CHICHA! A Peruvian Dance Party

We can't think of a better way to prepare for the Smithsonian Folklife Festival (June 24–28 and July 1–5) than a taste of chicha. Join SMITHSONIAN at 8 as we make a summer night even hotter with a Peruvian-style celebration at DC’s Blind Whino. What is chicha? Say it today and you’re talking about a distinct and vibrant mix of color and sound that is unmistakably Peruvian. Experience it all as Lima’s DJ Sabroso and local favoriteDJ Kristy la rAt spin chicha beats. Sample Peruvian beers and pisco cocktails at the cash bar, and get a taste of the country from local food trucks like El Fuego. Try your hand at silk-screening with Peruvian chicha poster artist MONKY. And, of course, lots of dancing! The vibrant and offbeat setting that is Blind Whino, an abandoned 138-year-old church in Southwest that got an extreme makeover into an art center, complements the lively and festive spirit that is chicha. Friday, June 19th 8–11 p.m. (7–11 p.m. for VIP ticket-holders) General admission: $25 ($30 at door) VIP admission: $55 (includes early access from 7 to 8 p.m., small bites, open bar, and drink samples) ($60 at door) SPECIAL FEATURES FOR VIP TICKET HOLDERS: Exclusive early access to the event from 7 to 8 p.m., and enjoy small bites, an open bar, and a sampling of Peruvian piscos, courtesy of Macchu Pisco. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Tickets are not mailed. Check-in at the door. Cash bar; food available for purchase. Must be 21 years old with valid photo ID to attend. Connect with us on Twitter #SMITHSONIANat8 Event link: http://ow.ly/NcJoO