May
6
Sat
Fairmont’s Coronation Garden Party @ Fairmont Courtyard
May 6 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

For those who did not receive an invitation to the Coronation of King Charles, III and Her Majesty The  Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, slated for May 6 at Westminster Abbey, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is holding a Coronation Garden Party. The event takes place on Saturday, May 6, honoring  the Coronation.   Beginning at 9:30am, in the hotel’s courtyard, guests will enjoy a ceremonial celebration featuring authentic Scottish bagpiper Duncan Moore, a champagne sabering and slices of a Royal Coronation Cake, fit for a King and a Queen Consort.

Executive Pastry Chef Claus Olsen will create an impressive, towering cake to honor the coronation, and will share slices with guests as they toast His Majesty and The Queen consort along with a taste of sabered champagne.

All guests donning festive hats or fascinators will be eligible to win prizes for most authentic, fabulous and over-the-top – prizes awarded at 11:30 am.   Cocktails and Coronation fare will be available for purchase, and Life-sized cutouts of the Royals will create perfect photo opportunities.  To register for Fairmont’s Royal Coronation Garden Party, please visit Eventbrite.

Coronation Garden Party Reservation

May
20
Sat
Port City Brewing Pop-Up Spring Market @ Port City Brewing Company
May 20 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Port City Brewery’s Pop-Up Spring Makers’ Market with over 30 Artists, Creators, and Makers
Saturday, May 20, 2023
12-5 p.m. – Rain or Shine

3950 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304
Port City Brewing Company in partnership with Made in ALX announced a Spring Pop-Up Market, featuring local artisans and makers showcasing their handcrafted products, perfect for providing a spring refresh for the home as we welcome the upcoming season and kick-off summer. The event will feature over 30 artists displaying their crafts in a diverse family-friendly local pop-up market that will take place in Port City’s parking lot.  Items available range from jewelry, home décor, woodcrafts, candles, wellness items, children’s play and much more, providing a variety of handmade goods to jumpstart your summer and officially shake off the winter blues. For a full slate of artisans scheduled to participate in the pop-up visit, MadeInALX.com. This year, the first 100 people will receive a free, limited-edition Spring Makers’ Market tote bag for their shopping. Additionally, the first 50 kids at the event will receive a free coloring book with art and activities created by Alexandria artists.

Sep
16
Sat
Celebrate Virginia Day at Tyson’s @ Tyson's Corner Center's The Plaza
Sep 16 @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tysons Corner Center invites you to a special CELEBRATE VIRGINIA day on Saturday, September 16th on The Plaza from 11am – 4pm, rain or shine. Bring the family and have some fun outdoors celebrating the talent of Virginia as you enjoy live music & entertainment, shop local artisans’ wares, indulge in Virginia Beer Tasting, VIP Wine Tasting, mural painting, giveaways, and more! Celebrate Virginia is offered in partnership with Visit Fairfax and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC).

GENERAL ADMISSION: Shop the Made in Fairfax local Artisan Market, enjoy live music from three Virginia based musicians, sample beer from five state breweries, and take part in painting a community mural with Loudon-based artist Kevin Bednarz. Participants will also get a chance to Spin the Tysons Wheel for limited edition “Virginia is for Shopping Lovers” custom merchandise including t-shirts, picnic blankets, beanie hats and more! The event is open to the public and FREE to attend.

“We are excited to bring the community together at our inaugural Celebrate Virginia event, which highlights everything that makes our home state special,” says Jesse Benites, Director of Property Management. “We will be showcasing small Virginia-based businesses, artists, and talent and are thrilled with the support and collaboration from our public officials and community partners.”

“Virginia’s artisan, craft beer, and wine industries have become important drivers of Virginia’s tourism economy, making the Commonwealth an ideal destination for travelers who are seeking authentic, experiential attractions. This event will provide an excellent locally made experience of everything Virginia has to offer firsthand,” said Andrew Cothern, Director of Communications for VTC.

“Fairfax County is home to so many talented artisans, makers and musicians and Visit Fairfax is thrilled to be a part of celebrating them all, as well as the great Commonwealth of Virginia, at Tysons Corner Center’s exciting new event. We hope residents and visitors alike will come out to see what this amazing destination is all about and even take home a unique piece of Virginia.”  – Barry Biggar, President & CEO of Visit Fairfax.

