¡Latin Night with Tumbao!

¡Latin Night with Tumbao! brings the best of Latin music to Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Saturday, August 15, 2026. This weekly event features the band Tumbao, a powerhouse ensemble led by keyboardist Jorge Martinez from Cuba. The band draws on a pan-American blend of fiery rhythms, performing hot tracks from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia, and occasionally Brazil. The lineup includes Verny Varela on vocals, Manuel Hernandez on bass, Gustavo Estrella on congas, and Ralph Esquenazy on timbales. The music starts at 10:30 pm downstairs, and admission is a modest $5 to $10 at the door.

When: Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 10:30 pm.

Showtimes: Music begins at 10:30 pm; no end time provided.

Tickets: $5 to $10 at the door (cash or card not specified).

Lineup: Tumbao — Jorge Martinez (keyboard), Verny Varela (vocals), Manuel Hernandez (bass), Gustavo Estrella (congas), Ralph Esquenazy (timbales).

Run time: Not specified; typical Latin night runs several hours.

Ages: Not specified; assume 21+ (typical for Bossa Bistro & Lounge).

Venue: Bossa Bistro & Lounge, 2463 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, downstairs.

Note: This is a weekly Saturday night event; the band performs hot Latin rhythms from across the Americas.