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Día de Reyes (3 Kings Day)
Día de Reyes (3 Kings Day)
@M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St Hillsboro)
Sun, Jan 4 3-5pm $FREE
Día de los Reyes Magos at M&M Marketplace is a family celebration full of tradition and joy.
Families are invited to enjoy Rosca de Reyes, hot chocolate, toys and gifts for kids, and a warm community atmosphere at our Corner of Art & Culture.
This event is about sharing culture, creating memories, and spending quality time together. Everyone is welcome to join and celebrate.
@Clinton St. Theater (2522 SE Clinton St)
Sat, Jan 10 7pm $10
cine: A classic of Chicano film and set during the racially-charged anti-Hispanic Zoot Suit Riots of Los Angeles in the summer of 1943.
When barrio leader Henry Reyna and his friends are unjustly convicted on circumstantial evidence, activist lawyers Alice Bloomfield and George Shearer fight the blatant racially motivated miscarriage of justice to win them their freedom. Starring Daniel Valdez and Edward James Olmos—both reprising their roles from the stage production by Luis Valdez, considered a Chicano civil rights icon and the father of Chicano film and playwriting.
Screening to benefit Pueblo Unido PDX, a non-profit organization which connects immigrant communities to legal, social, and language interpretation services. [trailer]
@North Portland Library (512 N Killingsworth)
Sat, Jan 10 3-4:30pm $FREE
Hey adolescentes, aprendan a cocinar sopas deliciosas y saludables que le den calidez al cuerpo. Aprende con el Chef Edurne Garcia-Andre a hacer diferentes sopas en una olla de presión y con una licuadora y una olla. Se darán muestras al final del programa. Este programa es para adolescentes.
¡Espacio limitado! La inscripción se abre el 24 de diciembre.
Hey teens, warm up your body with healthy savory soups. Learn how to make different soups in a pressure cooker, in a blender and in a pot with chef Edurne Garcia-Andre. Samples will be given at the end of the program. Program for teens!
Space is limited. Registration opens December 24.
@Central Library (801 SW 10th)
Sun, Jan 11 3-5pm $FREE
Únanse a nosotros en este programa bilingüe impartido por Artesanías Utilitarias Corazón. Se pintarán mariposas de barro hechas a mano y se aprenderá sobre el arte mexicano y su influencia en las culturas latinas. Exploraremos el significado de la mariposa en la cultura mexicana: un símbolo de transformación y migración global. Reunámonos en comunidad para celebrar el rol del arte como práctica terapéutica. Todas las culturas son bienvenidas. Este programa es para adolescentes y adultos.
¡Espacio limitado! La inscripción se abre el 25 de diciembre.
Join us for a bilingual program taught by Corazón Utilitarian Handcrafts. You will paint handmade clay butterflies and learn about Mexican arts and their influence on Latiné cultures. We’ll explore the butterfly’s significance in Mexican culture: a symbol of transformation and global migration. Come celebrate the role of art as a therapeutic practice. All cultures are welcome. This program is intended for teens and adults.
Space is limited! Registration required & opens on December 25.
@Albina Library (205 NE Russell St)
Tues, Jan 13 5:30-7:30pm $FREE
¡Únete a Nanci Carrera de Rubiela's Jelly para aprender a preparar, bañar y decorar tus propios cakepops de temporada! Los estudiantes podrán preparar los suyos para llevárselos a casa y aprender a preparar más.
¡Espacio limitado! La inscripción se abre el 27 de diciembre.
Join Nanci Carrera of Rubiela's Jelly to learn how to make, dip, and decorate your own seasonal cakepops! Students will get to make their own to take home, and leave knowing how to make more.
This class will be in Spanish.
Space is limited. Registration opens December 27.
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Jan 15 - Jan 25 $22 students
6 shows only
teatro: Young Frida Kahlo's story - full of music, dance, and life lessons. Written by Ajai Terrazas Tripathi. Adapted for puppets by Yosmel López Ortíz
Set during the Mexican Revolution, and told through table-top puppetry, Autoretrato de Fridita tells the story of young Frida Kahlo who becomes inspired by her father’s creativity, and with his support, uses her imagination and a box of paints to help her overcome challenges and create her own world.
