EducArte

Festa Julina
2026-07-26 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Save the date! EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music, dance, and Wheaton-based Brazilian food vendors, rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition. More details are coming soon.
Educarte Incorporated, dba EducArte, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

Rastapé
2026-09-11 20:00 | Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
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Rastapé, uma das bandas de forró mais queridas do Brasil, chega ao Black Cat DC na sexta-feira, 11 de setembro de 2026, às 20h, em um show apresentado pelo centro de cultura brasileira EducARTE. Celebrando 25 anos de sucessos como “Colo de Menina”, “Namoro” e “Beijo Roubado” e mais de dois milhões de discos vendidos, o grupo promete uma noite de muito arrasta-pé, reunindo clássicos e o melhor do forró contemporâneo. Criada em 1999 pelo paraibano e sanfoneiro Jorge “Seu Jorge” Lunguinho e hoje formada por pai, filhos e neto, a banda já percorreu o Brasil e o mundo—incluindo turnês na Europa, China e Estados Unidos—levando um show contagiante que não deixa ninguém parado.
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Rastapé, one of Brazil’s most beloved forró bands, brings 25 years of high-energy, accordion-driven dance music to Black Cat DC on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8 PM, presented by the Brazilian Cultural Center EducARTE. With hits like “Colo de Menina,” “Namoro,” and “Beijo Roubado,” and over two million albums sold, Rastapé’s concert promises an irresistible night of “arrasta-pé” that spans contemporary and classic forró songs. Founded in 1999 by Paraíba-born accordionist Jorge “Seu Jorge” Lunguinho and now featuring three generations of the same family, Rastapé has toured across Brazil, Europe, China, and the United States, captivating audiences worldwide with their joyful, dance floor-filling sound.

Event details

Date/time: Friday, September 11; doors open at 8 PM; estimated event duration is 1.5 hours, but is subject to artist discretion
Location: Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Tickets: $40 advance, $50 at the door. Tickets are sold through the Black Cat website. (Learn more about Black Cat’s ticketing and venue policies.)
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking/transportation: Reserve parking through SpotHero; closest Metro stop is the U Street/Cardozo/African-American Civil War Memorial station (green line)

Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience
2026-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 20812, United States
“Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila
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Experience 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 Mariana Triginelli 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.
Set 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. Each session starts with a beginner dance lesson. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required.
Sarau 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.
Join 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!
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A EducArte lhe convida para nosso Sarau de Samba, uma roda de samba mensal que celebra a rica tradição do samba que acontece no coração da região do DMV. A roda é comandada pelos músicos Pablo Regis e André Coelho e dançarina Mariana Triginelli. O samba é uma mágica manifestação popular e contamos com você.
Realizado no histórico centro cultural Glen Echo Park, o Sarau de Samba reúne músicos, dançarinos e o público num ambiente amistoso e contagiante. O evento é aberto a pessoas de qualquer nível de habilidade, sem necessidade de trazer um parceiro de dança ou instrumentos.
Sarau de Samba é apresentado pela produtora EducArte em parceria com o Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. O Glen Echo Park é um parque histórico e um ambiente excelente para famílias. Glen Echo Park oferece estacionamento gratuito e é de fácil acesso por transporte público. Comidas e bebidas estão à venda.
Junte-se a nós mensalmente para uma tarde de música, dança e comunidade que celebra nossas tradições e o poder da música em nos unir.

Event details:

Location: Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park
Tickets: $16 adults (pay now or at the door), $11 teens / $6 children under 12 (pay at the door); no refunds
Schedule: 2 p.m. beginner dance lesson; 2:30-5:00 p.m. live music
Special guest: Cissa Paz
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking: A free parking lot for Glen Echo Park is located just off MacArthur Boulevard on Oxford Road (5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812), across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center. From the parking lot, follow the footbridge across the Minnehaha Creek to enter the Park. See the map below.
Public transportation: See options here.
Note: If you are sensitive to loud music, please consider bringing earplugs.
Accessibility: Glen Echo Park has plenty of accessible parking spots available at both the main parking lot and the upper parking lot off of MacArthur Boulevard. From either parking lot, the park is wheelchair and walker accessible. More information on accessible parking is available here. All restrooms at Glen Echo Park are accessible, including the non-gendered and family restrooms located on the second floor of the Arcade building. We make accommodations so that all can participate in our event. The dance lesson and music-making parts of our program are accessible to those in wheelchairs and with physical disabilities.

Please reach out to EducArte and/or our event partner Glen Echo Park with any accessibility requests, concerns, or comments. We work hard so that all people feel welcome at our event. In addition to the wheelchair accessibility and parking info listed on this page, you can find more resources and make event or venue-specific requests on the Glen Echo website’s accessibility page.