Saturday, September 16th on The Plaza from 11am-4pm, rain or shine.

 

Sep
20
Wed
Mid-Autumn Night Market @ Hi-Lawn (on the Rooftop of Union Market)
Sep 20 @ 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Michelin-honored Cantonese restaurant Tiger Fork and its sister bar Hi-Lawn present the “Mid-Autumn Night Market” – a traditional Chinese festival celebration – from September 20-21. They will transform the 1000-person rooftop atop Union Market into a lively two-day Hong Kong night market, decked out with illuminated lanterns, food stalls from guest chefs, pop-up shops from local artisans, cultural performances, late-night DJs, baijiu and sake bars, mooncakes and more, all to help raise funds for Hawaii disaster relief through World Central Kitchen.

Tiger Fork’s brand new executive chef Simon Lam (formerly head chef at Chang Chang) will cook savory street food-inspired fare alongside guest chefs/restaurants such as China Chilcano; Love, Makoto and Toimoi Bakery (with more to be announced soon) at food stands throughout the open-air rooftop.

Also known as the “mooncake festival,” no celebration is complete without its namesame sweets, and Toimoi Bakery will serve symbolic, creative mooncakes, while Tiger Fork will serve topping-adorned bubble waffles, and Yume Asian Fusion will sell homemade cookies in unique flavors combinations like ube cookies & cream, black sesame peanut butter cup, and miso walnut chip.

Guests can peruse specialty gifts and wares from pop-up market stalls throughout the celebration.

Festival drinkers will enjoy a special Baijiu + Sake Bar, pouring China’s national spirit, plus an assortment of sake, and other liquor, cocktails, beer and wine.

At 6pm nightly, cultural performances such as lion, ribbon and fan dancing will take place live on the lawn.

And DJs will keep the spirited energy going all night long, spinning tunes from 9pm to midnight.

The two-night festival supports a fantastic cause, raising funds to benefit Hawaii disaster relief through the event’s charity partner World Central Kitchen.

Tiger Fork’s Mid-Autumn Night Market is free to attend and open to the public, but RSVPs are highly recommended on Eventbrite. Donations to World Central Kitchen are encouraged and accepted throughout the event. All food, beverage and artisan crafts will sold a la carte, first-come, first-served. For more information, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mid-autumn-night-market-presented-by-tiger-fork-hi-lawn-tickets-709569259757.

WHO: Tiger Fork & Chef Simon Lam

Hi-Lawn

China Chilcano

Love, Makoto

Toimoi Bakery

Yume Asian Fusion

World Central Kitchen

WHEN:      Wednesday, September 20 & Thursday, September 21, 2023

6pm-midnight

 

WHERE:    Hi-Lawn (on the rooftop of Union Market)

1309 5th St. NE

Washington, DC 20002

Sep
21
Thu
Mid-Autumn Night Market @ Hi-Lawn (on the Rooftop of Union Market)
Sep 21 @ 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Michelin-honored Cantonese restaurant Tiger Fork and its sister bar Hi-Lawn present the “Mid-Autumn Night Market” – a traditional Chinese festival celebration – from September 20-21. They will transform the 1000-person rooftop atop Union Market into a lively two-day Hong Kong night market, decked out with illuminated lanterns, food stalls from guest chefs, pop-up shops from local artisans, cultural performances, late-night DJs, baijiu and sake bars, mooncakes and more, all to help raise funds for Hawaii disaster relief through World Central Kitchen.

Tiger Fork’s brand new executive chef Simon Lam (formerly head chef at Chang Chang) will cook savory street food-inspired fare alongside guest chefs/restaurants such as China Chilcano; Love, Makoto and Toimoi Bakery (with more to be announced soon) at food stands throughout the open-air rooftop.

Also known as the “mooncake festival,” no celebration is complete without its namesame sweets, and Toimoi Bakery will serve symbolic, creative mooncakes, while Tiger Fork will serve topping-adorned bubble waffles, and Yume Asian Fusion will sell homemade cookies in unique flavors combinations like ube cookies & cream, black sesame peanut butter cup, and miso walnut chip.

Guests can peruse specialty gifts and wares from pop-up market stalls throughout the celebration.

