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SUMMARY:Barrio Bugalú welcomes Daniel Díaz and Alexander López
DESCRIPTION:BYOB (Beer and Wine Only) | Salsa Class with Lisa La Boriqua at 6:45 pm | $10 Suggested Donation not required for admission | Complimentary Small Bite with your donation (While Supplies Last) \nAlmost two decades ago some of the most serious Latin record collectors in Chicago joined forces to play for a packed dance floor at Sonotheque as part of the Chicago World Music Festival (2007). The monthly all-vinyl Barrio Bugalú was born at one of Chicago’s top audiophile destinations. SRBCC relives Barrio Bugalú with appearances by the original host DJs (Super Barrio Brothers and Agúzate DJ Crew)\, as well as special sets by some of Chicago’s most avid vinyl selectors. \nHeld 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. \nSpecial Guest: Daniel Díaz & Alexander López \nPuerto Rican artist Daniel Díaz was born with rhythm in his hands. It is his rhythm and his hands that have made him a one-of-a-kind artist—just like his musical invention known as El Tripandero. This ingenious creation\, conceived by Daniel in 2010\, combines the rhythm of the three hand drums (panderos) that produce the sound of traditional Puerto Rican plena into a single instrument. \nAlongside René Pérez “Residente\,” Daniel has performed on stages in over 57 countries\, showcasing to the world both his creativity and the musical power of his Tripandero. This young percussionist\, arranger\, and composer has also collaborated with a wide range of musical stars\, including Calle 13\, Shakira\, Ricky Martin\, Carlos Vives\, Ricardo Montaner\, Mon Laferte\, Bad Bunny\, Giovanni Hidalgo\, Diego El Cigala\, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico\, Ismael Miranda… and has performed on global platforms such as the 2017 Latin Grammys\, hundreds of festivals around the world—including Austin City Limits—and Cirque du Soleil by Lionel Messi. \nhttps://segundoruizbelvis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-4.mp4\nTickets
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/barrio-bugalu-3/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,Parties
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SUMMARY:Arts in Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:VENUE CHANGE  \nOn Friday September 5\, two days before Sunday’s “Arts In Solidarity” event\, organizers were informed that the venue Alhambra Palace had cancelled use of the venue due to perceived threats in the political climate enveloping the City of Chicago.  \nThe event organizers\, who are seasoned cultural advocates are unanimous in the decision to “go on with the show” – stating that presenting opportunities for communities to come together through the arts in times of stress\, as well as supporting fundraising for immigrant legal defense are crucial healing vehicles at this time. The benefit for the Midwest Immigrant Bond Fund has a new sense of immediacy as the weekend plans as advertised by the Whitehouse target local friends\, neighbors and co-workers.  \nThe program as announced below will continue with the same time and terms but at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC). \nABOUT THE EVENT  \nAn ad-hoc volunteer collective of local arts presenters and advocates has come together to raise funds for legal defense and to speak out against the ongoing persecution of our family\, friends\, and neighbors by law enforcement agencies—often without due process. This group has curated a powerful event featuring cultural voices from across the community. All proceeds will support legal expenses resulting from detentions and prosecutions. \nParticipating artists confirmed to date are: \nCarpacho Y Su Super Combo\, Los Pleneros De Don Segundo\, Surabhi Ensemble\, Afrocolombian Band “Epa!”\, D.J. Damon Locks \nLuis Tubens – Emcee\, Speakers: Aislinn Pulley\, Jorge Mujica\, Alejandra Oliva\, and Sen. Graciela Guzman  \nThe organizers bring together this international chorus of voices to express solidarity with people targeted by ICE and other para-military forces. \nWe are alarmed by the attacks and the ongoing psychological and physical trauma they cause\, and seek to assist in adequately fighting the mounting legal battles immigrants are facing. \nThe program will raise funds for The Midwest Immigration Bond Fund  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nDuring the event\, speakers will provide information on how you can help and a literature table will include education info\, “Know Your Rights”\, and other useful resources. \nThe organizers of the concert have donated their labor to create this event. The money raised above event production expenses will directly support the beneficiaries. The event is ticketed with a minimum suggested donation of $25 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nThe event is open to all ages with parental supervision. \nThe non-profit concert producers are also accepting donations from event sponsors to offset the production expenses via HotHouse.   \n  \nABOUT THE ARTISTS  \nLOS PLENEROS DE DON SEGUNDO \nBorn at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC)\, Los Pleneros de Don Segundo have been performing original plena music in Chicago since 2016. They have become one of the city’s most sought-after Afro-Puerto Rican folkloric groups\, known for their commitment to advancing the genre through original compositions and arrangements\, and a celebration of plena as music of resistance.  \nSURABHI ENSEMBLE\nThe Surabhi Ensemble is a Chicago-based world music collective that blends diverse musical traditions\, including Indian\, Arabic\, African\, and Spanish flamenco. Founded by Saraswathi Ranganathan (veena) and Carlo Basile (guitar) and featuring Ronnie Malley (oud) and Bob Garrett (percussion) along with special guests\, the ensemble tastefully fosters cross-cultural connections through music and dance. The ensemble often incorporates traditional dance forms from various cultures into their music performances.  \nCARPACHO Y SU SUPER COMBO \nCarpacho y su Super Combo is a fun\, high-energy group specializing in Colombian Salsa and other Tropical dance styles like Cumbia\, Merengue\, Latin Jazz\, and Cha Cha. Carpacho y su Super Combo started in 1986 with a main idea of integrating the band with musicians and sounds from various Latin American countries including Puerto Rico\, Ecuador\, and Colombia. \nAFROCOLOMBIAN BAND “EPA!” \nEcos del Pacifico Afrocolombia is a Chicago-based group formed in 2006 by Julio Cesar Montaño Montenegro and steeped in the Afro-Colombian music and dance traditions of the Pacific coast of Colombia. \nThe group features members of the Montaño Arboleda family and a diverse complement of Chicago musicians of various ethnicities performing on traditional Afro-Colombian percussion\, marimba\, guitar\, clarinet\, and bass. Ecos del Pacifico focuses on the Pacific cost sounds of Currulao\, one of the most African influenced-styles in all of Colombia\, The music is centered around a drum known as a “cununo”\, which superficially resembles the “alegre” drum (used in Cumbia)\, and a shaker known in parts of Colombia as a “guasá” or “guache”\, and Colombian marimba\, a wooden xylophone which resembles the African balafon. \nDAMON LOCKS featured DJ \nDamon Locks is a Chicago-based visual artist\, educator\, vocalist/musician and DJ. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago where he received his BFA in fine arts. Since 2014 he has been working with the Prisons and Neighborhood Arts Project at Stateville Correctional Center teaching art. He is a 2025 recipient of the Creative Capital Award. In 2017 he became a Soros Justice Media Fellow. He received a Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Achievement Award in the Arts in 2015. In 2019\, he became a 3Arts Awardee. He spent 4 years as an artist in residence as a part of the Museum of Contemporary Arts’ SPACE Program\, introducing civically engaged art into the curriculum at Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy High School. He teaches Improvisation in the Sound Department at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Damon leads the Black Monument Ensemble\, is a member of New Future City Radio\, Exploding Star Orchestra and co-founded the band The Eternals. \nEMCEE:  LUIS TUBENS \nLuis Tubens\, a.k.a “Logan Lu”\, was born in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood and raised in Logan Square. In 2014\, he earned a B.A. in Communications\, media and theater from Northeastern Illinois University. Luis has performed poetry across the United States including with the GUILD COMPLEX\, Tia Chucha Press\, and the National Museum of Mexican Art. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nALEJANDRA OLIVA\, MIBF BOARD CO-VICE PRESIDENT \nAlejandra Oliva is the Co-Vice President of the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund\, as well as the author of the book Rivermouth: A Chronicle of Language\, Faith and Migration.  \nAISLINN PULLEY \nAislinn Pulley is a co-executive director of the Chicago Torture Justice Center founded out of the historic 2015 reparations ordinance for survivors of Chicago police torture. Aislinn is also the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Chicago. \nIl. STATE SENATOR GRACIELA GUZMÁN \nGraciela Guzmán (she/her/ella) serves as the state senator for District 20 and as an organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union. Before becoming state senator\, she served as chief of staff for Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas and political director for her and Senator Omar Aquino. \nJORGE MUJICA  \nJorge Mujica emigrated to the United States from Mexico in 1987. He currently works as lead strategic campaigns organizer for Arise Chicago\, a non-profit organization addressing the needs of low-wage workers\, particularly stolen wages. He is also a Congressman in the Méxiccan Chamber of Deputies\, representing Mexicans abroad.  \nABOUT THE RECIPIENT  \nThe Midwest Immigration Bond Fund was formed through a coalition in 2020 and began paying out immigration bonds for IL\, IN\, WI\, and KY residents as funds allow in February 2021. \nThe Midwest Immigration Bond Fund facilitates a revolving immigration bond fund to pay immigration bonds that frees individuals from ICE custody and gathers community to advocate for the abolition of immigration detention and surveillance. \nABOUT THE EVENT ORGANIZERS  \nA broad array of community based NGO’s\, solidarity organizations\, religious congregations\, peace activists and others\, are joining the organizers and supporting this event with outreach and volunteer efforts. \nThe ad-hoc volunteer committee organizing this event are:  \nPresented by host committee: Marguerite Horberg\, Jaime Garza\, Juan Dies\, Nan