BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EducArte - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20260519T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T210000 DTSTAMP:20251201T222349Z CREATED:20251121T200028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T222349Z UID:10000933-1779219000-1779224400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba Dance Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-3/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Luy-Cortes-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T210000 DTSTAMP:20251211T145348Z CREATED:20250623T164957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T145348Z UID:10000751-1779391800-1779397200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-3/2026-05-21/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-09-20-EducArte-bateria-Wheaton-Arts-Parade-web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T210000 DTSTAMP:20251121T202812Z CREATED:20251112T180949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T202812Z UID:10000858-1779391800-1779397200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba Dance Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-2/2026-05-21/ LOCATION:Maryland Youth Ballet\, 926 Ellsworth Dr.\, Silver Spring\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-09-13-Sarau-de-Samba-Eaton-DC-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T210000 DTSTAMP:20251201T222349Z CREATED:20251121T200028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T222349Z UID:10000934-1779823800-1779829200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba Dance Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-3/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Luy-Cortes-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000 DTSTAMP:20251211T145348Z CREATED:20250623T164957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T145348Z UID:10000752-1779996600-1780002000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-3/2026-05-28/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-09-20-EducArte-bateria-Wheaton-Arts-Parade-web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000 DTSTAMP:20251121T202812Z CREATED:20251112T180949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T202812Z UID:10000859-1779996600-1780002000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba Dance Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-2/2026-05-28/ LOCATION:Maryland Youth Ballet\, 926 Ellsworth Dr.\, Silver Spring\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-09-13-Sarau-de-Samba-Eaton-DC-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T180000 DTSTAMP:20260510T200244Z CREATED:20260321T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T200244Z UID:10000962-1780248600-1780250400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Bateria EducArte at World Heritage Festival (Silver Spring) 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bateria-educarte-at-world-heritage-festival-silver-spring/ LOCATION:Veterans Plaza\, 1 Veterans Pl\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-09-20-EducArte-bateria-Wheaton-Arts-Parade-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T210000 DTSTAMP:20251201T222349Z CREATED:20251121T200028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T222349Z UID:10000935-1780428600-1780434000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba Dance Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-3/2026-06-02/ LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Luy-Cortes-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000 DTSTAMP:20251211T145348Z CREATED:20250623T164957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T145348Z UID:10000753-1780601400-1780606800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-3/2026-06-04/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-09-20-EducArte-bateria-Wheaton-Arts-Parade-web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000 DTSTAMP:20251121T202812Z CREATED:20251112T180949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T202812Z UID:10000860-1780601400-1780606800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba Dance Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-2/2026-06-04/ LOCATION:Maryland Youth Ballet\, 926 Ellsworth Dr.\, Silver Spring\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-09-13-Sarau-de-Samba-Eaton-DC-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T180000 DTSTAMP:20260527T123846Z CREATED:20250924T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T123846Z UID:10000936-1780840800-1780855200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-5/ LOCATION:Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park\, 7300 MacArthur Blvd\, Glen Echo\, 20812\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,Pablo Regis,Saraus de Samba ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SARAUS-DE-SAMBA-Oficial-Flyer-Festa-Junina-edition-1-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T213000 DTSTAMP:20260519T180927Z CREATED:20260518T170840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T180927Z UID:10000970-1782243000-1782250200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Summer Samba Challenge 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/summer-samba-challenge-2/2026-06-23/ LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-02-Adams-Morgan-PorchFest-Sean-Cassidy-_4261-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T173000 DTSTAMP:20260126T162843Z CREATED:20260126T162843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T162843Z UID:10000940-1782723600-1782754200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Workshops at Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI) 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/workshops-at-dance-educators-training-institute-deti/2026-06-29/ LOCATION:Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) at Catonsville\, 800 S Rolling Rd\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21228\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DETI-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T173000 DTSTAMP:20260126T162843Z CREATED:20260126T162843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T162843Z UID:10000941-1782810000-1782840600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Workshops at Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI) 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/workshops-at-dance-educators-training-institute-deti/2026-06-30/ LOCATION:Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) at Catonsville\, 800 S Rolling Rd\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21228\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DETI-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T213000 DTSTAMP:20260519T180927Z CREATED:20260518T170840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T180927Z UID:10000971-1782847800-1782855000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Summer Samba Challenge 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/summer-samba-challenge-2/2026-06-30/ LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-02-Adams-Morgan-PorchFest-Sean-Cassidy-_4261-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260627T130401Z CREATED:20260625T195652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T130401Z UID:10000976-1783017000-1783022400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-4/2026-07-02/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-05-31-World-Heritage-Festival-bateria.