Junta Hispana 2023 is a family-oriented festival of Latin food, music, dance, beauty, and folklore from 20 Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas. Sort of a casual Latin World’s Fair, it’s even on the Flushing Meadows Corona Park location of the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The festival is produced by Bravo and Ctown Supermarkets which sell many Latin products in Latin … [Read more...] about Junta Hispana 2023 is a Family Festival of Latin Culture in Queens
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Queens Hispanic Parade is a Grand Community Celebration
The Queens Hispanic Parade 2023 celebrates the diversity, traditions, folklore and unity of the Queens Hispanic community. Founded in 1976, the parade is a series of community events including: a parade queen coronation, gala, and parade. Queens is probably the most diverse region on the planet. It's the starting point for many New Yorkers. Wherever you are from, there is … [Read more...] about Queens Hispanic Parade is a Grand Community Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Isn’t About Spanish Culture Any More
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 isn't about Spanish culture, it's about us, the Americans of the Americas who come together in the United States, and especially New York City, the capital of the Latin world. We meditate on Hispanic Heritage Month every year, because as New Yorkers traveling constantly in the Caribbean and Latin America, our understanding of what it means to be … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Isn’t About Spanish Culture Any More
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Elevates International Women’s Soccer
The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, the top women's soccer tournament, is in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, 2023. Qualifying Latin Teams International soccer is organized into regional federations. CONCACAF is the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football. CONMEBOL is the Confederación Sudamamericana de … [Read more...] about FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Elevates International Women’s Soccer
Tribeca Film Festival 2023 is Screening Some Latin Films That are Deep Dives into Latin Culture
The Tribeca Film Festival 2023 is screening several Latin films that give unique perspectives on Latin culture and other international points of view, in Tribeca and around town; June 7-18, 2023. Tribeca Film Festival 2023 Boca Chica "Boca Chica," by Gabriella Moses, is the story of twelve-year old Desi who sings in the local choir, but dreams of becoming a … [Read more...] about Tribeca Film Festival 2023 is Screening Some Latin Films That are Deep Dives into Latin Culture
International Workers Day or Labor Day is a National Holiday in Much of the Latin World
International Workers Day on May 1 celebrates the organized labor movement. It's a popular day to protest for workers' and civil rights, which is something that both Latin Americans and Latin Europeans seem to enjoy. It's not a big deal in the United States, but is in the Latin world. Owners don't like it because they don't want to be unionized, but workers see it as their … [Read more...] about International Workers Day or Labor Day is a National Holiday in Much of the Latin World
Celebrate Sou Sou Saturdays Hip-Hop’s Femme Pioneers with Your Family at CCCADI
Sou Sou Saturdays Hip-Hop's Femme Pioneers CCCADI’s Sou Sou! Saturdays family cultural program looks back at the footsteps of lady pioneers of hip-hop; at the CCCADI in El Barrio East Harlem on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 1-5pm. Free with registration. cccadi.org 🇺🇸 🇯🇲 🇵🇦 🇵🇷 The Ladies of Hip-Hop The girls have been rockin' the house since the beginning of hip-hop. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Sou Sou Saturdays Hip-Hop’s Femme Pioneers with Your Family at CCCADI
Master Drawings New York 2023 is Showing Old Masters and Contemporary Masters
Master Drawings New York 2023 is a January art fair in which a group of Upper East Side galleries shows Old Masters from their own collections, and from visiting international galleries. The close proximity makes the fair walkable. It's basically an art fair that uses Upper East Side art galleries as its booths. This is part of Old Masters Week New York, a time when the … [Read more...] about Master Drawings New York 2023 is Showing Old Masters and Contemporary Masters
Celebrate Panamanian Independence Day!
Panamanian Independence Day is one of Panama's two national days: Independence from SpainSeparation from Colombia Panamanian Independence Day from Spain Panama gained independence from Spain on November 28, 1821. It was part of Gran Colombia (1821 - 1831) which included parts of what are now Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guayana, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. This is … [Read more...] about Celebrate Panamanian Independence Day!
Celebrate Panama Separation Day!
Panama Separation Day commemorates when Panama separated from Colombia and became the Republic of Panama on November 3, 1903. Panama Separation Day 2022 Thursday, November 3, 2022 Gran Colombia Panama's path to a republic began with independence from Spain as part of Gran Colombia on November 28, 1821. That early state included parts of modern Colombia, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Panama Separation Day!
