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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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SUMMARY:La Cantera Monthly Residency at The California Clipper
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera Monthly Residency at The California Clipper Join Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s La Cantera—our Afro-Caribbean jazz ensemble for emerging musicians (ages 19–24)—for a monthly residency at The California Clipper in Humboldt Park. Rooted in Puerto Rican tradition and shaped by Chicago’s forward-moving jazz scene\, La Cantera brings a fresh\, high-energy set each month alongside special guest artists from Chicago and beyond. \nThis residency is a living classroom and a real-deal bandstand: a space where young artists sharpen their craft\, build community\, and share the stage with master musicians in an intimate club setting. Come for the grooves\, stay for the conversation—this is where the next generation meets the moment. \nEvery 3rd Friday of the month\, starting March 2026. Free before 7:00 PM\, $5 cover after 7:00 PM supports SRBCC’s programs. \n\nResidencia Mensual de La Cantera en The California Clipper Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center presenta la residencia mensual de La Cantera—nuestro ensamble de jazz afrocaribeño para músicos emergentes (19–24)—en The California Clipper\, en Humboldt Park. Con raíces puertorriqueñas y el impulso creativo de la escena jazzística de Chicago\, La Cantera ofrece cada mes un repertorio vibrante junto a artistas invitados de Chicago y de otras ciudades. \nEsta residencia es escenario y escuela a la vez: un espacio donde jóvenes artistas afinan su sonido\, fortalecen comunidad y comparten tarima con músicos consagrados en el ambiente íntimo de un club. Ven por el ritmo\, quédate por la experiencia—aquí se escucha el futuro de nuestra música.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-monthly-residency-at-the-california-clipper/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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SUMMARY:Cine Boricua: Stories from the Archipelago for the Diaspora and the World
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the Chicago Latino Film Festival\, Puerto Rican filmmakers come together to connect with the diaspora and share insights. \n\n\n\n\nPuerto Rican Cinema in Chicago \nArbol de Plata PR and Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center are proud to present: \nCine Boricua: Stories from the Archipelago for the Diaspora and the World \nAs part of the @chilatinofilm\, Puerto Rican filmmakers come together to connect with the diaspora and share insights into their creative journeys\, the challenges of independent production\, and the future of Puerto Rican storytelling on screen. \nThis panel will explore:\n• Creative processes behind Puerto Rican films\n• Overcoming challenges in independent filmmaking\n• The diaspora as both audience and cultural bridge\n• The role of women filmmakers in shaping these narratives \nParticipants\nModerator: Glorimar Marrero Sánchez creator of @lapecerapelicula\nPanelists: \n• Heixan Robles –Borealis\n• Annabelle Mullen –@Amor\n• Iván Dariel Ortiz – De Tal Palo(virtual) \nFestival Screenings\n• @borealisthemovie April 17 & 18\n• @arrobaamoroficial April 23 & 24\n• @detalpalomovieApril 24 & 25 \nA space to connect\, reflect\, and explore the creative minds behind Puerto Rican cinema. Bilingual event. \n\n\nFREE RSVP
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/cine-boricua-stories-from-the-archipelago-for-the-diaspora-and-the-world/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Film
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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
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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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