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Psquis: Un Giro Decolonial

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

"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.

Fuego Ceremonial: Homenaje

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate an extraordinary evening of music and collaboration at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center. Join us for a unique performance where Fulcrum Point, Fonema Consort, and Beyond This Point come together for a night of unforgettable music honoring the life and work of Javier Álvarez. Free event. Suggested Donation: $20.

Free

S&S Afro-Caribbean Collective: Alejandro Salazar & Jonathan Suazo

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

S&S Afro-Caribbean Collective brings together Jonathan Suazo and Alejandro Salazar in a new Chicago-based jazz project, rooted in the musical traditions of Puerto Rico and Cuba.

$10

Deconstructing Rhythmic Patterns in Afro-Caribbean Music

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

The goal of this workshop is to guide students to expand their individual musical narrative by integrating influences from contemporary classical music, irregular rhythms, Afro-Cuban polyrhythm and avant-garde improvisation into their musical vocabulary, to transcend their musical stylistic limits.

$10

La Cantera & Friends Featuring Víctor García

The California Clipper 1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

La Cantera, SRBCC's Afro-Caribbean Jazz ensemble hosts a series of jam sessions featuring special guests as part of its monthly residency at the California Clipper.

$5

Fabiola Méndez: Flora Campesina

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Fabiola Méndez, the Boston Music Awards 2023 Latin Artist of the Year, blends Folk, Afro-Caribbean, and Jazz to create a sound all her own on the ten-string Puerto Rican cuatro. Fabiola and her band present new and original music from their latest release, Flora Campesina, merging traditional Puerto Rican sounds and folklore with upbeat grooves and contemporary influences. 

$25

La Cantera & Friends with Roy McGrath

The California Clipper 1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Roy McGrath is a tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader and sideman living in Chicago, IL. He graduated with a master’s degree in Music from Northwestern University, where he studied under Victor Goines (saxophonist for Jazz at Lincoln Center and Director of Jazz Studies at Northwestern University).

$5

Barrio Bugalú

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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.

$10

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center

4048 W. Armitage Ave.

Chicago, IL 60639.

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