This event is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience
2026-10-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 20812, United States
“Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila
🇺🇸
Experience 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 Mariana Triginelli 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.
Set 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. Each session starts with a beginner dance lesson. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required.
Sarau 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.
Join 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!
🇧🇷
A EducArte lhe convida para nosso Sarau de Samba, uma roda de samba mensal que celebra a rica tradição do samba que acontece no coração da região do DMV. A roda é comandada pelos músicos Pablo Regis e André Coelho e dançarina Mariana Triginelli. O samba é uma mágica manifestação popular e contamos com você.
Realizado no histórico centro cultural Glen Echo Park, o Sarau de Samba reúne músicos, dançarinos e o público num ambiente amistoso e contagiante. O evento é aberto a pessoas de qualquer nível de habilidade, sem necessidade de trazer um parceiro de dança ou instrumentos.
Sarau de Samba é apresentado pela produtora EducArte em parceria com o Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. O Glen Echo Park é um parque histórico e um ambiente excelente para famílias. Glen Echo Park oferece estacionamento gratuito e é de fácil acesso por transporte público. Comidas e bebidas estão à venda.
Junte-se a nós mensalmente para uma tarde de música, dança e comunidade que celebra nossas tradições e o poder da música em nos unir.

Event details:

Location: Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park
Tickets: $16 adults (pay now or at the door), $11 teens / $6 children under 12 (pay at the door); no refunds
Schedule: 2 p.m. beginner dance lesson; 2:30-5:00 p.m. live music
Special guest: Rob Curto
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking: A free parking lot for Glen Echo Park is located just off MacArthur Boulevard on Oxford Road (5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812), across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center. From the parking lot, follow the footbridge across the Minnehaha Creek to enter the Park. See the map below.
Public transportation: See options here.
Note: If you are sensitive to loud music, please consider bringing earplugs.
Accessibility: Glen Echo Park has plenty of accessible parking spots available at both the main parking lot and the upper parking lot off of MacArthur Boulevard. From either parking lot, the park is wheelchair and walker accessible. More information on accessible parking is available here. All restrooms at Glen Echo Park are accessible, including the non-gendered and family restrooms located on the second floor of the Arcade building. We make accommodations so that all can participate in our event. The dance lesson and music-making parts of our program are accessible to those in wheelchairs and with physical disabilities.

Please reach out to EducArte and/or our event partner Glen Echo Park with any accessibility requests, concerns, or comments. We work hard so that all people feel welcome at our event. In addition to the wheelchair accessibility and parking info listed on this page, you can find more resources and make event or venue-specific requests on the Glen Echo website’s accessibility page.

This event is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience
2026-11-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2027-01-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 20812, United States
“Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila
🇺🇸
Experience 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 Mariana Triginelli 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.
Set 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. Each session starts with a beginner dance lesson. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required.
Sarau 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.
Join 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!
🇧🇷
A EducArte lhe convida para nosso Sarau de Samba, uma roda de samba mensal que celebra a rica tradição do samba que acontece no coração da região do DMV. A roda é comandada pelos músicos Pablo Regis e André Coelho e dançarina Mariana Triginelli. O samba é uma mágica manifestação popular e contamos com você.
Realizado no histórico centro cultural Glen Echo Park, o Sarau de Samba reúne músicos, dançarinos e o público num ambiente amistoso e contagiante. O evento é aberto a pessoas de qualquer nível de habilidade, sem necessidade de trazer um parceiro de dança ou instrumentos.
Sarau de Samba é apresentado pela produtora EducArte em parceria com o Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. O Glen Echo Park é um parque histórico e um ambiente excelente para famílias. Glen Echo Park oferece estacionamento gratuito e é de fácil acesso por transporte público. Comidas e bebidas estão à venda.
Junte-se a nós mensalmente para uma tarde de música, dança e comunidade que celebra nossas tradições e o poder da música em nos unir.

Event details:

Location: Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park
Tickets: $16 adults (pay now or at the door), $11 teens / $6 children under 12 (pay at the door); no refunds
Schedule: 2 p.m. beginner dance lesson; 2:30-5:00 p.m. live music
Special guest: Heitor Presser
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking: A free parking lot for Glen Echo Park is located just off MacArthur Boulevard on Oxford Road (5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812), across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center. From the parking lot, follow the footbridge across the Minnehaha Creek to enter the Park. See the map below.
Public transportation: See options here.
Note: If you are sensitive to loud music, please consider bringing earplugs.
Accessibility: Glen Echo Park has plenty of accessible parking spots available at both the main parking lot and the upper parking lot off of MacArthur Boulevard. From either parking lot, the park is wheelchair and walker accessible. More information on accessible parking is available here. All restrooms at Glen Echo Park are accessible, including the non-gendered and family restrooms located on the second floor of the Arcade building. We make accommodations so that all can participate in our event. The dance lesson and music-making parts of our program are accessible to those in wheelchairs and with physical disabilities.

Please reach out to EducArte and/or our event partner Glen Echo Park with any accessibility requests, concerns, or comments. We work hard so that all people feel welcome at our event. In addition to the wheelchair accessibility and parking info listed on this page, you can find more resources and make event or venue-specific requests on the Glen Echo website’s accessibility page.

This event is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
