La Cantera incorporates young veterans of Ruiz Belvis’ Afro-Caribbean Jazz and Afro-Latin Percussion apprenticeships with guest appearances by the city’s top local and touring Latin music talent. NO COVER BEFORE 7:00 PM. $5 AFTER. Every third Friday.
Saturday, July 20 offers free arts programming starting at 11am across the Park, culminating in an evening concert by Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winner and
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center's La Cantera welcomes Candela from La Casa de la Plena Tito Matos. Produced by SRBCC with the support of the
La Cantera, SRBCC's Afro-Caribbean Jazz ensemble hosts a series of jam session featuring special guests as part of Night Out in the Parks. Free Salsa Class, as well as Salsa and Bomba Showcase by SRBCC Apprentices. Bring your picnic chair and blanket!
In "El Batey Botánico," Misael González aims not only to perform Puerto Rican Bomba but also to educate the public about its history and cultural significance to Puerto Rico's identity. This educational approach seeks to generate greater interest and appreciation for this rich musical genre. His fresh and evolving proposal respects the tradition of Bomba while embracing musical evolution. Through "El Batey Botánico," Misael aspires to significantly contribute to the dissemination and appreciation of Bomba, promoting its cultural legacy in an authentic and accessible manner.
La Cantera comes back from their Ventana al Jazz performance in San Juan to collaborate with Flaco Navaja.
From Havana, Cuba, street poet Telmary Diaz has emerged as a leader and trendsetter on the cutting edge of hip-hop and urban music in Cuba. Opening act by Flaco Navaja.
The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is proud to host Open House Chicago (OHC) on October 19-20, 2024. OHC is a free public festival that offers behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites throughout Chicago, plus more than 40 events and programs at the sites, including demonstrations, talks and arts performances. While you're out exploring, don't forget to participate in the OHC photo competition—capture your favorite moments/architecture and submit your photos for a chance to be featured. Go explore!
Celebrate an extraordinary evening of music and collaboration at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center. Join us for a unique performance where Fulcrum Point, Fonema Consort, and Beyond This Point come together for a night of unforgettable music honoring the life and work of Javier Álvarez. Free event. Suggested Donation: $20.
S&S Afro-Caribbean Collective brings together Jonathan Suazo and Alejandro Salazar in a new Chicago-based jazz project, rooted in the musical traditions of Puerto Rico and Cuba.
La Cantera, SRBCC's Afro-Caribbean Jazz ensemble hosts a series of jam sessions featuring special guests as part of its monthly residency at the California Clipper.
Fabiola Méndez, the Boston Music Awards 2023 Latin Artist of the Year, blends Folk, Afro-Caribbean, and Jazz to create a sound all her own on the ten-string Puerto Rican cuatro. Fabiola and her band present new and original music from their latest release, Flora Campesina, merging traditional Puerto Rican sounds and folklore with upbeat grooves and contemporary influences.
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