Held every last Friday of the month, Barrio Bugalú is not just a dance party; it’s a celebration of history, a tribute to the pioneers of Latin music, and a testament to the timeless power of Afro-Caribbean rhythms to bring people together.
Open House Chicago (OHC), one of the largest architecture and urban exploration festivals in the world, returns to celebrate 15 years of architecture, culture and
Barrio Bugalú: Halloween Edition!A 70s-Themed All-Ages Salsa Party – Costumes Encouraged!💰 $500 Top Prize for Best Costume!This October, SRBCC brings you a special edition of
The evening will involve a presentation (with a live band!) on the history of salsa, from the 1960s with Chamaco Ramírez to today with Bad Bunny, a salsa tutorial with two instructors, and hours of open dancing with a live band and Latin American food.
La Salsoteca, a salsa powerhouse directed by Colombian pianist Sergio Ospina Romero comes directly from Bloomington IN to present a tribute to Cuba and Puerto Rico through the music of Celia Cruz and Catalino "Tite" Curet Alonso.
Sentido returns with 018 of our open format dj series along with a super bowl viewing event, taking place at the segundo ruiz belvis cultural center 🇵🇷. Established in 1971, srbcc is chicago’s longest running latino cultural institution. A home for puerto rican and latin american arts, built on music, dance, activism, and youth mentorship for over 50 years.
Join us every last Friday of the month for Barrio Bugalú—Chicago’s monthly celebration of salsa, boogaloo, and Afro-Caribbean dance music.
A Goodman Theatre Centennial Season Initiative Instructors: After years of teaching and performing both at SRBCC and Africaribe, Melissa Duprey and Quincy Raggs bring to
Join us every last Friday of the month for Barrio Bugalú—Chicago’s monthly celebration of salsa, boogaloo, and Afro-Caribbean dance music.
David Rivera is a Puerto Rican recording artist, composer, arranger, and educator whose sound moves across Latin music, jazz, gospel, rock, and pop. A 2004 BEST Scholarship recipient, he studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and has collaborated in concerts and recordings with artists including Ron Kenoly, John Benítez, Gonzalo Grau, Pedro Capó, Chucho Valdés, and Gilberto Santa Rosa.
Salsa Class + Vinyl Dance Party | Last Fridays at SRBCC Ready to move? Join us every last Friday of the month for Barrio Bugalú—Chicago’s
Versos de Mujer, the only all-female Puerto Rican traditional music ensemble, will bring its concert “Con Puerto Rico en el corazón” (With Puerto Rico in Our Hearts) for the first time this April. Their show celebrates cultural heritage and the power of women in music, offering audiences an intimate and powerful experience.
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