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
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 del Centro Cultural Segundo Ruiz Belvis se presenta por primera vez en Puerto Rico en Ventana al Jazz, Ventana al Mar Condado. Contaremos
La Cantera comes back from their Ventana al Jazz performance in San Juan to collaborate with Flaco Navaja.
La Cantera comes back from their Ventana al Jazz performance in San Juan to collaborate with Flaco Navaja. Bring a chair or blanket! Free Salsa class at 4:15 pm!
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!
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. Food and beverage available for purchase. $10 donation requested to sustain SRBCC’s Artist Fund. BYOB! Patio open. Salsa dance classes. All ages welcome.
"Psiquis: Un Giro Decolonial" is a documentary that presents and discusses the psychological impact that colonialism has had on the Puerto Rican people. The film's director opens a conversation from his experience as an activist to analyze the traumas generated by that colonial experience, raises questions to understand how the mindset of the majority has been constructed in a country subjected to colonialism, and identifies healing tools to provoke collective transformation.
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