Community, Culture & Cuisine @ St. Mary's Square Shopping Center

Join the fun at the Community, Culture & Cuisine event hosted by the LEXBA and St. Mary's County Arts Council! The event is comfortably nestled in St. Mary's Square on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, Maryland.

Each year, they host entertaining performances from various cultures, an array of activities, interactive crafts, and children's games, and for the food lovers, you'll enjoy cuisines from around the world: Jerk chicken from Jamaica, Potatoes from Ireland and everything in between!

Join us on June 27, 2026, to celebrate the breadth of the world's cultures right in Lexington Park!

Visit St. Mary's MD is a proud sponsor of this event. 

 

This year's multicultural entertainment

La Diablada - Bolivia
Diablada USA brings us this iconic Bolivian mask dance. La Diablada is the symbol of the Carnival of Oruro, a festival recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance. La Diablada is one of Bolivia's most vibrant and original dances, characteristics that have made it very popular beyond its borders. Learn more about Diablada USA.

Bollywood Dance - India
Naach Performing Arts brings us another energetic performance in the Bollywood Dance tradition. This style combines traditional Indian classical and folk dances with Western styles like hip-hop, jazz, and Latin, characterized by vibrant costumes, storytelling, and syncopated rhythmic movements. Learn more about Naach Performing Arts!

Piscataway Powwow - Maryland
The Piscataway Nation Singers and Dancers will perform a vibrant, traditional Piscataway powwow, inviting audiences to join the celebratory dance. A powwow is a celebration of all that the earth provides, and is different each season. Hear the drums, join the dance, and sing the songs of the earth with one of our local native tribes.

Ms. Story's Living History - St. Mary's County
Shemika Renee showcases a powerful, unique historical representation of the black women in St. Mary's County who made the tradition of stuffed ham what it is today. As the ancestor of today's residents, Ms. Story relates the history of this local dish and the women who prepared it.

Footworks Percussive Dance - Various Countries
This energetic group of performers will showcase the cultural diversity of percussive dance from around the world, from Irish clogging to Appalachian Circle Dances. Footworks brings their own live music, and the sound of tapping feet will have you tapping your toes. Learn more about Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble!

Ferocity Dance Company - Latin

The Ferocity Dance Company is a Latin Dance Company located in Northern VA that primarily focuses in different styles of Bachata. We pride ourselves on providing a family type of environment full of positive energy, hard work and fun results!

SOUNDWAVEEXP - Latin

Enjoy a salsa and bachata dance lesson from a local dance instructor and DJ! Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, or you're an experienced dancer, everyone is welcome.