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Acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America, transcending social divides with her offer of love and deep sense of humanity.
Join us for a Kwanzaa celebration! For more than 30 years, the Dibinga Sisters have been a pillar of support for Boston’s youth. This year marks a significant milestone as their nonprofit, OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center, celebrates three decades. Come celebrate the second principle of Kwanzaa (Kujichagulia - Self-Determination) through African inspired dances and music celebrating 30 years.
World cultures and nations will be celebrated throughout the festival in a variety of ways, including dance and musical performances. Bring the family and enjoy the celebration.
We Move In Color: See and Feel the Journey is an immersive performing and visual art experience chronicling the inspirational journey of African Americans from pre-slavery to Afro-futurism. Music composed by Grammy Award® winner Gen Rubin, artwork by Paul Goodnight, photos by Lou Jones, poetry by Robby Thomas, story design by Emmy Award winner Wyatt Jackson. Choreography by Sheryl Pollard Thomas and Wyatt Jackson. African drumming by Stephen O’Neal. Tap choreography by Khalid Hill.
El último concierto de la Serie Cultural Pa’lante se enfocará en la música y cultura del Caribe por medio del arte de Taisha Estrada, cantautora, vocalista, y cuentista Puertorriqueña basada en Washington, DC. Acompañen a Taisha por un viaje musical en la que se explora música e historias influenciada por su crianza con sus abuelos quienes sintieron gran devoción a la patria, y por los ritmos Puertorriqueños de bomba y plena que corren por sus venas. Por medio de su música, pinta imágenes de las islas para explorar la vida, el amor, y la bella relación entre la humanidad y la tierra.
Kick-off National Poetry Month and the Festival of Literary Arts (FoLA) at the Poet's Day Party!
FoLA HOST AND MODERATOR Khadijah Ali-Coleman, Prince George's County Poet Laureate
Join us for an afternoon filled with live poetry readings, spontaneous performances, and engaging discussions, as we gather to honor the beauty of language and the power of expression. Whether you're a seasoned poet or simply curious about the magic of poetry, this event promises to be a joyful exploration of the written and spoken word. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of literature.
This is the first celebration event for the 2024 FoLA. FoLA is an annual event curated by PGAHC's Office of the Poet Laureate. In honor of National Poetry Month, the 2024 Festival of Literary Arts is purposed to support the cultural life of Prince George’s County by celebrating rich literary culture, engaging readers, supporting poets, writers, and literary scholars, facilitating conversations, and inspiring the next generation through great literature and poetry.
Afrofuturism evolved as an expressive outlet and platform to understand and interpret the history of race and African/Black cultural identity. This show draws from the past and present using Kujichagulia- Self Determination, as a lens to acknowledge and honor some of our cultural norms from African and African American history.
We tell the stories of an African young woman’s Rite of Passage, while honoring the contributions of her life; we honor our Babas through a prayer sung in Xhosa and the South African Gumboot as well as other stories that give a window to our place on this planet now and in the future.
Afrofuturism evolved as an expressive outlet and platform to understand and interpret the history of race and African/Black cultural identity. This show draws from the past and present using Kujichagulia- Self Determination, as a lens to acknowledge and honor some of our cultural norms from African and African American history.
We tell the stories of an African young woman’s Rite of Passage, while honoring the contributions of her life; we honor our Babas through a prayer sung in Xhosa and the South African Gumboot as well as other stories that give a window to our place on this planet now and in the future.
For one night only, Japan Society presents Nihon Buyo (literally “Japanese dance”), an elegant, refined art form performed by artists skillfully trained in kabuki dance. Its exciting annual presentation with the Kennedy Center features the dance pieces Toba-e and Boléro, along with performances by musicians playing traditional Japanese instruments.
Performances: Jan 26 - Feb 4, various hours
Shen Yun's unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, inspiring journey through one of humanity’s greatest treasures—the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture.
This epic production immerses you in stories reaching back to the most distant past. You’ll explore realms even beyond our visible world. Featuring one of the world’s oldest art forms— classical Chinese dance—along with patented scenographic effects and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting beauty and enlightening wisdom.
Traditional Chinese culture—with its profoundly optimistic worldview and deep spiritual roots— was displaced by communism in China. Today, only the New York–based Shen Yun is keeping this precious heritage alive on stage. And it’s an experience that will take your breath away.
Acompáñenos para un evento comunitario con algunos de los mejores representantes de la música Latinoamericana en el área de DC. Desde mariachi y son jarocho de México, a cumbia Colombiana, y música Andina, esta presentación le dará la oportunidad a la comunidad de conocer la amplia diversidad, variedad y talento que vive y crece en nuestra área de Washington, DC.