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T213000 DTSTAMP:20260519T180927Z CREATED:20260518T170840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T180927Z UID:10000972-1783452600-1783459800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Summer Samba Challenge 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/summer-samba-challenge-2/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-02-Adams-Morgan-PorchFest-Sean-Cassidy-_4261-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260627T130401Z CREATED:20260625T195652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T130401Z UID:10000977-1783621800-1783627200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-4/2026-07-09/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-05-31-World-Heritage-Festival-bateria.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T213000 DTSTAMP:20260519T180927Z CREATED:20260518T170840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T180927Z UID:10000973-1784057400-1784064600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Summer Samba Challenge 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/summer-samba-challenge-2/2026-07-14/ LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-02-Adams-Morgan-PorchFest-Sean-Cassidy-_4261-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260627T130401Z CREATED:20260625T195652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T130401Z UID:10000978-1784140200-1784145600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-4/2026-07-15/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-05-31-World-Heritage-Festival-bateria.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T200000 DTSTAMP:20260626T144818Z CREATED:20260321T183620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T144818Z UID:10000963-1784485800-1784491200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Bateria EducArte at International Food & Craft Festival (Silver Spring) 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bateria-educarte-at-international-food-craft-festival-silver-spring/ LOCATION:Veterans Plaza\, 1 Veterans Pl\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-05-31-World-Heritage-Festival-group-photo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T200000 DTSTAMP:20260627T130401Z CREATED:20260625T195652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T130401Z UID:10000979-1784745000-1784750400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-4/2026-07-22/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-05-31-World-Heritage-Festival-bateria.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T113000 DTSTAMP:20260716T170139Z CREATED:20260709T162356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T170139Z UID:10000981-1784975400-1784979000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Afro-Brazilian Percussion for Kids at Mount Pleasant Library 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/afro-brazilian-percussion-for-kids-at-mount-pleasant-library/ LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Library\, 3160 16th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20010\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026.07.25-Mt.-Pleasant-EducArte-Flyer.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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. 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:20260730T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260627T130401Z CREATED:20260625T195652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T130401Z UID:10000980-1785436200-1785441600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-4/2026-07-30/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-05-31-World-Heritage-Festival-bateria.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T173000 DTSTAMP:20260804T192525Z CREATED:20260803T161949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T192525Z UID:10001081-1787407200-1787419800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Pablo Guerreiro dance workshops 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-guerreiro-dance-workshops/ LOCATION:Dance Place – Brookland Arts Loft Studio\, 3305 8th St NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Pablo-Guerreiro.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT 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: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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. 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:20260910T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260711T000946Z CREATED:20260710T155411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T000946Z UID:10001008-1789068600-1789074000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba Dance Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-5/2026-09-10/ LOCATION:Round House Theatre Education Center (Silver Spring)\, 925 Wayne Avenue\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Samba-dance-program-Fall-2026-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260711T001144Z CREATED:20260711T001144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T001144Z UID:10001045-1789068600-1789074000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-5/2026-09-10/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-02-Adams-Morgan-PorchFest-Sean-Cassidy-_4268-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T200000 DTSTAMP:20260716T152730Z CREATED:20260605T150855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T152730Z UID:10000975-1789156800-1789156800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Rastapé 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. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/rastape/ 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/2026/06/Rastape-EN.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR