events are a GO at our downtown location! Join us in the East Annex for dynamic Education Events all fall long. Bring your questions & curiosities!


Tuesday, September 16th
Natural Wine 101
Class is in session for fall 2025! Our foundational class on everything natural wine is back: what is it, why you should care & the building blocks you need to learn more. We'll go over the basics and talk through some of the trends and styles we're most excited about, all while tasting four absolutely delicious wines from around the world.
Thursday, October 2nd
Food Pairing 101
Wine & food are simply best buds. Join us to talk dreamy, classic pairings, unconventional pairings that just work, what to pair with spicy food and beyond. We’ll also examine how sometimes it’s okay to forget all the rules and drink & eat whatever you want! Boost your confidence in choosing wine at a restaurant and deciding what to pour with your next culinary masterpiece (yes, chef!).
Tuesday, October 14th
Orange Wine 101
One of our most-requested and beloved classes RETURNS! We’ll taste everything from skin contact that feels more like a textured white to cloudy, wild ferments that might terrify or thrill, to benchmark orange wine from historic producers that are prized everywhere from fancy restaurants to the dankest natural wine bars. We’ll talk regions and styles to know, how orange wine is made, the kind of food pairing that can blow your mind, while sipping four examples from around the world.
Tuesday, October 28th
New Ways to Taste
Wine tasting notes are meant to create a shared language around how we experience wine. But the traditional vocabulary can feel a bit limiting, and natural wine has expanded far beyond these borders. What are the new ways to taste? How can we share the dynamic experience of each bottle? In this 90-minute conversation, we’ll explore how we talk about wine, guided by five, interesting and unique wines from around the world.