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@Aladdin Theater (3017 SE Milwaukie Ave)
Fri, Sept 26 7pm (doors 6pm) $40-75
comedia: Carlos Ballarta is a stand-up comedian and actor born in Mexico City. His artistic career started as a voice actor, and the first time he went on an open mic he started to wear glasses due to his fear of looking audiences in the eye, This has become his signature look.
In 2014 he became a fan favorite with his debut Comedy Central Latam. Since then, he has taped three Netflix specials, and he has been touring around Mexico, Latin America, USA, Canada and Europe. He has also appeared on many films and TV shows, as an actor, comedian and voice actor, and this has positioned Carlos Ballarta as one of the most recognizable faces in the growing Spanish speaking Stand Up scene. [sample]
Standup comedy = at your own risk
NOTE: SHOW IN SPANISH
@North Portland Library (512 N Killingsworth)
Sat, Sept 27 2-3pm $FREE
One of multiples events celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month with the Multnomah County Library.
Join Inkajam for a transformative musical experience! Sing and dance along to original music and traditional cover songs with an Andean flare.
@Green Anchors (8940 N Bradford St)
Sun, Sept 7 1-8pm $FREE
música y baile: ¡Vámanos pa' la Feria! Join us for the 10th annual Feria de Portland, an all-ages celebration of flamenco arts and culture in the Pacific NW!
Live music, Sevillanas dancing, Flamenco performances, tapas, bebidas, juerga, y más.
~Food Carts & Bar
~Photobooth & Kids crafts
~Workshops
~Art Vendors & Flamenco resale shops
~Main Stage Music & Dance Shows all day!
~See list of performances and workshops
Green Anchors is a riverfront arts hub in St. Johns - enter at NW corner of Cathedral Park Boat Ramp parking lot. Parking city app needed for lot ($5), overflow on N. Baltimore.
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Sept 5-21 $22 students
teatro: Worry Dolls follows two best friends, Luz and Sonia, navigating middle school together. These girls tell each other everything- but everyone has secrets and worries. Both girls are bombarded by the anxiety of growing up, not to mention the trauma and grief they are still processing from the COVID-19 pandemic. While Sonia struggles with the grief of her mother’s passing, Luz’s world opens up when a set of gifted Guatemalan worry dolls come to life and battle her Worry Monster.
Special tie-in events:
Sun Sept 7 matinee (w/ the Playwright)
Sun, Sept 14 matinee (w/ Mental Health Experts)
Written by Maya Malan-Gonzalez, directed by Alexandra Meda
@Director Park (815 SW Park)
Mon, Sept 22 6-8pm $FREE
baile: Join us for a magical outdoor tango experience on a beautiful portable wood floor under the stars at Director Park. Every other Monday this summer! Some nights feature live music and others have DJed tango music by Tango Berretín's Alex Krebs.
✨ Come dance, mingle, and soak in the spirit of tango in one of Portland’s most iconic outdoor venues.. Whether you’re dancing or just enjoying the music, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening!
Krebs has been dancing Argentine Tango since 1997 and teaching worldwide since 1998, including performances in Buenos Aires. He has partnered with tango legends and run his all-Argentine tango studio, Tango Berretin, in Portland, Oregon since 2001
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
@Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway)
Tues, Sept 23 8pm $60+
NOW RESCHEDULED TO JUNE
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.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
@Hillsboro Ballpark (4460 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro)
Sun, Sept 21 12-6pm $FREE
Join Us for Live Performances, Amazing Food, and Goods from Local Artisans and Vendors!
The upcoming 4th annual El Festival de Mariachi is set to bring an array of live musical performances, including Mariachi Mexico en La Piel and Mariachi Portland, along with other talent acts. This free event promises to be vibrant and inclusive, perfect for families to enjoy together.
Feel the rhythm, embrace the tradition! Come hear and enjoy a spectacular lineup of mariachi bands, also including Dina y los Rumberos, Mariachi Tradicion, Gema + Casa de Cultura Tlanese, and Grupo Mparable.
[video teaser 2024] [promo 2025]
@Central Library (801 SW 10th)
Sun, Sept 21 2-3pm $FREE
música: Join us for one of multiples events celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month with the Multnomah County Library.
An afternoon of Brazilian samba-jazz with Portland's classic bossa nova band.
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.
@ADX Portland (417 SE 11th Ave)
Sun, Sept 21 2-6pm $5-10
festival: Hosted by JuntosPDX. Nuestra Arte is a festival aimed to highlight our culture through art, food, music and dance.
Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and creativity! Juntos brings together music, dance, art, cars, and food in a way that only Portland can. Here’s what’s in store:
Cumbia Baile Workshop – Move your body and feel the rhythm in an interactive dance session.
Lowrider Cars Exhibit – Experience the artistry and pride of classic lowriders up close.
Huehca Omeyocan Danza – Witness powerful traditional dance performances that honor deep cultural roots.
10+ Diverse Artists – Explore live showcases of talent across mediums, each bringing unique skill and perspective.
Food, Food, Food! – Indulge in a wide variety of flavors that celebrate our community’s culinary traditions.
@The Armory (128 NW 11th Ave)
Sat, Sept 13 7-9:30pm $5-$25
Four powerful stories that shine a bright light on the lived experiences of young migrants who now call Oregon home. Some have traveled long and difficult paths to get here; others are part of a new generation, rooted in the dreams and aspirations of their families. Together, their voices enrich the vibrant cultural tapestry that defines our state.
After a brief intermission, the evening comes alive with the vibrant rhythms of mariachi music and traditional dance, featuring the captivating Gemanereida Barragan-Cruz, a finalist in the 26th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition. She is accompanied and supported by the acclaimed ensemble Mariachi Tradición and Alumni, under the creative direction of award-winning director Leslie Núñez of the Forest Grove High School Mariachi Band. The music and dance, rooted in generations of tradition from Mexico, are living testaments to the resilience and richness of a community that continues to inspire and enrich the broader fabric of American life.
Join us for an evening of impactful stories and joyful music from Oregonians who share the places they’ve built, the traditions they’ve carried, and what it means to truly belong.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
@Rose Quarter Commons
Sun AND Mon, Sept 14 -15 $FREE
Join us for the most important holiday celebrated by the Hispanic community in Oregon! Celebrate El Grito, commemorating Mexican Independence (and that of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Chile). The date also kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month, and honors the rich history, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose families come from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The two-day event will host a variety of culturally-specific colorful, and energetic performances and acknowledgments such as baile folklorico, mariachi. danza azteca, food vendors, community resources, games and more for the whole family. Held at the outdoor plaza at the Moda Center.
@The Old Church (1422 SW 11th Ave)
Sun, Sept 14 7pm (doors 6pm) $5-$25
An evening of passion, romance, and dazzling musicianship — this is a world-class musical experience for all to enjoy. Andrew and Maria Eugenia’s lively on-stage storytelling, and their warm post-show conversations with audience members create a treasured experience you will never forget.
The evening begins with a virtuosic solo Spanish guitar recital, tracing the instrument’s history from the heights of the European Baroque in J.S. Bach to the fiery evocations of Spanish life in the works of Catalan Maestro Isaac Albéniz. The journey continues into Latin America, with a selection of 20th-century masterpieces from Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, and Uruguay.
The concert’s finale transports you to the vibrant musical cultures of Argentina, where the phenomenal Argentinian mezzo-soprano María Eugenia Nieva joins Andrew on stage. Together, they bring to life the soulful tangos of Astor Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel, alongside heartfelt melodies of Argentina’s folk music genre, transporting audiences directly to the spirit and landscapes of her homeland.
@Hillsboro Stadium (4460 NE Century Blvd - Hillsboro)
Sat, Aug 30 6:30pm $10+
beisbol: Join Los Soñadores (aka The Hops) for a night of culture, community, and baseball as we honor the traditions of Día de los Muertos, honoring our past and celebrating the present! Los Soñadores will play against the Vancouver Canadians.
Celebrate with a pregame player meet and greet on the field, a Katrina fashion show and take part in the Altar display. Presented By Unitus Community Credit Union and Toyota.
@Mt. Tabor Caldera Amphitheater (location)
Sun, Aug 31 6pm $FREE PASS REQUIRED
Get your free "Tabor Village" pass before going
Under 18 ok if with an adult
música: Part of the Montavilla Jazz Festival 2025
A fiery Latin Jazz ensemble with contagious, danceable rhythms and grooves. Pa’Lante always brings the party—a guaranteed good time!
Lineup: Featuring: Carmelo Torres, timbales and vocals; Francisco Marmolejo, saxophone and flute; Peter Piazza, trombone and violin; Martin Velez, congas and vocals; Alvaro Criado, bass; Devin Sanders, piano; Freddy Vilches, lead vocals and percussion; Jeff Burress, bongos /shekere; Bryant Allard, trumpet
Carmelo Torres is a bandleader, multi-talented percussionist, and songwriter residing in Portland, Oregon. A versatile percussionist with extensive knowledge of various music genres, he has toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in music, including Grammy Award-winners Grupo Fantasma, Los Lonely Boys, Jason Mraz, Milton Nascimento, Willie Nelson, and Pink Martini.
@Stelo Arts (412 NW 8th Ave)
Thurs, Sept 4 5-8pm $FREE
arte: The exhibition "Iconos de Nuestra Gente" will feature murals created by Oliver Casillas, inspired by the stunning photographs of Inés Magaña. These murals will adorn the walls and serve as a vibrant backdrop to a montage of photographs and paintings by both artists, highlighting their individual interpretations of charrería and its significance in Mexican culture.
Through this collaborative presentation, we aim to celebrate the rich traditions of charrería, emphasize the shared heritage between Portland and Guadalajara, and express the profound connections that bind these two communities. Audiences will have the opportunity to engage with the artwork and deepen their understanding of Latin culture, while also appreciating the unique stories of Inés and Oliver as they honor their roots in Oregonian land.
Opening reception on the first Thursday of September. Light refreshments will be available.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
A community tradition for over 50 years, the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana started in 1964. The celebration was marked at the end of the harvest and expressed our community's gratitude to its farmers and workers. The Fiesta Mexicana has become one of the most important cultural events in the region.
Live music, great food, annual parade, arts and crafts vendors, Portland Lucha Libre wrestling, danza azteca, Woodburn HS Mariachi band, Cosecha Mestiza baile folklórico, lots of activities and more...
Schedule of Events: FRI SAT SUN
@Legion Park (1385 Park Ave, Woodburn)
Aug 15-17 $FREE
Salsa in the Park
Salsa in the Park
baile: Come enjoy our LAST Salsa in the Park of the summer season! Singles, couples, families and friends all welcome! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - ALL AGES, ALL SKILL LEVELS
Salsa in the park is a great place for meeting new people, learning to dance or practicing your dancing, connecting with your community and enjoying some FUN in the SUN!
Bring your blankets, chairs & water and don't forget your sunglasses & hats for the park!
4:00-4:30PM Beginning Bachata Class
4:30-7:00PM+ DJ'd music Salsa, Bachata & Latin Mix with DJ Tumbao
@TBA
TBA $FREE
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
música: “The most influential regional Mexican group in the United States – the voice of the people” – Billboard. In the diverse world of Latin music, the regional Mexican genre alone accounts for more than half of all music sales (outpacing the combined sales of pop, rock, tropical, urban & all other styles) and Los Tigres del Norte are the undisputed legends of the genre.
(sample: "La jaula de oro" and "La carta")
@Moda Center
Sat, Aug 23 8pm $40+
Portland Parks Summer Concerts in the Park 2025
música: Get ready for a lively night with Barrio Mestizo! Blending classic and contemporary styles, Barrio Mestizo brings the vibrant sounds of salsa, cumbia, cha cha cha, merengue, and more to the stage. Their dynamic rhythms and infectious energy create a celebration of Latin music that’s perfect for dancing and enjoying with friends and family. Don’t miss this chance to experience a true fiesta of sound and culture!
Thanks to our partner in this event, Friends of Pier Park!
@Pier Park (N Lombard S & Bruce Ave)
Fri, Aug 8 6:30pm $FREE
música: Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos is a Cuban trombonist, composer, arranger and musical director. He is best known as the original orchestra leader, composer and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club. His musical journey and history is brought into focus throughout the critically acclaimed 1999 documentary “Buena Vista Social Club”
Ramos performed on the World Circuit recordings of The Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban Allstars and the solo albums of Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzales and Omara Portuondo.
Ramos is joined by an all star ensemble including original BVSC members "Betun" Luis Mariano Valiente Marin (congas, bongo) and Fabían Garcia (bass). To date, The Buena Vista Social Club and related projects have global sales that stand at over fifty million, making it the biggest-selling Cuban music project in history. As one critic put it, Buena Vista has become “world music’s equivalent of The Dark Side of the Moon. [spotify]
@Revolution Hall (1300 SE Stark)
Sun, Aug 10 8pm (doors @ 7) $47+
Portland Parks Summer Concerts in the Park 2025
música: Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Cuban music with Ache Son! With vibrant rhythms, soulful melodies, and a deep connection to Cuban heritage. Their performance captures the energy and spirit of traditional Cuban sounds, creating a lively atmosphere perfect for dancing, listening, and celebrating together.
Thanks to our partner in this event, Madison South Neighborhood Association!
@Glenhaven Park (NE 82nd Ave & Siskiyou St)
Fri, Aug 15 6:30pm $FREE
libros: Author Wendy C. Ortiz joins us to present her newly reissued books, Excavation, Bruja, and Hollywood Notebook.
A darkly vibrant and daring memoir, Ortiz's Excavation (Northwestern University Press) challenged the standard telling of abuse narratives when first published in 2014; over a decade later, it remains deeply prescient. Set in Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley in the late 1980s, the narrative follows the spiraling entanglement between Ortiz and her eighth-grade English teacher as she becomes both victim to and participant in a simultaneously predatorial and impassioned relationship.
Dubbed a "dreamoir," Bruja (Northwestern) is a bold and harrowing journey through the dream worlds of Ortiz. Sister memoir to Hollywood Notebook, it catalogs the happenings of the night: strange visions of the past warped by present-day inklings; animals running loose, never where they should be; familiar nature and architecture made malleable and new.
A daylight traipse through early-aughts Los Angeles, Hollywood Notebook (Northwestern) encapsulates the powerful feelings and hopeful futures of twentysomething Ortiz. In this boundary-defying sister memoir to Bruja, Ortiz navigates internal maps as she traverses external palm-treed streets, moving through her youthful twenties and into the pensiveness of her thirties.
Ortiz will be joined in conversation by Emilly Prado, author of Funeral for Flaca.
@Powells (1005 W Burnside)
Wed, July 30 7pm $FREE
Portland Parks Summer Concerts in the Park 2025
música: Bring your best dance moves and join us for an unforgettable night with Conjunto Alegre! Known for their lively performances, Conjunto Alegre delivers a vibrant mix of salsa, merengue, bachata, and chachachá that’s sure to keep the energy high and the dance floor full. Their rich Latin rhythms and infectious spirit promise a celebration of music, culture, and community you won’t want to miss.
Thanks to our partner in this event, PHAME Academy!
@Woodlawn Park (NE 13th Ave & Dekum St)
Fri, Aug 1 6:30pm $FREE
arte y música: Enjoy August First Thursday with live music from Papi Fimbres (Sávila, Dreckig), who will intertwine a cross-generational mix of Cumbia, Salsa, Tropical, and Latin Pop elements into their upbeat live show.
There will also be ongoing gallery exhibits by Orlando Almanza and King Anukam.
About Papi Fimbres: Fluidity of life, stillness of a lake; these are the ancient sounds of planetary rocks and trees, crackling through time, sending rhythmic patterns of eternal-energy. This is the sound of Papi Fimbres' music. Born and raised on the Pacific West Coast, his Latino culture infuses not only his music, but his way of life. Everything is here for a reason and has a sound that can be curated and understood. @papifimbres
@The Armory (128 NW 11th Ave)
Thurs, Aug 7 5-7pm $FREE
Portland Parks Summer Concerts in the Park 2025
música: Immerse yourself in the rich sounds of Picante Latin Jazz! This dynamic group blends the soulful rhythms of traditional Afro-Cuban music with the smooth sophistication of Latin jazz, creating a vibrant fusion that’s both timeless and fresh. With irresistible beats and intricate melodies, their performance promises an evening of lively music perfect for dancing or simply soaking in the summer vibe.
Bring a chair, bring your friends, and get ready for a night of unforgettable Latin rhythms!
@Verdell Rutherford Park (SE 165th Ave & Market St)
Thurs, July 25 6:30pm $FREE
música: Kevin Kaarl is a Mexican singer-songwriter who composes dreamy indie-folk, as evident on his 2018 breakthrough “Amor Viejo.” After releasing his 2019 song “Baby Blue,” Kaarl released his ambitious 2022 album, Paris Texas, a concept album featuring melancholic gems like “como me encanta,” “te quiero tanto” and “Paris Texas.”
Kaarl spent much of 2022-23 on his Paris Texas Tour across Europe, Mexico and the U.S., selling out all 26 U.S. dates and earning recognition from Rolling Stone and Billboard — the latter describing Kaarl’s songwriting as a “soundtrack for any sort of life experience that requires introspection.” [spotify]
@Roseland Theater (8 NW 6th)
Sun, July 27 8pm (doors 7pm) $50
música: A staple in the live Latin music scene since 1987, Conjunto Alegre plays a hot mix of tropical music from all over the Caribbean—Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, and the U.S.
With Aquiles Montas as director, Conjunto Alegre's high energy and great connection with audiences has made them high priority at summer concerts in the parks for many years, as well as larger music festivals.
If you're looking for the most diverse mix of salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, chachachá & Latin jazz, Conjunto Alegre will give you an opportunity to dance, sing along, and have a great time!
Music on Main is open to the public and the concerts run from 5pm to 7pm. All ages are welcome. Seating is available on a first come, first-served basis—tickets are not required.
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@Main Street / SW Broadway (1037 SW Broadway)
Wed, July 30 5pm $FREE
música: Experience an unforgettable night of music with the incomparable Edna Vazquez. Blending the bold energy of rock with the rich traditions of mariachi, her Best of Both Worlds performances showcase powerful vocals, passionate songwriting, and cultural fusion at its finest.
Part of the East Portland Summer Arts Festival with back-to-back evenings celebrating identity, artistry, and the magic of live music.
@Ventura Park (460 SE 113th Ave)
Sat, July 12 6-10pm $FREE
Portland Parks Summer Concerts in the Park 2025
música: Let the rhythm take over with Vibra Quintet! This powerhouse ensemble delivers passionate, high-energy performances inspired by the vibrant salsa traditions of Cuba and Puerto Rico, and the joyful pulse of Dominican merengue. With tight arrangements and infectious grooves, Vibra Quintet brings an irresistible Latin sound that will have everyone on their feet.
Bring your friends, your dancing spirit, and join us for a night filled with rhythm, culture, and celebration!
@Glenwood Park (SE 87th Ave & Claybourne St)
Thurs, July 17 6:30pm $FREE
música: The Marías are the psychedelic-soul lovechild of Puerto Rican-bred, Atlanta-raised María Zardoya and Los Angeles native Josh Conway. The two are joined by their closest friends, Jesse Perlman on guitar and Edward James on keys.
Their undeniably intuitive musical chemistry can be heard in the band’s smooth rendezvous of jazz percussion, hypnotic guitar riffs, smoke-velvet vocals and nostalgic horn solos. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Wed, July 23 8pm $36+
festival: Viva Tualatin is a celebration of diversity and community spirit, is one of Tualatin's most anticipated events of the year. Viva Tualatin promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family, filled with live entertainment, cultural performances, and food vendors offering a wide variety of cuisines.
Viva Tualatin is jam-packed with family-friendly activities! Test your skills on the mechanical bull, cool off on the water slide, or unleash your creativity with crafts, a giant coloring mural, and chalk art. Plus, don't miss the chance to browse unique treasures from talented artisans and vendors, offering everything from art and clothing to accessories. 2024 Promo
@Tualatin Community Park (8515 SW Tualatin Rd)
Sat, July 12 2-8pm $FREE
música: Ballet Folklorico Academia Gabriela proudly presents El Fuego Nuevo: Deseos del Corazón, a vibrant celebration of Mexico’s rich history and cultural heritage. Through stunning visuals, captivating music, and breathtaking costumes, this performance takes audiences on a journey through time and tradition.
Experience the beauty of Mexico as El Fuego Nuevo transports you to the Prehispanic era, Baja California, Sinaloa, Veracruz, and beyond. Each region’s unique story is told through the artistry of traditional folk dance, infused with the signature style of Academia Gabriela. This Performance Features dancers of all ages and levels, and will mark the debut of the Professional Company, Ballet Folklorico Las Rosas de Oregon.
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Sun, Jun 29 12pm $25-$35
Portland Parks Summer Concerts in the Park 2025
música: Get ready to dance under the trees! Son de Cuba brings a dynamic blend of salsa, timba, son, merengue, cumbia, bachata, and Música Norteña to Mt. Tabor Park’s iconic amphitheater. Their rich, high-energy sound is rooted in Cuban tradition and infused with modern Latin rhythms—perfect for a summer night of music, movement, and community. Bring your dancing shoes and your friends!
@Mt Tabor Park (SE 60th Ave & Salmon St.)
Thurs, July 10 6:30pm $FREE
Join us for a vibrant weekend of culture, rhythm, and community! El Sol Festival is back, bringing together global music, dance, food, and fun for the whole family.
This three-day celebration highlights the beauty of cultural diversity through live performances, traditional dances, delicious food, and outdoor fun for all ages.
• Friday, June 20: Latin Dance Party 💃🕺
• Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22: Global Dance & Music for All Ages 🌍🎶
✨ What to Expect:
🎵 Global dance and music performances
🌮 Food vendors with global flavors
🌞 Outdoor festivities
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly atmosphere
@M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St Hillsboro)
Fri, June 20 4-8pm
Sun, June 21 4-8pm
Sun, June 22 4-8pm
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
One of the largest and most vibrant events of the year, drawing over 10,000 attendees annually. This dynamic celebration honors the richness and diversity of Latin culture through live entertainment, music, dancing, delicious food, futsal, and so much more!
The festival serves as a lively platform to share cultural traditions, connect communities, and support local businesses and non-profits. Whether you're enjoying flavorful cuisine, taking in performances from talented local artists, or learning more about the organizations making an impact in the area, the Latino Cultural Festival offers something for everyone.
@Hillsboro Ballpark (4460 NE Century Blvd)
Sun, June 22 12-7pm $FREE
Join us as we celebrate the cultures of the indigenous people of Turtle Island. Experience world customs, traditions, ethnic foods, crafts, demonstrations, children's activities, parades, and dragon boat racing!
Help us kick off Friday Night at the Beat, June 27th, in the Amphitheater from 5 to 10pm for live music, food, and fire dancing. Show support in the next generation at the Children's Parade Saturday morning at 9:45am.
Explore Oregon's largest multicultural event. 25,000 visitors, 125 performances, 70 cultures, 2 days, 1 world.
Friday, June 27th 5pm-10pm
Saturday, June 28th 10am -11pm
Sunday, June 29th 11am-6pm
Performers / Vendors & Exhibitors
Profe's picks:
Ameyalmatzatl Citlatonal (danza azteca Sat 11am)
Danza Azteca Ohtli (Sat 3:15pm)
Danza de los Viejitosa (baile folclórico Sat 4pm)
Ballet Folclórico Tlanese ( Sat 4:45pm)
Los Colores de América Latino Orchestra (Sun 12:30pm)
Ballet Folclórico Tlanese (Sun 12:45pm)
Ameyalmatzatl Citlatonal (danza azteca Sun 1:30pm)
Salem Rueda de Casino (salsa dancing Sun 1:30pm)
Guelagetza Folklórico (baile Sun 1:45pm)
Corazón Utilitarian Handcraft Workshop (Sun 2:45pm)
Los Tata Keris Alegres (baile folclórico Sun 4:30pm)
Pachanga (Afro-latino music Sun 5pm)
@Salem Waterfront Park
Fri-Sat-Sun, June 27-28-29 $10
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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. Weekends are best but any day trip for an hour or so is ok.
@Downtown Woodburn (523 N Front St.)
A guest speaker series showcasing community stories and career paths. Cuentos De Triunfo connects attendees with career mentors, emphasizing the power of representation and meaningful connections.
In collaboration with Teatro Milagro, we’re bringing together a group of unique Latino professionals from different paths, experiences and industries who will share their captivating stories, gritty journeys, and successful wins with an ultimate goal in mind to inspire the community.
More info and ticket details coming very soon! For now, mark your calendars for a day of inspiration.
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Sun, June 8 2pm $5/10/$15
World Cup Qualifier Matches
World Cup Qualifier Matches
fútbol: Watch with good company and tasty treats as your favorite South American teams face off to secure their spots at the 2026 World Cup (USA, México, Canadá).
Check the match schedule and go havean after school snack? Lots of Latin American food choices at Gol.
Spain/Latin Am. team matches only for credit
OPTION IF YOU GO WITH YOUR PARENTS:
(family-friendly pub) location
Thurs, Jun 5 Ecuador v Brasil 4pm
Thurs, Jun 5 Chile v Argentina 6pm
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
música: Singer/songwriter Iván Cornejo's dreamy music – a sophisticated combination of sad sierreño roots and hazy, alternative-rock vibes – resonates with young listeners who identify with his bicultural sensibility, quiet demeanor and the need to let the songs speak for themselves.
With over 2 billion combined streams, he is currently the second most consumed música mexicana artist in the U.S., and top 10 in the overall Latin market. In 2022, he was named new artist of the year at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Ivan Cornejo reaffirms his connection with the soundscapes of música mexicana, on his third studio album MIRADA and it is no coincidence that it’s titled MIRADA. This poetic word – Spanish for gaze - underscores the California-born singer/songwriter’s Mexican roots, but also the soulful lyricism that permeates every single one of the session’s 12 tracks. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Sat, Jun 7 8pm $40+
música y danza: At the Tablao you'll experience flamenco in its truest form with performers drawing inspiration from the moment, showcasing the dynamic connection between musicians, dancers, and audience.
Our June Tablao features flamenco singer Daniel Azcarate (Seattle, WA) with dancers Lillie Last, Brenna McDonald, and Shiho Travis, guitarist Yeshe Wingerd, and percussionist Nick Hutch. Come join us for an exhilarating evening of flamenco!
Seats are first come, first served. In the case of a sold out event patrons may be required to share tables. Reservations by phone or online to assure your spot.
@Artichoke Music (2001 SE Powell Blvd)
Sat, June 7 7:30pm (doors at 7) $25
música: Free, family-friendly evening of live Cuban music and delicious food!
*featuring musicians from the salsa band, Son Cubano. Virginia López (conga drums), Ivan Álamo (tres guitar), Mieke Bruggeman (baritone sax & flute), Chris Nakato (bass)
About Brooklyn Carreta:
A dynamic new food cart pod in SE Portland, Brooklyn Carreta offers a diverse array of culinary delights from multiple food trucks. Enjoy a variety of cuisines in an open family friendly setting
@Brooklyn Carreta (4534 SE McLoughlin Blvd)
Thurs, May 29 7-9pm FREE (no cover)
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
música: Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Mariachi Tradición’s 10th Anniversary—a decade of music, culture, and community. Featuring violins, trumpets, guitars, vihuela, guitarron, harp, and powerful vocals, Mariachi Tradición showcases the talent and dedication of its student musicians.
As the program has grown over the years, Mariachi Tradición has had the honor of being invited to be the opening act for Latin Grammy Award-winning artists such as La Santa Cecilia, Mariachi Flor de Toloache, and Mariachi Los Camperos on some of the most prestigious stages in Oregon.
