Nicaragua was visited by ghosts of 1931 and 1972 on April 10, when the impact of an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale shook the country, followed by two 6.7 and 5.6 aftershocks three days later.
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Celebrated âCharangaâ band offers unforgettable concert
Cubaâs most celebrated Charanga band, Orquesta AragĂłn, gave a breathtaking and dazzling performance in front of 500 aficionados in the McKenna Theatre at San Francisco State University (SFSU) on April 20.
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Master of magical realism dies
As Gabriel GarcĂa MĂĄrquez, âGaboâ as he was often called, cried one morning in 1966 about the death of his famous characters Colonel Aureliano BuendĂaâthe world mourned the death of the Colombian writer on the afternoon of April 17.
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San Francisco Cinco de Mayo Festival 2014
In 2014 the San Francisco Cinco de Mayo celebration will return to the heart of the Mission District as San Franciscans will celebrate one of our City’s most spectacular traditions at Mission Neighborhood Centersâ tenth annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 on Valencia Street. Where: Valencia Street between 21st & 22nd […]
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Crazy for Conga! Bombo, Cocoyé, Ay Yay Yay!
It’s Carnaval time! Roberto Borrel explores the rhythms, music and history of Cuban Carnaval.This will be a 2-hour interactive workshop including videos, music and dance. Please wear comfortable clothing. Where: Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St. Admission: $19 Contact:Â (510) 292-0400 For more info: www.thecubanmusicproject.com /Â www.missionculturalcenter.org
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Revolutionary Skype Session: Port Truckers Campaign LA
Since 2011, countries (Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Egypt) around the world have had historic upsurges. La Peña 2nd Generation proudly presents a monthly Skype series with revolutionaries from around the globe to discuss these social movements. Where: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley Admission: Free For more info: http://lapena.org
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2nd Annual Baile en la Calle: The Mural Dances
Baile en la Calle: The Mural Dances takes over Balmy Alley as the event rolls into its 2nd year. Last yearâs Baile en la Calleâfeaturing 5 performances at 5 murals on the lower 24th Corridorâwas attended by more than 600 people. This year Epiphany Productions, Cuicacalli Dance Company, Cuicacalli Escuela de Danza and Loco Blocoâalong […]
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Studio 24 Presents: “In Homage To Rupert Garcia”
In recognition of Rupert Garciaâs Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern Graphics Council International, GalerĂa de la Raza is pleased to present âIn Homage To Rupert Garciaâ. The exhibition will feature prints by the artist taken from GalerĂaâs own permanent collection and the collection of fellow printmakers, reflecting Garciaâs impact on not only GalerĂa as […]
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Trio Garufa with guest guitarist Hernan Reinaudo
Trio Garufa is an international ensemble dedicated to performing authentic Argentine music. They have performed across Argentina, Canada, Colombia and the US. Trio Garufa performs traditional Argentine tango, original tango compositions, Argentine folk music and modern tango styles such as Astor Piazzollaâs music and electro tangos. Their sound is exciting, virtuosic, and rooted in the […]
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RENASE Presents: Film âTamale Roadâ â Memoir from El Salvador Q&A with Director Marcos Villatoro
Like many Latinos in the U.S., Marcos has the need to know on a deeper level. This film asks the deep question of what does it mean to be Latino? âTamale Roadâ writer Marcos Villlatoro is a Pocho. Definition: a half-breed Latino who knows nothing about his roots. Marcos means to change that: he travels […]