Festival drinkers will enjoy a special Baijiu + Sake Bar, pouring China’s national spirit, plus an assortment of sake, and other liquor, cocktails, beer and wine.

At 6pm nightly, cultural performances such as lion, ribbon and fan dancing will take place live on the lawn.

And DJs will keep the spirited energy going all night long, spinning tunes from 9pm to midnight.

The two-night festival supports a fantastic cause, raising funds to benefit Hawaii disaster relief through the event’s charity partner World Central Kitchen.

Tiger Fork’s Mid-Autumn Night Market is free to attend and open to the public, but RSVPs are highly recommended on Eventbrite. Donations to World Central Kitchen are encouraged and accepted throughout the event. All food, beverage and artisan crafts will sold a la carte, first-come, first-served. For more information, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mid-autumn-night-market-presented-by-tiger-fork-hi-lawn-tickets-709569259757.

WHO: Tiger Fork & Chef Simon Lam

Hi-Lawn

China Chilcano

Love, Makoto

Toimoi Bakery

Yume Asian Fusion

World Central Kitchen

WHEN:      Wednesday, September 20 & Thursday, September 21, 2023

6pm-midnight

 

WHERE:    Hi-Lawn (on the rooftop of Union Market)

1309 5th St. NE

Washington, DC 20002

Sep
29
Fri
World Culture Festival
Sep 29 all-day

Taking over the National Mall Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, the 2023 World Culture Festival is expected to be the largest gathering in the nation’s capital this year, featuring the largest stage area ever built on the historic National Park property.

Over 250,000 visitors from every corner of the globe are expected to travel to Washington, D.C. to be a part of the World Culture Festival. Today, organizers already report 184,513 registered attendees who will join in-person along with an estimated broadcast audience of over one billion worldwide. Registrants to date represent:

  • 60% from the capital region
  • 91% from the United States representing all 50 states
  • 4% from India
  • 5% from 121 other countries, including Canada, United Kingdom, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Thailand and South Africa.

Free registration and full Festival information can be found at https://wcf.artofliving.org.

Program Schedule

*All schedules are subject to change

Friday, September 29

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

  • A one-mile stretch between 7th St and 14th St NW, featuring over 75 cultural pavilions, activities including fashion showcases, and 80+ food trucks serving international cuisines.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Saturday, September 30

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Sunday, October 1

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Yoga Festival

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Festival Village

10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

 

Performances

An initial lineup was announced today including over 8,000 individual stage performers representing an array of human cultural art forms from around the globe. The program features all U.S.-based artists presenting music, dance, and performance art from diverse Native American and American immigrant cultures. Among them:

 

LOCAL

  • The acclaimed Showtime Band from Howard University
  • A melody performance from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC
  • Pulsating beats and infectious energy of Washington’s iconic go-go bands including Junkyard BandDJ Cool and Bela Dona Band.
  • Traditional Gospel Choir with 1,000 singers – a performance by musicians from church and university choirs of 1KVoiceChoir
  • Native American dance by 100 artists representing various tribes from the region perform to the powerful beats of live drums and other traditional instruments
  • Traditional Mongolian Dance & Music with 100 Dancers – A vibrant and energetic dance highlighting the heritage and nomadic traditions of Mongolia
  • Indonesian Dance by 100 Artists – A “wonderland dance of Indonesia” representing the country’s five main islands
  • Irish Step Dance with 100 Dancers – Lively Irish dancers in traditional dress showcasing the rich traditions of the Emerald Isle
  • Bolivian Folk Dance with 200 Dancers – Vibrant folk dancers of Bolivia present 4 kinds of traditional dances
  • Nepalese dance with 150 artists in vibrant costumes, representing the spiritual traditions of Nepal

