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Holiday Hours: The Folger is closing at 4:30pm on Dec 24 and Dec 31. We are closed all day on Dec 25 and Jan 1.

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Cuban Dance and Music Night

with Gerardo Contino Band and DC Casineros

Booking and details

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Dates Fri, Jul 26, 2024

Tickets Free

Duration 5:30pm-7:30pm

FREE Folger programming all summer long!

Bring your friends and join the Folger for relaxed summer evening with food, drinks, music, dancing, poetry, and more. It’s a chance to discover new artists and performers and explore the Folger’s galleries and gardens.

Celebrate the unique dance styles of Cuba with a live band! DC Casineros will offer dance lessons and demonstration from 5:30pm-6:30pm followed by a performance by the Gerardo Contino Band.

Picnics are welcome on the Folger lawn and drinks will be available to purchase. Our exhibition halls will be open throughout the evening; timed-entry passes are recommended.

In the event of rain or extreme heat; this event will be moved indoors

Reserve your timed-entry pass here

Gerardo Contino

Gerardo Contino

DC Casineros

DC Casineros