EducArte

ABRACE weekly music lessons
2022-03-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-03-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-03-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Rd, McLean, VA, 22101, United States
For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte’s music program with ABRACE here.

Marisa Monte Pre-Show Event: Women Making Music and Leading Communities
2022-03-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20852, United States
Join us before the Marisa Monte concert at Strathmore for a special pre-show panel with women working in the arts and arts administration, featuring Marietta Ulacia (EducArte board member), Amy K Bormet, and Nistha Raj, with moderator Jennice Fuentes. The panel starts at 6:30PM before the concert.
Learn how our panel of women artists and arts administrators overcome justice and equity barriers to create their own spaces and communities. What are the systemic challenges that women and minority arts leaders face in building successful community arts organizations in the Washington, DC and Mid-Atlantic region? How do audiences and policy makers support artists and cultural workers? Join our special panel composed of three vibrant and exemplary women leaders in the arts, who simultaneously lead important music- focused arts organizations and perform as artists.
Moderator: Jennice Fuentes
PANELISTS

Marietta Ulacia: Cuban-American artist and arts administrator, founder for Latin American Folk Institute and executive director of Afro Latin Jazz Alliance
Amy K Bormet: creator of the Washington Women in Jazz Festival
Nistha Raj: founder of District of Raga, former Strathmore Artist-in-Residence

Learn more about the panelists and RSVP on Strathmore’s website: https://www.strathmore.org/what-s-on/in-the-music-center/marisa-monte-preconcert-event/

Marisa Monte
2022-03-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20852, United States
With an international career spanning more than 30 years, 4-time Latin Grammy-winner Marisa Monte is considered one of the greatest Brazilian singers of her generation.
Her most recent studio album, Portas, features her signature romantic pop style with occasional incursions into samba and Spanish flamenco. Monte brings a strength and creativity to her performances that highlight her unapologetic femininity and timeless music.
Co-presented by Samba Jig and Strathmore.
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EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop
2022-03-12 14:00 - 14:45
Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop!
This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted by EducArte. All levels are welcome to participate.
This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this workshop will be held at Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road.
Please note that masks and proof of vaccination are required at this event. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.

EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam
2022-03-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-04-23 15:00 - 16:30
Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our Brazilian dance workshop immediately before the percussion ensemble!
We will have some percussion instruments, like pandeiros, tamborins, and surdos for participants. But please bring your instruments if you have any.
This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion meetup. All levels are welcome to participate.
This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this workshop will be held at Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road.
Please note that masks and proof of vaccination are required at this event. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.

College Park Céilí - St. Patrick's Day Celebration
2022-03-12 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for an Irish céilí to celebrate the month of St. Patrick’s Day in College Park this year!
EducArte kicks off its Irish programming with its first College Park céilí, an Irish social gathering filled with traditional music and dance. We will learn some basic Irish dance steps and group dances, accompanied by live music by some of the region’s best Irish musicians.
The dance caller will be Kate Spanos and the band will include Marty Frye (flute), David McKindley-Ward (tenor banjo), Sarah Collins (fiddle), and Matt Mulqueen (piano).
This event is free and open to the public. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will also have water and snacks for sale for $1 during the céilí. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. The event will be held at Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road.
Space is limited so you must register ahead of time and arrive early/on time. Admission will be on a first come, first serve basis until the space is filled. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we will open up your space to someone on the waiting list.
Please note that masks and proof of vaccination are required at this event. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.

Irish dance performance at Silver Spring Metro Plaza
2022-03-17 16:00 - 16:30 | Silver Spring Metro Plaza, 8403 Colesville Rd #400, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Kate Spanos will give a short 15-minute Irish dance performance at the Silver Spring Metro Plaza on St. Patrick’s Day at 4:15PM. There will be live music and other entertainment throughout the day.

Pablo’s Baile at Bossa Bistro
2022-03-17 21:30 - 23:30, 2022-04-21 21:30 - 23:30 | Bossa Bistro, 2463 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Pablo’s Baile happens every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo’s Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró.

Pablo’s Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo’s Baile Brings Brazil to Adams Morgan

$10 at the door

Choro music performance (private event)
2022-03-19 18:00 - 19:30
Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.

EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop
2022-03-26 14:00 - 14:45
Join us for special class with Guilherme da Silva from Recife! Guilherme will teach an hour-long class on northeastern Brazilian dances, including frevo, coco, and ciranda. He is the founder of Distrito do Frevo (District of Frevo) in Washington, DC, in partnership with Vavá United School of Samba, and has taught in the United States and Europe.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity learn about dances from Brazil’s Northeast, and stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop!
This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted by EducArte. All levels are welcome to participate.
This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this workshop will be held at Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road.
The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.

EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam
2022-03-26 15:00 - 16:30
Learn from and jam with special guest percussionist and scholar Juan Megna. Juan will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for Brazilian dance workshop immediately before the percussion ensemble!
We will have some percussion instruments, like pandeiros, tamborins, and surdos for participants. But please bring your instruments if you have any.
This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion meetup. All levels are welcome to participate.
This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this workshop will be held at Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road.
Please note that masks and proof of vaccination are required at this event. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.

Emerald Isle Céilí Club
2022-04-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Atlantic Ballroom, 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD, 21286, United States
Traditional Irish céilí dance called by Kate Spanos, with music by Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All-Stars.
The set list will be:
Waltz
Siege of Ennis
Rakes of Mallow
Walls of Limerick
Break: Workshop for the Fairy Reel
Six Hand Fairy Reel
Shoe the Donkey
North Kerry Set
Break: Workshop for the Sweets of May
Sweets of May
Haymaker’s Jig/Balleyvourney Jig Set
Connemara Reel Set
Proof of vaccination and masks required.
Learn more here: https://emeraldisleclub.com/ceili-april/

Pablo Regis Roots Samba at Mr. Henry's
2022-04-07 19:30 - 22:30, 2022-05-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Pablo Regis plays every first Thursday of the month at Mr. Henry’s as part of “Groove Thursdays,” a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC.

Mr. Henry’s is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are always guaranteed to get the best seats in the house!

Note: Masks and proof of vaccination are required at Mr. Henry’s.

Spanish and bossa nova guitar performance (private)
2022-04-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-04-22 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-04-27 15:00 - 17:00
Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.

EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop
2022-04-09 14:00 - 14:45 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4512 College Avenue, College Park, Maryland, 20740
Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop!
This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted by EducArte. All levels are welcome to participate.
This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this will be held in the outdoor courtyard at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 4512 College Avenue in College Park, MD. You can park in any of the parking lots behind the church—just turn onto Princetown Ave or Yale Ave to access the parking lots. We will meet outside behind the church at the circular labyrinth (looks like this: https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Brazilian-percussion-ensemble-St.-Andrews.jpg).
There is a chance of rain on Saturday so please check your email and our social media channels for updates in case of a weather cancellation.
Please note that masks and proof of vaccination are required at this event. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.

EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam
2022-04-09 15:00 - 16:30 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4512 College Avenue, College Park, Maryland, 20740
Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our Brazilian dance workshop immediately before the percussion ensemble!
We will have some percussion instruments, like pandeiros, tamborins, and surdos for participants. But please bring your instruments if you have any.
This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion meetup. All levels are welcome to participate.
This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this workshop will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 4512 College Avenue in College Park, MD. You can park in any of the parking lots behind the church—just turn onto Princetown Ave or Yale Ave to access the parking lots. We will meet outside behind the church at the circular labyrinth (looks like this: https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Brazilian-percussion-ensemble-St.-Andrews.jpg).
There is a chance of rain on Saturday so please check your email and our social media channels for updates in case of a weather cancellation.
Please note that masks and proof of vaccination are required at this event. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.

EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop
2022-04-23 14:00 - 14:45
Learn the basics of Recife’s carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop!

This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted by EducArte. All levels are welcome to participate.

This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this workshop will be held at Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road.

The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.

Capoeira workshop and performance (private)
2022-04-29 11:00 - 12:00

Roberto Carlos at DAR Constitution Hall
2022-04-30 20:00 - 22:00 | DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, 20006, United States
On Saturday 30th April 2022, Washington will be the heart of Latin Music when the breathtaking Roberto Carlos comes to the DAR Constitution Hall for a live concert. If you get your tickets here, you’ll get to see the awe inspiring stylings of one of the ultimate musicians in Latin music today. You’ll fall in love with their one-of-a-kind voice and will never forget this show as it takes over Washington for one-night-only. But don’t delay, because Roberto Carlos has a history of playing to sold out crowds, and fans are already lining up to order their tickets. Order yours here by clicking the Buy Tickets button below.
This concert is presented and produced by DAR Constitution Hall.

Greater Washington Community Foundation gala performances (private)
2022-05-04 19:00 - 20:00