To mark this special anniversary milestone, we are thrilled to welcome the incredible Las Cafeteras—an East-LA band that has toured the world with their unique blend of traditional folk, Afro-Mexican rhythms & cumbia, all inspired by their immersion in Son jarocho & zapateado dance. The evening will also feature collaborations with Ballet Folklorico Mexico en la Piel Academia, students from the FGSD mariachi program and FGMT alumni. The night will be full of surprises and collaborations.
Don’t miss this special anniversary event, an unforgettable night of music, dance, and celebration!
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Sat, May 31 7pm $45
música y danza: After many shows in various cities across North and South America, Authentic Flamenco is back for its fourth U.S. tour, stopping in multiple cities nationwide.
On this international tour, the Royal Opera of Madrid presents a program featuring established Flamenco artists and young promises, reaffirming the institution’s dedication to promoting and safeguarding the Flamenco legacy, emphasizing its three core disciplines of singing, guitar playing, and dancing.
Under 16 ok if with an adult
@Alberta Rose Theater (3000 NE Alberta)
Sun, June 1 5pm (doors at 4) $54+
béisbol: Join Los Soñadores (aka The Hops) at the parque for an electrifying game of béisbol with vibrant Latino flair. From a celebration of local Latinx leaders to delicious Mexican corn and cultural eats, it's a day packed with unforgettable energy and excitement! Still need more? Stick around after the game for the best firework show in Oregon.
@Hillsboro Stadium (4460 NE Century Blvd - Hillsboro)
Fri, May 23 6:30pm $10+
música: Experience the irresistible rhythms of salsa and Latin melodies brought to life by Dina y Los Rumberos in this evening of dance at the Walters Cultural Arts Center! Immerse yourself in infectious music, including merengue, cumbia, and more, plus a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where dancers of every age and proficiency level can join in to sway, spin, and salsa the night away.
The evening starts with a dance lesson from Lines Dance Academy from 7 to 8 pm, followed by live music by Dina y Los Rumberos from 8 to 10 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm and concessions will be available for purchase.
@Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 East Main Street - Hillsboro)
Fri, May 23 2pm $12 adv
comedia: Frankie Quiñones’ head is filled with a bevy of colorful characters based on the friends and family that helped shape him into the powerhouse comedian he is today - from the reformed cholo turned fitness sensation Creeper, to the domineering and spicy Juanita Carmelita, the perpetually despondent cousin Emo Primo or the feel good guardian angel Pachanga, plus many more.
Special taping of his new HULU Comedy Special
@Revolution Hall (1300 SE Stark)
Fri, May 30 7pm (doors 6pm) $38
música: Antonio Rey is considered by many flamenco aficionados to be the heir apparent to Paco de Lucia’s throne. His career began at the age of ten. He was soon performing on international stages and winning prestigious awards for his incredible virtuosity, such as the Premio Nacional de Guitarra (also won by Paco de Lucia and Vicente Amigo), National Competition of the Art of Flamenco of Córdoba, Niño Ricardo National Competition of Flamenco Guitar, International Flamenco Guitar Competition of Jerez and others.
He has performed with many of the most important flamenco artists, such as Paco de Lucia, Diego El Cigala, Antonio Canales, Diego del Morao, Richard Bona, Estrella Morente, Joaquín Cortés, Miguel Poveda, among others. Rey has performed in prestigious concert halls around the world including Japan, Russia and across Latin America and Europe and Iran.
Minors ok when accompanied by a parent/ guardian.
@Alberta Rose Theater (3000 NE Alberta)
Sun, May 18 7pm (doors at 6) $35 (adv)
Noche Latina @ LHS
Noche Latina @ LHS
LHS MEChA Latino Student Union invites you to join us for a celebration of art and culture with games, art gallery, food, dance and music featuring a special lineup of performances by top local talent powerhouses.
Start the night dancing with salsa quintet Son de Cuba. Marvel at the improvisational intensity of Argentine tango with Tango Berretín. The entertainment continues with a youth choir performance by Portland's own Latinx Choral Project and several dance numbers by premier youth baile folklórico collective Cosecha Mestiza.
@LHS Commons
May 19 5-7pm $FREE
música: J Balvin's breakthrough came in 2014 with his single "6 AM" featuring Farruko. Since then, he's taken reggaeton music to the mainstream masses, collaborating with artists such as Beyonce, Cardi B and DJ Snake.
The Colombian artist, known for hits such as "Mi Gente" and "Reggaeton," became the first Latino artist to be a Lollapalooza headliner. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Sat, May 17 8pm $60+
música: Part of the Portland Jewish Music Festival
Flamenco, Sephardic, and Mizrachi music share deep historical and musical connections, rooted in the cultural exchanges of the Mediterranean, the Iberian peninsula (Al-Andalus), and the Jewish diaspora. Experience a fusion of styles: Flamenco! Sephardic! Mizrachi!
The artists of Espacio Flamenco, steeped in the culture and craft of Flamenco, create a rich tapestry of flamenco music, dance, and song hearkening back to Spain's golden age. The dancers and musicians of Espacio Flamenco will be joined by internationally touring violinist & vocalist Michelle Alany, and oudist Eric Stern to explore the deep connections between the cultures of the Iberian peninsula and the Mizrachi diaspora. A night of music dancing, spectacle and cultural fusion!
@Eastside Jewish Commons (2420 NE Sandy Blvd)
Sat, May 10 7pm $22
música: Singer Alejandro Fernández is one of Mexico's biggest international music stars. The son of icon Vicente Fernández, he established himself as a ranchero singer during the 1990s.
Nine of his albums have ascended to the top spot on Latin Pop charts, while 11 more have entered the U.S. Top 200. In 2020, Fernandez issued Hecho en Mexico, his formal return to folk music, recording only norteno and mariachi after two decades of flirting with pop. It topped the Latin albums and Mexican Regional charts and reached 65 in the Top 200. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Sun, May 11 8pm $35+
música: featuring 2 talented musicians from Cuba: Virginia López (conga drums), and Ivan Álamo (tres guitar). They will transport you to the heart of Havana with their captivating performance. This intimate setting will showcase the rich musical heritage reminiscent of the Buena Vista Social Club.
Don't miss a chance to enjoy a night filled with rhythm and joy in an intimate atmosphere by the cozy fire at the bar-restaurant, with fabulous Italian dinners. No cover, all ages welcome. Tips accepted.
@Amalfi's (4703 NE Fremont)
Sun, May 18 4pm $order some good food
The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission (PAC) and Adelante Mujeres Farmers Market is excited to announce their collaboration on the second annual Forest Grove Festival of the Arts, scheduled for the first Wednesdays of May through August 2025!
Each 1st Wednesday, the free festival will feature a vibrant array of exhibits, live performances, and participatory activities celebrating the arts in their many forms: music, film, dance, theatre, literary arts, fine arts and crafts.
The "market stage" in our farmers market in 21st Ave will be hosted in our market space. More details will be posted in this event and on social media once performance schedules are released
@Adelante Farmers Market (2030 Main St Forest Grove)
Wed May 7 4-8pm $FREE
música: This free noon concert is part of the Portland Jewish Music Festival!
In this one hour concert international flamenco guitarist Brenna McDonald will be joined by oudist Eric Stern (Vagabond Opera, Festival Director) to explore the musical relationship between the oud (a kind of fretless lute used in Mizrachi music) and its cousin the guitar.
Brenna McDonald has lived and studied flamenco in Spain and is a founding member of La Peña Flamenca de Portland and Espacio Flamenco. Her pursuit of learning took her to Spain to study where she lived and studied for several years between 2003 and 2009 with some of the greatest maestros, including Chiqui de Jerez, Jose Luis Balao, Parrilla de Jerez, and Juan de los Reyes. Brenna is one of the few female flamenco guitarists in the world who has achieved a level of proficiency in flamenco dance and singing accompaniment.
@Eastside Jewish Commons (2420 NE Sandy Blvd)
Fri, May 9 12pm $FREE
The Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA) presents the 38th annual Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on May 2-5, 2025, at the beautiful Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, Oregon. Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is the largest multicultural festival in the state of Oregon. Special attractions and featured performances each day.
Top entertainment ranges from the internationally-acclaimed Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara, direct from the city of Guadalajara to Oregon’s very own Ballet Folklórico México en La Piel. This year we will also have ten, local Mariachi students performing onstage with the world-famous Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara on Saturday night.
The festival grounds will be filled with authentic Mexican flavors, and other regional specialties. Over 30 vendors will be serving food, snacks, and desserts.
Peruse authentic, unique crafts in the Guadalajara Artisan Village! While you explore handcrafted artworks and artifacts in the open-air market, take advantage of opportunities to meet with artisans who have traveled from Guadalajara to Tonala, Mexico.
Other highlights include Family Fun Carnival, Headlining Musicians, Naturalization Ceremony, Rip City Boxing, the Cuervo Premier Tequila Tasting Experience, and our Lotería/Bingo Game Booth with great prizes to win!
@Waterfront Park (98 SW Naito Pkway)
May 2-5 11am-11pm $11 (4 day pass $20)
música: 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]
@Alberta Abbey (126 Northeast Alberta St)
Sun, May 4 6:30pm $5 youth
música: A night to acknowledge & celebrate our enriching Mexican culture with our very own Orquestra Pacifico Tropical & Caicedo. Visuals by Easy
Orquestra Pacifico Tropical is comprised of 11 homies who get together to share their boundless love and respect for the genre of Cumbia and what that means to them, living in the city of Portland, Oregon.
Reconstructing & reimagining those gorgeous archaic jungle rhythms that span from México to Peru and to Colombia, the ensemble brings an onslaught to any stage across the nation with their own reinterpretation of this magnificent sound. [sample]
@Alberta Abbey (126 Northeast Alberta St)
Mon, May 5 8pm (doors 7pm) $10 17 & under
música: Chicano de Mayo, founded by Joshua Josué, is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the vibrant music, art, and culture of Latinos in the United States. The event highlights and honors the rich diversity within the Chicano and broader Latino communities, showcasing the unique cultural expressions that shape and define their identity in the U.S.
Join renowned artists Joshua Josué and Edna Vazquez for an unforgettable night of music celebrating Chicano de Mayo on May 1st at the Mission Theater. This event marks the first time in over a decade that Joshua Josué and Edna Vazquez have shared the stage together. Featuring a special guest opening performance by Delgado y Los Conejos de Amor. [spotify: Joshua Josue y Edna Vásquez]
@Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan)
Thurs, May 1 7pm (doors 6pm) $27adv
cine: Join us for a DOUBLE EXPOSURE of Pedro Almodóvar at the Tomorrow Theater! Featuring Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and Volver—both screenings will have special limited-edition bumper sticker giveaways celebrating the filmmaker. Tickets sold separately for each screening.
film: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
1998. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Runtime: 1hr 35min Rated R.
When Pepa Marcos’ (Carmen Maura) lover Ivan (Fernando Guillén) suddenly leaves her without any explanation, she embarks on a strange journey to discover why. On the way she meets a variety of eccentric characters, including Ivan’s son from a previous relationship (Antonio Banderas), his fiancee Marissa (Rossy de Palma), and a Shiite terrorist cell who have been secretly holding her best friend Candela (María Barranco) hostage. It’s a film noir take on the romantic comedy. [trailer]
@PAM Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St)
Sat, May 3 4pm (doors 3:30) $15
cine: Join us for a DOUBLE EXPOSURE of Pedro Almodóvar at the Tomorrow Theater! Featuring Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and Volver—both screenings will have special limited-edition bumper sticker giveaways celebrating the filmmaker. Tickets sold separately for each screening.
film: Volver
2006. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Runtime: 2hrs. Rated R.
Raimunda (Penélope Cruz) works and lives in Madrid with her husband Paco and daughter Paula. Her sister Sole (Lola Dueñas) lives nearby and they both miss their mother Irene (Carmen Maura), who died several years ago in a house fire along with their father. A former neighbor from their hometown reports that she has seen the ghost of Irene and both daughters do not believe her. After a murder and a family tragedy, Irene’s spirit materializes around her daughters to help comfort them. [trailer]
@PAM Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St)
Sat, May 3 7pm (doors 6:30) $15
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danza: This family matinee features music, ritual dance, and colorful regalia from Aztec traditions.
From Mexico, to Utah, to California and all throughout the Northwest, Aztec Dance Captain Jose Carlos leads his family and Woodburn community in the Azteca arts. The danza azteca group, Huitzilopochtli (translated from Nahuatl: “Hummingbird to the left” or “strength of your will”) shares ancient stories left by their indigenous Mexican ancestors. Dancers spin, crouch and jump, shaking their ayoyote rattles to a rhythm and tempo set by the huehuetl drums. Their tall, giant feathers sway with each movement, pointing towards the Creator in the sky.
Each danza is a story of gratitude: do not forget we are made of water, earth, air and fire. Each danza is a battle: a test of your discipline and courage, an incarnation of Tezcatlipoca who teaches the story of your worst enemy: your own fears and self. In a beautiful fusion of feathers, beaded regalia, movement and pre-hispanic music, the danza azteca takes you on a journey 1,000 years back to indigenous Mexico.
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Sat, Apr 12 3pm $15-20
(4 options)
(4 options)
clase de música: Portland Samba classes will bring the rhythms and excitement of Brazil to The Reser. Classes will get participants moving, playing drums, and singing in a safe atmosphere. The shared experience of an irresistibly good time results in something larger than each individual and builds powerful bonds that foster positivity.
Instruments will be provided.
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Sun, Mar 23 11:30am-12:30 $25 each
Sun, Mar 30 11:30am-12:30 $25 each
Sun, Apr 6 11:30am-12:30 $25 each
Sun, Apr 13 11:30am-12:30 $25 each
La Gran Celebración
La Gran Celebración
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Celebrating it's tenth year, McDaniel HS MEChA hosts La Gran Celebración, featuring food, music, and performances for the whole family.
