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FREE! Bring cash for vendors! Come celebrate Frida Kahlo's 110th birthday by supporting strong womxn artists & artisans at Frida's Birthday Tianguis! A "tianguis" is a traditional open air market and comes from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs, which means "market". This is a free event! Bring cash for vendors! In addition to the […]
FREE ADMISSION This is a special one-day outdoor installation by Chilean artist and teacher Ximena Sosa, who uses her works of art to promote social justice. "Underneath the Soles" is a travelling installation created for public spaces. It has been presented in Streets of Mexico and the United States. It includes more than 80 stories […]
Doors open at 7:30pm / Performance start at 8pm $10 Advance / $12 Door *** This event is all ages *** Celebrate Frida Kahlo's 110th birthday with a very special performance paying homage to this iconic Mexican artist. "Frida Kahlo: Tree of Hope" is a mix of Tableau Vivant, known in English as "living picture", concert, and […]
Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop: Dance, Percussion and Song Sundays 1-3pm | $15/class- All Levels/Drop-ins welcome Instructors: Shefali Shah & Hector Lugo | Location: Theater Space For more information: bombaaguacero@gmail.com During these classes series, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community […]
Bay Are Bomba y Plena Workshop presents: ¡BATEY BORICUA! Door Cover: $5- $10 (Sliding Scale) Proceeds go to support the Bomba y Plena Workshop and La Peña! Join us for another very special Batey Boricua with live Puerto Rican music and dance! This is a family friendly event where all are invited to participate and […]
Vocals for Kids! Mondays 6-7:15pm | $10/class | Ages: 10 and up Instructor: Gail Dobson | Location: Lounge To sign up email Gail at: galeygrl@earthlink.net Class meets year round. Let’s sing and increase our self-esteem! With the help of instructor Gail Dobson students will work on how to sing, learn to breathe properly, learn how to sing in a microphone, […]