NATIONAL

  • Global Guitar Ensemble with 1,000 guitarists playing popular sing-along classics with renowned lead guitarists, including Grammy-award winner Micki Free.
  • Rhythms of reggae with Skip Marley, grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, and dancers representing the cultures of the Caribbean islands.
  • One World Family Invocation – A 200-artists choir with Grammy nominated artist Chandrika Tandon
  • Pop influencer Jini June performing alongside 200 children, spreading a message of harmony in song
  • Amadou Kouyate and his djembe and kora orchestra, accompanied by 200 African dancers
  • Kurtis Blow and other hip hop legends accompanied by 200 breakdancers, MCs, DJs and graffiti artists
  • 10,000 Garba Dancers – representing a traditional folk dance of western India circle the National Mall in a spirit of celebration.
  • Traditional Afghan Music & Sufi Whirling with 150 Artists – 130 musicians playing traditional instruments and singing captivating melodies along with 20 whirling dervishes
  • Indian Classical Dance & Classical Symphony with 1000 Artists – Symphony of 300 instrumentalists including sitar, veena, tabla, mridangam, flute, ghatam and violin, plus 700 dancers performing a variety of classical Indian dance styles
  • Latin American Dance Fusion with 200 Artists – Vibrant folk dancers representing the unique traditions of Colombia, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela
  • Chinese Cultural Choir & Dance with 1,000 Artists – Chinese classical choir, classical dancers, dragons, & kung-fu in a fusion of music & movement
  • Bulgarian Folk Dance by 300 Artists – 300 artists dance to the soul-stirring melodies of Bulgarian singers
  • Ukrainian Dance by 200 Dancers and Choir – Exhilarating acrobatics and vibrant footwork of the hopak, a traditional Ukrainian dance

 

Activations

  • The largest ever yoga event to take place on the National Mall, with over 2,000 instructors from various schools of yoga demonstrating a flow to more than 25,000 yoga enthusiasts. The event will be followed by a meditation led by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
  • Over 80 food trucks will serve culturally expressive food and beverages from around the world. Some of the cuisines include Middle Eastern (Koshary Corner), French (Taste of Montreal), Latin-American (Arepa Zone), South Asian (Rangoli), Vegan/Plant Based (Soultarian), Indonesian (Sambal), Caribbean (Patty Party), West African (Kuks Tribute), Italian (Ciao Roma), Mexican (Mexicocina), Thai (Thai Pinto), British (Salt Pot Kitchen).
Sep
30
Sat
World Culture Festival
Sep 30 all-day

Taking over the National Mall Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, the 2023 World Culture Festival is expected to be the largest gathering in the nation’s capital this year, featuring the largest stage area ever built on the historic National Park property.

Over 250,000 visitors from every corner of the globe are expected to travel to Washington, D.C. to be a part of the World Culture Festival. Today, organizers already report 184,513 registered attendees who will join in-person along with an estimated broadcast audience of over one billion worldwide. Registrants to date represent:

  • 60% from the capital region
  • 91% from the United States representing all 50 states
  • 4% from India
  • 5% from 121 other countries, including Canada, United Kingdom, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Thailand and South Africa.

Free registration and full Festival information can be found at https://wcf.artofliving.org.

Program Schedule

*All schedules are subject to change

Friday, September 29

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

  • A one-mile stretch between 7th St and 14th St NW, featuring over 75 cultural pavilions, activities including fashion showcases, and 80+ food trucks serving international cuisines.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Saturday, September 30

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Sunday, October 1

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Yoga Festival

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Festival Village

10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

 

Performances

An initial lineup was announced today including over 8,000 individual stage performers representing an array of human cultural art forms from around the globe. The program features all U.S.-based artists presenting music, dance, and performance art from diverse Native American and American immigrant cultures. Among them:

 

LOCAL

  • The acclaimed Showtime Band from Howard University
  • A melody performance from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC
  • Pulsating beats and infectious energy of Washington’s iconic go-go bands including Junkyard BandDJ Cool and Bela Dona Band.
  • Traditional Gospel Choir with 1,000 singers – a performance by musicians from church and university choirs of 1KVoiceChoir
  • Native American dance by 100 artists representing various tribes from the region perform to the powerful beats of live drums and other traditional instruments
  • Traditional Mongolian Dance & Music with 100 Dancers – A vibrant and energetic dance highlighting the heritage and nomadic traditions of Mongolia
  • Indonesian Dance by 100 Artists – A “wonderland dance of Indonesia” representing the country’s five main islands
  • Irish Step Dance with 100 Dancers – Lively Irish dancers in traditional dress showcasing the rich traditions of the Emerald Isle
  • Bolivian Folk Dance with 200 Dancers – Vibrant folk dancers of Bolivia present 4 kinds of traditional dances
  • Nepalese dance with 150 artists in vibrant costumes, representing the spiritual traditions of Nepal

