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EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class
2026-07-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Levine Music (Silver Spring campus), 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Spend your summer immersed in the powerful, collective groove of Brazilian carnival with EducArte’s bateria drumming class for adults, presented in partnership with Levine Music at its Silver Spring campus. In this weekly session, you will learn the high-energy samba percussion rhythms that drive Rio-style street parades, with a focus on solid technique, ensemble playing, and musicality.
Classes meet at Levine Music’s Silver Spring campus (900 Wayne Ave, 2nd floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910) on the following dates:

Thursday, July 2
Thursday, July 9
Wednesday, July 15
Wednesday, July 22
Thursday, July 30

All classes run from 6:30-8:00 p.m. All sessions are drop-in at a $25 rate, giving you flexibility to join when you can while still experiencing the energy of a live samba ensemble.
You’ll get hands-on experience with key bateria instruments such as surdo, caixa, tamborim, repique, and more, rotating through different parts of the ensemble as you build confidence in timing, feel, and coordination. All instruments are provided, so you can simply show up, explore, and play—no need to bring your own gear.
This class is designed for adult learners of all backgrounds: complete beginners, hobbyists, seasoned musicians, semi-professionals, and music educators looking to expand their rhythmic toolkit. No experience is necessary, and our instructors will meet you where you are, balancing clear, structured instruction with the fun and energy of group music-making. Over the course of the summer, the group will prepare one performance opportunity, giving participants the option to share their new skills with the community.
The class is taught by Hugo Vásquez, a samba percussionist from Santiago, Chile, who has studied and performed with various samba schools in Rio de Janeiro and directed the percussion sections of multiple samba and samba-enredo groups, including nearly a decade as director of the bateria of GRES Alegria de Barcelona (Spain). Co-instructor Pablo de Oliveira is an experienced Brazilian cavaquinho player, percussionist, and ensemble leader who specializes in authentic samba style and collaborative group work, helping adult students feel comfortable, energized, and musically challenged in a supportive environment. Together, Hugo and Pablo create a welcoming space where adults can de-stress, connect with others, and experience the joy of playing samba in a live ensemble
DROP-INS ONLY ($25). Please pay for class when you arrive at Levine Music.
Questions about payments or registration? Contact Levine student services at sservices@levinemusic.org or (202) 686-8000.

Afro-Brazilian Percussion for Kids at Mount Pleasant Library
2026-07-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20010, United States
The National Theatre Live at the Library presents Afro-Brazilian Percussion for kids with EducArte at the Mount Pleasant Library in Washington, DC. Join teaching artist Lucas Ashby for a hands-on exploration of rhythms from musical traditions like samba, samba-reggae, and ciranda!
Ideal for ages 3-6, open to everyone!
This program will be ASL-interpreted.

Festa Julina Wheaton: A Brazilian Summer Festival in Maryland
2026-07-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Dr, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
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.
Schedule (subject to change)

12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming
12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert
1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)
2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela
2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson
3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert
4:00 PM – Festival ends

Confirmed food vendors

Brigalicious (brigadeiros)
The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)
Gnomus Bowls (açaí)
Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)
More coming soon!

Arts market vendors

Art of Sarang (visual art, photography)
Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid Daiane
Bonita Brazil (jewelry)
Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)
Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)
Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)
Insogifts (bags, hats)
Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)
More coming soon!

➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM.

Entertainment
Felipe Hostins Trio

Felipe 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.

Dora 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.
Davi 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.

Jo Silva

Jo 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.
Batalá Washington

Batalá 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.
Thau Oliveira, event emcee

Thauani (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.
Parking and transportation
The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here.
There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
You 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

Educarte Incorporated, dba EducArte, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.
Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event.