Warshaw\, Omar Torres-Kortright\, Shawn Lent\, Elsie Hernandez\, and Brian Keigher \nThis group represents many seasoned arts administrators who have enjoyed collaborating on building community-based projects over the years. \nHotHouse is an award-winning non-profit arts and education institution in Chicago that has programmed international events for 39 years. \nSegundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) is the longest-standing Latiné cultural center in Chicago. Established in 1971\, it was named in honor of Segundo Ruiz Belvis\, a Puerto Rican patriot and member of a secret abolitionist society that freed children who had been enslaved under Spanish rule. In that spirit\, SRBCC realizes its mission to preserve and promote appreciation of the culture and arts of Puerto Rico and Latin America\, with a focus on its African heritage. \n  \nTickets
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/arts-in-solidarity/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events
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SUMMARY:Barrio Bugalú
DESCRIPTION:BYOB (Beer and Wine Only) | Salsa Class at 6:45 pm | $10 Suggested Donation not required for admission | Complimentary Small Bite by Jibaritos on Harlem with your donation (While Supplies Last) \nAlmost two decades ago some of the most serious Latin record collectors in Chicago joined forces to play for a packed dance floor at Sonotheque as part of the Chicago World Music Festival (2007). The monthly all-vinyl Barrio Bugalú was born at one of Chicago’s top audiophile destinations. SRBCC relives Barrio Bugalú with appearances by the original host DJs (Super Barrio Brothers and Agúzate DJ Crew)\, as well as special sets by some of Chicago’s most avid vinyl selectors. \nHeld 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.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/barrio-bugalu-2/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T130000
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SUMMARY:Open House Chicago 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 community. This free public festival offers behind-the-scenes access to 200+ sites\, including many not normally open to the public. \nThe main venue space\, which once operated as The Karlov Theater\, will be open to visitors\, as will the garden space. Optional guided tours will be offered. \nEvents offered Sunday\, October 19 (Saturday canceled due to march). \nGilded Flora Panels Workshop by Carlos Rolón \n1:30 PM to 3:00 PM \nParticipants will create their own mixed media floral panel using SRBCC Resident Artist Carlos Rolón’s layering style combining tropical botanical imagery\, personal symbolism\, and metallic embellishment (gold/silver/copper foil or paint). \n \nFree Registration (Limited availability)\n \nLatin Jazz and Salsa Jam Sessions \n3:30 PM to 5:00 PM \nLa Cantera will host Latin Jazz and Salsa Jam Sessions with surprise special guests. These high-energy\, interactive performances bring together emerging talent and established artists in an intimate\, improvisational format that reflects Chicago’s vibrant Afro-Caribbean music scene. No registration needed. \n \nVisit Open House Chicago
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/open-house-chicago-2025/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Flourishing through Movement Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Salsa Night at the Odeh Center\nOdehmenan Health Equity Center \nCommunity Signature Event\n\nCome to Flourishing through Movement Liberation: Salsa Night at the Odeh Center to warm up with dance and food! Historically\, throughout life challenges\, communities have found a way to band together and thrive by relying on dancing for their physical\, mental and spiritual health. \nThe 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. \nPlease join us in welcoming our community partners from the Puerto Rican Cultural Center\, the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center and Omarcitos. A special shout-out and huge thank you to Kevin Garcia\, Ricardo Jimenez\, Omar Torres-Kortright\, Becky Medina\, and Omar Cadena for making this event possible! Additionally\, thank you to our UIC partners from UIC Library and the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy\, including Dean Rhea Ballard-Thrower\, Dr. Donghua Tao\, Deana Lewis\, and Camryn Woodworth\, for organizing this and joining us as co-hosts in December. \n\nFREE RSVP
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/flourishing-through-movement-liberation/
LOCATION:Odehmenan Health Equity Center\, 1750 W. Polk Street\, Chicago\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,Parties,Workshop
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SUMMARY:La Salsoteca: Tribute to Celia Cruz and Tite Curet Alonso
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOpening act by our After School Matters Apprentices starting at 6:30 pm. \nFood and beverage available for purchase. \n  \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-salsoteca-tribute-to-celia-cruz-and-tite-curet-alonso/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T170000
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SUMMARY:Super Bowl Watch Party with Sentido