With the onset of Frida’s polio, her parents keep her away from bullies and other harm in the streets, but she is so lonely. As she begins experimenting with photography and art, she discovers a world of her own, beyond the four walls of her room, where she can play and dance – and simply be herself. There she discovers who she truly is and sets off on her own to become the legendary artist that continues to inspire.
@Alberta Abbey (126 Northeast Alberta St)
Sun, Jan 18 6pm lesson (doors @ 5:30) $5
There will be a salsa dance lesson from
6:00-6:30 before the show. Come early!
música y baile: Son de Cuba is a quintet created in August 2015 by musicians from The USA and Cuba, based in Portland, Oregon. Most of the group are Cubans with roots in Latin, African, and Jazz rhythms. They blend this vast knowledge of beats in classic and modern Latin songs.
Son de Cuba plays different genres, including Salsa, Timba, Son, Merengue, Bolero, Cumbia, Bachata, and Latin Jazz. They have a full sound and will draw a crowd with their energy, joy, and love of music. Dancing is encouraged, and they may even join you! [band promo]
¿Sin opción?
¿Sin opción?
@Downtown Woodburn (523 N Front St., etc)
¿Necesitas una experiencia "de emergencia"?
Hay UNA opción flexible:
Downtown Woodburn: Head down to the main street of the town of Woodburn, it's a little México within Oregon. The population of 20k people is 80%+ Hispanic. Explore Front Street, maybe beginning at Luis's Taquería (where Obama gets his tacos). More good eats at El Tule around the block on 1st Street. Pop into some of the small Mexican tiendas up and down the same street that sell a variety of traditional and international goods.
Trata de hablar en español. Don't be shy. Weekend afternoons are best but any day trip for an hour or so is ok.
@Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 East Main St. Hillsboro)
Fri, Feb 6 7:30pm $17 adv tix here
música: Bossa PDX brings the timeless elegance of bossa nova and Brazilian jazz to life with warmth and sophistication for a sound that’s smooth yet rhythmically rich.
Featuring pianist/vocalist Kerry Politzer, guitarist Ben Graves, bassist Robert Rodriguez, and George Colligan on drums, the ensemble delivers soulful, rhythm-driven performances that capture the spirit of Brazil with grace, style, and vibrant jazz energy. Joining the band for this musical journey through Brazil’s rich sonic landscape is special guest Brazilian flutist Gabriela Gimenes.
An evening including everything from nostalgic ballads to samba-infused burners, it’s perfect for jazz lovers and newcomers alike.
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Feb 20 - Mar 8 $22 students
teatro: A Spanish Golden Age Classic, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz's Los Empeños de una Casa is a romantic comedic farce. With its hilarious entrances, exits, elaborate plots, disguises, and love triangles, there's bound to be chaos under this one roof. Join siblings Don Pedro and Doña Ana in their romantic pursuits of Doña Leonor and Don Carlo, and root against their parents and romantic nemeses, in this modern adaptation of a Spanish language classic.
Special tie-in events (w/ Portland University Professor Dr. Isabel Jaen Portillo) $5
Sun, Feb 1 12-2pm (Spanish Golden Age Lecture)
Sun, Feb 8 12-2pm (poetry/creative writing workshop)
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Sun, Feb 22 3pm $32-$63
música: Tambuco is known for its unique repertoire and breathtakingly vibrant performances. From body percussion, to sticks and stones, to modern percussion instruments, Tambuco’s approach to sound and rhythm is virtuosic, visceral, and extraordinarily enjoyable.
Considered a national treasure in Mexico, Tambuco is one of the most dynamic and innovative chamber percussion ensembles performing today.
@Moda Center
Wed Feb 25 8pm $??
música: “Although the term ‘legendary’ is often overused in our business, it is definitely appropriate when describing Ricardo Arjona,” Nelson Albareda, CEO and founder of Loud and Live, previously said in a statement when the 2022 Blanco y Negro tour dates were announced. “From his iconic lyrics to his distinctive voice, this true Renaissance man has transcended the borders of his native Guatemala to become a universal music icon.”
@Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 East Main St. Hillsboro)
Fri, Mar 6 7:30pm $17 adv
música: prepare for an electrifying night as award-winning Venezuelan singer songwriter and acclaimed guitarist Sofi Nava takes the stage!
