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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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