DESCRIPTION: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. In neighborhoods where culture lives and grows through the people\, spaces like this protect memory\, identity\, and community. With everything this moment represents for puerto rico and latin america\, it felt right to gather here together for the game\, the music\, and each other. 🎶 sounds by: @liteonthebeat / @perreologia773 @karennoid @jgthevibe @djmetro16 @flores_negras_ @djo_zone early arrival is suggested. Capacity is limited and strictly enforced. \n  \nPlease take this into consideration. Donate $30 to SRBCC on-site = 1 tee one per person. Limited quantities available. Drinks provided by drink monaco lasustancia.chi – non-alcoholic built on memory moved by sound made for us by us #sentido #chicago #latino #puertorico \n  \nRSVP
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/super-bowl-watch-party-with-sentido/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
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SUMMARY:Barrio Bugalú
DESCRIPTION:Salsa Class + Vinyl Dance Party | Last Fridays at SRBCC \nReady to move? \nJoin us every last Friday of the month for Barrio Bugalú—Chicago’s monthly celebration of salsa\, boogaloo\, and Afro-Caribbean dance music. \nWe kick things off with a free salsa class at 6:45 PM\, perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to loosen up before the dance floor heats up. \nThen it’s all-vinyl\, all-vibes as some of Chicago’s deepest Latin music selectors and collectors drop classic and rare grooves—from salsa dura to Latin soul\, boogaloo\, bomba\, and beyond. \n🎧 Curated by Agúzate DJ Crew\n💃 Free Salsa Class | 🕗 Music until 9:30 pm| 🍷 BYOB (Beer & Wine)\n💸 $12 suggested donation\n🍽️ Free small bite with your donation (while supplies last)\n📍 All ages welcome | RSVP needed \nBring your friends. Bring your rhythm.\nBarrio Bugalú is where the vinyl spins and the barrio dances. \n#BarrioBugalu #SRBCC #SalsaEnChicago #ViniloLatino #BoogalooVibes \n  \nTICKETS\n  \nClase de Salsa + Fiesta en Vinilo | Últimos Viernes en SRBCC \n¿Listx pa’ gozar? \nCada último viernes del mes\, el ritmo se prende en Barrio Bugalú—la fiesta mensual de SRBCC dedicada a la salsa\, el bugalú y los sonidos afrocaraibeños. \nEmpezamos la noche con una clase gratis de salsa a las 6:45 PM\, ideal pa’ principiantes o pa’ soltar el cuerpo antes de que la pista se llene. \nDespués\, los tornamesas se encienden con sets en vinilo a cargo de los “selectors” más pesados de música latina en Chicago—salsa dura\, soul latino\, bugalú\, bomba y más joyitas pa’ mover los pies. \n🎧 Curaduría de Agúzate DJ Crew💃 Clase de Salsa Gratis | 🎶 Música Hasta las 9:30 pm🍷 BYOB (Solo Vino y Cerveza)💸 Donativo sugerido: $10 (no es obligatorio)🍽️ Bocadillo gratis con tu donativo (hasta agotar existencias)📍 Evento para todas las edades | Se requiere RSVP \nTrae tu flow\, tus panas y tu mejor energía.Barrio Bugalú: donde el vinilo gira y el barrio baila. \n#BarrioBugalu #SRBCC #SalsaChicago #ViniloLatino #BoogalooVibes #PaBailar \nTICKETS \n  \n\n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/barrio-bugalu-4/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,events,Parties
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SUMMARY:100 Free Acts of Theater: Bomba and The Abolition of Slavery in Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:A Goodman Theatre Centennial Season Initiative \nInstructors: \n\nAfter years of teaching and performing both at SRBCC and Africaribe\, Melissa Duprey and Quincy Raggs bring to you their vast experiences within Afro-Puerto Rican music and Dance. \nEnglish \nBomba: Rhythm\, Resistance\, and Liberation\n\nA 2-hour introductory workshop in bomba percussion\, dance\, and history curated and presented by the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center \nBomba is more than music and dance—it is a living practice of resistance and memory\, created by enslaved Africans and their descendants in Puerto Rico. In this two-hour introduction\, participants will learn foundational bomba rhythms\, the call-and-response language between dancer and drummer\, and the basics of baile de bomba—where movement leads and the drum responds. \nAlongside the hands-on practice\, we’ll ground the experience in history: how bomba gatherings offered space for community\, cultural preservation\, and freedom-making\, especially in the years leading up to the abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico (1873). We’ll also connect that legacy to the abolitionist struggle associated with Segundo Ruiz Belvis and Ramón Emeterio Betances—names that anchor SRBCC’s mission and the cultural work we carry forward in Chicago. \nCome for the rhythm. Leave with deeper connection—to your body\, to community\, and to an art form rooted in dignity\, defiance\, and joy. \nNo experience necessary. All bodies welcome. \n100 Free Acts of Theater \nWhat: As part of Goodman Theatre’s Centennial Season in 2025-2026\, we would like to gift 100 Free Acts of Theatre to the city of Chicago. An “act of theatre” may be a performance\, or a workshop encouraging community members to make art themselves. It may be an educational opportunity to learn about the history of theatre in Chicago\, or to help young folks learn about empathy through storytelling. Across all 100 Free Acts\, we will create engagement opportunities for Chicagoans of any age or background. \nWhy: We want to give back to the community that has supported us for the last 100 years by making theatre accessible to Chicagoans beyond those who have the means to join us for a performance or event