NATIONAL

  • Global Guitar Ensemble with 1,000 guitarists playing popular sing-along classics with renowned lead guitarists, including Grammy-award winner Micki Free.
  • Rhythms of reggae with Skip Marley, grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, and dancers representing the cultures of the Caribbean islands.
  • One World Family Invocation – A 200-artists choir with Grammy nominated artist Chandrika Tandon
  • Pop influencer Jini June performing alongside 200 children, spreading a message of harmony in song
  • Amadou Kouyate and his djembe and kora orchestra, accompanied by 200 African dancers
  • Kurtis Blow and other hip hop legends accompanied by 200 breakdancers, MCs, DJs and graffiti artists
  • 10,000 Garba Dancers – representing a traditional folk dance of western India circle the National Mall in a spirit of celebration.
  • Traditional Afghan Music & Sufi Whirling with 150 Artists – 130 musicians playing traditional instruments and singing captivating melodies along with 20 whirling dervishes
  • Indian Classical Dance & Classical Symphony with 1000 Artists – Symphony of 300 instrumentalists including sitar, veena, tabla, mridangam, flute, ghatam and violin, plus 700 dancers performing a variety of classical Indian dance styles
  • Latin American Dance Fusion with 200 Artists – Vibrant folk dancers representing the unique traditions of Colombia, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela
  • Chinese Cultural Choir & Dance with 1,000 Artists – Chinese classical choir, classical dancers, dragons, & kung-fu in a fusion of music & movement
  • Bulgarian Folk Dance by 300 Artists – 300 artists dance to the soul-stirring melodies of Bulgarian singers
  • Ukrainian Dance by 200 Dancers and Choir – Exhilarating acrobatics and vibrant footwork of the hopak, a traditional Ukrainian dance

 

Activations

  • The largest ever yoga event to take place on the National Mall, with over 2,000 instructors from various schools of yoga demonstrating a flow to more than 25,000 yoga enthusiasts. The event will be followed by a meditation led by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
  • Over 80 food trucks will serve culturally expressive food and beverages from around the world. Some of the cuisines include Middle Eastern (Koshary Corner), French (Taste of Montreal), Latin-American (Arepa Zone), South Asian (Rangoli), Vegan/Plant Based (Soultarian), Indonesian (Sambal), Caribbean (Patty Party), West African (Kuks Tribute), Italian (Ciao Roma), Mexican (Mexicocina), Thai (Thai Pinto), British (Salt Pot Kitchen).
Oktoberfest at National Landing @ National Landing
Sep 30 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Raise your steins and break out your lederhosen for Oktoberfest in National Landing! Welcome the fall season and celebrate the international festival, produced by the National Landing Business Improvement District and District Fray in Crystal City.

Guests can enjoy traditional German music featuring polka, marches and waltzes from The Alte Kumpel Band and The Pilgrims of Deep Run. Beer, cider and themed bites from Crystal City Sports Pub will be available for purchase throughout the celebration.

Adults can participate in a stein hold and best dressed competitions, as well as lawn games with family and friends. Hat making, clove decor and more will be available for kids.

 

WHEN: Saturday, September 30 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.

 

WHERE: 556 22nd Street South, Arlington, Virginia 22202

 

HOW: Festival tickets are available for purchase at nationallanding.org/oktoberfest. Tickets are required.

Oct
1
Sun
World Culture Festival
Oct 1 all-day

Taking over the National Mall Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, the 2023 World Culture Festival is expected to be the largest gathering in the nation’s capital this year, featuring the largest stage area ever built on the historic National Park property.

Over 250,000 visitors from every corner of the globe are expected to travel to Washington, D.C. to be a part of the World Culture Festival. Today, organizers already report 184,513 registered attendees who will join in-person along with an estimated broadcast audience of over one billion worldwide. Registrants to date represent:

  • 60% from the capital region
  • 91% from the United States representing all 50 states
  • 4% from India
  • 5% from 121 other countries, including Canada, United Kingdom, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Thailand and South Africa.

Free registration and full Festival information can be found at https://wcf.artofliving.org.

