Grammy-Nominated SEPTETO NACIONAL de IGNACIO PIñEIRO An 82-Year Musical Institution of Traditional Cuban Son SPONSORED BY ARTE Y VIDA CHICAGO presented by Sound Culture and Mateo Productions An exclusive evening with Cuba’s legendary and timeless son ensemble Septeto Nacional ...

CALJE Chicago Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble Saturday, October 31 || 10PM With Special Guest Alfonso Maya 8PM $10 at the door – CASH ONLY Presented by Sound Culture and Macondo Music Sponsored by Arte y Vida Chicago Includes FREE glass of Sangria | Special $5 Colombian Tapas Las Tablas Restaurant...

On Friday October 30th Rockotitlán Chicago will be celebrating Día de Muertos Casa Michoacán Altares, Cine, Música and Teatro. From Veracruz, México the world reknown LOS COJOLITES. They interpret Son Jarocho, a style of music that has been booming in Chicago for a couple years now,...

The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance 11th Annual Cuatro Festival Saturday, November 14, 2009 7:00 pm Tickets: $25 – $75 The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance proudly presents the 11th Annual Cuatro Festival – the largest indoor Puerto Rican cultural event in the Midwest. The Festival, named for...

Palabra Pura October 21 Decima Musa 1901 S. Loomis St. Featuring acclaimed poets Dolores Dorantes and Laura Solórzano, and poet/translator Jen Hofer. Ms. Dorantes and Ms. Solórzano will give Spanish-language performances of their poems, followed by english translations by Ms. Hofer. Decima...

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The People’s Critic – be part of the 26th Chicago Latino Film Festival The International Latino Cultural Center welcomes the public to be part of the film selection for the 26th Chicago Latino Film Festival: April 16 – April 29, 2010, “the nation’s largest, oldest and best Latino...

Cheers to 20 Years! 
Celebrating COPRODELI‘s 20th Anniversary Saturday October 24 7-11PM Latin Rhythms Dance Studio 210 N. Racine *Parking Available $100 in Advance, $125 at the door Enjoy Tapas and Paella from Emilio’s Tapas Microbrew Beer Tasting Two Brothers Brewing Co. Latin...

Hugo Fontela Art Exhibit “Gulf of Mexico Days” Between the coast of the Mexican Gulf and his New York Studio in Soho, Hugo Fontela (Asturias, Spain 1986) has been developing his new artistic projects. In this show, the Spanish artist, settled in New York five years ago, introduces us to...

Wednesday, October 28 | 8:30 PM Old Town School of Folk Music Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall 4544 N Lincoln Ave. Free ticketed event. $5 suggested donation. BOX OFFICE: 773.728.6000 for reservations Los Cojolites are a collective of Mexican soneros who live and work together in Jaltipan,...

Rockotitlán and Ratio Nation Presents Alfonso Maya & Son Del Viento Tuesday, October 27 8PM doors /9PM show $10 adv./$10 DOS cash only Rumba 351 W Hubbard Una canción transparente que invita a mirar en tu interior, con letras
 de retrospectiva y reflexión… Una voz calida que...

Los Lobos with special guest: The Duhks Rolling Stone says, “With the exception of U2, no other band has stayed on top of its game as long as Los Lobos.” Best known for their multi-platinum record La Bamba, Los Lobos has been tipping their hats to their ethnic musical tradition...

New Classes for beginners taught by Chiara Mangiameli 8 week course runs October 17th through December 12th – No classes on November 7th Classes Held at Flamenco Arts Center 3755 N. Western Ave Saturdays: 10am to 11am Fundamental Technique 11am to 11:30am Palmas & Compás (Clapping...

“Some bands write songs, but Aztlan Underground composes storms.” LA WEEKLY Rockotitlan Chicago Presents: Socially conscious world-renowned Aztlan Underground, an institution among Los Angeles groups and free thinkers. For nearly 20 years, Joe “Peps” (bass, rattle, flutes), Ignacio...

“Cuba and his Teddy Bear”, Reinaldo Povod’s explosive drama about a ‘small time’ drug dealing father and his coming of age son receives its Midwest premiere in a co-production by UrbanTheaterCompany and PEOPLE*S THEATER of Chicago. This searing family portrait runs November...