BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EducArte - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EducArte X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.educarteinc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EducArte REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T193000 DTSTAMP:20260729T142506Z CREATED:20260729T142506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T142506Z UID:10001080-1789061400-1789068600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Samba and choro performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-and-choro-performance-private-event-2/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Blue-leaf-on-yellow-black-module-horizontal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260726T120707Z CREATED:20260530T130618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T120707Z UID:10000974-1785067200-1785081600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Festa Julina Wheaton: A Brazilian Summer Festival in Maryland DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \nSchedule (subject to change)\n\n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n\nConfirmed food vendors\n\nBrigalicious (brigadeiros)\nThe Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)\nGnomus Bowls (açaí)\nKitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)\nMore coming soon!\n\nArts market vendors\n\nArt of Sarang (visual art\, photography)\nBilingual children’s books by Ingrid Daiane\nBonita Brazil (jewelry)\nBrazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)\nFine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)\nInk by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)\nInsogifts (bags\, hats)\nWheaton Arts Parade (local artists)\nMore coming soon!\n\n➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \nEntertainment\nFelipe Hostins Trio\n \nFelipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \nDora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \nDavi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \nJo Silva\n \nJo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \nBatalá Washington\n \nBatalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \nThau Oliveira\, event emcee\n \nThauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \nParking and transportation\nThe Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. \nThere is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \nYou may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \nEducarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. \nThanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/festa-julina/ LOCATION:Marian Fryer Town Plaza\, 2424 Reedie Dr\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Folder_FestaJulina_RGB_digital_EN-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T131452Z CREATED:20260418T131426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T131452Z UID:10000969-1776614400-1776621600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Bossa nova performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bossa-nova-performance-private-event-4/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-Blue-black-circle-module.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000 DTSTAMP:20260327T150927Z CREATED:20260327T150815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T150927Z UID:10000967-1775073600-1775073600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Novos Caminhos (Brazil) with Bent Wrench Ensemble (Baltimore) DESCRIPTION:Novos Caminhos is more than a show\, it’s an artistic manifesto celebrating the continuity and evolution of Brazil’s rich musical heritage\, inviting listeners on a journey through roots and possibilities that bridge generations and cultures. Their performances aim to deliver a live experience that is deeply Brazilian yet open to the world\, captivating diverse audiences from traditional fans to those eager for new sounds. \nPresented by Le Mondo in partnership with EducArte. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/novos-caminhos-brazil-with-bent-wrench-ensemble-baltimore/ LOCATION:Le Mondo\, 406 N Howard St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Novos-Caminhos.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T230000 DTSTAMP:20260221T012149Z CREATED:20260206T144325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T012149Z UID:10000943-1772305200-1772319600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Viva Brasil! Carnival Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the largest and most electrifying festival in the world—Brazilian Carnival\, right in Highland Town\, Baltimore\, at Creative Alliance. Brazilian cultural arts center EducArte brings its popular Sarau de Samba Experience to this year’s Viva Brazil Carnival Party. Grab your most colorful outfits and your friends for an unforgettable night in Rio de Janeiro\, immersed in an exuberant\, community-centered celebration of Afro-Brazilian samba culture\, where infectious ancestral rhythms come alive through music\, dance\, and joyful togetherness. \nThe samba performances are led by locally-based Brazilian star performers Pablo Regis\, André Coelho and samba dancer Mariana Triginelli\, who invite you to experience the heart of Brazil on the dance floor. The event features a live samba band\, thundering samba street-drumming ensemble\, dazzling samba dancers\, and charismatic breakout Brazilian DJ Babilous\, showcasing everything from ecstatic roots samba to high-energy carnival beats. \nThe party starts with a beginner-friendly samba dance lesson. \nAbout the artists\nSarau de Samba: roots samba experience is highly interactive and family-friendly\, welcoming all ages and backgrounds to sing\, dance\, and even play instruments alongside the