Summer Fiesta

Escape the summer heat at the Phillips Collection’s Phillips after 5: Summer Fiesta on Thursday, July 2, 2026. This lively in‑person celebration fills the museum with music, dance, crafts, and interactive fun. Groove to the sounds of Puerto Rican vocalist Taisha Estrada, whose post‑genre style blends Latin and American jazz, and enjoy tunes from DJ Alcatraz of the Eaton Radio Workshop. Learn salsa with Baila DC instructors Yaritza Garay Torres and Julie, then join a social dance in the Hunter Courtyard. Make your own piñatas and decorate maracas, watch Alma Boliviana perform folkloric dances (Caporales and Tinkus) in the auditorium, and play Lotería in Spanglish with the DC Public Library (limited to 20 seats, first‑come, first‑served, sign‑up starts at 6:15 pm). A Spotlight Talk with a Phillips Educator, a membership giveaway, and liqueur sampling from exclusive tasting partner Spirits & Spice round out the evening.

When: Thursday, July 2, 2026 (exact start and end times not provided; typical Phillips after 5 runs 5–8:30 pm).
Showtimes: Performances and activities occur throughout the evening; Lotería sign‑up begins at 6:15 pm.
Tickets: Price not available (no registration link or cost mentioned in the listing).
Lineup: Taisha Estrada (vocalist, songwriter); DJ Alcatraz (Eaton Radio Workshop); Baila DC (salsa instruction with Yaritza Garay Torres and Julie); Alma Boliviana (folkloric dance troupe); DC Public Library (Spanglish Lotería); Phillips Educator (Spotlight Talk).
Activities: Salsa lesson and social dance, piñata‑making, maraca‑decorating, Lotería, folkloric dance performances, music throughout the galleries, Spotlight Talk, liqueur tasting, membership giveaway.
Run time: Not specified; event is an evening‑long affair.
Ages: No age restrictions stated; Lotería limited to 20 participants, first‑come, first‑served.
Venue: The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street NW, Washington, DC.
Note: This is a Phillips after 5 event; attendees can enjoy the museum’s galleries during the fiesta.