The "Fiesta del Pueblo" combines music, art, and a food plaza featuring local Latino vendors.
The main event builds to a two hour program of traditional baile folklórioco Mexican regional dance, spoken word, and musical performers.
@McDaniel HS (2735 NE 82nd Ave)
Sat, Apr 5 3-6:15pm $FREE (bring$ for food?)
arte: Portland Center Stage will host hold my hand / suéltame, an art exhibit by Portland-based multidisciplinary artist Krystal Perez, who explores the tension between holding on and letting go, seeking connection and forging independence.
Through surreal tropical landscapes, Cuban cultural motifs intertwined with Taíno symbols, intimate still lifes, and nostalgic relics of the '90s, these works navigate the push and pull of ancestral longing and personal discovery. Each piece is a breath—an inhale of memory, an exhale of transformation.
Krystal Pérez is a first-generation Cuban-American multidisciplinary artist based in Portland, Oregon, with roots in Miami, Florida. Working across oil, acrylic, ink, gouache, printmaking, and digital media, she weaves cultural narratives, personal experiences and moments of solace into her visual storytelling.
@The Armory (128 NW 11th Ave)
Thurs, Apr 3 5-7pm $FREE
comedia: The Butterfly Effect Tour brings together comics Ralph Barbosa and René Vaca for a night of comedy you won’t soon forget. The tour – originally meant to include comic Ken Flores – now carries on in honor of him. Don’t miss out on this night of laughs and remembrance.
Standup comedy = at your own risk
ages 13+
@Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay)
Thurs, Apr 3 7pm $25+
música: Accordion-wielding Chilean songstress Pascuala Ilabaca is a true hidden gem: A favorite on the strong and new scene of young Chilean singer-songwriters, her music is rooted in traditional sounds but effortlessly integrates shades of jazz, pop and rock, and influences gathered in such distant places as India or Mexico.
Accompanied by her formidable band Fauna, her unique stage presence conjures up sweetness and empowerment at the same time, setting her songs alive with both fragility and verve. [spotify]
@The Old Church (1422 SW 11th Ave)
Sun, Mar 23 7:30pm (doors 6:30) $30 adv
música: LA-based teenage punk phenomena, The Linda Lindas have been making waves in the music scene with their catchy riffs and politically charged lyrics. The band is made up of four members, the oldest member at 20 years old and the youngest, at 14: Bela, Lucia, Mila, and Eloise. They first came to public attention in 2020 when a video of them playing an original song called “Racist, Sexist Boy” in the LA Public Library went viral.
The band is heavily influenced by punk and garage rock, with a sound reminiscent of bands like The Ramones and The Runaways. They have been praised for their raw and energetic performances, as well as the powerful messages in their lyrics. In a time where representation and diversity in music is more important than ever, the Linda Lindas are a refreshing addition to the punk scene. [spotify]
@Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside)
Mon, Mar 24 7pm (doors 5:30) $25
(2 shows)
(2 shows)
SOLD OUT
comedia: Marcello Hernandez is a Cuban-Dominican Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who can currently be seen on the 50th season of Saturday Night Live.
16 and over show
@Aladdin Theater (3017 SE Milwaukie Ave)
Thurs, Mar 20 7pm (doors 6:30pm) $50+
Thurs, Mar 20 9:30pm (doors 9pm) $50+
comedia: Iglesias is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians performing to sold-out concerts around the world. He is also one of the most-watched comedians on YouTube with almost a billion views and has over 25 million fans across social media. He has a Netflix comedy series and several recent and upcoming standup specials on the same platform. [youtube]
Standup comedy = at your own risk
@Moda Center
Sat, Mar 22 8pm $40+
lecture: LC English welcomes poet and alumna Consuelo Wise (BA ’09) as the final of five authors in our 2024-2025 Visiting Writers Series.
Consuelo Wise is a Guatemalan-American poet, writer, and visiting scholar at Portland State University in Oregon. She is also an LC alumna and English major (BA ’09). Consuelo’s forthcoming book, b o y (Omnidawn Publishing, 2024), is a hybrid of lyric poetry and essay in which, through repetition, fragmentation, and syntax, the protagonist envisions ways to process great loss.
@Lewis & Clark College (Smith Hall)
Tues, Apr 1 6pm
Join us for a day filled with glitz, glamour, and excitement at the M&M Marketplace.
Mark your calendar for March 29th and be there when the doors open at 11:00 AM. Enjoy a stunning fashion show by the Lucia Isabel Collection and Annel’s Estilos, along with prizes, and so much more.
Best of all, admission is free! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience.
@M&M Marketplace (330 SW Walnut St, Hillsboro)
Sat, Mar 29 12-5pm $FREE
música: Latin American Folk Music Group Ecos del Sur, sharing the legacy of the indigenous Guarani culture (Bolivia/Paraguay/ Brazil/Argentina)
@Central Library (801 SW 10th) Collins Gallery
Sat, Mar 29 2pm $FREE
arte: Join artist, curator and researcher Genevieve Tremblay for a talk on Interweaving the Archive, an international exhibition of contemporary Chilean textile art featuring the work of Colectiva Tramando. This powerful exhibition explores the enduring role of textile art as a vessel for storytelling, remembrance, and resilience. Through tapestry, this collective of women weavers reflects on Chile’s complex socio-political history, particularly the lasting impacts of the civic-military dictatorship (1973–1989), and explores the role of textiles in preserving memory, fostering dialogue, and advocating for justice.
Highlights works by six Chilean women—Daniela Contreras Flores, Belén Gallardo, Mariana Gaete Venegas, Alice Jallois, Daniela Rossi, and Claudia Moreno—supported by over fifty collaborators.
A centerpiece of the exhibition is Track II, a new collaborative work by Daniela Contreras and creative developer Valentín Jadot, which integrates redacted archival documents from the 1970s into a historical tapestry. This multimedia piece, incorporating AI-generated elements, encourages viewers to engage with historical records and reconsider the intersections of global politics, intervention, and memory.
@Reed College (Studio Art 201)
Thurs, Mar 20 3-5:30pm $FREE
arte: – Hosted by JuntosPDX. This year our phenomenal cultura and Latin artist will take up space in the Central Eastside of Portland on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟲, 2pm-6pm. What you can expect is: Unique work Of 15+ Latin Artist, hands-on creative workshops to learn new creative skills, food & beverages, and community. Yes, COMMUNITY! Sliding scale tickets available now.
@ADX Art Design Xchange (417 SE 11th Ave)
Sun Mar 16 2-6pm $5+
Gallery Opening & Art Fair
Gallery Opening & Art Fair
arte: – March 16 at 7 PM: Join us for an exciting opening reception featuring the artists showcasing their work during our weeklong art exhibit. Drinks and snacks will be available. This event is the final stop in JuntosPDX’s Nuestra Arte Art Crawl. Get your tickets for a night of amazing art and community! @juntospdx
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Sun Mar 16 7pm $FREE
música: Celebrate the power of books to create a stronger community by attending the 2025 Everybody Reads author event with Javier Zamora!
Solito is an account of Zamora’s 3,000-mile journey from El Salvador to the United States when he was nine years old. His crossing involved perilous boat trips and relentless desert treks during two life-altering months alongside a group of strangers who became an unexpected family.
He traveled unaccompanied by boat, bus, and foot. After a coyote abandoned his group in Oaxaca, Javier managed to make it to Arizona with the aid of other migrants.
“The magic of this book lies not only in the beguiling voice of young Javier, or the harrowing journey and immense bravery of the migrants, or in the built-in hero’s journey of this narrative. It’s hard to reconcile the fact that this book hasn’t always been with us. How can something so essential and fundamental to the American story not already be part of our canon?”–San Francisco Chronicle
@Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway)
Tues, Mar 11 7:30pm $25 (free maybe?)
música: Enjoy the sounds of Latin American Folk Music Group Ecos del Sur as they perform folk music from Central and South America..
@N Portland Library (512 N Killingsworth)
Sat, Mar 1 2pm $FREE
(2 nights)
(2 nights)
música: It's a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness.
Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others, working for peace and justice, penning some of the most literate and important music of their time, transforming the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope, tales of common folk finding ways to endure.
The young wolves were weaned on late-night radio's soul, R&B, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues, jazz, and rock 'n' roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots — nourished by Norteña and rancheras, buoyed by bolero and cumbias, soaring on the rhythms of son huasteco and son jarocho.
Los Lobos have helped spread the rich diversity of cultures across every continent, throughout the global community. Talk about a living legacy. Talk about a productive half century. And in the true rebel spirit, they did it all on their own terms, against formula. For the ages. To our delight. Quite simply, they are one of the tightest, one of the best, one of the most prolific bands ever. And, amazingly, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented.
@Aladdin Theater (3017 SE Milwaukie Ave)
Fri, Feb 21 8pm (doors 7pm) $55
Sat, Feb 22 8pm (doors 7pm) $55
baile: Artistic Director: Martín Santangelo
Searching For Goya
In the latest work by Artistic Director Martín Santangelo and award-winning principal dancer Soledad Barrio, Noche Flamenca stretches the boundaries of flamenco with theatricality and raw emotion. Inspired by the transformative art of Spanish painter Francisco de Goya, Searching For Goya will take you on a journey through Goya’s graphic imagination, with vignettes inspired by the prolific artist’s most famous paintings.
@Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway)
Wed, Feb 26 7:30pm $6-65
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
theater: Written by Dañel Malan-Gonzalez
*This performance is suitable for ages 13 and up*
This bilingual play paints a portrait of the rich and turbulent life of Frida Kahlo through three versions of Frida. The Frida’s will try to separate themselves from the gift shop imagery and show their true selves. From the streetcar accident that crippled their body to their torrid relationship with Diego Rivera, life and art intertwine in this story of one of Mexico’s most acclaimed artists.
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Feb 6-22 $22 students
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música: To declare one thematic narrative from Lucha, Y La Bamba’s seventh album, would be to chisel away a story within a story within a story into the illusion of something singular.
“Lucha is a symbol of how hard it is for me to tackle healing, live life, and be present,” Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos, lead vocalist and producer of Y La Bamba, says of the title behind the album which translates from Spanish to English as ‘fight’ and is also a nickname for Luz, which means light. The album explores multiplicity—love, queerness, Mexican American and Chicanx identity, family, intimacy, yearning, loneliness—and chronicles a period of struggle and growth for Mendoza Ramos as a person and artist. [spotify]
@Aladdin Theater (3017 SE Milwaukie Ave)
Thurs, Feb 13 8pm (doors 7pm) $30
música/baile: Celebrate the spirit of love and friendship with the Walters Cultural Arts Center this February. Join an electrifying Salsa Night featuring live music by the acclaimed Latin band, Pa’lante.
Whether you're commemorating Valentine's Day with your sweetheart or hanging out with your closest friends, let the irresistible Latin beats and rhythms lead you on an exhilarating journey into the heart of salsa!
The evening starts with a dance lesson from Lines Dance Academy from 7 to 8 pm, followed by live music by Pa’lante from 8 to 10 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm and concessions will be available for purchase.
@Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 East Main Street - Hillsboro)
Fri, Feb 14 $12
música: Four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Antonio Sánchez, one of the most renowned drummers in the international jazz scene, takes the stage to celebrate the 10th anniversary celebration of Birdman, Mexican director Alejandro Iñárritu’s Academy Award winning Best Picture starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone and Naomi Watts.
During a screening of the film, Sánchez will recreate his score, but as Sánchez improvised most of the original music for the film, each performance is unique — a showcase of his musical creativity. This performance immerses the audience in the riveting film while experiencing the power of storytelling through live music.
Born in Mexico City, he began playing the drums at the age of five, and was playing professionally by the time he was a teenager. He pursued a degree in classical piano at the National Conservatory in Mexico and later graduated magna cum laude from both the Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory. He collaborated with Pat Metheny for 18 years, and has worked with greats such as Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Michael Brecker and Charlie Haden.
Said the New York Times, “[Sánchez is] one of the standout jazz drummers on the contemporary scene, a polyrhythmic ace attuned to the subtlest dynamic fluctuations.” Said 20-time GRAMMY® winner Metheny, “I honestly never thought a musician like him would ever be born. He’s a dream….one of the greatest musicians I have ever seen.”
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Thurs, Jan 23 7:30pm $35
música: Originally formed in 1986, Caifanes altered the course of Mexican rock history with powerful lyrics and the melding of their rock and Latin influences, as showcased on their megahit “La Célula Que Explota.” The iconic Latin rock band speaks to music lovers of all generations as their sound has continued to evolve and the power of their music to unite people remains the same. [spotify]
@Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside)
Tues, Jan 21 8pm (doors 6:30) $65 (adv)
música: Portland’s own Latin Rock Exchange plays Latin rock classics that we all know and love. From Santana, War, Barrabas, Yesca, The Buena Vista Social Club, Jobim, Bublé, a dash of Pink Martini and some contemporary hits, always with a Latin percussion flavor. High energy for every special event. Imagine Santana meets Pink Martini with electric guitar and introducing our new horn section.
Although this band is fresh on the scene, we have a wide variety of experience in all kinds of musical entertainment, now combining forces to become Portland’s own Latin Rock band. Produced and directed by twice Grammy-nominated percussionist and animator, Mark Giles, who grew up listening to this music as a kid living in Nicaragua, Bolivia, Jamaica, Kenya, and Zambia, in the sixties and seventies. [sample]
@Alberta Abbey (126 NE Alberta)
Thurs, Jan 23 8pm $5 youth)
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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). There are also a number for 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. Weekends are best but any day trip for an hour or so is ok.
@Downtown Woodburn (523 N Front St.)
M&M Marketplace: Head out to Hillsboro to this small collection of shops and vendors offering a variety of Latino (mostly Mexican) products (snacks, treats, staple ingredients and produce). A few restaurant and food vendors offer prepared treats too. Check out the decor and the selection, get a bite to eat or a drink, and have a look around. Trata de hablar en español. Don't be shy. Event days are best, but weekends or any day trip for an hour or so is ok.