band. Whether you’re a samba aficionado or a first-timer\, we are happy to share and pass on this rich tradition and you will always find a warm\, welcoming atmosphere and a true taste of Afro-Brazilian culture. \nThe Sarau de Samba band was founded by Pablo de Oliveira and Andre Coelho. The ensemble includes the top Brazilian musicians in the region\, including Pablo\, André\, Carlinhos Rangel\, Hugo Vásquez\,  Chris Payne\, David Sacks\, André Vidal\, and Tom Rohde. \nThere can be no samba music without samba dance! Expert samba dancer and educator Mariana Triginelli teaches attendees to move in time with fun and spirit. \nDJ Babilous is a Brazilian DJ based in Washington\, DC. She is known for highly energetic sets full of Brazilian rhythms and carnival vibes. \nSinger and poet Rose Moraes brings the soul of Brazilian Music to the world. Born in the south of Brazil near São Paulo\, she has performed in Switzerland\, Poland\, Brazil and the US\, where she now resides. She recorded a CD called “Brejeira” and launched her show “enCANTO do Poema” (enchantment of poetry)\, which has been presented in many capitals in Brazil. In the US\, she opened for Diana Ross at BET’s “Walk of Fame” in Washington\, DC. She has also performed at the Library of Congress\, The Chamber of Commerce (Brazil-USA)\, The National Zoo\, Adams Morgan Day Festival\, Artscape (Baltimore)\, NYC at Zinc Bar and The Iridium. She has also presented “Roots of Brazil” and “Tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim” at Creative Alliance in Baltimore\, as well as Viva Brasil! in past years. Rose performed for Thievery Corporation at Eighteenth Street Lounge in DC with her Band “Soul Brazil” and currently performs on Thursdays at Mercy Me in DC. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/viva-brasil-carnival-dance-party/ LOCATION:Creative Alliance\, The Patterson Building\, 3134 Eastern Avenue\,\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21224\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances,Pablo Regis ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Viva-Brasil-2026-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T160000 DTSTAMP:20260217T182857Z CREATED:20260217T182857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T182857Z UID:10000944-1771945200-1771948800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Frevo workshop (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/frevo-workshop-private-event/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-Blue-black-circle-module.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T230000 DTSTAMP:20260112T162701Z CREATED:20260112T162701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T162701Z UID:10000939-1771612200-1771628400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Samba performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-performance-private-event/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-Blue-black-circle-module.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T230000 DTSTAMP:20260128T010540Z CREATED:20260128T010540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T010540Z UID:10000942-1769889600-1769900400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Samba dance performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-dance-performance-private-event-3/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-Blue-black-circle-module.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T230000 DTSTAMP:20251217T155854Z CREATED:20251217T155854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T155854Z UID:10000937-1767214800-1767222000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Samba dance performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-dance-performance-private-event-2/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Blue-leaf-on-yellow-black-module-horizontal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T210000 DTSTAMP:20251223T184802Z CREATED:20251223T184802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184802Z UID:10000938-1766595600-1766610000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Holiday performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/holiday-performance-private-event-4/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-Blue-black-circle-module.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T100000 DTSTAMP:20250919T161039Z CREATED:20250815T213956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161039Z UID:10000812-1759053600-1759053600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Wheaton Arts Parade DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant music\, dance\, and culture of the Brazilian community in Montgomery County at this year’s Wheaton Arts Parade. Brazilian performing arts organization EducArte presents its Afro-Brazilian drumming ensemble—a group of percussionists and dancers delivering high-energy\, infectious rhythms of Brazil’s samba tradition. Together\, they create an immersive musical experience that gets audiences on their feet and celebrates the rich\, joyful spirit of Afro-Brazilian culture! \nEducArte will parade starting at 10 a.m. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/wheaton-arts-parade/ LOCATION:Wheaton Arts Parade\, 11200 Grandview Ave\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-18-International-Dance-Experience-at-Publick-Playhouse.