# Event Details

- **Event Name**: LAVAGEM PHILADELPHIA
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Lavagem Philadelphia: a 2-day gathering of music, dance, and community celebrating Afro Bahian culture and traditions in Philadelphia.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e34f67a0-1715-11f1-abd5-e70abe7c6535-rimg-w572-h740-dcc64228-gmir.jpg Lavagem Philly 2026April 18–19 | PhiladelphiaLavagem is not a performance to watch from the sidelines. It is a gathering. A practice of care. A way of coming together through rhythm, movement, and collective intention. Rooted in Afro-Bahian traditions of cleansing and preparation, Lavagem invites people to tend to shared space—physically and communally.In April 2026, PHonk!Philly is honored to host Lavagem Philadelphia for the first time and to welcome Afro-Bahian Master Teachers whose work carries these traditions forward. Over two days, artists and community members share space, knowledge, and tradition—building something shaped by presence, participation, and care, something that belongs to the people in it.This work grows through showing up, listening, and learning together. It takes form through shared rhythm and movement.Lavagem Philadelphia – Day 1Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/4mx8xjxkCost: FreeSaturday, April 18, 202611:00 AM – 6:30 PMLocation: Hawthorne Cultural Center – 1200 Carpenter St, Philadelphia, PA11:00 AM – 11:30 AMWelcome & OpeningIntros: Tamara Williams, Luciano Xavier Da Silva, Elaine Smith HoltonOpening Ritual & Musical Invocation:  Tamara Williams & Luciano Xavier Da Silva11:45 AM – 1:00 PMMestra Fonseca — Dança Afro1:15 PM – 2:45 PMLuciano Xavier Da Silva — Candomblé Rhythms3:00-3:30 PM Break3:45 PM – 5:00 PMZé Ricardo — Samba de Caboclos5:15 PM – 6:30 PMMestra Oliveira — Danças dos Blocos Afros6:30PM – 6:45 PMCommunity Reflection & AnnouncementsLavagem Philadelphia – Day 2Cost: $25 per class- intermediate to advanced12:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Hawthorne Cultural Center12:00 PM – 1:15 PMTamara Williams — Silvestre Technique1:30 PM – 3:00 PMLuciano Xavier Da Silva — Timbal3:15 PM – 4:30 PMMestra Oliveira — Danças dos Blocos Afros4:45 PM – 6:00 PMZé Ricardo — Bahian Ensemble6:00 PM – 7:00 PMMestra Fonseca — Dança Afro7:00-8:00 PMClosing CelebrationSamba de Roda, Food & Beverages  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e38dd030-1715-11f1-bd6f-bd69cb84d700-rimg-w572-h740-dcc74128-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e3c1d880-1715-11f1-bd6f-bd69cb84d700-rimg-w572-h740-dcc74128-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e3f54490-1715-11f1-965e-5553f2ff6f23-rimg-w572-h740-dcc74128-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e422e440-1715-11f1-965e-5553f2ff6f23-rimg-w572-h740-dcc74128-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 11:00 AM - 06:30 PMLavagem Philadelphia – Day 1🕑: 12:00 PM - 08:00 AMLavagem Philadelphia – Day 2
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/lavagem-philadelphia/100001984358178730
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hawthorne Cultural Center
- **lat**: 39.9383386
- **long**: -75.1634761
- **full address**: Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: LAVAGEM PHILADELPHIA
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is LAVAGEM PHILADELPHIA being held?
  - **A:** LAVAGEM PHILADELPHIA takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing LAVAGEM PHILADELPHIA?
  - **A:** LAVAGEM PHILADELPHIA is organized by PHonk!Philly.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** LAVAGEM PHILADELPHIA is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If LAVAGEM PHILADELPHIA sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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