@M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St, Hillsboro)
👑✨ Embracing the Traditions of Three Kings Day!
Join us Saturday, January 4th, as we celebrate Dia de los Reyes with a heartwarming gathering. From 2-6 pm, indulge in the delicious flavors of a traditional Rosca de Reyes (round traditional cake) and Champurrado (warm holiday spiced drink).
Admission is free, and the joy is limitless!
@M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St Hillsboro)
Sat, Jan 4 2-6pm $FREE
comida: Learn how easy it is to make delicious masa creations. This hands-on class includes shaping and cooking tortillas, sopes and gorditas and finishing them with our favorite locally available Mexican ingredients.
We share our favorite recipes and talk about the history of corn in Indigenous cultures throughout the Americas, as well as the health benefits of the traditional corn processing method, nixtimalization.
This event is being held in Community Room 1A.
@Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave)
Sun, Jan 12 1-2:30pm $FREE preregister
A holiday market designed to celebrate the holiday season the Latino way! This market brings community together to embrace, taste, and close out the year in a robust way. Attendees can expect unique vendors, raffles, food, gifts, games, friendly family competitions, and a variety of activities that capture the spirit of our community. The JUNTOSpdx way of saying thank you to all our year-round supporters!
@2nd & Salmon (133 SE Salmon St)
Sun, Dec 15 1:30-6pm $15 (14 & under FREE)
Join us in the Art and Culture area at M&M and enjoy an afternoon with sweet bread, champurrado, goodie bags, and piñatas. Bring your family and friends to celebrate the holiday season with traditional Posada Navideña activities! There will be fun for everyone:
- Aguinaldos (holiday goodie bags)
- Piñatas for the kids
- Delicious Champurrado & sweet bread
- Toy giveaways for children
Free Community Event
@M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St Hillsboro)
Sat, Dec 14 2-6pm $FREE
Milagro invites you to Posada Milagro 2024, a festive, cultural Christmas celebration filled with fun for the whole family! Join us as we celebrate the holidays with something special for all ages. This family-friendly event includes a performance with a pastorela, ballet folklorico dance, and lots of music. Outside of the performance adults and kids can enjoy our Christmas crafting table, piñatas, and delicious tamales for sale!
Performances will begin at 2 PM and 4 PM in the Milagro Theater and tickets will be distributed on a first come first served basis at 1 PM and 3 PM.
Here at Milagro, we believe the holidays should be a time of festivities, giving, and joy. Join us for Posada Milagro 2024, a Latino Christmas celebration – from us, to you!
@El Centro Milagro (537 SE Stark)
Sun, Dec 15 1-5pm $FREE
música y danza: You’re invited to Espacio Flamenco’s annual holiday party (aka the Zambomba)! A Zambomba is a very unique sounding Spanish percussive instrument played around the holidays and also the name of gatherings where people sing and dance to Villancicos (holiday carols).
Celebrate the season in Flamenco style at Espacio Flamenco! This event is free, family friendly, and open to everyone.
- Sing along Villancicos (holiday carols)
- Churros con chocolate & tapas
- Potluck
- Flamenco juergas (jam sessions)
You can bring a food or drink item to share, we will provide the churros and chocolate!
@Espacio Flamenco (217 SW 1st Ave)
Sat, Dec 14 6-8:30pm (doors 5:30) $FREE
Join us at the 7th Annual Fiesta de Tamales to support the Hillsboro Schools Foundation, hosted by M&M Marketplace on November 23rd, from 12 PM to 3 PM!
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy delicious tamales while supporting a great cause.
This tasty event benefits HSF while also supporting local businesses. Come attend a tamale making class, listen to music, see a performance from high school Ballet Folklórico dance groups and Mariachi bands, shop the marketplace, and see which tamale will be crowned the best tamale in Hillsboro at the annual Best-Tamale Competition!
@M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St Hillsboro)
Sat, Nov 23 12-3pm $FREE
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cine: Part of Lewis and Clark College's Latin American and Latino Studies Fall Film Series. Films introduced by L&C professors with discussion before and after the film.
In 1988, international pressure comes to bear on Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, forcing him to call a referendum on his presidency. The country will vote either yes or no on extending Pinochet's rule for another eight years. Leaders of the "No" movement recruit Rene Saavedra (Gael García Bernal), a young advertising executive, to spearhead their campaign. With few resources and constant scrutiny by the dictator's minions, Saavedra and his team hatch a bold plan to win the election.
@Lewis & Clark College (MiIler room 102)
Thurs, Nov 14 5pm
cine (Portland Latin American Film Festival):
Historical Drama/Queer Film: In 1930s Jalisco, Emilia, a daring teenage girl, ventures from the ranch where she grew up to find her biological father. Riding her horse through the mountains, where she pretends to be a young muleteer, she discovers a different world that leads her to find her destiny.
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Wed, Nov 6 7:30pm $10 student
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
theater: Every fall, the dead are commemorated in Portland’s longest running Día de Muertos celebration. This year, Milagro presents a celebration of our chosen families with a story filled with love and joy, that honors the ChangeMakers who have helped shape generations past, present, and future.
*This performance is suitable for ages 11 and up*
Listen to the ChangeMakers of years past as they enlighten one’s sense of belonging with an ultimatum, a choice, and a song. This Día de los Muertos, let the music guide you on a journey of self-acceptance, individuality, and finding family where you least expect it in Canciónes de la Familia.
RSVP Special events: Fri 10/18, Wed 10/31, Sat 11/2
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Oct 17 - Nov 10 $22 students
Lara Media Services has partnered with Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) to organize a Dia de los Muertos Mercado celebration, a free event featuring Hispanic artisans, live music, traditional food and much more!
Dia de los Muertos is a cherished Mexican tradition that embraces the continuum of life, celebrating the essence and spirit of those who have passed on. Dia de los Muertos Mercado honors the legacy of Mexican culture and entrepreneurial spirit of the Latinx community in our region.
@MESO Makers Market (376 NE Sumner St)
Sun, Nov 3 11am-6pm $FREE
música y cine: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with 12-year-old Miguel as he travels to the Land of the Dead to discover the truth about his family and their musical legacy in Disney and Pixar’s Oscar®-winning animated film with Michael Giacchino’s score performed live by the Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México – a perfect experience for toda la familia.
@Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway)
Fri, Nov 1 7:30pm $35+
Join us at the Gresham Arts Plaza on November 1st for a vibrant cultural celebration!
Participate in crafts, enjoy delicious food from food carts, and discover and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this cultural tradition!
Live performances by:
BANDA PERLA DE MICHOACÁN
DANZA AZTECA
BALLET FOLKLÓRICO: CORAZONES ALEGRES Y MÉXICO EN LA SANGRE
@Gresham Arts Plaza (401 NE 2nd St, Gresham)
Fri, Nov 1 4-8pm $FREE
Feel the joy of Día de Muertos on November 2nd, from 3 to 6 PM! Join us as we honor this cherished tradition with delicious pan de muerto, festive music, and much more.
We can't wait to share our traditions with you—come celebrate with us! FREE Community Event
@M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St Hillsboro)
Sat, Nov 2 3-6pm $FREE
This Día de Los Muertos, join Milagro and The Street Trust to celebrate the special day with a guided bike tour of the Altars set up in the local businesses of Portland Central Eastside.
We recommend that you start your day with a hearty brunch or early lunch before joining us in Milagro's Zócalo (537 SE Stark St) between 12pm - 1pm to decorate our bikes. At 1pm a guided three-mile bike ride will depart to explore the Altars built in local businesses of Portland's Central Eastside.
The ride will happen rain or shine, however, there will be a shorter ride if the weather is bad.
This community event is completely free and only requires an RSVP through the link in our bio!!
@Miracle Theater (537 SE Stark) Reserve!!
Sat, Nov 2 1-3pm $FREE
moda: Join us for the Día de los Muertos Fashion Show, where contemporary fashion meets cultural tradition in an unforgettable evening of creativity, emotion, and celebration.
See groundbreaking designs where tradition meets modernity. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks while networking with designers, fashion enthusiasts, and industry professionals.
@Melody Event Center (615 SE Alder St)
Sat, Nov 2 7pm $30+
Full schedule here (tons of things, use the filters to help you find your stuff).
Author readings, panel talks with Q&A, pop-up events, and more. Look for these Latinx authors:
Gina María Balibrera (prose, novels)
Amelia Díaz Ettinger (poetry, short stories, more)
Jessica Hoppe (writer, organizer)
Layla Martínez (non-fiction, stories, articles)
Olivia Sua (illustrator, artist)
Karla Arenas Valenti (kids lit, magical realism)
@Portland Art Museum (AND nearby venues)
Sat, Nov 2 $FREE (w/ id) GET STUDENT PASS
Join us for our annual Día de Muertos celebration, where our altar, crafted by Jess Lagunas in collaboration with Michi of Iki Iki Creative , will honor and send blessings to all those seeking healing through grief. This ofrenda embraces the cherished hearts of our Cargo familia and Atzin’s heart.
Let us invoke the energy of healing and engage in a meaningful conversation about the presence of our elders, both in spirit and in life.
@Cargo (81 SE Yamhill St)
Sat, Nov 2 12-5pm
Join Mitotiliztli Tezkatlipoka and RISE in this space of ceremony, dance, and revolution in celebration of Día de los Muertos. It is a time to remember our loved ones while enjoying food, dance, traditions, and connection with the community. Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec
@Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center
(9985 SW 125th Ave Beaverton)
Sat, Nov 2 3-7pm $FREE
Every year, Gresham's El Programa Hispano hosts a Día de Muertos celebration to honor the life and legacy of those who have moved on to the next phase of existence.
This year's event includes live performances, an exhibition of community altars, kid’s interactive activities, traditional food and drinks & more!
Performances by:
Ollin Yolliztli, a local Danza Azteca group
Highland Ballet Folklorico, a youth dance group.
Panchito Aguirre y su Mariachi Chapala
Catrina Pasarela, a fashion show featuring traditional Día de Muertos costumes
Live muralist, Mario de Leon, capturing the essence of Día de Muertos
This is a perfect event to bring the whole family to learn, celebrate, and commemorate together!
@Maya Event Center (1698 Northwest Fairview Drive in Gresham)
Sat, Nov 2 1-6pm $FREE reserve your spot
crafts: Join us in this creative workshop designed for ages 12 and up, where we explore the beautiful Mexican art of repujado, a traditional foil embossing technique. Inspired by the iconic "Corazones Sagrados" seen in Frida Kahlo's work, participants will craft their vibrant, embossed Mexican hearts. Yathzi Turcot will guide you through creating intricate details using tools to raise patterns in foil, resulting in a stunning piece of art that reflects both cultural tradition and personal creativity. All skill levels are welcome!
Ages 12+
@Cargo (81 SE Yamhill St)
Sun, Oct 27 12-2pm $FREE?
Free family friendly event that includes performances, culturally specific resources, market and food vendors.
The Sempoashochitl flower (Marigold) is a meaningful plant for the Anahuaca culture- native to what is known today as México. The Sempoashochitl Festival happens when the flower is harvested and many dishes, soups and teas can be made with the petals and leaves. The Sempoashochitl Festival is a time to celebrate life and nature. The event features vendors (arts and crafts), food vendor, and a variety of performances and one community altar. Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec
@Garden Home Recreation Center
(7475 SW Oleson Rd. Beaverton)
Sat, Oct 26 4-8pm $FREE
cine (Portland Latin American Film Festival):
Music Doc: This is the story of two immigrant outsiders, Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala (At the Drive-in / The Mars Volta), and their desire to create their own place in the world. Told through intimate self-shot footage, Omar and Cedric charts the duo’s intense and profound journey of brotherhood, love, fame, betrayal and sacrifice. Tackling themes of addiction, grief and redemption, it’s an intimate portrait of lifelong friendship and a look at the world through a whole new creative prism.
The stop-motion short film, "Dolores," by Mexican director Cecilia Andalón Delgadillo will screen before the feature film.
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Wed, Oct 23 7:30pm $10 student
lecture: Enrique Rivera’s journey, shaped by a tumultuous childhood, involvement in gang violence, and incarceration, evolved into a life dedicated to criminal justice reform. His story exemplifies the transformative power of second chances and highlights the importance of diverse perspectives in creating a more equitable justice system.
Currently, Rivera oversees Multnomah County’s Justice Fellowship, a pilot program empowering justice-involved individuals to contribute to a more equitable justice system. His unwavering commitment remains to restorative justice, dismantling stigma, and advocating for those who have faced similar challenges.
@Lewis & Clark College (Fowler Student Center)
Tues, Oct 22 3:30pm
* valid option for an Experiencia ADICIONAL *
homestay / service learning: Hear about this summer's upcoming offerings through the Portland Chapter of AMIGOS de las Americas - an organization that trains youth to do service projects in Latin America (and has been doing so for 60+ years).
AMIGOS offers summer immersion and service learning programs in Latin America for students aged 15-19. Volunteers live with a host family and partner with local organizations to learn from and work alongside them which allows for lasting and meaningful relationships.
¿Questions? email recruitment@amigos-portland.org
@Ida B Wells HS (library)
Wed, Oct 23 7pm-8:15pm $FREE
baile: An enchanting ballet filled with fiery Spanish temperament, and spectacular and technically difficult choreography where artists perform the most difficult tricks with ease, grace, and a smile, including the audience’s favorite 32 fouet, Ludwig Minkus created music that magically sets the audience exclusively in a high mood and positive emotions.
The basis of this ballet is the love story of the flirtatious Kitrig and the poor barber Basil. They are prevented from being together by the bride’s father, who plans to force his daughter to marry a richer groom. Don Quixote comes to help the lovers and the main characters receive their father’s blessing.
This ballet promises an incredible show and a charge of positive energy, with a mandatory happy ending.
@Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway)
Tues, Oct 15 7pm $29+
Cassandro
Cassandro
cine: Part of Lewis and Clark College's Latin American and Latino Studies Fall Film Series. Films introduced by L&C professors with discussion before and after the film.
