Portuguese Ambassador's Residence Concert & Dinner

The International Club of DC with the cooperation of the Embassy of Portugal and His Excellency Ambassador Francisco Duarte Lopes, the Portuguese Ambassador to the United States, cordially request the pleasure of your company for the rare delight of an evening featuring a dinner buffet feast of Portuguese delicacies prepared especially for you by the Ambassador's staff followed by a delightful concert.

An Enchanting Evening of Music & Portuguese Culture

Residence of the Portuguese Ambassador to the United States

After enjoying a dinner buffet feast of Portuguese delecacies by the Ambassador's staff, enjoy a delightful concert featuring ALMO & Júlio Resende: A captivating fusion of jazz, fado, and traditional Portuguese music, offering a unique exploration of Portuguese music.

"A Portuguese Evening of Music, Culture, and Cuisine"

The intimate and beautiful setting of the Portuguese Ambassador’s residence provides the perfect setting for you to discover Portugal through all your senses while meeting the Ambassador*, distinguished diplomats and staff at the embassy along with ICDC members in attendance.

The dinner buffet of Portuguese delicacies will be presented with limited seating. The dinner reception also includes wine and drinks served at the bar.

Please reserve your tickets soon, as space is very limited and the event is expected to sell out in advance. Discounted tickets available for a limited time. As we reach capacity, the ticket price is subject to increase.

* Please note that if the Ambassador is called away for official business, the Deputy Chief of Mission or other high ranking diplomat from the embassy will welcome you to the Embassy.

No Photography or Videography at the Ambassador’s Residence

As this event takes place within the private residence of the Ambassador of Portugal, photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the premises. We kindly ask all guests to honor this policy and refrain from capturing photos or recording videos during the event. Your cooperation helps preserve the exclusivity and decorum of this special occasion. Thank you for your understanding and respect.

:::: Agenda

Kindly do not arrive prior to 6:30 PM, as we are unable to admit guests prior to 6:30 PM due to ongoing arrangements to prepare for the event. Please do arrive promptly at 6:30 PM to be seated for the concert. Dinner is presented at the conclusion of the concert with the event concluding at about 9:00 PM. Please do arrive promptly at 6:30 PM to be seated for the concert.

:::: ALMO & Júlio Resende: A captivating fusion of jazz, fado, and traditional Portuguese music, offering a unique exploration of Portuguese music.

ALMO & Júlio Resende present a unique and innovative concert, where the excellence of the creative and improvising ability of the pianist and composer Júlio Resende joins the interpretive talent of the singers Paulo Lapa (tenor) and Tiago Matos (baritone). In a perfect symbiosis between jazz, improvisation and singing, they seek a differentiating sound that lives up to the essence of Fado and Portuguese Traditional Music without being exclusively and intrinsically linked to jazz and lyrical aesthetics.

Ticket Terms

Kindly note by purchasing a ticket, you accept responsibility to arrive for the event on time. Due to expenses incurred, we are unable to offer refunds if you are unable to attend the event for any reason. Purchase of tickets for the event constitutes your acceptance of our no-refund policy. Event details are subject to change as we continue to refine the event.

Tickets will be released to the person who purchased the tickets upon presenting photo ID. If you purchased more than one ticket, please arrive for admission with your guest(s).

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