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000 DTSTAMP:20250918T143040Z CREATED:20250918T143040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T143040Z UID:10000816-1758819600-1758826800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Samba dance workshop/performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-dance-workshop-performance-private-event/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Blue-leaf-on-yellow-black-module-horizontal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20250516T180153Z CREATED:20250516T180153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T180153Z UID:10000672-1758369600-1758387600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Kate Spanos Irish Dance at Maryland Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:Kate Spanos Irish Dance will perform at the Maryland Folk Festival in Salisbury\, MD. The group will perform at 12:15-1:15 p.m. and Kate will teach a céilí dance workshop at 4:15-5 p.m. \nPhoto © Maryland State Arts Council 2025\, MSAC.org URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/kate-spanos-irish-dance-at-maryland-folk-festival/ LOCATION:Maryland Folk Festival\, 115 S Division St\, Salisbury\, MD\, 21801\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-Kate-Spanos-Maryland-State-Arts-Council-34.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000 DTSTAMP:20250808T140241Z CREATED:20250808T140051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T140241Z UID:10000811-1757525400-1757530800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Samba and choro performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-and-choro-performance-private-event/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Blue-leaf-on-yellow-black-module-horizontal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000 DTSTAMP:20250901T160703Z CREATED:20250620T134533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T160703Z UID:10000688-1757102400-1757102400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Ilê Aiyê DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets on Eventbrite \nBuy Tickets \n\nTicket details:\n\nAdvance tickets\n\n$40 general\n$55 premium balcony\n$60 premium orchestra\n\n\nDay of tickets\n\n$50 general\n$65 premium balcony\n$70 premium orchestra\n\n\n\n\n🇺🇸 \nJoin local Brazilian arts nonprofit EducArte for a historic evening with Ilê Aiyê\, the legendary Afro-bloco that redefined Brazil’s cultural landscape and was instrumental in promoting Black consciousness in Brazil. On September 5\, Ilê Aiyê brings its powerful samba-afro rhythms\, dynamic Afro-Brazilian dance\, and a message of pride and resistance to Washington\, DC\, at the UDC Theater of the Arts. \nIlê Aiyê was founded in 1974 by a group of young people in the Liberdade neighborhood of Salvador\, Bahia\, inspired by the US Black Power movement and African liberation struggles. They were determined to celebrate their African heritage during Salvador’s Carnival—a festival that\, despite the city’s Black majority\, had become dominated by white participants. From its origins in a Candomblé house\, Ilê Aiyê became the first Afro bloco in Salvador\, creating a space where Black Brazilians could express their identity\, reclaim their roots\, and challenge social exclusion. Their music is driven by powerful percussion; their lyrics honor African and Afro-Brazilian history; and their performances are a vibrant display of tradition and innovation. \nThe group’s influence extends far beyond carnival parades. Ilê Aiyê inspired a wave of Afro blocos across Brazil and has become a symbol of Black empowerment and cultural affirmation. Their annual Beleza Negra (Black Beauty) pageant celebrates Black women as goddesses\, countering mainstream beauty standards and affirming the beauty and strength of Black identity. As the New York Times noted\, Ilê Aiyê maintains both its musical and racial roots\, creating a unique sound that is deeply rooted in African and Afro-Brazilian traditions while addressing contemporary issues of race and justice. \nThis concert is a rare opportunity for the Greater Washington\, DC community to connect with the history\, music\, and axé of Ilê Aiyê. Experience the rhythms that have inspired generations\, the dance that tells stories of struggle and triumph\, and the message of unity that resonates across borders. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration of transatlantic Black culture and heritage. \n🇧🇷 \nNo dia 5 de setembro\, o Ilê Aiyê apresentará seus poderosos ritmos de samba-afro\, danças afro-brasileiras dinâmicas e uma mensagem de orgulho e resistência a Washington\, DC\, no UDC Theater of the Arts. Participe dessa noite histórica. Venha viver a experiência Ilê Aiyê\, o icônico bloco afro que transformou o cenário cultural do Brasil e foi fundamental na promoção da consciência negra no país. Este evento especial é produzido pelo centro de cultura brasileira EducArte\, organização de Maryland e região de Washington DC\, dedicada à valorização e promoção das artes brasileiras.  \nO Ilê Aiyê foi fundado em 1974 por um grupo de jovens no bairro da Liberdade\, em Salvador\, Bahia\, inspirados pelo movimento Black Power dos Estados Unidos e pelas lutas de libertação africanas. Determinados a celebrar sua herança africana durante o Carnaval de Salvador—uma festa que\, apesar da maioria negra da cidade\, havia se tornado dominada por participantes brancos—eles criaram o primeiro bloco afro de Salvador a partir de uma casa de Candomblé. Assim\, abriram espaço para que os negros brasileiros pudessem expressar sua identidade\, resgatar suas raízes e desafiar a exclusão social. Sua música é marcada por uma percussão poderosa; suas letras homenageiam a história africana e afro-brasileira; e suas apresentações são um espetáculo vibrante de tradição e inovação. \nA influência do grupo vai muito além dos desfiles de carnaval. O Ilê Aiyê inspirou uma onda de blocos afros em todo o Brasil e se tornou um símbolo de empoderamento negro e afirmação cultural. Seu concurso anual Beleza Negra celebra as mulheres negras como deusas\, desafiando padrões de beleza convencionais e afirmando a beleza e a força da identidade negra. Como destacou o New York Times\, o Ilê Aiyê mantém suas raízes musicais e raciais\, criando um som único\, profundamente enraizado nas tradições africanas e afro-brasileiras\, ao mesmo tempo em que aborda questões contemporâneas de raça e justiça. \nEste show representa uma oportunidade rara para a Grande Washington\, DC se conectar com a história\, a música e o axé do Ilê Aiyê. Vivencie os ritmos que inspiraram gerações\, a dança que conta histórias de luta e triunfo\, e a mensagem de unidade que ecoa além das fronteiras. Não perca a chance de fazer parte desta celebração inesquecível da cultura e herança negra transatlântica. \n\nEvent details:\n\nDate/time: Friday\, September 5\, 8 p.m. / doors open at 7:30 p.m.