New York Marathon 2022 is Fun to Run and Fun to Watch
The New York Marathon 2022 brings about 50,000 runners from around the world to all five New York City boroughs (counties). Cheering for thousands of people as they run past is a pretty good feeling. Everyone gets pumped up. If you're not running, it's fun to have lunch somewhere on the marathon route. First Avenue in Manhattan has many restaurants. It may seem silly, … [Read more...] about New York Marathon 2022 is Fun to Run and Fun to Watch
Hispanic Heritage Month NYC 2022 is a Celebration of the Global Heritage of the Americas
Hispanic Heritage Month NYC 2022 is a U.S. national celebration of Latin culture and the contributions of Latin peoples to the United States. The celebration from September 15 to October 15 frames the independence days of Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua), Mexico and Chile. The Spanish national day is included too. … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month NYC 2022 is a Celebration of the Global Heritage of the Americas
The Panamanian Parade NYC 2022 (Desfile Panameño) is in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
The Panamanian Parade NYC 2022 (Desfile Panaméno) celebrates Panamanian culture and contributions to the United States. It is the largest Panamanian Parade outside of Panama. Panamanians come from the entire East Coast to celebrate. A few come from Panama. 27th Panamanian Parade NYC 2022 (Desfile Panameño) The parade is actually a series of events. The 27th … [Read more...] about The Panamanian Parade NYC 2022 (Desfile Panameño) is in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
The Hispanic Day Parade NYC 2022 (Desfile de la Hispanidad) Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month on Fifth Avenue!
The Hispanic Day Parade NYC 2022 is one of the highlights of NYC's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration of Hispanic Latinx culture. There are 21 Spanish-speaking countries in the world. Several more share some Hispanic Heritage from the Colonial Era. Hispanic Day Parade NYC 2022 The parade is actually a series of events. The Hispanic Day Parade's El Gran Noche … [Read more...] about The Hispanic Day Parade NYC 2022 (Desfile de la Hispanidad) Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month on Fifth Avenue!
Salsa Stories Sound of Light Edition is an Immersive Multimedia Salsa Block Party
Salsa Stories Sound of Light Edition is an immersive multimedia Salsa block party. It brings Salsa music and dancing, free dance classes, photo and video exhibitions, to the New York City streets where Salsa as we know it today was born. Salsa Stories Sound of Light Edition South Bronx is at the Open Street on Kelly St (between Ave St John & Legget Ave) in Longwood, … [Read more...] about Salsa Stories Sound of Light Edition is an Immersive Multimedia Salsa Block Party
The Queens Hispanic Parade 2022 is Back in Jackson Heights
The Queens Hispanic Parade 2022 in Jackson Heights is a grand Hispanic Heritage Month celebration of the many Latin cultures in Queens. The borough is the most diverse urban area on Earth. The parade celebrates folkloric traditions with floats, music and lots more. Queens Hispanic Parade 2022 The Queens Hispanic Parade 2022 marches on 37th Avenue from 69th St to … [Read more...] about The Queens Hispanic Parade 2022 is Back in Jackson Heights
Junta Hispana 2022 is Back in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Junta Hispana 2022 is a family-oriented street fair of Latin culture with food, music, dance and folklore from 20 Spanish-speaking countries. It is sort of a Latin World's Fair. It's even on the Flushing Meadows Corona Park location of the 1964 New York World's Fair. There is entertainment for kids and grown-ups too. There's a children's play area, art center and coloring … [Read more...] about Junta Hispana 2022 is Back in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
SummerStage 2022 Brings Latin Culture to NYC Parks
SummerStage NYC 2022 returns with almost 90 shows in Central Park and 12 community parks across all of New York City from to Sat, Jun 11 to Thu, Sep 22, 2022. summerstage.org This season presents established and emerging artists in Salsa, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Rock, Reggae, Reggaeton, Afrobeat, Soul, Pop, Global, Contemporary Dance and more. There are a few benefit concerts, … [Read more...] about SummerStage 2022 Brings Latin Culture to NYC Parks
Afro-Latino Festival NYC 2022
The 10th Afro-Latino Festival NYC is online Wed, June 29, 2022 from 6-8pm and in person at Restoration Plaza in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, Thu, June 30, 2022 from 3-10pm. Free with RSVP. Instagram @afrolatinofestivalnyc #AfroLatinoFestNYC Afro-Latino Festival NYC 2022 The festival features talks, music, food and artisanal crafts. This year's theme is "Affirm, Educate & … [Read more...] about Afro-Latino Festival NYC 2022
Rubén Blades Brings His SalSwing Album of the Year to Madison Square Garden