in our theatre downtown. We want to share our theatrical offerings further\, as well as highlight existing local talent in other communities. \nWhen: July 2025 – August 2026 \nWhere: Spread across all 50 of Chicago’s official wards. Video: Quincy Raggs and Melissa Duprey perform a Bomba set with Noel Rosario (Viento de Agua) at the Spirit of Music Garden for Summer Dance 2025 \n\n \nRSVP\nEspañol \n100 Free Acts of Theatre \n\nBomba: Ritmo\, Resistencia y LiberaciónTaller introductorio de 2 horas sobre percusión\, baile e historia de la bomba \nLa bomba es mucho más que música y baile: es una práctica viva de resistencia y memoria\, creada por personas africanas esclavizadas y sus descendientes en Puerto Rico. En este taller de dos horas\, las y los participantes aprenderán ritmos fundamentales\, el lenguaje de llamado y respuesta entre bailador/a y tambor\, y las bases del baile de bomba—donde el movimiento guía y el tambor contesta. \nJunto a la práctica\, compartiremos contexto histórico: cómo los bailes de bomba fueron espacios de encuentro\, preservación cultural y construcción de libertad\, especialmente en los años previos a la abolición de la esclavitud en Puerto Rico (1873). También enlazaremos ese legado con la lucha abolicionista asociada a Segundo Ruiz Belvis y Ramón Emeterio Betances—nombres que sostienen la misión de SRBCC y el trabajo cultural que continuamos en Chicago. \nVen por el ritmo. Sal con una conexión más profunda—con tu cuerpo\, con la comunidad y con un arte arraigado en dignidad\, rebeldía y alegría. \nNo se requiere experiencia previa. Todos los cuerpos son bienvenidos. \n100 Free Acts of Theater \nUna iniciativa de la Temporada del Centenario de Goodman Theatre \nQué: Como parte de la Temporada del Centenario de Goodman Theatre en 2025–2026\, nos gustaría obsequiar a la ciudad de Chicago 100 Free Acts of Theatre. Un “acto de teatro” puede ser una función o un taller que invite a miembros de la comunidad a crear arte por sí mismos. Puede ser una oportunidad educativa para aprender sobre la historia del teatro en Chicago\, o para ayudar a jóvenes a desarrollar la empatía a través de la narración de historias. A través de los 100 Free Acts\, crearemos oportunidades de participación para gente de Chicago de cualquier edad o procedencia. \nPor qué: Queremos mostrar cariño a la comunidad que nos ha apoyado durante los últimos 100 años\, haciendo que el teatro sea accesible para gente de Chicago\, más allá de quienes tienen los recursos para acompañarnos en una función o evento en nuestro teatro. Queremos ampliar el alcance de nuestra oferta teatral\, así como destacar el talento local existente en otras comunidades. \nCuándo: Julio de 2025 – agosto de 2026 \nDónde: Distribuido a través de los 50 distritos oficiales (wards) de Chicago \n\nRSVP\n\n\n  \nSegundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center is a Proud 2026 Partner of 100 Free Acts of Theater \n\n\nSee all events here. \n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/family-bomba-workshop-centennial-season/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,events,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T213000
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SUMMARY:David Rivera y la Bámbula\, Direct from Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:English\nSegundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) proudly welcomes David Rivera y la Bámbula for their Chicago debut\, presented as part of SRBCC’s 55th Anniversary Year. \nThis benefit concert supports SRBCC’s Artist Fund\, which helps cover artist fees for visiting artists and sustains paid opportunities for independent musicians from Chicago and Puerto Rico. As SRBCC enters FY2026 facing a 60% reduction in operational support\, the Puente Sonoro 55 concert series is a vital way for our community to keep this fund strong—and keep artists working. \nDavid 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 Obie Bermúdez\, John Benítez\, Gonzalo Grau\, Pedro Capó\, Luis Enrique\, and Gilberto Santa Rosa. \nFood and beverage available for purchase. \nDoors open at 6:30 pm. \nTickets\nEspañol\nEl Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) presenta con orgullo el debut en Chicago de David Rivera y la Bámbula\, como parte de nuestro 55.º Aniversario. \nEste concierto benéfico apoya el Fondo de Artistas de SRBCC\, que ayuda a cubrir honorarios de artistas invitados y sostiene oportunidades remuneradas para músicos independientes de Chicago y Puerto Rico. Al entrar en el año fiscal 2026 enfrentando una reducción del 60% en el apoyo operativo\, la serie de conciertos Puente Sonoro 55 es una manera vital de que nuestra comunidad mantenga este fondo sólido—y mantenga a nuestros artistas trabajando. \nDavid Rivera es un artista puertorriqueño de grabación\, compositor\, arreglista y educador\, cuyo sonido transita entre la música latina\, el jazz\, el góspel\, el rock y el pop. Becario de la BEST Scholarship (2004)\, estudió en Berklee College of Music en Boston\, y ha colaborado en conciertos y grabaciones con artistas como Obie Bermúdez\, John Benítez\, Gonzalo Grau\, Pedro Capó\, Luis Enrique y Gilberto Santa Rosa. \nComida y bebida disponible para la venta. \nPuertas abren a las 6:30 pm \nTickets
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/david-rivera-y-la-bambula-direct-from-puerto-rico/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214023Z
