Words, Coffee, & Crochet with Dwayne Lawson-Brown

Bring your crochet kits, enjoy Cafe Cino refreshments, and a beautiful spoken word performance with author, poet, and Crochet Kingpin, Dwayne Lawson-Brown.

Close out your workday in good company. Join Backroom for an intimate Co-Work + Happy Hour inside a private after-hours space at Café Cino, bringing together approximately 20 founders, operators, and changemakers across industries.

Mark your calendars for a slow, cozy Saturday afternoon of craft, connection, and autumn vibes. On October 24, 2026 from 12:00PM to 3:30PM, join us for Autumn Adornment a hands-on community social where you can craft custom waist beads, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and earrings, as well as decorate your own  basket. Your ticket includes full craft access, all materials, and 2 signature non-alcoholic Cafe Cino drinks to sip while you create.

​Step into the Fall Flavor Lab, a hands-on, high-sensory mixology experience hosted by Keep It A Bean. This isn’t just following a recipe—it’s an invitation to slow down, awaken your senses, and master the science of flavor.

​What You’ll Experience:

• ​Live Syrup Demonstration: Watch and learn as we craft our signature Brown Sugar Maple Spice Syrup live.

• ​Guided Cocktail Crafting: Mix up seasonal creations—from an aromatic Pear, Ginger & Rosemary Gin Sour to a rich Maple Spice Espresso Martini—while exploring coffee sensory science and flavor integration.

• ​Mid-Class Palate Reset: Learn the art of palate cleansing with a quick, non-alcoholic sensory reset.

​Come connect over good taste, refine your palate, and unlock the power of sensory perception!

Local artist and librarian Bailey of The Library Bee will guide you in making your own zine, inspired by what coffee means to you and your community. Materials (including coffee books, magazines, and more) will be provided.

Rhythm & Poetry with Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman ft. Bari Lutalo

Enjoy Cafe Cino refreshments, poetry writing to clear the mind, and a soulfully sonic performance from Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman ft. Bari Lutalo.

Drop by for a local arts market inside & outside Cafe Cino, curated by Bailey of The Library Bee. Discover local artists and independent makers and sip on Cafe Cino’s seasonal drinks while you browse.

This (silent) sonic experience is designed to take listeners on a journey of self-reflection, followed by an opportunity for up-close interaction with Let The Dirt Say Amen during a unique and intimate fireside chat. Your ticket includes 1 complimentary drink (wine), and a complimentary mini journal and pen for personal thoughts and reflections.

Enjoy an evening of local art and music, curated by Anacostia-bred artist Joee Spacey. Check out our menu of spirit-free cocktails and walk down to Atlas Brew Works to experience more.

Calling all Pour Over lovers!

Join us for drip house sessions - a Slow Bar Day Party - try some of our sought-after rare coffees from Hawai’i, Yemen, Ethiopia, Vietnam & more and vibe out to house music while you sip.

Press Post Café is a relaxed café gathering for content creators looking to create, edit, and spend time in community. Whether you’re refining content, brainstorming ideas, or simply enjoying focused time alongside other creatives, this event is designed to offer a calm, welcoming space to work at your own pace. Guests are welcome to capture the space, their creative process, and their experience during the gathering, making this both a community moment and a content creation opportunity.

Join us at for an art experience where you will sip on wonderful coffee, create beautiful art and build community.

Come join us at Cafe Cino on August 16, 2026, at noon for an art experience that you wont soon forget. Cafe Cino, in SE DC is the bringing community together — and we couldn’t think of a better place for Make Art Sunday.

Don’t miss our community book swap at Cafe Cino's new location. We invite you to bring 2-3 your gently loved books, enjoy delicious coffee and tea, and immerse yourself in our community.

Join us for a hands-on coffee + cocktail mixology class featuring Keep It a Bean Coffee at Café Cino on Saturday, July 25, from 5:00–7:30 PM.

Designed to bring Black women together through creativity and community, this interactive workshop teaches you how to craft one coffee-inspired mocktail and one cocktail while learning basic mixology techniques, flavor pairing, and drink building.

​District Walk Club is a social community for people who want to explore DC, meet new people, and discover local spots.

​Every walk starts and ends at a café we love 🚶☕️

July Jazz at Cafe Cino

Join Cafe Cino for a Summer Night of Live Jazz with the Hendrik Meurkens Jazz Trio. Ticket includes a taste of the Dish of the Day by Nico's Kitchen.

Don’t miss our community book swap at Cafe Cino's new location. We invite you to bring 2-3 your gently loved books, enjoy delicious coffee and tea, and immerse yourself in our community.

Juneteenth Jazz at Cafe Cino

Join us in person at our new brick & mortar cafe at the Bridge District in Anacostia. Enjoy an evening of culture, community, and celebration.

We're excited to open our brick & mortar in 2026!

Help us reach our fundraising goal of $75K by opening day and join us for a fundraising jazz brunch, featuring:

- Live Jazz by Hendrik Meurkens & His Band

- Exotic Coffee Tasting by the Cafe Cino Team

- Pastries & Light Bites

- Rare Coffee Auction

Join Café Cino and Skye Marinda for an evening of New Moon Tarot & Tea The Moon will be in the sign of Scorpio, meaning it is a good time of looking inward and tending our emotional wellbeing. See what the New Moon means for you while enjoying 3 courses of tea tastings. You will be guided through tarot basics and reading your own tarot cards! You will walk away feeling more connected to yourself and clarity on your path forward. Plus, you will get to create a simple craft to help you set your intentions for the New Moon.

Reserve your ticket here!

Join Café Cino and Skye Marinda for an evening of New Moon Tarot & Tea The Moon will be in the sign of Scorpio, meaning it is a good time of looking inward and tending our emotional wellbeing. See what the New Moon means for you while enjoying 3 courses of tea tastings. You will be guided through tarot basics and reading your own tarot cards! You will walk away feeling more connected to yourself and clarity on your path forward. Plus, you will get to create a simple craft to help you set your intentions for the New Moon.

Reserve your ticket here!

Join Cafe Cino and DC Eatings for an evening of culinary creativity with a Tiramisu Making Class! This class is the perfect way to indulge in a sweet treat, learn a new recipe, and make new friends.

There’s still time this summer to impress your friends with some homemade spice rubs at your next BBQ. You’ll get to make two custom spice blends featuring Cafe Cino’s Brazilian and Colombian ground coffees, and taste test the rubs on some grilled veggies and meats prepared by Chef Jordan of DCEatings. You’ll leave this class with two homemade spice rubs and recipes to cook up in the kitchen!

Learn how to make a Cold Brew Tiramisu Cocktail & an Orange Cold Brew Tonic, two delicious recipes perfect for warm summer evenings. Sample the cocktail version in class while you try your hand at mixing the mocktails, enjoy some light bites, and take both recipes home to continue enjoying throughout the summer. Featuring Cafe Cino's Colombian Medium Roast Cold Brew.

Interested in learning how to make your own cold brew at home? Join us for a beginner friendly workshop where we’ll learn the basics of making cold brew… from grind size to equipment and steep time. Ticket comes with a 4 oz sample of Cafe Cino coffee to take home.

Cafe Cino joins ZEST Supper Club, where those with enthusiasm for life and food gather!

We're so excited to offer you a space to enjoy a unique and intimate foodie evening, focusing on house made eats right from our kitchen to the table where you'll dine. Seats are extremely limited—secure your reservation, join us for an unforgettable 4 course dining experience with drink pairings by DC's Cafe Cino, and connect with fellow guests.

Join Cafe Cino and Mola Empanada for a Panamanian Coffee Tasting. Featuring two Geisha coffees from Dragonfly Coffee Roasters: Auromar Estates Firestone Geisha Washed light roast (former Best of Panama champion 2022) and Chiriqui Province Geisha dark roast. Try these rare, sought after coffees paired alongside pastries/ small plates from Mola Empanada like the hojaldra dulce (panamanian beignets) and an ensalada de maracuyá.