Joined by her dynamic band, she’ll guide you through soulful original compositions alongside her own arrangements of beloved anthems from Latin music legends like Shakira, Santana, Juanes, Luis Miguel, and many more. From infectious Latin pop and driving rock to sizzling salsa and Latin jazz, you’ll be dancing and moving to the beat and leaving with a profound appreciation for the diverse beauty of Latin music.
A charismatic and passionate performer, Sofi Nava is a powerhouse performer and musician, from writing her own songs and for other artists, to commanding the stage and directing her own band. Come experience the fire of Latin music and celebrate her incredible journey! ¡A Bailar!
@Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 East Main St. Hillsboro)
Fri, Apr 3 7:30pm $22 adv
música: Seattle-based Duende Libre blends global rhythms with jazz improvisation to create a sound that’s both electrifying and deeply soulful. Spanning the Afro-Latin music of Cuba and Puerto Rico, Brazilian jazz, and traditional rhythms from West Africa, the quintet creates a vibrant musical landscape that’s as danceable as it is thought-provoking.
Pianist and composer Alex Chadsey leads the group with inventive, genre-crossing arrangements, joined by the dynamic rhythm section of Farko Dosumov on bass and Jeff Busch on drums. With the vibrant energy of award-winning chanteuse Chava Mirel and inimitable tenor and percussionist Frank Anderson, you’ll encounter sizzling rhythms and grooving basslines, experimental meters, and irresistible melodic hooks, all aglow with the technical virtuosity earned by decades of devotion to their craft.
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
May 7-24 $22 students
teatro: Gracia is a Chicana writer and DREAMer. To draw attention to her work but not her undocumented status, Gracia convinces her white and US-born best friend Mariza to perform her poetry. When Gracia’s words launch Mariza into gaining a following as a Latinx artist and activist, their friendship is tested by issues of privilege and cultural appropriation. Part play, part poetry slam, “Brown Face” follows a group of college students as they navigate their identities in the competitive world of spoken word poetry.
Written by Carissa Atallah
EVERY performance of Brown Face will open with a 15-minute open-mic slam prologue. Jump in and Share a poem, passage, joke, or story. To sign up for any 3-minute slot for the slam prologue, email Artistic Associate mia@milagro.org (Brown Face tickets are required for entry to the theatre)
Special tie-in slam poetry workshops
Seating is limited, reserve early! $FREE
Sun, Apr 12 12-2pm (writing focus)
Sun, Apr 19 12-2pm (performance focus)
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Wed, May 6 7:30pm $35-65
música: Eliades Ochoa was born in Santiago de Cuba on June 22, 1946, in Songo la Maya, Santiago de Cuba. Eliades is considered one of the most renowned Cuban “soneros” of all time, a notable defender of traditional Cuban music, and the best guitarist of his generation. His distinctive cowboy hat and his penchant for wearing black have led some to call him “The Cuban Johnny Cash.”
From a very young age, he began to play the guitar with his parents of peasant origin as teachers and in a self-taught way. He alternated with itinerant troubadours from a very young age. In his walks through “guateques,” bars, and “zonas de tolerancia,” he began to learn the vast traditional repertoire of Cuban music, of which he is a teacher today. His musical style is due to his place of origin, the Cuban countryside, the anecdotes he listened to, the “guateques campesinos,” and a series of other elements that marked him and made him the artist he is today.
Hosted by ethnomusicologist and public historian Kelly Bosworth, American Strings performances offer audiences the chance to hear artists play and reflect on their practice. In conversation, artists discuss process, biography, and the themes of their work. Conversation is followed by musical performance.
música/baile:Feel the rhythm and energy at Latin Dance Night!
Kick off the evening at 7pm with a Merengue dance lesson from the instructors from Lines Dance Academy. All experience levels welcome to learn!
At 8 pm the live music starts. Pa’lante will have you on your feet with high energy Merengue tempos, with salsa, cumbia, and Afro-Caribbean beats mixed in.
Bring yourself, a date, or friends! No partner required. Enjoy refreshments available for purchase from Danu Wines including wine and gourmet treats. ¡Vamos a bailar!
@Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 East Main Street - Hillsboro)
Fri, May 22 7pm $14 adv
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
@Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway)
Tues, June 23 8pm $60+
música: "Music is a universal language that connects, heals, and inspires. It serves as a key that awakens awareness and stirs the soul."
Natalia Lafourcade is a Mexican composer, artist, singer, and music producer, recognized as one of the most influential voices in Latin popular culture of this century.
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