The greatest event of the summer has arrived!

From the Island/Reggae/Calypso sounds of places such as Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, the Bahamas and Jamaica to the sizzling Latin styles of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and even Cuba...

TTD offers you a chance to embrace multiple cultures of the Caribbean through live music, dance, food, drink, shows, and much more!

As you step into this magnificent venue into the grand ballroom of the OAS (usually restricted to diplomats and high ranking government figures) we'll be swept away like royalty into a majestic setting while embracing the multiple countries of the Caribbean.

Featuring Caribbean Food, Open Bar, LIVE CALYPSO/REGGAE BAND, LIVE SALSA BAND, Dance Shows, Diplomats, and much more at one of the most incredible venues in Washington, D.C.

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SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT DIPLOMATIC CARIBBEAN CELEBRATION at the OAS (Live Island/Calypso Band and Live Salsa Band, Open Bar and More!)

Friday, August 8

The greatest event of the summer has arrived! This is the one you'll be telling your friends and families when they ask you what you did this summer. Tonight, at the invitation of Her Excellency Glenda Morean-Phillip, Ambassador from Trinidad & Tobago, step onto foreign soil (actually international soil of many different nations) and embrace the Caribbean in multiple styles with multiple flavors for a very special Caribbean Celebration at the Organization of the American States!

From the Island/Reggae/Calypso sounds of places such as Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, the Bahamas and Jamaica to the sizzling Latin styles of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico,and even Cuba,.. TTD offers you a chance to embrace multiple cultures of the Caribbean through music, dance, food, drink, costumes, shows, and much more!

As you step into this magnificent venue into the grand ballroom of the OAS (usually restricted to diplomats and high ranking government figures) we'll be swept away like royalty into a majestic setting while embracing the multiple countries of the Caribbean. In a special cultural evening, we will recreate a visit to this Cultural Jewel of elegance, charm, music, dance great food, laughter, diplomats, new friends and more!

This event is a rare and exlcusive events sponsored joingly by ThingstodoDC and Caribeat! So, do not miss out!

FEATURING:

1) CARIBBEAN FOOD

A buffet menu of an array of native dishes representing countries throughout the Caribbean will challenge and delight your palates. Full menu will be announced shortly, but expect at the very least: Caribbean Chicken; Island Fish; Creole Rice - Pigeon Peas and Rice; Rasta Pasta- Vegetarian; Fried Plantains; Caribbean Sweet Delights.

2) CARIBBEAN OPEN BAR - with RUM TASTING AND OTHER COCKTAILS (Open Bar):

This evening, we will pair off regional wines, beers Rum and other famous cocktails located throughout the Caribbean!

3) LIVE REGGAE/CALYPSO ISLAND BAND -"Image Band"

Join us for the live Soca music of Image Band - one of the hottest and most well-known reggae/calypso/island bands around! Playing multi Caribbean style music, they will take us on a fantastic musical journey as we dance to their special Island music, participate in a limbo contest, and recreate an island atmosphere! A favorite among the Ambassadors and Caribbean Embassies throughout the area, tonight the Image Band puts on a show you will never forget!

Featuring what we hope will be the largest Limbo Contest in the OAS' and Washington's History.

For more information on Image Band, visit http://www.imageband.com/.

4) LIVE SALSA BAND - "La Romana"!

Tonight, Washington's Premier Salsa Orchestra introduces another part of the Caribbean that has had people dancing in the streets of their countries for decades and decades! . Voted BEST SALSA ORCHESTRA by the Washington, D.C. SALSA public 5 years in a row, Orquesta La Romana is the real deal when it comes to salsa and salsa swing. Known for its' innovative style and stage presence, Orquesta La Romana is the dancers choice at any activity. See http://www.orquestalaromana.com/ for more information.

5) SALSA LESSON & DEMONSTRATION

Before we begin with the Salsa Band, local dance experts will be on hand to give a basic or refresher course in exciting Latin dance moves! Impress your friends and family (and other new friends you make tonight) as you practice and challenge your new moves to the music of the hottest Salsa band in the city. In addition, our Salsa masters will put on a special expert dance presentation to embrace the Salsa of the Caribbean Countries!

6) CARIBBEAN SHOW

A special costumed presentation will take you to the islands through native cultural music and song. Representing an array of Caribbean countries, celebrate and enjoy the spirit and culture of Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Jamaica, Key Largo, and many more hot destinations as our performers truly brings the spirit of the evening alive!

7) DIPLOMATS

Various Ambassadors and other high ranking diplomats of Caribbean countries will be invited and are expected to attend. Talk with many representatives of the Caribbean countries and learn about their culture, their economy, history, travel opportunities and you can further develop closer friendships and opportunities with them.

ABOUT THE OAS: The Organization of American States (OAS, or, as it is known in the three other official languages, OEA) is an international organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. Its members are the thirty-five independent states of the Americas. (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organization_of_American_States for full info)

Tonight's event will be in the grand ballroom of the HALL OF THE AMERICAS. This venue stands premiere to almost any other embassy ballroom and space with its huge ceilings, large dance floors, multi cultural paintings and sculptures and much more!

Suggested Attire: Cocktail Attire Requested. Caribbean Style is Prefered. JEans, shorts, sneakers or tee shirts will not be permitted.

Directions: Organization of American States
Hall of the Americas
17th Street & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20006

Cost: $79.00 . Price Subject to Increase 5 pm Friday, August 1

For more information, or to purchase, click HERE, visit www.thingstodoDC.com or call (301) 519 8030 .