Saúl Armendáriz (Gael Garcia Bernal), a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso, rises to international stardom after he creates the character ‘Cassandro,’ the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life.
Based on a true story. Directed by Academy Award winner Roger Ross Williams (The Apollo, Love to Love You, Donna Summer).
@Lewis & Clark College (MiIler room 102)
Thurs, Oct 17 5pm
cine (Portland Latin American Film Festival):
Everything happens fast in Lima in the summer of 1992. In the midst of Peru’s social and political chaos, Lucia, Aurora and their mother Elena are preparing to emigrate to the USA. They are apprehensive about saying goodbye to their country, family and friends, but above all to Carlos, the father and ex-husband who has all but disappeared from their lives. Facing the uncertainty of their future head on awakens contradictory feelings, reviving old regrets and generating new illusions. Frustrations and fears mix with excitement and expectation. Together, the family must confront the difficult truth about the losses that this departure implies. Reinas is an intense, choral and moving tale of initiation, made in the spirit of the 1990s.
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Wed, Oct 9 7:30pm $10 student
cine (Portland Latin American Film Festival):
Drama: Dominican twelve-year-old Desi has musical aspirations and performs with a local all-girls choir, but her ambitions are much bigger. Desi yearns to one day leave her beachside community of Boca Chica behind and achieve fame and recognition as a singer. She keeps this yearning a secret from her family, specifically the women in her life who have raised her. Her occasional confidante is her older brother, Fran, who lives a facade of his own in New York City as a struggling musician who sheepishly works as a food delivery worker. When news arrives that the siblings’ cousin, Elvis, is coming to Boca Chica to marry his wealthy, older, American fiancée, it opens up past tensions and latent trauma in their family. Meanwhile, a restless Desi meets a group of Dominican teens — also aspiring singers and rappers — that lights a spark in her artistic pursuit.
Anchored by an arresting lead performance by Scarlet Camilo, Gabriella A. Moses’ feature directorial debut is an eye-catching, grounded coming-of-age drama that thoughtfully depicts a determined young girl rising above toxic and traumatic circumstances in pursuit of a musically attuned, artistically fueled future.
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Wed, Oct 2 7:30pm $10 student
Our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will culminate with the second annual El Tigre Fest on Saturday, October 5 at Cook Park. El Tigre Fest is a family-friendly cultural event with authentic Latin American food, arts & crafts, dancing, live music, and children’s activities. [promo trailer]
@Cook Park (17005 SW 92nd Ave in Tigard)
Sat, Oct 5 12-9pm $FREE
arte: Georgina Treviño is a contemporary artist and jeweler from Tijuana, Mexico based in San Diego, California.
Her work has been part of several national & international exhibitions, including Racine Art Museum & Schmuck 2015 Munich, Current 2021-2022 exhibitions include Design Fair Museum of Art and Design, Puerto Rico curated by Embajada Gallery ; Dream Machine New York Jewelry week ; Salon Cosa Mexico City & Small Acts curated by Craft desert. In 2020, Treviño’s Brooch “F*ck the Police” was acquired by the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC as part of their Permanent Collection. Recent acquired work 2022 includes “Bench Pin Brooch” & “Sacred Purse” as Permanent Collection of the Racine Art Museum.
Treviño’s practice has been featured in publications such as L.A. Times, Elle, Vogue, Allure, Marie Claire, The Fader, Paper, Office Mag. etc.
She has worked directly with celebrities like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Rosalia, 2Chainz, Bella Hadid, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, as well as brands like Nike, E.l.f. cosmetics, Bimba y Lola, Fenty, Guess & Spotify for custom work inquiries & collaborations.
@Industry One Gallery (415 SW 10th Ave)
Wed, Sept 25 5-8 (opening reception) $FREE
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
música: Grammy Award winning duo Rodrigo y Gabriela grew up on an eclectic mix of classic rock, heavy metal and flamenco, a rare alchemy of influences that still informs their work today. Not long after the dissolution of their first band, the two musicians set off with their acoustic guitars and ended up in Ireland, where they soon ran out of money and began busking on Dublin’s Grafton Street.
As they developed their distinct breed of guitar music, Rodrigo y Gabriela quickly gained recognition for their extraordinary live show and made their full-length debut with 2002’s re-Foc. Along with turning out 8 additional acclaimed and kaleidoscopic albums over the years, the duo has cemented their status as a globally renowned live act.
Among their many successes: performing at The White House for the President and First Lady of Mexico at a 2010 event hosted by Barack Obama; headlining the Jazz World stage at Glastonbury; selling out major venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, London’s Royal Albert Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and the Sydney Opera House. [spotify]
@Roseland Theater (8 NW 6th)
Thurs, Sept 26 8pm (doors 7pm) $50-$175
cine (Portland Latin American Film Festival):
Inspired by true events, Los Frikis is a powerful coming-of-age story set in early 1990s Cuba, centering around 18-year-old Gustavo (Eros de la Puente) who idolizes his older brother Paco (Héctor Medina) and his punk "Frikis" bandmates. When word reaches the Frikis of a potential reprieve from the effects of the economic crisis, they do the unthinkable: deliberately inject themselves with HIV to live at a government-run treatment home. It's there that they create their own utopia to live and play music freely.
Anchored by both a palpable sense of dread and a youthful spirit of hope, Los Frikis is the latest film from Tyler Nilson & Michael Schwartz, the filmmaking duo behind 2019’s breakout hit, The Peanut Butter Falcon. Produced by Academy-Award winning producers, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Lego Movie), and starring Adria Arjona, Hector Medina and Eros de la Puente, Los Frikis is a brilliant recollection of Cuba in what is known as the “Special Period”.
Directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz, as well as actor Tito de la Puente will be in attendance to participate in a post-screening Q&A.
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Wed, Sept 25 7pm $15
A vibrant and dynamic panel featuring some of Portland’s most influential Latina leaders across various industries, including economic development, nonprofit leadership, the arts, healthcare, and more. These remarkable women will share their unique journeys and discuss the transformative work they are doing to shape Portland's future. Panelists include:
Nicole Davison León, Executive Director of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, who will discuss economic development and the vital role Latinas play in shaping Portland’s business landscape.
Dr. Montserrat Andreys, Founder of Hey Doc Clinic, who will share her journey as a healthcare provider and entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of culturally responsive care.
Mika Martinez, Visual Storyteller and Arts Educator, who will explore how Portland can better support the arts and artists, how her projects have built community, and the role of art and culture in developing and strengthening our city.
This event is designed to empower, connect, and inspire all who attend, highlighting the vital role that Latinas play in driving positive change. Latinas Shaping the Future is not just a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month—it’s a call to action for more Latinas to own their stories and create impact in their communities.
@Portland Center Stage (128 NW 11th)
Wed, Sept 25 5:30-8pm $FREE
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
The 3rd annual El Festival de Mariachi is an event of unity that will bring together community members to celebrate Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrate diversity and inclusivity at this culturally vibrant and exciting family-oriented event.
Celebrate diversity and inclusivity at this culturally vibrant and exciting family-oriented event, that is free and open to the public with no tickets necessary. Join fellow community members in fostering a culture of belonging while enjoying food, drinks, entertainment, and more.
Get a front-row seat to performances from well-known Mariachi Portland, Mariachi México En La Piel, and Oregon high school mariachi bands from Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and Glencoe.
Taste an array of diverse food in one setting from local vendors. With food prepared right in front of you, guests will enjoy the full experience of savory tacos, roasted corn, stuffed caramel, strawberry and chocolate churros, and more tasty treats, along with refreshing cool beverages. [video teaser]
@Hillsboro Ballpark (4460 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro)
Sun, Sept 22 12-6pm $FREE
Ciclos by the Slow Blink Puppet Collective is a story that follows Nene, a young boy, grappling with the grief and suffering in the world. Through Nene's connection to his recent ancestor, Abuela, she guides him on journeys through different land bases meeting many different creatures to help remind him that he is not alone. Abuela helps Nene remember that through these web of relationships, that there is much celebration to be had as well as honoring our grief as sacred.
Slow Blink Puppet Collective came together in 2018. Some voices will be in Spanish.
Get ready to be transported into a world of magic and wonder as the puppets come to life in the open day at the farm. Don't miss out on this unique and unforgettable experience!
This show is a BYO chairs or picnic blankets. Side Yard Farm will be selling drinks and a farmy vegetarian focaccia - pizza (GF & Vegan options will be available).
@Side Yard Farm & Kitchen (4800 NE Simpson)
Sun, Sept 22 1pm $15
baile: Come enjoy our LAST Salsa in the Park of the summer season! Singles, couples, families and friends all welcome! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - ALL AGES, ALL SKILL LEVELS
Salsa in the park is a great place for meeting new people, learning to dance or practicing your dancing, connecting with your community and enjoying some FUN in the SUN!
Bring your blankets, chairs & water and don't forget your sunglasses & hats for the park!
4:00-4:30PM Beginning Bachata Class
4:30-7:00PM+ DJ'd music Salsa, Bachata & Latin Mix with DJ Tumbao
@The Beaverton Round (12600 SW Crescent St)
Sun, Sept 22 4-7pm $FREE
theater: An National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Written By Bernardo Cubría
*This performance is suitable for ages 16 and up*
University professor Paola Aguilar desperately needs money for—well, we’ll let her tell you. So when the political party offers her a substantial paycheck to help them understand the Hispanic/ Latino/ Latina/ Latinx/ Latine vote, she begrudgingly takes the job. Can she help these political strategists understand all of the nuances of her community to save the election? Or will her own journey ultimately be more important than who controls the White House?
RSVP Special events: Fri 9/6, Sat 9/7, Sun 9/8, Sun 9/15
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Sept 5-22 $22 students
danza: Join us for one of multiples events celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month with the Multnomah County Library.
Come learn about this rhythmic, fusion Venezuelan dance style that incorporates Venezuelan percussion with Caribbean beats with Deyadira! This program is suitable for all ages.
This event is being held in Community Room 1B.
@Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave)
Sat, Sept 21 11am-1pm $FREE
música: The sonic landscape of Ozomatli mirrors the versatility of its members and the eclectic euphony of their influences. Originating as young political activists and musicians, the original band formed in the heart of Los Angeles in 1995. Their music—a notorious brew of urban-Latino fused with elements of hip-hop, salsa, dancehall, cumbia, samba, funk, merengue, comparsa, East LA R&B, New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga, and Indian raga—resonates with a fundamental mantra: to explore the world's sounds by navigating through the cultural tapestry of Los Angeles.
Their musical prowess has garnered wide acclaim, marked by prestigious accolades including two Grammy Awards, a Latin Grammy, and the honor of serving as official US Cultural Ambassadors, enchanting audiences globally. In a heartfelt nod to their colossal contribution to the city’s cultural vibrancy, April 23rd is celebrated as Ozomatli Day in Los Angeles. [spotify]
@Revolution Hall (1300 SE Stark)
Sat, Sept 21 8pm (doors 7pm) $33+
Join us for the most important holiday celebrated by the Hispanic community in Oregon! Celebrate El Grito, commemorating Mexican Independence (and that of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Chile). The date also kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month, and honors the rich history, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose families come from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The two-day event will host a variety of culturally-specific colorful, and energetic performances and acknowledgments such as baile folklorico, mariachi. danza azteca, food vendors, community resources, games and more for the whole family. Held at the outdoor plaza at the Moda Center. (last year's video recap) PROMO 2024
@Rose Quarter Commons
Sun AND Mon, Sept 15 -16 $FREE
música: Los Ángeles Azules are a six-sibling Mexican cumbia troupe playing cumbia sonidera, a cumbia subgenre using three accordions and synthesizers. The group is going strong after 40 years in their career and have been able to position themselves as the top artists in their genre.
With more than 14 million listeners and 76 million monthly views on Spotify, Los Ángeles Azules are the greatest exponents of Mexican cumbia worldwide, which has allowed them to take the genre to such important stages as the Coachella and Vive Latino festivals. .
The first Mexican group to enter YouTube's Billion Views Club , Los Ángeles Azules have two videos that exceed one billion views, “Mis sentimientos” feat. Ximena Sariñana, and “Nunca es suficiente” feat. Natalia Lafourcade”. [spotify]
@Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay)
Fri, Sept 20 8pm $60-$250
Centro Cultural is honored to host this event, sponsored by the City of Hillsboro.
Join us at Shute Park for El Grito and the CAR SHOW! Come and enjoy the amazing lowriders and other vehicles our community has to share. Don't forget, there's no entrance fee to showcase your vehicle!
El Grito is more than just a celebration—it commemorates September 16, 1810, the day that marked the beginning of Latin America's fight for freedom and sovereignty. Countries like Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua gained their independence, and today, our nation celebrates a rich and diverse Latino community.
The El Grito celebration is a family-friendly event. Bring the whole family to enjoy beautifully restored and customized vehicles, along with cultural activities, mariachi performances, ballet folklórico, singing, and an exhibition of local Latino art.
@Shute Park (750 SE 8th Ave, Hillsboro)
Sat, Sept 14 2-7pm FREE
libros: Summer ends, the season changes, and Coro, an artist frightened off by what her own paintings may represent, gets in her car and drives for hours in the middle of the night until she chances upon Betania, an isolated house existing in a world of its own. It's an unfamiliar place inhabited exclusively by women who, strangely, all seem to know her. Like adherents of an ancient cult, the women of Betania all dress the same, carry out strange rites and celebrations, and live alongside goats and innumerable dogs against a landscape dominated by an immense, imposing mountain that seems to block out the sunlight. Theirs is a hierarchical, closed, and restless universe where — as the other women tell her and despite her attempts to escape the area — Coro may finally discover what it means to be part of something. A "Hotel California" of the human heart, Pilar Adón's Of Beasts and Fowls (De bestias y aves) — winner of the Spanish National Fiction Prize — is a novel about the things that we do without knowing why, but that have an explanation that perhaps we will someday come to understand.