\nDuration: Estimated 2 hours\, at full artist discretion\nLocation: UDC Theater of the Arts (4200 Connecticut Avenue NW)\nTickets: \n\n\n\nAdvance tickets\n\n$40 general\n$55 premium balcony\n$60 premium orchestra\n\n\nDay of tickets\n\n$50 general\n$65 premium balcony\n$70 premium orchestra\n\n\nNOTE: Tickets may only be purchased through Eventbrite\, even at the door. Cash and credit cards will NOT be accepted at the door.\n\n\n\n\nAges: All ages are welcome\nParking: For parking at the UDC Theater of the Arts\, visitors can use the Van Ness Campus Garage. You can enter the garage from Van Ness Street. Collect a ticket upon entry and pay at a pay station before exiting. There are also parking options at the 4221 Connecticut Avenue NW Garage. You can also explore other parking options using resources like ParkWhiz or SpotHero to find and reserve parking in advance.\n\nPublic transportation: To get to the UDC Theater of the Arts using public transportation\, you can take the Metro Red Line to the Van Ness-UDC station\, or use Metrobus routes H2\, L2\, or D32. The theater is located on the University of the District of Columbia campus.\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n \nThis event is supported in part by: URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/ile-aiye/ LOCATION:UDC Theater of the Arts\, 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ile-Aiye-foto.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T150000 DTSTAMP:20250613T211823Z CREATED:20250512T175007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T211823Z UID:10000670-1753279200-1753282800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Bossa nova performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bossa-nova-performance-private-event-3/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Blue-leaf-on-yellow-black-module-horizontal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T223000 DTSTAMP:20250613T210840Z CREATED:20250512T195031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T210840Z UID:10000671-1752953400-1752964200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sarau de Samba @ Creative Alliance's Viva Brasil! Carnival Party DESCRIPTION:Get ready to samba! EducArte brings its popular Sarau de Samba experience to Baltimore for this year’s Viva Brasil! Carnival Party at Creative Alliance. Join us for an exuberant\, community-centered celebration of Afro-Brazilian samba tradition and culture\, where the infectious rhythms of Rio de Janeiro come alive through live music\, dance\, and joyful participation. \nLed by locally renowned Brazilian musicians Pablo Regis and André Coelho\, the Sarau de Samba is an invitation to experience the heart of Brazil. The event features a dynamic ensemble of musicians and dancers\, showcasing everything from Golden Age samba classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. We will kick off with a beginner-friendly dance lesson led by Mariana Triginelli\, so everyone can join the fun—no partner or experience required. \nSarau de Samba is interactive and family-friendly\, welcoming all ages and backgrounds to sing\, dance\, and even play instruments alongside the band. Whether you’re a samba aficionado or a first-timer\, you’ll find a warm\, welcoming atmosphere and a true taste of Afro-Brazilian culture. \nThe Sarau de Samba band includes Pablo Regis\, André Coelho\, David Sacks\, Filipe Brandão\, Chris Payne\, and Carlinhos Rangel\, with special guest singer Cissa Paz and dancer Mariana Triginelli. \nBrazilian DJ Marcela Biondo will also play popular Brazilian hits before and after the concert. \nBatalá Washington DC is an all-women Afro-Brazilian music band that brings Samba-Reggae rhythms and the vibrant energy of Salvador\, Bahia to the Washington\, DC area. Batalá Washington’s mission is to empower women through drumming and expose people to Brazil’s dynamic Afro-Bahia culture and Samba-Reggae music. \nJoining Batalá is free of charge to all women regardless of race\, religion\, income\, sexual orientation\, or musical experience. \nBrazilian vocalist Rose Moraes hails from the south of São Paulo. She has introduced thousands of music lovers to Brazilian music through performances in Switzerland\, Poland\, Brazil\, and the U.S.\, where she now resides. She has performed at Zinc Bar and The Iridium in New York City\, for Artscape and the yearly sold-out Carnival concerts at Creative Alliance in Baltimore\, and in countless Washington\, D.C. venues and festivals such as D.C. Jazz Festival and Adams Morgan Day. With two albums to her credit\, she has collaborated on many musical projects with many Brazilian stars. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-creative-alliances-viva-brasil-carnival-party/ LOCATION:Creative Alliance\, The Patterson Building\, 3134 Eastern Avenue\,\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21224\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances,Featured,Saraus de Samba ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-04-13-Sarau-de-Samba-Jeffrey-Jones-131.