Rubén Blades is a New York Panamanian Salsa legend who wrote many Salsa classics ("El Cantante" and "Pedro Navaja"), was a Fania All-Star and continues doing Grammy winning work. Our favorite Blades song is "Patría" in which he describes "homeland" to a child who has never been there. We love his work with Oscar Hernández and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. It's some of the … [Read more...] about Rubén Blades Brings His SalSwing Album of the Year to Madison Square Garden
Panamanian Parade NYC 2021
The 26th Panamanian Parade NYC 2021 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn on Sat, Oct 9, 2021 at 12pm. FREE panamanianparade.org Honorees Grand Marshal International: José Luis Fábrega Polleri, Panama City MayorGrand Marshal: Bishop Eric D. Garnes, Funeral DirectorGrand Marshal: Alfonso Rogelio Greaves founder of Panama Express Shipping, and many Panamanian … [Read more...] about Panamanian Parade NYC 2021
The Neighboring Scenes 2021 Film Festival Puts Latin America on Your Screen
The 6th Neighboring Scenes: New Latin American Cinema 2021 film festival is virtual at filmlinc.org Wednesday, March 31 - April 12, 2021. $12 or $80 for an All-Access Pass. This year's festival brings the stories of women, Indigenous, African and LGBTQ Latin Americans to center stage. Neighboring Scenes is one of New York's most important Latin film festivals. It … [Read more...] about The Neighboring Scenes 2021 Film Festival Puts Latin America on Your Screen
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Univision’s Premio Lo Nuestro 2021 Latin Music Awards Show & Winners
The 2021 Premio Lo Nuestro Latin music awards, were live on Univision from Miami's American Airlines Arena on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7pm ET. Awards Show Performers It's great to see who is nominated and who wins, but the real show is the awards ceremony itself. It's a night of the biggest stars in Latin music. Yuri 🇲🇽 hosted and a grand opening tribute to … [Read more...] about Univision’s Premio Lo Nuestro 2021 Latin Music Awards Show & Winners
The 11th Cinema Tropical Awards 2021 Winners
The 11th Cinema Tropical Awards recognize the best Latin American and Latinx films of 2020 in a virtual ceremony with The New York Times Latino Network on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. cinematropical.org Cinema Tropical Awards 2021 Winners And the winner is... Best Film: La Mami 🇲🇽 by Laura Herrero GarvinBest Director: Karim Aïnouz 🇧🇷 for "Invisible Life / A Vida … [Read more...] about The 11th Cinema Tropical Awards 2021 Winners
The 2020 BillBoard Latin Music Awards Shine on Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny
On Monday, August 24, Billboard magazine announced its rescheduled Latin Music Awards at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida on October 21, 2020 at 8pm ET. The awards are being reimagined as a digital experience. The 30th Latin Music Week, October 20-23, will feature conversations with Ozuna, Rosalía, Maluma, Black Eyed Peas, Carlos Vives, Los Tigres del Norte and … [Read more...] about The 2020 BillBoard Latin Music Awards Shine on Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny
NYC’s 2020 Panamanian Parade is Livestreaming
New York City's Panamanian Parade is the biggest one outside of Panama. 25th Panamanian Parade The 25th Panamanian Parade is livestreaming from President St and Classon Ave in Crown Heights, Brooklyn at panamanianparade.org on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 6pm. FREE Panamanian Parade Gala The Panamanian Parade Gala is Friday, October 8, 2020 from 7pm to 12 am. … [Read more...] about NYC’s 2020 Panamanian Parade is Livestreaming
Scope New York 2020
Scope is a contemporary art fair of emerging international artists and galleries. Across 20 years, it has sold over $1 billion worth of art to over 1 million visitors. 20th Scope New York The 20th Scope New York contemporary art fair is at the Metropolitan Pavilion, Thursday-Sunday, March 5-8, 2020. 11 [HellHeaven] Art Gallery is from Rome, Italy. Booth … [Read more...] about Scope New York 2020
2020 Grammys: Alejandro Sanz, Rosalía, Mariachi Los Camperos Marc Anthony & Aymée Nuviola
The Recording Academy recognizes achievements in music. Nominations were announced on November 20, 2019. The awards will be broadcast live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 26, 2020. The Grammys have only a small focus on Latin artists and a couple of years back completely soiled themselves by not giving Despacito major awards -- even though it … [Read more...] about 2020 Grammys: Alejandro Sanz, Rosalía, Mariachi Los Camperos Marc Anthony & Aymée Nuviola
Winter JazzFest 2020
Winter JazzFest is a jazz talent showcase for for New York City jazz lovers and booking agents in town for APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals). The core is a jazz marathon at founding night club Le Poisson Rouge and other Greenwich Village jazz clubs. All told, over 10,000 jazz lovers enjoy hundreds of artists playing in over one hundred groups. This sells … [Read more...] about Winter JazzFest 2020