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MAY1Fri

PÚRPURA: Del Nopal al Papel Exhibit

Noé Jacinto explores themes of identity, material, and history through textile and natural dye techniques inspired by traditional Mixtec garments and coastal landscapes.

12:00 pm•Mexican Cultural Institute•DC

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MAY1Fri

Immigrant Appreciation Day w/keynote Anna Lapera

Annual event honoring immigrant communities with activities including speeches, cultural recognition, and community engagement. A keynote speech by Anna Lapera highlights immigrant stories and impact. It includes a morning breakfast to appreciate custodial staff and an educational talk in the Library Gallery.

2:00 pm•UMBC•MD

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MAY1Fri

On Behalf of New Myths Exhibit: Opening Night

Gerardo Camargo uses salvaged construction materials to foreground the often-unseen labor shaping our built environment, playing with themes of authorship, power, and new narratives rooted in collective making.

6:00 pm•Stone Tower Gallery•MD

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MAY1Fri

Rooftop Dance Night

An outdoor dance event on Lucha Rosas's rooftop featuring DJ Enemy and a guided dance class by Stephen and Adea. Expect salsa, bachata, zouk, kizomba.

7:00 pm•Lucha Rosa•DC

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MAY1Fri

Los Mirlos

Catch the legendary chicha band, Los Mirlos, at Howard Theatre. The night we begin with set by DJ kristy la rAt.

8:00 pm•Howard Theatre•DC

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MAY1Fri

Reik

8:00 pm•DAR Constitution Hall•DC

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MAY1Fri

Live Salsa: Orquesta Manplesa at Qui Qui

Salsa music performed by Orquesta Manplesa, a band specializing in Latin dance rhythms, at a venue offering Puerto Rican cuisine and drinks.

9:00 pm•Qui Qui•DC

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MAY1Fri

Goza Party

A music event featuring reggaeton, perreo, dem bow, dancehall, and afrobeats with DJ Melina.

10:00 pm•Metrobar•DC

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MAY2Sat

Coffee + Matcha Pop Up

A daytime event featuring a pop-up offering a variety of coffee and matcha beverages, including black coffee and flavorful lattes, at Silver Spring in Maryland.

10:30 am•Pupuseria El Comalito•MD

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MAY2Sat

Cinco de Mayo Block Party

Honor Mexican heritage with a community celebration filled with live music, mariachi performances, family-friendly activities, food, and drinks. Shop from local vendors, grab a taco at Taqueria Habanero, or sip on a cocktail at Alegria Bar.

11:00 am•DC•DC

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MAY2Sat

On Behalf of New Myths Exhibit

12:00 pm•Stone Tower Gallery•MD

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MAY2Sat

Passport DC - Peru

An embassy event showcasing cultural traditions through food, music, and dance from Peru.

12:00 pm•1700 Massachusetts Ave NW•DC

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