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T193000 DTSTAMP:20250515T133851Z CREATED:20250506T175504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T133851Z UID:10000669-1749403800-1749411000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian music performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-music-performance-private-event/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-Blue-black-circle-module.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T180000 DTSTAMP:20250319T002235Z CREATED:20250319T002217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T002235Z UID:10000660-1747584000-1747591200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:International Dance Experience DESCRIPTION:EducArte’s samba dancers and bateria will perform at Prince George’s County’s 2025 International Dance Experience. \nAbout the festival:\nDancers representing countries from across the globe get together to showcase their talent in this interactive and immersive dance experience. Enjoy a live DJ spinning the latest international dance tracks and learn a few new moves to celebrate diversity in our community. Space is limited; advance registration is recommended. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/international-dance-experience/ LOCATION:Prince George’s Publick Playhouse\, 5445 Landover Rd\, Hyattsville\, MD\, 20784\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Heather-Osteen-Photography-91.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T230000 DTSTAMP:20250414T164328Z CREATED:20250401T135235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T164328Z UID:10000667-1745685000-1745708400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sarau de Samba at Penn State's Carnaval Latino DESCRIPTION:EducArte’s Sarau de Samba is going on the road! We will perform as part of Penn State University’s Carnaval Latino on Saturday\, April 26. The event is open to the public. \nThe event will have dance lessons and performances\, live music\, and great food! URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-carnival-performance-private-event/ LOCATION:Alumni Hall at Penn State University\, Hintz Family Alumni Center\, University Park\, PA\, 16802\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-04-26-Penn-State-Carnaval.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T193000 DTSTAMP:20250211T202855Z CREATED:20241203T171857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T202855Z UID:10000618-1742412600-1742412600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Grupo Fundo de Quintal at Black Cat (DC) DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »🇧🇷 \nÉ com muito orgulho que a produtora EducArte traz para Washington DC\, capital dos Estados Unidos\, o grupo Fundo de Quintal\, a banda mais importante de samba de todos os tempos. Formado no Rio de Janeiro na década de 1970\, o grupo surgiu a partir das rodas de samba do bloco carnavalesco Cacique de Ramos\, agremiação criada por Bira Presidente\, Ubirany e Sereno em 1961. Fundo de Quintal tornou-se ao longo dos anos uma das maiores referências do gênero\, em especial no pagode\, vertente a qual o grupo se tornou o seu grande paradigma. \nCom 45 anos de sucesso na Música Popular Brasileira (MPB)\, não é à toa que ele é reconhecidamente o grupo do gênero mais premiado e respeitado da história. A vitalidade e a longevidade do Fundo de Quintal não tem segredo e a receita é simples: generosidade musical. Ele é\, orgulhosamente\, o berço de Jorge Aragão\, Sombrinha\, Almir Guineto\, Arlindo Cruz\, Walter Sete Cordas\, Cleber Augusto\, Neoci\, Mário Sérgio\, Ronaldinho e Ubirany—verdadeiros padrinhos das gerações de futuros sambistas. Todo sambista é um pouco Fundo de Quintal. \nO tempero desta receita é a assinatura inconfundível do grupo. Na primeira batida do tantã\, do repique de mão e do pandeiro\, todo mundo já sabe que vai ouvir samba da mais alta qualidade. \n🇺🇸 \nBrazilian arts presenter EducArte welcomes Brazil’s most important samba band of all time: Grupo Fundo de Quintal (Backyard Group). Performing for the first time in the DC region\, Fundo de Quintal is the most awarded and respected group in the history of samba pagode. They have defined the genre and created instruments that are now essential to the samba pagode\, creating their signature sound that includes cavaco-banjo\, tantã\, and repique de mão. \nEmerging from the samba community of the carnival bloco/ensemble Cacique de Ramos\, the seminal Brazilian samba group formed in Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s. After 45 years of success in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB)\, they not only represent the best in samba but have also crossed over to conquer the national Brazilian music scene.  \nFundo de Quintal includes a who’s who of the samba icons\, having launched the careers of Jorge Aragão\, Sombrinha\, Almir Guineto\, Arlindo Cruz\, Walter Sete Cordas\, Cleber Augusto\, Neoci\, Mário Sérgio\, Ronaldinho\, and Ubirany—all godfathers of generations of samba musicians. Every samba musician today has a bit of Fundo de Quintal in them.  \n \n\n\nEvent details\n\nDate/time: Wednesday\, March 19; doors open at 7:30 p.m.; estimated show duration is 1.5 hours but is subject to artist discretion\nLocation: Black Cat\, 1811 14th St NW\, Washington\, DC 20009\nTickets: General admission (standing) – $40 in advance\, $50 at the door; non-refundable\, all sales are final\nAges: All ages are welcome\nParking/transportation: Reserve parking through SpotHero; closest Metro stop is the U Street/Cardozo/African-American Civil War Memorial station (green line)\n\nTickets are sold through the Black Cat website. Click here for information about ticketing and venue policies. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/fundo-de-quintal-at-black-cat-dc/ LOCATION:Black Cat\, 1811 14th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/FDQ_foto2-white-bg.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T200000 DTSTAMP:20241125T150823Z CREATED:20241125T150823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T150823Z UID:10000611-1735056000-1735070400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Holiday performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/holiday-performance-private-event-3/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-Blue-black-circle-module.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T220000 DTSTAMP:20240925T185310Z CREATED:20240925T185310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T185310Z UID:10000532-1731618000-1731621600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Bossa nova performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bossa-nova-performance-private-event-2/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-Blue-black-circle-module.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T200000 DTSTAMP:20240923T133841Z CREATED:20240923T133825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T133841Z UID:10000531-1730577600-1730577600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Samba dance performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-dance-performance-private-event/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-Blue-black-circle-module.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T201500 DTSTAMP:20240916T162836Z CREATED:20240916T162836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T162836Z UID:10000530-1729969200-1729973700@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Levine Presents | Brazilian Choro: The Musical World of Pixinguinha DESCRIPTION:Explore the imaginative and intriguing melodies of Brazilian choro with an evening celebrating the genre’s most influential composer\, Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho\, also known as Pixinguinha. Alongside a remarkable guest ensemble\, faculty member Ceylon Mitchell guides us through this Afro-Brazilian genre as we sample some of the most famous choros composed by Pixinguinha and his contemporaries. \nAbout Brazilian Choro\nChoro emerged as a distinct musical genre around the middle of the 19th Century in Rio de Janeiro as a blend of Afrodiasporic and European musical styles in newly independent Brazil. Syncopated rhythms from Africa and popular dance forms from Europe (the polka\, habanera\, and more) melded together to create a unique new style\, which often gives the lead and highly ornamented melody to the flute\, harmonically supported by guitar and cavaquinho. Percussive accompaniment often comes from the pandeiro\, a Brazilian frame drum similar to a tambourine. Though choros are frequently instrumental and improvisatory\, they do feature lyrics from time to time.  \nFeaturing: Ceylon Mitchell\, flute; Seth Kibel\, sax; Pablo Regis de Oliveira\, cavaquinho; Felipe Garibaldi\, guitar; Lucas Ashby\, percussion; and André Coelho\, percussion \nLevine Music gratefully acknowledges the support of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and all our generous donors. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/levine-presents-brazilian-choro-the-musical-world-of-pixinguinha/ LOCATION:Levine Music (DC campus)\, 2801 Upton Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances,Pablo Regis ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ceylon-Mitchell.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T200000 DTSTAMP:20241012T131512Z CREATED:20241012T125405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T131512Z UID:10000533-1729195200-1729195200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Hamilton de Holanda @ The Hamilton Live (DC) DESCRIPTION:Hamilton de Holanda\, the virtuoso Brazilian mandolinist\, brings his talent to The Hamilton Live in Washington\, DC. Known for his innovative 10-string mandolin and genre-defying music\, de Holanda has won multiple Latin Grammy Awards and collaborated with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis and Chick Corea. His improvisational genius and lightning-fast solos have earned him praise from critics and fellow musicians alike. De Holanda’s music blends Brazilian choro\, jazz\, and other global influences\, creating a unique sound that transcends boundaries. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of a musician Billboard calls “a noted master of the Brazilian version of mandolin.” \nEducArte followers can get a 50% discount by entering the code HAMILTON on the checkout page. \n\nThis discount applies to all ticket types.\nGold seated tickets are seated tickets located in the first two rows with a centered view of the stage\, giving the best view of the performance.\nSeated tickets are for chairs at a table. A server will take orders at each table.\nCheck out the venue menu here.\n\nLearn more and buy tickets here. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/hamilton-de-holanda-the-hamilton-live/ LOCATION:The Hamilton Live\, 600 14th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Hamilton-de-Holanda-Oct-2024.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T200000 DTSTAMP:20240917T234857Z CREATED:20240712T203011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T234857Z UID:10000492-1728072000-1728072000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Luedji Luna—CANCELED DESCRIPTION:The Luedji Luna concert scheduled for Friday\, October 4 has been canceled. