Romanian Weekend at The Wharf in Washington, D.C.

With the Romanian Film Festival in Washington now behind us, the ample cultural program dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Romania-United States Strategic Partnership takes an even higher note at the beginning of summer. If you’re in the nation’s capital on July 9-10, join us rain or shine for a boisterous, colorful, appetizing, super fun ROMANIAN WEEKEND AT THE WHARF, which celebrates the great Romanian-American friendship with a two-day extravaganza for all senses featuring live music, traditional dances, craft shows, exhibitions, and wine & food sampling. 

The event is organized by the Embassy of Romania to the United States and the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York together with the Maramures County Council and The Wharf, with the generous support of Banca Transilvania / Transylvania Bank.

"The Embassy of Romania and New York’s Romanian Cultural Institute team up for a two-day celebration of Romanian arts, food and drink at The Wharf, with a particular focus on Maramures County, which borders Ukraine." - The Washington Post

"Travel no further than The Wharf this weekend to be transported to Romania. At Romanian Weekend at The Wharf, you’ll find craft exhibits, traditional music and dancing, food sampling, and wine from the southeastern European country." - DC-ist

PROGRAM - Free admission 

All events are taking place on the Distric Pier of The Wharf (101 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024)

ON STAGE:

Saturday, July 9, 12 PM – 9 PM

12 PM – Welcome to the Romanian Weekend at THE WHARF

12:15 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

1:00 PM – Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble

1:45 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

2:15 PM – Spoken word performances by Domnica Rădulescu and Adela Sinclair, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway

3:00 PM – Concert by Ana Everling Trio (Chicago-based Moldovan vocal musician Ana Everling, joined by Luiz Everling on percussion and Brazilian master Edinho Gerber on guitar)

3:45 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

4:15 PM – Spoken word performances by Cristina A. Bejan and Elena Secotă, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway

4:30 PM – Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble

5:15 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

6:00 PM – Concert by Ana Everling Trio (Chicago-based Moldovan vocal musician Ana Everling, joined by Luiz Everling on percussion and Brazilian master Edinho Gerber on guitar)

7:15 PM – Urban folklore concert by Corina Sîrghi & Taraful Jean Americanu (Shaun Williams aka Jean Americanu' - accordion, Laurențiu Feraru - violin, Ciprian Răducanu - double bass), joined by special guest Nicolae Feraru, cimbalom virtuoso and NEA National Heritage Fellow

8:15 PM – Rap/trap concert by Tehno-Vrăjitoarele (Techno-Witches) Niko G. & Kali

Sunday, July 10, 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM

2:00 PM – Welcome to the Romanian Weekend at THE WHARF

2:15 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

2:45 PM – Spoken word performances by Domnica Rădulescu and Adela Sinclair, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway

3:00 PM – Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble

3:45 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

4:15 PM – Spoken word performances by Cristina A. Bejan and Elena Secotă, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway

5:00 PM – Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble

5:25 PM - Romanian community moment dedicated to the Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse, organized by Romanians of DC

5:30 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

6:15 PM – Urban folklore concert by Corina Sîrghi & Taraful Jean Americanu (Shaun Williams aka Jean Americanu' - accordion, Laurențiu Feraru - violin, Ciprian Răducanu - double bass), joined by special guest Nicolae Feraru, cimbalom virtuoso and NEA National Heritage Fellow

7:30 PM – Rap/trap concert by Tehno-Vrăjitoarele (Techno-Witches) Niko G. & Kali

IN THE TENTS:

Saturday, July 9, 12 PM – 6 PM & Sunday, July 10, 2 PM – 6 PM

Dancing at the Barn. Join the round dance! – Dance workshops

The Potter's House. Spin the potter’s wheel! – Pottery demonstrations with Daniel Leș

Our Story Carved in Wood – Wood carving demonstrations with Petrică Codrea

Folk Costumes. Does tradition fit you? – Folk costumes exhibition

Maramureș Photo Booth. Let time freeze and say cheese! – Photo opportunity

Visit Maramureș, Gateway to Romanian traditions! – Learn more about Romania & plan a visit

The Taste of Romania. Europe’s map in one bite! – A selection of Romanian foods

The Joy of Romanian Wines. Drinkable happiness! – A selection of gorgeous wines to try and buy

Romanian Literature in America – A showcase of recent books by Romanian-American authors & spoken word performances curated and managed by Bucharest Inside the Beltway (BiB)

Poster photo by Mihaela Noroc ("The Atlas of Beauty")