Participantes incluyen:
- Grupo Fénix (Mariachi de México)
- Wayta (Música Andina, de Perú, Bolivia, Ecuador, y Chile)
- La Marvela (Bullerengue de Colombia)
- Son La Lucha (Son Jarocho de México)
¡Al concluir la presentación la audiencia tendrá la oportunidad de hacerle preguntas a los artistas!
Join us for a dynamic community event showcasing some of the DC area’s most unique Latin American tradition-keepers, from Mariachi music of Mexico, to cumbia and son jarocho, to the pan flute-filled South American music of the Andes, this showcase will allow an opportunity for the community to witness the true breadth of diversity, variety, and talent that thrives in the Washington, DC region.
Featured acts include:
- Grupo Fénix (Mariachi, Mexico)
- Wayta (Andean, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile)
- La Marvela (Bullerengue, Colombia)
- Son La Lucha (Son Jarocho, Mexico)
After the showcase, audience members will have the chance to ask the performers questions about their art!*
*This program will be run primarily in Spanish.
Drum TAO brings their one-of-a-kind instrumental performance, with the distinctly Japanese lineup of Wadaiko drums alongside traditional flute and harp. Drum TAO has received national acclaim for their dedication to the Japanese musical craft. Their traditional style paired with intense physicality and contemporary musical interpretations has earned them millions of YouTube views, a sold-out Off-Broadway run, and opportunities to represent Japan at Japonismes 2018 in Paris, and Japan Year in Russia. They have gained global renown for their dynamic, energetic performances and are on the road for their first world tour since 2020.
We are a collaboration of 5 young dancers whose mission it is to maintain and perpetuate traditional African culture and to create a supportive, noncompetitive, positive, and nurturing environment for the expression of that culture. With the assistance and unyielding support of our brothers, we are able to connect with our community in a way that allows us to share our passion.
5 The Hard Way is the first of its kind. 5 instructors, 6 Classes, 5 different traditional West African rhythms, 5 minutes apart and one final collaborative class to bring it all together. Where you may fall short in stamina, you will be lifted by the amazing energy of family and community healing, celebration and cultural exchange.
Each of our Fab Five have worked as professional performers and lecturers in the art of traditional West African Dance. They have all worked under and with world renowned choreographers and musicians. They have traveled and performed nationally and internationally from villages to internationally known establishments and institutions. They have each taken the up the responsibility of sustaining and perpetuating culture.
FREE admission and parking!
Discover the rich and diverse culture of Native American Indians at this year's in-person festival!
Festival Activities
Traditional and Contemporary Musical Performances Drumming
Singing
Dancing
Oral Tradition Storytelling
Interactive Exhibits and Demonstrations
Pre-Contact Native Technologies
Native Horsemanship Genealogy
Regalia
Arts & Crafts
Archery
Live Birds of Prey
Archaeology
CREDIT: PGPARKS.COM
Dates: October 5, 12 & 19, 2023 (Thursdays) | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Following the Echoes of the Enslaved main event, the Archaeology Office and the Surratt House Museum invite you to help investigate and preserve our community’s cultural heritage. More than 40 years have passed since an archaeological excavation took place around the historic Surratt House kitchen, and those artifacts need to be properly stored and analyzed. During these three-week, hands-on workshops, we will work together to identify and stabilize objects that are nearly 200 years old. The staff will teach you all you need to know; prior experience is not necessary. Save our local history while doing a service for the community! FREE!
CREDIT: PGPARKS.COM
Dates: October 5, 12 & 19, 2023 (Thursdays) | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Following the Echoes of the Enslaved main event, the Archaeology Office and the Surratt House Museum invite you to help investigate and preserve our community’s cultural heritage. More than 40 years have passed since an archaeological excavation took place around the historic Surratt House kitchen, and those artifacts need to be properly stored and analyzed. During these three-week, hands-on workshops, we will work together to identify and stabilize objects that are nearly 200 years old. The staff will teach you all you need to know; prior experience is not necessary. Save our local history while doing a service for the community! FREE!
CREDIT: PGPARKS.COM
Dates: October 5, 12 & 19, 2023 (Thursdays) | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Following the Echoes of the Enslaved main event, the Archaeology Office and the Surratt House Museum invite you to help investigate and preserve our community’s cultural heritage. More than 40 years have passed since an archaeological excavation took place around the historic Surratt House kitchen, and those artifacts need to be properly stored and analyzed. During these three-week, hands-on workshops, we will work together to identify and stabilize objects that are nearly 200 years old. The staff will teach you all you need to know; prior experience is not necessary. Save our local history while doing a service for the community! FREE!
Bring your entire family to this year’s FREE Hispanic Festival at Lane Manor Park. FREE shuttle rides are available; visit pgparks.com for details. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on!
