Flaco Navaja X La Cantera
The California Clipper 1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe're back with the first 2025 installment of our monthly residency at The California Clipper: La Cantera featuring Flaco Navaja
$5
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Carnival! Open Rehearsal and Plenazo
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us as we prepare to represent Puerto Rico at Navy Pier’s annual International Carnival. This year we enlisted the help of Noel Rosado (Viento de Agua, La Máquina Insular, Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound) to take our plena to the next level. Joining Rosado we have Los Pleneros de Don Segundo “agrandado” with a heavy horn section. We will have food while supplies last, BYOB policy y mucha plena!
Barrio Bugalú
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesHeld 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.
$10
Global Connections International Carnival
Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, ILA global tradition, celebrated in many unique ways, will come to life in the Aon Grand Ballroom.
Pleneros y Poetas
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesHarnessing the power of plena as music of resistance, Pleneros y Poetas brings together a group of Chicago-based poets and pleneros from different neighborhoods to explore improvisation, storytelling, as well as shared and unique struggles within their communities.
La Cantera & Friends with Tino Melecio
The California Clipper 1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesOur monthly residency at The California Clipper continues every third Friday of the month with special guest Tino Melecio from Tino Melecio and the Latin Swing Factor.
La Ruta Ana Otero
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesSRBCC presents Daniela Santos and her trio in the US Premiere of “La Ruta Ana Otero” a tribute to the first Puerto Rican woman to be an internationally recognized conductor, composer and pianist. The varied program includes works from 1870 to the present day: Waltzes, mazurcas, boleros, Puerto Rican danzas and original compositions, including the only surviving work composed by Ana Otero herself in Paris, “Premiere Penseé”.
The Latin Side of Jazz Guitar by Richard Peña
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Richard Peña as he answers the question:: What could the Latin side of jazz guitar sound like? Each track is an answer, showcasing how the guitar can stand as an equal to instruments like the piano, cuatro, or tres in leading a band melodically, harmonically, and rhythmically.
Barrio Bugalú
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesHeld 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.
La Bodega de Flaco Pop-Up Experience: Bodega Brunch
La Bodega de Flaco 4040 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesA collaboration with Omarcito's...prepare to experience some of the best latin food made in Chicago, con un toque de Flaco.
La Bodega de Flaco Pop-Up Experience
La Bodega de Flaco 4040 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesLa Bodega de Flaco is a four-day pop-up shop and speakeasy experience, bringing together local vendors, amazing artists, and a vibrant community. La Bodega
Aquí, Somos: Los Pleneros de la Cresta Fundraiser for SRBCC
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Aquí, Somos fundraiser at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (May 10th, 2025) promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture, headlined by the internationally acclaimed plena group, Los Pleneros de la Cresta. Recently featured in Bad Bunny's chart-topping album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," this marks their first visit to the U.S. after achieving significant global recognition with three of Spotify's 50 most-streamed songs of 2025. Attendees will immerse themselves in vibrant music, lively dance, and delicious Latin cuisine, making this not just an event, but a cultural experience that supports our artistic programs.