CREATED:20260130T154300Z
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SUMMARY:Barrio Bugalú
DESCRIPTION:Salsa Class + Vinyl Dance Party | Last Fridays at SRBCC \nReady to move? \nJoin us every last Friday of the month for Barrio Bugalú—Chicago’s monthly celebration of salsa\, boogaloo\, and Afro-Caribbean dance music. \nWe kick things off with a free salsa class at 6:45 PM\, perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to loosen up before the dance floor heats up. \nThen it’s all-vinyl\, all-vibes as some of Chicago’s deepest Latin music selectors and collectors drop classic and rare grooves—from salsa dura to Latin soul\, boogaloo\, bomba\, and beyond. \n🎧 Curated by Agúzate DJ Crew\n💃 Free Salsa Class | 🕗 Music until 9:30 pm| 🍷 BYOB (Beer & Wine)\n💸 $12 suggested donation\n🍽️ Free small bite with your donation (while supplies last)\n📍 All ages welcome | RSVP needed \nBring your friends. Bring your rhythm.\nBarrio Bugalú is where the vinyl spins and the barrio dances. \n#BarrioBugalu #SRBCC #SalsaEnChicago #ViniloLatino #BoogalooVibes \n\n  \nTICKETS  \nClase de Salsa + Fiesta en Vinilo | Últimos Viernes en SRBCC \n¿Listx pa’ gozar? \nCada último viernes del mes\, el ritmo se prende en Barrio Bugalú—la fiesta mensual de SRBCC dedicada a la salsa\, el bugalú y los sonidos afrocaraibeños. \nEmpezamos la noche con una clase gratis de salsa a las 6:45 PM\, ideal pa’ principiantes o pa’ soltar el cuerpo antes de que la pista se llene. \nDespués\, los tornamesas se encienden con sets en vinilo a cargo de los “selectors” más pesados de música latina en Chicago—salsa dura\, soul latino\, bugalú\, bomba y más joyitas pa’ mover los pies. \n🎧 Curaduría de Agúzate DJ Crew💃 Clase de Salsa Gratis | 🎶 Música Hasta las 9:30 pm🍷 BYOB (Solo Vino y Cerveza)💸 Donativo sugerido: $10 (no es obligatorio)🍽️ Bocadillo gratis con tu donativo (hasta agotar existencias)📍 Evento para todas las edades | Se requiere RSVP \nTrae tu flow\, tus panas y tu mejor energía.Barrio Bugalú: donde el vinilo gira y el barrio baila. \n#BarrioBugalu #SRBCC #SalsaChicago #ViniloLatino #BoogalooVibes #PaBailar \n\nTICKETS
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/barrio-bugalu-5/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,events,Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134100Z
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SUMMARY:Versos de Mujer
DESCRIPTION:Versos de Mujer brings Puerto Rican traditional music to life through the artistry of women trovadoras and instrumentalists. Their performance preserves cultural heritage while sharing its passion and authenticity with the diaspora during the BoriCorridor Tour 2026 edition.  \n  \nVersos 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) to Chicago 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. \n  \nDoors open: 5:00 p.m.\nStart time: 6:00 p.m. \n  \nAbout Versos de Mujer \nFounded in 2017\, Versos de Mujer is the only Puerto Rican traditional music collective composed exclusively of women. Featuring seasoned troubadours and instrumentalists\, the group blends poetry\, music\, and tradition into a powerful and emotional stage experience. Its mission is to bring Puerto Rican cultural heritage to life and create a deep connection with the diaspora\, delivering authenticity and passion in every performance. They have participated in festivals\, cultural events\, and community spaces across Puerto Rico\, and in 2026 they join the BoriCorridor Tour to share this unique experience with Puerto Rican communities in the northeastern United States. \n  \nEnsemble: \nLenny Adorno\, trovadora \nMaribel Delgado\, cuatro \nAidita Encarnación\, guitar & singer  \nDaliz Marie Dávila\, bongo \nRocío del Mar Santiago\, congas \nDeborah Rodríguez\, trovadora \nRosaura Batista\, trovadora \nCarmen (Titi) Rodríguez\, singer \n  \nTICKETS\n  \nSegundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center is proud to partner with BorriCorridor as a Community Co-Presenter \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFully compatible with SRBCC’s decades-long work as a creative hub serving Boricua artists in Chicago\, BoriCorridor aims to connect a vast network of cultural workers in the U.S. and serve as a tool for Puerto Rican artists in the archipelago and the diaspora to reach out\, collaborate and showcase their work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn initiative produced by Ágora Cultural Architects with the support of The Mellon Foundation and in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico’s Master in Cultural Management and Administration program researchers.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/versos-de-mujer/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T213000
DTSTAMP:20260528T151243Z
CREATED:20260506T183839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T151243Z
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SUMMARY:SENTIDO x BARRIO BUGALÚ: 55 YEARS OF SOUND