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation
Join us for:
Music
Live Entertainment
Delicious Ethic Food
Craft Vendors
Children’s Area
Teen Area
Displays / Exhibitors
Carnival Games
And much more!
La Banda Chuska is reimagining the vintage sounds of Peruvian cumbia and surf through the lens of its New York City home and diverse musical and cultural backgrounds (Peru, P.R., Argentina, U.S.A.). The band’s post-punk energy and subversive playfulness have also evoked comparisons to a tropical version of the B-52s.
Mark your calendars! In 2023, the Festival will return to the National Mall, June 28–July 4 and July 6–9.
CREDIT: FESTIVAL.SI.EDU
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, established in 1967, honors contemporary living cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. Produced annually by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, the Festival has featured participants from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
Our free Festival takes place for two weeks every summer on the National Mall, overlapping the Fourth of July holiday. It is an educational, research-based presentation that features master artisans and other tradition bearers. We invite visitors to sing and dance along, try craft and game workshops, learn traditional recipes, ask questions, and take part in this unique cultural exchange.
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This festival commemorates Juneteenth, the day African American slavery ended in the United States. Join this cultural program as it entertains and educates through performances, family activities, vendors, and a genealogy workshop.
This event takes place rain or shine.
Join us at Amazon Headquarters as we commemorate the contributions of Arab Americans featuring Arab cuisine and cultural presentations.
CLICK HERE for more information and tickets.
The concert will be led by conductor Yue Bao, Assistant Conductor of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, and feature works by renowned composers played by a world-class symphony orchestra. With performances by Stella Chen, winner of the Queen Elisabeth International Competition and rising international opera star, Hyesang Park, this will be a showcase of phenomenal talent. Additionally, In honor of the cultural celebration, guests can enjoy performances by Chinese and Korean artists and family-friendly activities during our pre and post-concert events. The evening will be a jubilant experience that embodies connectivity and cultural appreciation through music.
For a grand finale at 6pm, go to the Millennium Stage in the Grand Foyer. The Red Crook-ed Sky American Indian Dance Troupe and the Stoney Creek Singers, bring new dance and music to the Kennedy Center to end the 2022 “Summer at the Millennium Stage” performances.
Soka Tribe is an Afro-Caribbean dance class that harnesses the power of soca music to bring the energy of Caribbean Carnival to you! Grounded in the vibrant 200+ year-old celebration that has taken the world by storm, Soka Tribe class creates a carnival environment with another level of vibes while increasing your stamina, flexibility, and coordination.
This production, which makes use of Stravinsky's 1949 Firebird suite (like most contemporary American productions) is influenced by Zulu / Xhosa culture.
This is a virtual event. You will be emailed a link to streamed event prior to start time or no later than one hour before the scheduled start time. No printed ticket required.
If registration is closed and you would like to attend or you haven't received the link 30 minutes before showtime, email us at contact-cpa@pgcc.edu. Please also check your spam folder for link.
Indian percussionist Zakir Hussain is an international phenomenon and one of the greatest musicians of our time. He is widely considered a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement. Red Baraat, “the best party band in years” (NPR) merges hard-driving North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop. They are joined by GRAMMY-nominated Falu’s Bollywood Orchestra for an evening of high-energy Indian fusion with the timeless elegance of Bollywood’s musical golden age.
As every year, we are taking you on a day trip around the world and present you the cuisine, culture and traditions of over 40 countries participating on the event.
The event is ADMISSION FREE, with plenty of national dishes and beverages available for purchase. A national dish is any country’s culinary, and to a large extent, cultural identity.
There will be a full day schedule of traditional dances on the stage starting at 11:30am! Ethnic arts & crafts, small businesses and non-profit organizations will also be present at the festival!
So, come join us for a fun and educational experience of culture, art, food and dancing!
FREE ADMISSION. PET FRIENDLY. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
GET Dance invites you to travel around the world with Melissa, an adventurous dancer who explores the world through dance. She relates her stories about India, Egypt, Turkey, some Caribbean Islands, Brazil and Colombia, inviting us to learn about the culture and dance of these magic regions.
Experience this special event in person, at a socially safe distance! Masks are required.
Dates: Weekends, May 15 - Oct 15, 2021, 12pm-10pm.
Indian Street Food + Bollywood Culture & Music - Celebrate Delhi Dhaba's 30th Birthday!
Have you always wanted to attend a Bollywood Party?
To celebrate our big 3-0, we are hosting a Bollywood Blowout. Immerse yourself into the world of Bollywood culture with Indian street food, festive decor and the rich culture of India.
Guests will be seated at socially distanced tables. Limited Seating, reserve your spot early.
