Bossa Bistro & Lounge

¡Latin Night with Tumbao!

Name: ¡Latin Night with Tumbao!
Start: 2026-10-31T22:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Bossa Bistro & Lounge

Sat, Oct 31, 2026at 10:30 PM

2463 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC

$5-$10

Featuring: Tumbao, Jorge Martinez, Verny Varela, Manuel Hernandez, Gustavo Estrella, Ralph Esquenazy

¡Latin Night with Tumbao! brings a lively weekly Latin-music showcase to Bossa Bistro & Lounge. Tumbao performs rhythms from across Latin America, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Colombia, with occasional Brazilian selections in tribute to the venue.

Led by Cuban keyboardist Jorge Martinez, the pan-American ensemble features vocalist Verny Varela, bassist Manuel Hernandez of El Salvador, Ecuadorian conguero Gustavo Estrella, and U.S. timbalero Ralph Esquenazy. The band is known for an energetic, dance-oriented performance designed to keep the room moving.

When: October 31, 2026

Showtime: 10:30 p.m.

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

Location: Downstairs

Lineup: Tumbao, led by Jorge Martinez on keyboard, with Verny Varela on vocals, Manuel Hernandez on bass, Gustavo Estrella on congas, and Ralph Esquenazy on timbales

Music: Latin rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia, and more, with occasional Brazilian songs

Tickets: $5–$10 at the door

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