DESCRIPTION:SENTIDO x BARRIO BUGALÚ \n55 YEARS OF SOUND \nMAY 29 | 6-9:30 PM\n4048 W. Armitage Ave. \nOverview \nfeaturing Gia Fu and Lite\, Sentido celebrates the 55th anniversary of Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center with a night of salsa. \nfor the start of its 55th anniversary celebration\, Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center opens its doors for a night dedicated to rhythm\, memory\, and the generations that helped shape puerto rican cultural identity in Chicago. \nin collaboration with Sentido\, the evening brings together salsa\, bugalú\, latin soul\, and diasporic sounds with opening selections by DJ Carlos Guate\, DJ Lite and a special set by Gia Fu\, presented with support from Michelada Fest\, inside one of the city’s most historic cultural spaces. \nmore than a gathering\, this is a celebration of legacy and a fundraiser supporting the continued preservation of the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center and its decades of community work through culture\, education\, and the arts. a reminder that music has always lived beyond clubs and stages\, carried through community centers\, family gatherings\, block parties\, and neighborhood streets for decades** \nfor one night\, the ruiz belvis transforms into a living archive of sound past and present. \nEARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED. 21+ DRINKS PROVIDED BY MONACO. \nFull bar\, food available for purchase from Arepa George and Chucherías Tropical Creations. \nFREE RSVP
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/sentido-takes-over-barrio-bugalu/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,events,Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T213923Z
CREATED:20260514T220752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T213923Z
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SUMMARY:“QUISQUEYA” ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:5:30 pm Food and Dance Class \n7:00 pm Concert \nDominican-American pianist\, composer\, and South Arts Jazz Road awardee Julián Pujols Quall announces the release of Quisqueya\, the debut album by their ensemble Mamey. The album debut will be celebrated with a phenomenal Chicago release event curated by Julián Pujols Quall and presented by Fulcrum Point New Music Project’s Discoveries Auxin: Connected! Series and Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center.   \nThe event at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, a longtime hub for Afro-Caribbean arts and community engagement\, will feature a live performance by Mamey\, including\, in addition to Pujols Quall\, international guest artists: \nJonathan Suazo on alto saxophone\, Ethan Bailey-Gould on guitar\, Oscar Evely on drums\, Toncau on bass\, Otoniel Nicolás and JBlack on percussion\, Tafa Mi-Soleil\, featured Haitian vocalist\, and children from Uniting Voices Chicago.  \n​The June 27th event at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center kicks off at 5:30 pm with Caribbean food and dance. Mamey takes the stage at 7:00 pm with a live set for all to listen\, dance\, and connect!   ​ \n  \nTICKETS\n  \nABOUT THE RECORDING \nConceived as both a musical statement and a cultural proposition\, the album reimagines the shared sonic heritage of the Dominican Republic and Haiti through contemporary composition\, improvisation\, and experimental practice. \nRecorded across multiple cities—including Chicago\, New York\, Baltimore\, and Santo Domingo—Quisqueya brings together an intergenerational and transnational collective of musicians. The core ensemble features Julián Pujols Quall (artistic direction\, piano\, keyboard\, voice\, composition)\, Micah Collier (bass)\, Jonathan Suazo (alto saxophone)\, Ethan Bailey-Gould (guitar)\, and Oscar Evely (drums). They are joined by master Dominican percussionists Otoniel Nicolás and Edgar Molina. Featured collaborators include legendary guitarist Edilio Paredes (requinto)\, electronic artist Levi Lu (synths and processing)\,  percussionists Kweku Sumbry and Sanu Basu of Farafina Kan\, as well as Haitian vocalist Tafa Mi-Soleil. The album also incorporates youth voices recorded in New York with Jazz Power Initiative\, in Chicago with Uniting Voices\, and in Santo Domingo with Vibrar Studio Choir in Chicago\, and Vibrar Choir in Santo Domingo\, reflecting a commitment to intergenerational exchange as part of the music’s fabric. \nThe Quisqueya album project was made possible in part by a grant from Pathways to Jazz\, a donor-advised fund of the Boulder County Arts Alliance\, crowdfunding from GoFundMe\, friends and family\, and the artistic community in Chicago and beyond.  \nYou can still be part of the community making the album come to life! Click below! \nhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mamey-record-their-debut-album
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/mameys-quisqueya-album-release-concert-june-27-2026/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161430Z
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SUMMARY:Together For Venezuela: A Chicago Cultural Relief Benefit
DESCRIPTION:An ad-hoc volunteer collective of local arts presenters and advocates has come together to raise funds for the Venezuelan earthquake relief. This group has curated a powerful event featuring cultural voices from across the community. All proceeds will support the local rescue and redevelopment efforts in Caracas-La Guaira resulting from this month’s devastating double Earthquakes. \nThe event will take place in the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center. \nParticipating artists confirmed to date are: Richard Peña’s Equilibrio\, La Cantera\, Chicago Samba\, Fuego de Cumbia\, Tamanaco Tambor and the Cepillao’ Band \nThe organizers bring together this international chorus of voices to express solidarity with people in Venezuela who are hard hit by natural disasters. \nThe program will raise funds for the Venezuelan Red Cross and World Central Kitchen. \nDuring the event\, speakers will provide information on how you can help and a literature table will include educational info and other useful resources. The organizers of the concert and the artists have donated their labor to create this event. The money raised will directly support the beneficiaries. The event is ticketed with a minimum suggested donation of $25 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. A second tier ticket at $40 will include a dinner option. The event is open to all ages with parental supervision. \nTICKETS