@Powells (1005 W Burnside)
Fri, Sept 13 7pm $FREE
música: Sometimes the safest world to reside, and hide in, is one you have to create yourself. For his second album, Fantasy Gateway, Cuco did just that. The time between Para Mí and now, found Cuco facing himself—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Determined to become a healthier version of himself, he had to create a safer world to reside in—starting from within. For the recording, Cuco planted himself in his parents’ native land of Mexico, specifically Mexico City, to explore all his selves—song by song.
“I’ve always been an imaginative person, and found nostalgia alluring,” he continues.” I remember memories that never existed, things that I never lived, things I have lived, and I think of the future as a past memory. That’s the fantasy gateway for me: being in a perfect place, but feeling discomfort.”
Sonically, Cuco brought on a trusted group of producers in Mexico City: Manuel Lara, Venezuelan producer, songwriter, and engineer (Bad Bunny, Kali Uchis), was one of the producers enlisted to bless Fantasy Gateway, alongside Andres Rebellón, Julian Bernal, and Ian Fitchuk (Kacey Musgraves).' [spotify]
@Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside)
Fri, Sept 13 8:30pm (doors 7) $40 (adv)
libros: In her dazzling debut cookbook, Latin-ish (Countryman Press), Marisel Salazar combines years of research and travel to bring you a diverse array of delectable, modern foods shaped by diaspora and migration. Start your day with San Antonio Migas or Guava Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls and snack on a Mango Chamoy Salad or Yuca Fries with Cilantro Lime Aioli. Feast on Cuban Pizza or Arkansas Tamales, indulge in a slice of Plantain Upside-Down Cake or Fried Ice Cream, and kick back with an Oaxaca Old-Fashioned or a Texas Margarita. Recipes appear in meal order, helpfully organized by cook and prep times. Gorgeous, joyful photography brings the food vibrantly to life, while easy-to-follow, step-by-step shots guide you through making Pan Cubano, creating Rainbow Tortillas, wrapping tamales, and more. Latin-ish unites cultures and cuisines in a first-of-its-kind cookbook of uniquely American dishes teeming with flavor that will have you coming back for más, por favor!
@Powells (1005 W Burnside)
Sat, Sept 7 3pm $FREE
film: The Portland Film Festival's Indie Film Series is proud to present two films centering Latine voices: Esperanza's Turn, a short drama about a 12-year-old immigrant farm worker who taps into her imagination to confront a bully at school. trailer
Feature film Street Heroines is an award-winning feature-length documentary celebrating the courage and creativity of the women of the graffiti and street art movement. The film juxtaposes the personal experiences of three emerging Latina artists from New York City, Mexico City, and São Paulo as they navigate a male-dominated subculture to establish artistic identities within chaotic urban landscapes. trailer
Stick around after the screening for a Q&A.
@Kennedy School Theater (5736 NE 33rd Ave)
Tues, Sept 3 7pm (doors @6) $8
música: Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos is a Cuban trombonist, composer, arranger and musical director. He is best known as the original orchestra leader, composer and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club. His musical journey and history is brought into focus throughout the critically acclaimed 1999 documentary “Buena Vista Social Club”
Ramos performed on the World Circuit recordings of The Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban Allstars and the solo albums of Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzales and Omara Portuondo.
The Buena Vista Social Orchestra continues the legacy of the legendary group in 2024 with an exciting new stage production and repertoire pulled from the greatest hits (many of which Ramos composed) and deep-dive cuts. The group has amassed over 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify with their debut album on SSK Records Greatest Recorded Performances, with another album due out later this year. [spotify]
@Revolution Hall (1300 SE Stark)
Wed Sept 4 8pm (doors @ 7) $39+
música: Salsa music is exemplary of all things Cuban, in the sense it is warm, sensual and easygoing. Use the conga, horns and cowbell rhythms to take your hips for a journey. Just as molasses is transformed into rum, one of the oldest spirits of the world, Melao de Cuba transforms elements of Afro-Cuban and Spanish music into vibrant, danceable music that lifts your spirit and brings joy to your heart.
On Wednesday evenings in July and August, Portland’5 takes advantage of the summer weather in Portland to present the Music on Main concert series. The free outdoor concerts are held on Main Street next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall—between Southwest Broadway and Park Avenue in downtown Portland—and feature popular local musicians playing a diverse collection of music.
Music on Main is open to the public and the concerts run from 5pm to 7pm. All ages are welcome. Seating is available on a first come, first-served basis—tickets are not required.
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@Main Street / SW Broadway (1037 SW Broadway)
Wed, Aug 21 5pm $FREE
música: Latin music icon and reggaeton pioneer, Don Omar, announces his long-awaited tour “BACK TO REGGAETON”. The tour will take place in 25 of the major cities in the United States and Canada.
The repertoire of “BACK TO REGGAETON” will feature the artist's most legendary hits, as well as those from his most recent EP, which bears the same name as the tour and includes the explosive single SANDUNGA, a historic collaboration with Wisin y Yandel, produced by the powerful duo Luny Tunes.
For decades, Don Omar's successes demonstrate the continuous evolution and relevance he brings to the music scene and consolidate him as one of the most influential and respected artists in music. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Sun Aug 11 8pm $60+
música: Born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, Peso Pluma is paving the way for the next generation of Mexican artists. The young up-and-comer has been making a name for himself with his unparalleled style and authenticity. Drawing inspiration from a variety of musical genres including Regional Mexican and Latin Urban, Peso Pluma is reinventing the genre with his sultry vocals and eclectic sounds.
In June 2023 he became the first artist to dominate both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global 200 Excl. U.S. simultaneously with two different songs: “Ella Baila Sola” with and “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 55” alongside . Earlier this year, he released “Chanel” with and they performed the track together at the 2023 Latin American Music Awards and Peso Pluma was a surprise guest during her mainstage performance at weekend one of Coachella 2023.
Having recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Peso Pluma is breaking the mold and showing the next generation of artists that a musician’s superpower is remaining true to themselves. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Sat Aug 17 8pm $35+
música: Mariachi Los Camperos – led by Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán and considered by many to be among the finest mariachi ensembles in the world invites you for an evening celebrating the Golden Era of Mariachi music with composers and singers such as Agustin Lara, Maria Grever, Javier Solis and Manuel M. Ponce to more contemporary musicians like Juan Gabriel, Vicente Fernandez and many more. [spotify]
@Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway)
Sun Aug 4 4pm $42+
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
música: Malegría, Reyna Tropical’s long-anticipated debut full-length album, is at once a vibrant arrival and an electrifying bridge. The portmanteau, born from a 1998 Manu Chao song by the same name, is akin to bittersweet and blends the Spanish “mal” which means “bad” and “alegría” which means “happiness.” It marks Reyna Tropical’s movement from a duo to a solo project.
The album is a contemporary celebration and continuation of wide-reaching cultural traditions—from Congolese, Peruvian, and Colombian rhythms to revolutionary artists like lesbian guitarist-singer Chavela Vargas—these influences meld and are remixed through the distinctive lens of trailblazing guitarist and songwriter Fabi Reyna.
Traversing themes including queer love, feminine sensuality, and the transformative power of intentional relations to the earth, Malegría spotlights narratives often pushed to the margins and offers them a sonic homeland. [spotify]
@Wonder Ballroom (128 NE Russell St)
Fri July 12 8pm (doors @ 7) $25
música: From their roots as a Bronx-based boy band fusing bachata with hip-hop, R&B, and pop, Aventura have becme one of the most influential Latin groups of all time. Their primary signature comprises inimitable, elegant, four-part harmonies, earworm melodic hooks, and rhythmic imagination.
By 2007, Aventura were one of the biggest Latin groups in the world. They became the first bachata group to sell out Madison Square Garden in the round. Aventura unofficially reunited in 2014 when they performed together during 's sold-out Yankee Stadium concert. They officially reunited a year later by announcing a month-long series of concerts at the United Palace Theater in New York.
In August 2021, Aventura surprised fans with the release of the single and video for "Volvi" in collaboration with . It topped the Hot Latin Songs charts and the video racked up 250 million views during its first two weeks. The quartet returned in 2024 with the single "Brindo con Agua."
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@Moda Center
Thurs July 18 8pm $70+
música: Fuerza Regida are a Mexican regional quartet from Sinaloa based in California. Alongside Rancho Humilde labelmates Legado 7, they are progenitors of the "requinto urbano" style: acoustic music played in a rural vernacular with gritty urban lyrics. With songs that focus on the hardships, joys, and sufferings of urban Latinos, Fuerza Regida create sweet melodies but also offer raps atop funky dance tunes played by spiky requinto guitar vamps. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Sun June 29 8pm $35+
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
música: Prepare to journey through a transcendent soundscape as Chicano Batman takes the stage!
Their genre-blurring magic fuses Chicano heritage with psychedelic and R&B influences, creating a musical experience like no other. Catch them live to experience the magic up close and personal.
Opening the night’s performance is multidisciplinary artist, art critic, and curator Lido Pimienta, whose genre-defying work aims to create a sense of belonging and strength through diversity. [spotify CB] [spotify LP]
@Roseland Theater (8 NW 6th)
Fri, Jun 21 8pm (doors 7pm) $30+
música: The iconic Spanish rock band adored by millions is embarking on a momentous journey as they launch their highly anticipated U.S. tour. With a career spanning 40 remarkable years, Hombres G has left an indelible mark on the music industry, having sold nearly six million tickets and graced over 4,000 stages around the world.
Hombres G formed in 1982 in Madrid, Spain and debuted with the single “Devuélveme A Mi Chica”, which became an immediate hit and eventually, an anthem for many generations of music fans. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Thurs, Jun 27 8pm $55 - $225
Ballet Folklorico Academia Gabriela presents Florecer, which will give audience members a taste of Mexico’s history and historical landmarks through beautiful visuals, music, and costumes. Florecer will take you on a journey through Yucatan, Sinaloa, Veracruz, and much more, telling a story of Mexico’s diversity through traditional dances intertwined with the unique style that makes up
Academia Gabriela. Ballet Folklorico is a term for traditional Mexican dances emphasizing local folk culture with ballet characteristics.
Ballet Folklorico Academia Gabriela is based in the Beaverton metro and is proud to be the first official Folklorico dance studio. They have performed throughout Oregon to promote Mexican culture and keep traditions alive by passing them down to the next generation. This performance showcases dancers of all ages and levels sharing their love and passion for Mexican culture.
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Sat, June 8 12pm $34
Sat, June 8 5pm $34
libros: Jason De León is Professor of Anthropology and Chicana, Chicano, and Central American Studies at UCLA. He is also Executive Director of the Undocumented Migration Project, a 501(c)(3) research, arts, and education collective that seeks to raise awareness about migration issues globally while also assisting families of missing migrants be reunited with their loved ones.
Political instability, poverty, climate change, and the insatiable appetite for cheap labor all fuel clandestine movement across borders. As those borders harden, the demand for smugglers who aid migrants across them increases every year. Yet the real lives and work of smugglers — or coyotes, or guides, as they are often known by the migrants who hire their services — are only ever reported on from a distance, using tired tropes and stereotypes, often depicted as boogie men and violent warlords. In an effort to better understand this essential yet extralegal billion dollar global industry, internationally recognized anthropologist and expert Jason De León embedded with a group of smugglers moving migrants across Mexico over the course of seven years.
The result of this unique and extraordinary access is SOLDIERS AND KINGS: the first ever in-depth, character-driven look at human smuggling. It is a heart-wrenching and intimate narrative that revolves around the life and death of one coyote who falls in love and tries to leave smuggling behind. In a powerful, original voice, De Le n expertly chronicles the lives of low-level foot soldiers breaking into the smuggling game, and morally conflicted gang leaders who oversee rag-tag crews of guides and informants along the migrant trail. SOLDIERS AND KINGS is not only a ground-breaking up-close glimpse of a difficult-to-access world, it is a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction.
@Powells (1005 W Burnside)
Thurs, May 30 7pm $FREE
En todo Mexico hay una gran variedad de comida callejera, pero no hay nada que se compare con la popularidad de los elotes, son una botana saludable. Aprendan a hacer los elotes como los que venden en la calle en Mexico.
@Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave)
Sat, Jun 1 12-2 pm FREE
(check back for registration link)
Join us for a special presentation of Perreo 101, hosted by Katelina ‘La Gata’ Eccleston, the first bilingual (English and Spanish) podcast platform and premiere storytelling platform sharing the "Raw Femme Herstory" and analysis of Reggaeton history and ethnomusicology.
The Perreo 101 Audio/Visual experience is an artistic and historical display of Reggaeton by the leading Historian in the latin music industry, Katelina ‘La Gata’ Eccleston.
The event will feature an audio/ visual presentation, and be followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Brought to you in partnership with Global Based
@Portland Center Stage (128 NW 11th)
Sat, June 1 5pm $20
arte: Join us for one of multiples events celebrating the Día de los Niños with the Multnomah County Library.
Enjoy making small retablos or altarpieces in wood and cardboard, painted in acrylic Caribbean colors to place portraits, ceramics or favorite objects.
@Hollywood Library (4040 NE Tillamook)
Sat, May 4 1:30pm $FREE
teatro: Borderline is set in the cotton fields of Socorro, Texas, where four Latino teens threatened by a mysterious creature will have to rely on each other to escape the desert alive. It will take made-up myths, stories of the past, and a rendition of La Llorona to defeat the very real monster stalking children in the borderlands.
Community discussions will dive into real-life issues on the border, and school workshops will explore "trickster tales", myths and legends. Borderline was first presented by Milagro with Teatros Unidos in INGENIO Milagro 2018 as a live staged reading.
Written and directed by Andrew Siañez-De La O
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
May 3-18 $22 students
arte: Join us for one of multiples events celebrating the Día de los Niños with the Multnomah County Library.
Aprendan a hacer crepas de manera sencilla, con ideas de varios rellenos dulces y saladas. Se dará una demostración de crepa dulce.
