Early Show! Hafla feat. DMV Dancers + Artists

On July 11, 2026, Bossa Bistro & Lounge will host an early evening hafla—a celebratory gathering—featuring dancers and artists from the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. The event is co-hosted by Carolina Hernandez and Alonso Villa Vargas, a Colombian composer, percussionist, qanun player, and music producer whose work fuses flamenco, Arabic music, and world music. Attendees can arrive early for a free dance and music lesson before the main show, and both floors of the venue will be active: the downstairs stage will feature DMV dancers, while the second floor will showcase local DC artists and artisans.

When: July 11, 2026, beginning at 6:30 pm with a free dance and music lesson; the show starts at 7:15 pm.
Showtimes: 7:15 pm.
Tickets: No cover charge; donations are welcome.
Lineup: Hosted by Carolina Hernandez and Alonso Villa Vargas; performances by DMV dancers; local DC artists and artisans on the second floor.
Run time: The event runs from 6:30 pm with the show at 7:15 pm; end time not specified.
Ages: Not specified.
Venue: Bossa Bistro & Lounge, 2463 18th Street NW, Washington, DC. The event takes place downstairs and upstairs.
Note: Alonso Villa Vargas is director of the flamenco-Arab orchestra La Jarana, and his work explores the dialogue between flamenco, Arabic music, and world music through original compositions, improvisation, and interdisciplinary performance.