Pablo Guerreiro dance workshops
2026-08-22 14:00 - 17:30 | Dance Place – Brookland Arts Loft Studio, 3305 8th St NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States
Do not miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn firsthand about connections between samba no pé, orixá dances, the African diaspora, and processes of bodily decolonization, inviting dancers of all levels to explore ancestry, embodiment, and cultural identity through movement.
Casa da Cultura Brasileira EducArte is proud to host two samba dance workshops with master Afro-Brazilian dance artist, choreographer, researcher, and educator Pablo Guerreiro on Saturday, August 22. Drawing on a career spanning Rio’s Carnival, samba schools, audiovisual productions, and international residencies, Pablo’s research explores connections among samba no pé, orixá dances, the African diaspora, and processes of bodily decolonization, leading to the development of his own unique methodologies for teaching and artistic creation. Recognized for bridging tradition, research, and innovation, Pablo Guerreiro has built a career dedicated to championing Afro-Brazilian cultures, training emerging artists, and crafting narratives that place Black ancestry at the heart of the contemporary arts scene.
Workshops are $40 each, or $70 when you register for both.
Pablo will also offer private lessons on Sunday, August 23. Contact us to schedule a private class.
Workshops (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Workshop #1 (Afro-Brazilian orixá origins of samba): 2:30-4:00 PM
Workshop #2 (Carnival-style samba no pé): 4:30-6:00 PM
Location: Dance Place’s Brookland Arts Loft Studio, 3305 8th St NE, Washington, DC (across from ArtsPark at 3225 8th St., NE)

About Pablo Guerreiro
Pablo Guerreiro is a dance artist, choreographer, researcher, and educator specializing in Afro-Brazilian cultures. His career spans Carnival, Afro-diasporic dance, audiovisual media, and artistic training in Brazil and abroad.
A native of Porto Alegre (RS), he began his training at age 12 with the *Grupo Afro-Sul Odomodê*, one of the most important institutions for the preservation and dissemination of Black culture in southern Brazil. Over seven years, he studied Afro-Brazilian dance, music, percussion, theater, and Afro-Gaúcho culture—an experience that became the foundation of his artistic research and his understanding of ancestry as a central element of the creative process.
Winner of two *Estandarte de Ouro* awards as a *passista* (solo Carnival dancer) in Porto Alegre (2006 and 2007), he built a career defined by technical excellence and a deep exploration of the connections between samba, embodiment, and cultural identity.
In Rio de Janeiro, he joined Jaime Arôxa Dance Company, working as both a dancer and instructor, and contributed to artist training at renowned institutions such as the *Escola de Mestre-Sala e Porta-Bandeira Manoel Dionísio*. Throughout his career, he has participated in the *Comissões de Frente* (opening performance troupes) of major samba schools, working as a dancer, assistant choreographer, and choreographer alongside prominent figures of Rio’s Carnival.
As an artistic director and creator, he has developed projects for samba schools and large-scale productions. Notable highlights include his work with *Acadêmicos do Cubango*, where he established an aesthetic style rooted in Afro-Brazilian cosmologies, and his contribution to *Unidos da Tijuca*, where he participated in a process of artistic renewal and strengthened ties between the school and its community through choreographic, educational, and cultural initiatives.
In the audiovisual sector, he served as an assistant choreographer for the telenovela *Lado a Lado* and as a choreographer and cast coach for *Flor do Caribe*, both productions by TV Globo. He conducts workshops, artistic residencies, lectures, and training programs at universities and cultural centers across Europe, the United States, and Latin America. His research explores the connections between *samba no pé*, *orixá* dances, the African diaspora, and processes of bodily decolonization, leading to the development of his own unique methodologies for teaching and artistic creation.
Recognized for bridging tradition, research, and innovation, Pablo Guerreiro has built a career dedicated to championing Afro-Brazilian cultures, training emerging artists, and crafting narratives that place Black ancestry at the heart of the contemporary arts scene.

Samba and choro performance (private event)
2026-09-10 17:30 - 19:30 | MD
Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.