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/luedji-luna-f-scott-fitzgerald-theatre-md/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LuedjiLuna42759ceu-foto-Henrique-Falci-WEB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T140000 DTSTAMP:20240831T160338Z CREATED:20240717T210150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T160338Z UID:10000493-1725192000-1725199200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte's Sarau de Samba experience at Glen Echo's Social Dance Free-For-All DESCRIPTION:“Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila\nThe Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents a family-friendly Social Dance “FREE-for-All” over Labor Day Weekend! Short beginner lessons will be included in each dance session\, and all dances are open to people of any skill level! No partner required and all events are free. \nEducArte will present the Pablo Regis Band\, playing Brazilian samba and choro favorites\, with dances led by samba dance master Ilheuma Zezeh. This event is a preview of EducArte’s new Sarau de Samba series\, starting on September 15. \nLearn more about the Social Dance “FREE-for-All” event at Glen Echo’s website. \n\nAbout EducArte’s Saraus de Samba:\nExperience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba\, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV. Renowned local Brazilian performers Pablo Regis\, André Coelho\, and Ilheuma Zezeh lead the Rio de Janeiro style music and dance event. Samba is an interactive experience and we invite you to join the Sarau de samba. \nSet in the historic Glen Echo Park\, Sarau de Samba features a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers\, showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba\, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. More than just a performance\, this event invites attendees to become part of the music\, with opportunities to dance\, sing\, and even play instruments alongside the professionals. Short beginner dance lessons will be included in each session. The event is open to people of any skill level\, no partner or instruments required. \nSarau de Samba is presented by the region’s premier Brazilian performing arts presenter EducArte in partnership with Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. Glen Echo Park is a family friendly venue and park that offers free parking and is easily accessible by public transportation. Food and drink are for sale. This family-friendly event offers a welcoming space for all ages and backgrounds to come together. \nJoin us monthly for an afternoon of rhythm\, dance\, and community. Sarau de Samba isn’t just an event; it’s a living\, breathing celebration of Brazilian identity and the unifying power of music. Don’t miss this chance to experience the authentic spirit of Brazil right here in Maryland! URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-glen-echos-social-dance-free-for-all/ LOCATION:Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park\, 7300 MacArthur Blvd\, Glen Echo\, 20812\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts & Performances,Pablo Regis,Saraus de Samba,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sarau-desenho.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T133412Z CREATED:20240407T190029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T133412Z UID:10000441-1720814400-1720814400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Gilsons at Black Cat (DC) DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »🇺🇸 \nFormed in 2018\, Gilsons continue the musical legacy of their father and grandfather\, Gilberto Gil\, a leading artist in the Tropicália movement of 1960s Brazil. Gilsons is the musical partnership of Francisco\, João\, and José Gil\, a leading band of the new Brazilian popular music (MPB)\, blending influences of pop rock\, samba\, reggae\, and Bahian rhythms alongside the sounds of classic MPB. \nAfter a series of successful releases\, including their smash hits “Várias Queixas” and “Devagarinho\,” the band won a 2022 Latin GRAMMY®  for their debut album “Pra Gente Acordar.” The trio has toured at major festivals throughout Brazil—including performing on the  Sunset Stage of Rock In Rio to an audience of over 100\,000 people\, as well as at Lollapalooza Brazil in 2023.  \nSpecial guest DJ Marcela Biondo will open the night. \nPresented by EducArte. \n🇧🇷 \nFormada em 2018\, os Gilsons continuam o legado musical de seu pai e avô\, Gilberto Gil\, um dos principais artistas do movimento Tropicália do Brasil dos anos 1960. Gilsons é a parceria musical de Francisco\, João e José Gil e uma das principais revelações da nova geração do MPB que mistura influências de pop rock\, samba\, reggae e ritmos baianos ao som da música popular brasileira (MPB). \nApós uma série de lançamentos bem-sucedidos\, incluindo os sucessos “Várias Queixas” e “Devagarinho”\, a banda ganhou um Latin GRAMMY® em 2022 pelo álbum de estreia “Pra Gente Acordar”. O trio já se apresentou em grandes festivais em todo o Brasil\, incluindo shows no Sunset Stage do Rock In Rio para um público de mais de 100.000 pessoas\, assim como no Lollapalooza Brasil em 2023. \nDJ Marcela Biondo abrirá a noite com música popular brasileira. \nApresentado pela EducArte. \n \n\nEvent details\n\nDate/time: Friday\, July 12; doors open at 8PM; estimated event duration is 3 hours but is subject to artist discretion\nOpening act: DJ Marcela will open the show\nLocation: Black Cat\, 1811 14th St NW\, Washington\, DC 20009\nTickets: General admission (standing) – $40 in advance\, $45 at the door\nAges: All ages are welcome\nParking/transportation: Reserve parking through SpotHero; closest Metro stop is the U Street/Cardozo/African-American Civil War Memorial station (green line)\n\nTickets are sold through the Black Cat website. Click here for information about ticketing and venue policies. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/gilsons-at-black-cat-dc/ LOCATION:Black Cat\, 1811 14th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gilsons.