Program Schedule

*All schedules are subject to change

Friday, September 29

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

  • A one-mile stretch between 7th St and 14th St NW, featuring over 75 cultural pavilions, activities including fashion showcases, and 80+ food trucks serving international cuisines.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Saturday, September 30

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Sunday, October 1

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Yoga Festival

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Festival Village

10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

 

Performances

An initial lineup was announced today including over 8,000 individual stage performers representing an array of human cultural art forms from around the globe. The program features all U.S.-based artists presenting music, dance, and performance art from diverse Native American and American immigrant cultures. Among them:

 

LOCAL

  • The acclaimed Showtime Band from Howard University
  • A melody performance from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC
  • Pulsating beats and infectious energy of Washington’s iconic go-go bands including Junkyard BandDJ Cool and Bela Dona Band.
  • Traditional Gospel Choir with 1,000 singers – a performance by musicians from church and university choirs of 1KVoiceChoir
  • Native American dance by 100 artists representing various tribes from the region perform to the powerful beats of live drums and other traditional instruments
  • Traditional Mongolian Dance & Music with 100 Dancers – A vibrant and energetic dance highlighting the heritage and nomadic traditions of Mongolia
  • Indonesian Dance by 100 Artists – A “wonderland dance of Indonesia” representing the country’s five main islands
  • Irish Step Dance with 100 Dancers – Lively Irish dancers in traditional dress showcasing the rich traditions of the Emerald Isle
  • Bolivian Folk Dance with 200 Dancers – Vibrant folk dancers of Bolivia present 4 kinds of traditional dances
  • Nepalese dance with 150 artists in vibrant costumes, representing the spiritual traditions of Nepal

NATIONAL

  • Global Guitar Ensemble with 1,000 guitarists playing popular sing-along classics with renowned lead guitarists, including Grammy-award winner Micki Free.
  • Rhythms of reggae with Skip Marley, grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, and dancers representing the cultures of the Caribbean islands.
  • One World Family Invocation – A 200-artists choir with Grammy nominated artist Chandrika Tandon
  • Pop influencer Jini June performing alongside 200 children, spreading a message of harmony in song
  • Amadou Kouyate and his djembe and kora orchestra, accompanied by 200 African dancers
  • Kurtis Blow and other hip hop legends accompanied by 200 breakdancers, MCs, DJs and graffiti artists
  • 10,000 Garba Dancers – representing a traditional folk dance of western India circle the National Mall in a spirit of celebration.
  • Traditional Afghan Music & Sufi Whirling with 150 Artists – 130 musicians playing traditional instruments and singing captivating melodies along with 20 whirling dervishes
  • Indian Classical Dance & Classical Symphony with 1000 Artists – Symphony of 300 instrumentalists including sitar, veena, tabla, mridangam, flute, ghatam and violin, plus 700 dancers performing a variety of classical Indian dance styles
  • Latin American Dance Fusion with 200 Artists – Vibrant folk dancers representing the unique traditions of Colombia, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela
  • Chinese Cultural Choir & Dance with 1,000 Artists – Chinese classical choir, classical dancers, dragons, & kung-fu in a fusion of music & movement
  • Bulgarian Folk Dance by 300 Artists – 300 artists dance to the soul-stirring melodies of Bulgarian singers
  • Ukrainian Dance by 200 Dancers and Choir – Exhilarating acrobatics and vibrant footwork of the hopak, a traditional Ukrainian dance

 

Activations

  • The largest ever yoga event to take place on the National Mall, with over 2,000 instructors from various schools of yoga demonstrating a flow to more than 25,000 yoga enthusiasts. The event will be followed by a meditation led by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
  • Over 80 food trucks will serve culturally expressive food and beverages from around the world. Some of the cuisines include Middle Eastern (Koshary Corner), French (Taste of Montreal), Latin-American (Arepa Zone), South Asian (Rangoli), Vegan/Plant Based (Soultarian), Indonesian (Sambal), Caribbean (Patty Party), West African (Kuks Tribute), Italian (Ciao Roma), Mexican (Mexicocina), Thai (Thai Pinto), British (Salt Pot Kitchen).
Oct
28
Sat
Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour @ Tysons Corner Center Plaza
Oct 28 @ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour

Saturday, October 28
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tysons Corner Center Plaza

Barbie is living the dream and cruising to Tysons Corner Center! Come check out the new Dreamhouse Living Tour with exclusive merch only available on the Barbie Truck Tour