Brazilian Samba Dance Class
2026-09-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Round House Theatre Education Center (Silver Spring), 925 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work.
EducArte welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required.
This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble, if you choose to. Students in our Thursday class have the special privilege of rehearsing with our bateria at Levine Music, across the street from Round House Education Center. This is a unique opportunity for dancers and percussionists to practice together and learn about the key relationship between music and movement in samba.
Classes are taught by Mariana Triginelli, who was born and raised in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and has been immersed in samba since the age of six. Her love for samba and Brazilian Carnival runs deep, fueling her lifelong passion for dance. Over the years, she has refined her skills through workshops with renowned samba instructors, including Natalia Moreno and Preta Nascimento. Mariana brings her vibrant energy and cultural pride to every class, making samba not just a dance, but an exciting and transformative experience for her students.

Registration:
Register for the full 13-week session (September 10 – December 10) or a monthly package, or purchase a drop-in.
Register now
Questions about payments or registration? Contact us.

EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class
2026-09-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Levine Music (Silver Spring campus), 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Have you been mesmerized by the energy and cohesion of the carnival street percussion groups of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire. A bateria is the percussion ensemble driving the groove of the whole samba band.
EducArte at Levine welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and music teachers. No auditions are required. The bateria class meets for 1.5 hours a week to work on technique and repertoire and to rehearse for group performances. All students will have the opportunity to perform periodically if they choose to.
About our instructors
EducArte’s percussion director and Rio de Janeiro native André Coelho leads the bateria classes. André has played in many carnival groups, such as Carmelitas, Céu na Terra, Cacique de Ramos, Orquestra Voadora, Prata Preta, and Tá Pirando.
Classes are also taught by assistant instructor and Levine faculty member Christopher Payne, a multi-faceted drummer and percussionist who fuses ethnic hand percussion, orchestral percussion, and drum set to create music across a multitude of genres.
Classes are also supported by Hugo Vásquez, a samba percussionist from Santiago, Chile, who has studied and performed with various samba schools in Rio de Janeiro. He has directed the percussion sections of various samba and samba-enredo groups, and served for nearly a decade as the director of the bateria of GRES Alegria de Barcelona (Spain).
Please see our online bateria demonstration videos here.

Registration
Semester tuition ($269 for 13 classes) and drop-in classes ($25/each) are available.
Register now
Questions about payments or registration? Contact Levine Student Services at sservices@levinemusic.org or (202) 686.8000.

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 pela Casa da 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 Casa da Cultura Brasileira 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)

Bateria EducArte at Silver Spring End of Summer Celebration
2026-09-13 14:00 - 19:00 | Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Bateria EducArte will perform at the 2026 Silver Spring End of Summer Celebration at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring. More details coming soon.
About the World Heritage Festival:
Embark on a cultural journey at the World Heritage Festival! This vibrant event invites you to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world, all in one place. Celebrate community, creativity, and diversity with an unforgettable day of festivities.

Brazilian Samba Dance Class
2026-09-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-20 19:30 - 21:00 | The JaM Space, 12009 Nebel St, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which gives students the opportunity to work on their technique and learn exciting new choreographies, including footwork, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble, if you choose to.
Classes are led by Luy Cortes, a dynamic Brazilian samba performer, choreographer, and instructor with more than fifteen years of professional experience. Luy has graced stages and celebrations across the world, performing at hundreds of weddings, corporate galas, cultural festivals, parades, Carnival events, and community celebrations. As the founder and director of Samba Passion, Luy has created, staged, and taught choreographies for dancers of all levels, from beginners discovering samba’s rhythms to seasoned performers refining their stage presence. She has also taught at prestigious institutions, including the University of Maryland, College Park, and has brought her knowledge to numerous dance studios.
EducArte welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required.

Registration:
Register for the full 12-week session (September 15 – December 8) or a monthly package, or purchase a drop-in.
Register now
Questions about payments or registration? Contact us.

Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience
2026-09-20 14:00 - 18:00 | 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; 2:30-6:00 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.

Bateria EducArte at Wheaton Arts Parade
2026-09-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Wheaton Arts Parade, 11200 Grandview Ave, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
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!
More details coming soon.

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: TBD
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.
