About this Event
With Live Bands, DJ, Multiple Ambassadors, Food, Open Bar, Dance Lessons, and More
It’s Valentine’s Day! What better way to celebrate than a whirlwind Caribbean Experience? But, if you cannot board a plane this weekend, then don your tuxedos and dresses and celebrate on international soil with multiple Caribbean Ambassadors and Diplomats!
Tonight, at the invitation of His Excellency, the OAS Ambassador from the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, step onto foreign soil (actually international soil of many different nations), as we join diplomats from all over the Americas, 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 the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and Jamaica to the sizzling Latin styles of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and even Cuba, Things To Do 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 exclusive event in partnership with Things To Do DC and Embassy Experiences. So, do not miss out!
FEATURING:
VALENTINES CARIBBEAN FOOD (VIP DINNER OPTION LISTED BELOW)
DESSERTS: Dessert Station
Rum Cake
Bread Pudding
Carrot Cake
Lemon Cake
VIP: A buffet menu of an array of native dishes representing countries throughout the Caribbean will challenge and delight your palates.
Caribbean Open Bar
This evening, we will pair off regional wines, beers, and Rum located throughout the Caribbean!
LIVE REGGAE/CALYPSO ISLAND BAND
Join us for the live Soca music of one of the hottest and most well-known reggae/calypso/island bands around – IMAGE BAND! 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 they put on a show you will never forget!
Featuring what we hope will be the largest Limbo Contest in the OAS’ and Washington’s History.
SALSA DJ with DANCE LESSONS & DEMONSTRATION
Before we begin with the Salsa dancing, 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!
LATE NIGHT DJ
In the last part of the evening, enjoy Caribbean and Salsa Hits combined with retro and top 40 favorites.
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.
CHARITY
Proceeds from each ticket will help to benefit a local children’s charity in the Caribbean. More information TBA.
CARIBBEAN FOOD
VIP OPTION:
Attend a Pre Gala Dinner and Reception Featuring the Following Menu:
Salad
Deconstructed Salad and Fruit Station (replenishable)
Appetizers
Pineapple Glazed Wings
Sweet and Sour and Meatballs on Skewers
Assorted Cocktail Patties (beef and chicken)
Pasta
Reggae Pasta with Vegetables
Seafood
Escovitch Fish (bite size)
Vegetarian
Cabbage Medley
Curry Chic Peas
Callaloo
Starch
Rice and Peas Cups
Mini Rotis with Curry Chicken bites
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!
Military and Student Discounts Available.
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SUGGESTED ATTIRE
Dress to Impress! Black Tie Optional! Semi Formal Caribbean Wear Encouraged
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Organization of American States, 200 17th Street Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 96.81 to USD 177.91