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T193000 DTSTAMP:20240605T165802Z CREATED:20240417T163250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T165802Z UID:10000442-1718307000-1718307000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Festa Junina with Forróçacana at Black Cat (DC) DESCRIPTION:Apresentando a banda de forró Forróçacana diretamente do Brasil\n \nBuy Tickets » \n🇺🇸\nEducArte celebrates its first annual Festa Junina party\, featuring forró super band Forróçacana directly from Brazil! \nFesta Junina is Brazil’s second largest festival after Carnival and just as fun! Celebrate this amazing festival with traditional music and dances like forró and quadrilha. This year\, EducArte presents Forróçacana\, one of Brazil’s most innovative forró bands\, celebrating 25 years of thrilling audiences with their high-energy music. \nForróçacana emerged in 1997 from the union of a young group of musicians who had a shared love for forró pé de serra and were heavily inspired by forró legends Luiz Gonzaga\, Jackson do Pandeiro\, and Dominguinhos. Their unique style\, born from three decades of performance\, combines traditional forró with other Brazilian rhythms such as samba and choro\, while also drawing from other influences such as rock and reggae music. They have made several global international tours and they now perform for the first time in Washington\, DC. \nSpecial guest DJ Grace will open the night. Special thanks to Mulheres Brasileiras de Virginia and Grupo Mulheres do Brasil Núcleo Washington DC for bringing their rich experience and knowledge of the traditional Festa Junina\, complete with typical foods\, Junina flags and decorations\, and a fun enactment of the traditional “casamento na roça\,” or shotgun wedding. Wear your best caipira costume! Forróçacana will bring the energy and get us dancing forró and quadrilha all night. \nThis is a family-friendly event. All ages are welcome. \nPresented by EducArte. \n🇧🇷\nEducArte celebra sua primeira Festa Junina anual apresentando a banda de forró Forróçacana diretamente do Brasil! \nA Festa Junina é o segundo maior festival do Brasil\, após o Carnaval\, com músicas e danças tradicionais como forró e quadrilhas. Forróçacana é uma das bandas de forró mais inovadoras do Brasil\, comemorando 25 anos de empolgar o público com sua música energética e contagiosa. \nForróçacana surgiu em 1997 da união de um grupo jovem de músicos que tinham um amor pelo forró pé de serra e foram inspirados pelos ícones do forró Luiz Gonzaga\, Jackson do Pandeiro e Dominguinhos. Seu estilo único\, nascido de três décadas de atuação\, combina forró tradicional com outros ritmos brasileiros como samba e choro\, além de ser influenciado por outras vertentes como rock e reggae. Eles fizeram várias turnês internacionais globais e agora se apresentam pela primeira vez em Washington\, DC. \nDJ Grace abrirá a noite com forró e outras músicas favoritas da Festa Junina. Agradecimentos especiais às Mulheres Brasileiras de Virgínia e Grupo Mulheres do Brasil Núcleo Washington DC por trazerem sua rica experiência e conhecimento da tradicional Festa Junina\, completa com comidas típicas\, bandeirinhas e decorações juninas\, e o tradicional ‘casamento na roça’. Use sua melhor roupa de caipira! \nEste é um evento para toda a família. Todas as idades são bem-vindas. \nApresentado pela EducArte. \n \n\nEvent details\n\nDate/time: Thursday\, June 13; doors open at 7:30PM; estimated event duration is 2.5 hours but is subject to artist discretion\n\nSchedule: 7:30PM DJ Grace\, 8PM Quadrilha and Casamento Caipira\, 8:30PM Forróçacana (subject to change)\n\n\nLocation: Black Cat\, 1811 14th St NW\, Washington\, DC 20009\nTickets: General admission (standing) – $40 in advance\, $45 at the door\nAges: All ages are welcome\nParking/transportation: Reserve parking through SpotHero; closest Metro stop is the U Street/Cardozo/African-American Civil War Memorial station (green line)\nFood/drink: Traditional Festa Junina foods by Prime Brazil Food will be available for purchase\nDonations: Bring shampoo and conditioner to donate to the Personal Care Foundation; see details below\n\nTickets are sold through the Black Cat website. Click here for information about ticketing and venue policies. \n\n\nEducArte partners with the Personal Care Foundation\nEducArte is proud to announce our partnership with the Personal Care Foundation. We will be collecting personal care products to support survivors of domestic violence at our Festa Junina with Forróçacana on June 13 at Black Cat. \nSupport this worthy cause by bringing and donating one or more of the following personal care items. PCF will be on site collecting shampoo and conditioner at the concert on June 13. \nPersonal Care Foundation is a Maryland-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that was founded by our Brazilian American friend Carol Freitas\, who\, after breaking free of an abusive relationship in 2018 and struggling to support her family\, made it her mission to provide essential hygiene products to survivors of domestic violence and to foster their physical and mental well-being. A typical PCF Care Package includes full-size items such as shampoo\, conditioner\, soap\, deodorant\, toothpaste\, toothbrush\, disinfecting wipes\, menstrual products\, and SPF50 sunscreen. \nLearn more about PCF\, its care packages\, and our friend and champion for domestic violence survivors\, Carol Freitas\, here: personalcarefoundation.org. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/forrocacana-at-black-cat-dc/ LOCATION:Black Cat\, 1811 14th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Forrocacana-Feed-EN.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR