Blind Whino

Literally one of my favorite venues. I love that it was previously an old church and someone had faith and an eye to restore into a unique and creative venue. I’ve been to the venue several times and it’s used to host various events from local art and gallery shows to live performances and fundraisers.
I was just here recently with the Washington Humane Society volunteering for a fundraiser we had to promote awareness for the cats in the community, with different architectural firms and the creative cat shelters they built. It was the perfect venue for the event.
I recommend this place to anyone who loves and has an appreciation for urban art. The interior is just as admirable as the exterior with large painted murals. Try to come here when there’s an event going on. It can get cramped but it’s a lot of fun. One of the best hidden gems of DC.

The paintings are so colorful and lively. They arouse the imagination. One can’t help but feel like living in a fantasy land. I drive by this church building many times and wonder what’s inside. I must take time to visit the museum!
Thanks for showing the artists creative art work

Went here this past weekend for TrapKaraoke & my friends and I could not get over how cool this venue is. We took so many pictures on the first floor, where there was this cool faux cherry blossom tree made with paper cherry blossoms. Let’s just say I have tons of artsy pics for instagram for a couple of #tbt’s lol.
But honestly, I am going to look at their calendar events and try to go to anything else that will be hosted here. Really cool place for cool vibes.

The Blind Whino is one of the most coolest, photogenic venues in Washington, DC! So colorful and stunning! I love it! It was once a church, but has since been bought out by a non-​profit organization and turned into an artsy venue for exhibits, showcases, and live performances. I’ve been here for a breakdancing competition and a Day of the Dead celebration. This place definitely draws a big crowd.
Outside, the building is spray painted with bright colors. Inside is completely spray painted too, but also decorated with amazing local art.
Great place to throw a crazy party! Definitely, check this place out! Totally worth making the drive!
Sign up for their mailing lists! Sometimes they have salsa dance classes!

This review focuses on the lack of customer service with following up on an inquiry.
I was planning a very special event for my fiancé and I. I submitted a request through their website which I was told someone would get back to me within 48 hours.
After 48 hours, nada! After about a week, I called Blind Whino. (A phone number is hard to locate. Check their Facebook page for a phone number.) No one answered so I left a message. There was still no call back. So, I called again after 3 days. Again, I had no choice but to leave a message.
Guess what? Still no call back.
Blind Whino sucks at customer service!

It’s my last year of law school, and I am determined to explore more of the city (and see less of my room). My internship HR recommended Blind Whino as a great place to explore and find new artists. It’s super easy to get involved — just go on the website and join its mailing list for events around town.
While I haven’t been to the actual storefront yet, I was alerted to the G40 Art Summit and was able to get into the art exhibit on H Street last night (for free!). The gallery had so many interesting artworks that showcased the creative artists of DC. Can’t wait for future events.

Went here for an event called Feed it Forward. They made sandwiches to hand out to homeless people around DC. It was a really unique building full of artwork and is painted. Apparently, it is an old abandoned church. It is a pretty cool venue and was a good palce to hold an event.

For living in DC for almost a year, how did I just discover this place?!? Blind Whino is a beautiful old church turned into an artistic world that holds an assortment of events! I went here for the Peace, Love, Yoga Festival (Day Event) and the Cherry Blast (Night Event) — both offering two different experiences.
With two floors and several rooms, Blind Whino is the perfect place for any type of event. There are different rooms with several art pieces in the downstairs and the upstairs is just one big room with beautiful murals and art painted on the walls!
During the day, the colors of this old church really shine and it’s overall just a beautiful and mythical sight. To have a yoga festival here, is probably one of the best ideas ever! On the first floor, it was decorated with cherry blossom paper petals and so many whimsical images. It was really a sight to see while doing YOGA!
And in the night, the colors are not only trippy but it sets the tone for a fun dance party. After going here for the cherry blast, I would go here again in a heart beat! With a glass of wine, I enjoyed looking through art and dancing in such a colorful and urban-​esque environment. Also, huge highlight is the cool winded stair cases and labyrinth like architecture. Wasn’t the best idea to run down these with a few drinks in me, but love the structure of this place! Yes, it does get pretty hot in here, but heck, who can say they partied in an old now super hip and colorful church!
Thank you Blind Whino for such a great experience — TIL WE MEET AGAIN.

Attending a #RedBull BC One event in Washington DC. DC Cypher.
Very hot venue.. I’m going to have an event here.
Obtw, the B-​Boy scene looks a little different than back in my day. #OldSchool. #OrcaVue
Venue reminds me of the days when the club was a hole in the wall. When you walk in, it’s a different world.
I love this place.
Lower level has 4 smaller rooms and a large room for the party.

Peace Love Yoga Fest Rocks. This is how we do it DCYOGA! Community, Peace, Great Food and the best venue ever. This is my new annual pilgramage. Thank you to the organizers, you picked a great space to venture into. Congrats to the TEACHERS and the masters who created this perfect spot. Nom Nom food trucks too.

The Blind Whino is a beautiful community art space. It is an abandoned church that was taken over by a non profit organization for community events. I first went there for Trapitol hill, which was packed with people and DJs on both levels of the church. The energy was high, the sound system was great, and the venue was perfect for the amount of people and the type of crowd. The second event that I went to was the Amazing Art Jam, which was an art show/​fashion show with old video and arcade games that you could play on the side. There was a lot of variety in the art and it gave local artists a chance to show their work. My favorite thing about this venue is the crowd it attracts, which is not your typical DC crowd. Definitely go to any event at this venue, it’ll be worth your time! (even just to see the church and the beautiful murals inside)

This venue gives an entirely new meaning to the notion of, «going to church.» This brightly colored space may no longer have a pastor but music and and clapping still occur. The founding seeds planted for this space state that, «art is a catalyst for change.» Shane Pomajambo and Ian Callender are right. If you enjoy one-​of-​a-​kind events, this place should go on your «artsy bucket list.»
There are two floors for dancing or shows. The lower floor has funky seating and the most amazing artwork on the walls, ceiling and floors. Just around the corner are spaces for artwork, paintings and unique display pieces. The upper dance space looks like London’s Hippodrome had a baby and left it in the care of this non-​profit. There are bars on both floors. Take a peek at the upstairs «choir loft.» There is additional seating upstairs that overlooks the dance floor. Peek into every room (not marked «staff only») because you could miss a hidden gem around the corner.
The fun is «5 star quality» but there is something to be desired about a teeny coat check area that must get back logged and bathrooms in places that don’t make sense. The women’s room is in the back of an exhibit space. As the venue gets crowded, you may feel as if you are going in the middle of a roomful of people (the door usually stays propped open). The men’s room is out of sight, down a corridor (with about the same privacy level since that door stays propped open). More signage (and either paper towels or a hand dryer) would help.
Parking is challenging. If you know the area, you can score one of the few metered spaces that stop requiring change at 6:30pm. Waterfront metro is about half a mile away. I would suggest using Über or parking at a nearby garage. I googled hotels close by the venue and found one that allowed parking for non-​guests.
Eat before you visit or take advantage of any food trucks that may be hired by the event planners. Wear comfortable shoes since you will be walking up & down wooden stairs and standing on concrete all night (no elevator).
Pack your bag for the perfect evening: earplugs, hand sanitizer, a food bar in case you don’t like what the food trucks are selling, a fan if you get hot, a fully charged camera and/​or phone, flat shoes & business cards since you will meet really cool people. Amen!

I’ve never gotten so many Instagram likes in my life.
Besides Captain White’s, Blind Whino is my favorite building in SW. I dare you to fight back a smile when strolling by this converted church’s dip dyed exterior and polka dot exterior. It is a building that is begging to be photographed.
The building is owned by a non-​profit organization which rents out the venue for exhibits, festivals, parties, live shows and artist workshops and aims to celebrate creativity in the DC area.
I recently attended the Amazing Art Jam show here and experienced an impressive mix of all things fun — live painting, music, cocktails, pop culture art, cosplay fashion show, vintage video game arcade and more. If geeky art shows are not your thing but eating and drinking are, they also have played host to several of the Bendy Brunch series.
You can check out their calendar to see their eclectic lineup! And if you’re a photographer, don’t forget to bring your camera because this place is bangin’.