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/together-for-venezuela-a-chicago-cultural-relief-benefit/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T011840Z
CREATED:20260604T011814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T011840Z
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SUMMARY:Las Guaracheras
DESCRIPTION:Las Guaracheras (Colombia) with Special Opening Performance by La Cantera \nJoin Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center for a vibrant evening of Afro-Latin music\, cultural exchange\, and celebration featuring Las Guaracheras\, the acclaimed all-women salsa collective from Colombia\, with a special opening performance by La Cantera\, Chicago’s platform for the next generation of Afro-Latin jazz artists. \nHailing from Cali\, Colombia—a city recognized around the world as a capital of salsa—Las Guaracheras have earned international recognition for their electrifying performances\, virtuosic musicianship\, and powerful commitment to elevating women’s voices within Afro-Caribbean music traditions. Blending salsa\, Latin jazz\, and folkloric influences\, the ensemble delivers a dynamic sound that is both deeply rooted in tradition and boldly contemporary. \nThe evening begins with La Cantera\, SRBCC’s acclaimed emerging artist program\, which provides performance and mentorship opportunities to young musicians dedicated to exploring jazz through Afro-Latin and Caribbean traditions. Their opening set highlights the creativity\, talent\, and cultural leadership of Chicago’s rising generation of artists. \nTogether\, these ensembles represent a powerful conversation across generations\, borders\, and musical traditions—from Chicago to Cali\, from emerging artists to internationally touring performers. Audiences can expect an evening filled with infectious rhythms\, extraordinary musicianship\, and the joyful spirit that has long connected communities throughout the Americas. \nThis free community concert is presented with support from the Music Performance Trust Fund\, helping make world-class live music accessible to all. \nCome celebrate the power of music to connect cultures\, inspire community\, and keep our shared traditions alive. \n  \nFREE TICKETS
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/las-guaracheras/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T222024Z
CREATED:20260130T155137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T222024Z
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SUMMARY:Barrio Bugalú
DESCRIPTION:Salsa Class + Vinyl Dance Party | Last Fridays at SRBCC \n\nReady to move? \nJoin us every last Friday of the month for Barrio Bugalú—Chicago’s monthly celebration of salsa\, boogaloo\, and Afro-Caribbean dance music. \nWe kick things off with a free salsa class at 6:45 PM\, perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to loosen up before the dance floor heats up. \nThen it’s all-vinyl\, all-vibes as some of Chicago’s deepest Latin music selectors and collectors drop classic and rare grooves—from salsa dura to Latin soul\, boogaloo\, bomba\, and beyond. \n🎧 Curated by Agúzate DJ Crew \n💃 Free Salsa Class | 🕗 Music until 9:30 pm| 🍷 BYOB (Beer & Wine) \n💸 $12 suggested donation \n🍽️ Free small bite with your donation (while supplies last) \n📍 All ages welcome | RSVP needed \nBring your friends. Bring your rhythm. \nBarrio Bugalú is where the vinyl spins and the barrio dances. \n#BarrioBugalu #SRBCC #SalsaEnChicago #ViniloLatino #BoogalooVibes \n\n2 x 1 (Limited Deal)\n\n\nClase de Salsa + Fiesta en Vinilo | Últimos Viernes en SRBCC \n¿Listx pa’ gozar? \nCada último viernes del mes\, el ritmo se prende en Barrio Bugalú—la fiesta mensual de SRBCC dedicada a la salsa\, el bugalú y los sonidos afrocaraibeños. \nEmpezamos la noche con una clase gratis de salsa a las 6:45 PM\, ideal pa’ principiantes o pa’ soltar el cuerpo antes de que la pista se llene. \nDespués\, los tornamesas se encienden con sets en vinilo a cargo de los “selectors” más pesados de música latina en Chicago—salsa dura\, soul latino\, bugalú\, bomba y más joyitas pa’ mover los pies. \n🎧 Curaduría de Agúzate DJ Crew\n💃 Clase de Salsa Gratis | 🎶 Música Hasta las 9:30 pm\n🍷 BYOB (Solo Vino y Cerveza)\n💸 Donativo sugerido: $12 (no es obligatorio)\n🍽️ Bocadillo gratis con tu donativo (Mientras duren)\n📍 Evento para todas las edades | Se requiere RSVP \nTrae tu flow\, tus panas y tu mejor energía.\nBarrio Bugalú: donde el vinilo gira y el barrio baila. \n#BarrioBugalu #SRBCC #SalsaChicago #ViniloLatino #BoogalooVibes #PaBailar \n\n2 x 1 (Limited Deal)\n  \n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/barrio-bugalu-6/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,events,Parties
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