Watch a demonstration and learn how to make fresh French crepes with sweet filling.
@St Johns Library (7510 N Charleston Ave)
Fri, May 10 4pm $FREE
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
música: Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern-day troubadours. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes that document the stories of a community seeking to build a world where many worlds fit.
From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from soul to son jarocho, from roots to rock and hip hop, Las Cafeteras take folk music to the future.
With over 40 years of combined experience in organizing, cultural work, training facilitation and storytelling workshops, the sextet use the arts to work to support immigrant rights, gender and trans justice, environmental justice and BLM Solidarity, just to name a few.
“One of the leading bands in the vibrant Chicano roots scene” (Boston Globe) [sample]
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Fri, May 3 7:30pm $50-$60
música y baile: Celebrate spring with us at Feria de Portland! Live music, Sevillanas dancing, Flamenco performances, tapas, bebidas, juerga, y mas. Come dressed in your flamenco finest and ready to join in the fun!
Inspired by the global theme for EarthDay 2024 (Planet vs. Plastics) our Feria will be a plastic free event and all proceeds will be donated to to Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center.
@Espacio Flamenco (217 SW 1st Ave)
Sat Apr 27 6-10pm $FREE (under 18)
música: Join us for one of multiples events celebrating the Día de los Niños with the Multnomah County Library.
Latin American Folk Music Group sharing the legacy of the indigenous Guarani culture (Bolivia/Paraguay/ Brasil/Argentina)
@UO @ Concordia Campus (2800 NE Liberty St)
Thurs, Apr 25 4pm $FREE
comida: Join us for one of multiples events celebrating the Día de los Niños with the Multnomah County Library.
¡Aprende hacer buñuelos mexicanos! Buñuelos son riquísimos pedacitos de masa frita, espolvoreados de azucar y canela, o con jarabe de piloncillo, son tipicos durante dias de fiesta como Navidad o Día de Muertos.
@Hollywood Library (4040 NE Tillamook)
Fri, Apr 26 4pm $FREE
stories: While publishing fiction in Montevideo, Mario Benedetti also worked as a journalist. In June 1973, a military dictatorship seized power, closed the newspaper, and set about persecuting intellectuals and leftists, in concert with “Operation Condor”.
In exile and back in Uruguay, Benedetti wrote about those terrible twelve years, not just of exiles, but of those left at home, of torture and torturers. His dark sense of humor and surprising approaches to these subjects are poignant and gut wrenching. In selecting stories from Cuentos Completos, translator/stage adaptor Marsland looked for striking characters, lively dialogue, and a range of situations that might create a canvas, of oppressed and oppressor alike and their children.
Today, millions are in exile, and Benedetti’s work may help us visualize their unseen traumas and scars. The Benedetti Foundation has authorized this production.
@Portland Playhouse (602 NE Prescott St)
Tues, Apr 16 7pm $14
Sat, Apr 20 2pm $14
danza: Join us for one of multiples events celebrating the Día de los Niños with the Multnomah County Library.
A cultural performance representing Mexican folklore dance. You will enjoy several styles of dance from different regions of Mexico accompanied by singers. All ages are welcome.
@Capitol Hill Library (10723 SW Capitol Hwy)
Sat, Apr 20 3pm $FREE
cine: the new documentary on the Zapatista voyage to Europe, by Diego Enrique Osorno. Pacific NW premiere, with an introduction by L&C professor Magalí Rabasa (Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies, Hispanic Studies Section Head, Director of Gender Studies)
Released in 2023, La Montaña provides an intimate view of the journey for life that the Zapatista 4-2-1 squadron initiated in 2021 on the dilapidated sailing ship, christened La Montaña (the mountain) by the EZLN. The film follows the Zapatistas as they cross the Atlantic from Mexico to Europe to meet with their grassroots counterparts.
The 4-2-1 squadron, composed of four women, two men, and one they/them, entered Madrid, Spain’s capital city, exactly 500 years later on August 13, 2021, not to lay siege but to walk together with those who struggle to learn from each other’s movements against the hydra-headed capitalist system. The EZLN delegates to Slumil K’ajxemk’op connect in new and different ways to band together in a worldwide journey for life, a new movement for peace, land, justice, self-determination and liberations. [más descripción] [trailer]
@Lewis & Clark College (MIller room 105)
Wed, Apr 10 6pm
Undocublack:
Undocublack:
Undocumented Experience of Afrolatines
Undocumented Experience of Afrolatines
online event: "Undocublack: Undocumented Experience of Afrolatines" - guest lecture by Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe, Undocublack with Rosario Rizzo Lara [CSUSB course professor: Sociology of Migration]
Part of a series of in person and online events at California State University San Bernardino [full description and event list]
"One in four Latin Americans has African ancestry. And yet, there is a general deficit of knowledge regarding the presence and prevalence of blackness throughout the Americas. This is more than a simple matter of obscurity. It is a problem of erasure, invisibility and dislocation. Afróntalo introduces you to four communities in Mexico and twenty-one Californians, all in their own words, to explore the depth and breadth of Afrolatine histories, cultures and identities."
@online pre-register here
Thurs, Apr 11 2:30 - 3:45pm
música: Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Puerto Rican-born Mexican singer and record producer. Born to parents of Spanish and Italian descent, he is often referred to as El Sol de Mexico, derived from the nickname his mother gave him as a child: "Mi sol". Luis Miguel has sung in multiple genres and styles, including pop songs, ballads, boleros, tangos, jazz, big band, and mariachi.
Despite recording only in Spanish, Luis Miguel continued to be the best-selling Latin artist in the 1990s, and was credited for popularizing the bolero genre within the mainstream market. He has sold around 60 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Fri, Apr 5 8pm $70+
música: Representing a wave of young artists in the Regional Mexican world, 19-year-old singer/songwriter Xavi arrives with a refreshing sound that reflects the different cultures in which he grew up: Mexican and American. His style includes R&B, pop and urban, all blended with Regional Mexican sounds.
Influenced by the American culture of R&B and Rap, as well as Pop and Regional Mexican that his parents instilled in him, Xavi was creating his own musical style, although it was not until the Covid-19 pandemic that his life was heading towards the music industry. “I didn't choose my career, it chose me. I always liked music but I saw it more as a dream and now I am fulfilling it,” says Xavi. [spotify]
@Roseland Theater (8 NW 6th)
Sat, Apr 6 8pm (doors 7pm) $80+
libros: Daniel A. Olivas’s Chicano Frankenstein (Forest Avenue Press) is a modern retelling of the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley classic that addresses issues of belonging and assimilation.
An unnamed paralegal, brought back to life through a controversial process, maneuvers through a near-future world that both needs and resents him. As the United States president spouts anti-reanimation rhetoric and giant pharmaceutical companies rake in profits, the man falls in love with lawyer Faustina Godínez. His world expands as he meets her network of family and friends, setting him on a course to discover his first-life history, which the reanimation process erased.
With elements of science fiction, horror, political satire, and romance, Chicano Frankenstein confronts our nation’s bigotries and the question of what it truly means to be human. Olivas will be joined in conversation by Jude Brewer, creator of The Process, Storybound, and Storytellers Telling Stories podcasts.
@Powells (1005 W Burnside)
Sun, Apr 7 7pm $FREE
música: With more than 40 years at the top of the regional Mexican music market and a discography boasting better than 50 titles, Los Huracanes del Norte are commonly known as one of música norteña's most influential groups. Though the group's musicians originated from the state of Michoacán, it was in San Jose, California that they cultivated their artistic careers.
With the release of 2017's Alma Bohemia, the band commemorated 46 years together. A household name throughout Mexico and much of the U.S., Los Huracanes del Norte remain one of norteño's leading proponents [spotify]
@Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside)
Sun, Mar 24 7pm (doors 5:30) $50 (adv)
teatro: A Reimagining of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Play by By Octavio Solis and directed by Lisa Portes.
The story of Don Quixote comes alive with a modern twist! In the fictional town of La Plancha, Texas, a brilliant professor battling dementia imagines himself as Cervantes' titular hero. Enlisting his own Sancho, he embarks on a jouney for his long-lost love - tilting at border patrol drones rather than windmills. Featuring vibrant, Spanish-infused music and language, this magical retelling spotlights Tejano culture and celebrates life, love, and the human spirit.
@Portland Center Stage (128 NW 11th)
Mar 2-31 $25+
Go on a flavorful adventure at M&M Market's Latin America Food Fest on March 16 from 12 to 6 pm. Get immersed in a world of diverse tastes, savoring light bites that invite you to experience many dishes. Your ticket, priced at $20, will take you on a gastronomic journey through Latin American cuisine!
Tickets to purchase food will be available during the event.
@M&M Marketplace (346 SW Walnut St, Hillsboro)
Sat, Mar 16 12-6pm
música: Boston-based soprano Camila Parias and MM artistic director Hideki Yamaya on vihuela perform villancicos, romances, and sonetos of 16th-century Spain by Luys Milan, Luys de Narbaez, Alonso Mudarra, and Miguel de Fuenllana. A native of Colombia, Ms. Parias is a renowned specialist of Renaissance and Baroque repertoire of Spain and Latin America.
@St Bart's Episcopal Church (Beaverton)
Sat Mar 9 4pm $FREE
@The 2509 (2509 NE Clackamas St, PDX)
Sun Mar 10 4pm $10 student (advance)
música: After becoming the top touring artist in 2022, the 3x GRAMMY winner took a break from the stages in 2023 with exceptions like Coachella, the Grammy awards, and the Latin Billboard Awards. Promising to bring fans an unparalleled spectacle in 2024, the Most Wanted Tour will give attendees a more intimate experience than his previous tour and give life to his latest studio production with the legendary and high-energy stage presence he’s known for. With unprecedented success that has taken the world by storm, Bad Bunny’s tour is expected to be one of the most sought-after concert events of the year. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Thurs, Mar 7 8pm $130-$850
Black Liberation & Mexican Havens
Black Liberation & Mexican Havens
online event: "To that country to which we may remove": Black Liberation & Mexican Havens - guest lecture by Maria Hammack with Charli Eaton [CSUSB course professor: Race and Racism]
Part of a series of in person and online events at California State University San Bernardino [full description and event list]
"One in four Latin Americans has African ancestry. And yet, there is a general deficit of knowledge regarding the presence and prevalence of blackness throughout the Americas. This is more than a simple matter of obscurity. It is a problem of erasure, invisibility and dislocation. Afróntalo introduces you to four communities in Mexico and twenty-one Californians, all in their own words, to explore the depth and breadth of Afrolatine histories, cultures and identities."
@online pre-register here
Fri, Mar 8 2:30 - 4:30pm
música: Born in South Florida in 1980 to Ecuadorian immigrant parents, the world-building multi-instrumentalist Roberto Carlos Lange stitches together memories, impressions, and atmospheres to make detailed dreamscapes as Helado Negro. He produces, engineers, and mixes his own songs, literally creating and populating his own sonic world.
Lange has a degree in Computer Art and Animation from Savannah College of Art and Design and works extensively with video, sculpture, sound, and performance. He brings that toolbox to whatever he makes, and there’s a seeming effortlessness to the complexity. His songs are awash with vibrant melodies, sharp lyrical vignettes, and subtle, even whispered hooks. [spotify]
(sample: live set on KEXP Oct 2021)
@Revolution Hall (1300 SE Stark)
Mon, Feb 26 8pm (doors 7pm) $25
cine: In the Summer of 1968 in Mexico City, a student strike grew into massive walk-outs and demonstrations of hundreds of thousands. As the city prepares for the Olympic ceremonies in October, the government makes a horrifying decision to save the Games (and themselves).
EL GRITO was shot on the ground of the student protests that summer, made by the students themselves, building up to and capturing on film forever the fateful day in Tlatelolco, October 2nd—the day the Mexican state went to war with its own unarmed people.
The film was banned and buried for decades in a coverup by the Mexican government and its state media, existing only as a legend. [trailer]
@Clinton St. Theater (2522 SE Clinton St)
Wed, Feb 28 7pm $8
música: one of the most influential artists of his time and a true ambassador of Latin music and culture, Marc Anthony has received countless gold and platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America and has been credited with over 30 Billboard chart hits and over 7.1 Billion views on YouTube. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Wed, Feb 21 8pm $40+
baile y música: Espacio Flamenco is proud to present Fall in Love with Flamenco this Valentine’s Day at Portland Center Stage. Join us for an evening of live music and original dance performances that will have you falling in love with flamenco all over again!
Espacio Flamenco Company is the professional performance group based out of Espacio Flamenco Studio. Dedicated to sharing Flamenco art in Portland, OR, the company produces regular performances throughout the year with a focus on musical integrity and artistic development. Check out their website here.
@The Armory (128 NW 11th Ave)
Wed, Feb 14 $30 advance
Kelly Lytle Hernández is a professor of history, African American studies, and urban planning at UCLA.
In her latest book, Bad Mexicans: Race, Empire, and Revolution in the Borderlands, Lytle Hernández frames our understanding of U.S. history in a groundbreaking narrative that tells the dramatic story of the magonistas, the migrant rebels who, from the United States, sparked the 1910 Mexican Revolution.
Long ignored by textbooks, the magonistas threatened to undo the rise of Anglo-American power, on both sides of the border, and inspired a revolution that gave birth to the Mexican American population, making the magonistas’ story integral to modern American life, our understanding of our nation’s borders, and the American identity.
@Antoinette Hatfield Hall (1111 SW Broadway)
Tues, Feb 6 7pm $126?? (4 lecture series)
música: Latin rock icon and 27-time Grammy & Latin Grammy award-winning artist KICKS OFF HIS NEW US TOUR IN PORTLAND!!
The powerful rock guitar-driven tour will be both an immersive journey through the career greatest hits of the Colombian superstar, combined with show-stopping live renditions from the artist’s landmark 11th studio album [spotify]
@Roseland Theater (8 NW 6th)
Tues, Feb 13 8pm (doors 7pm) $80+
teatro: This “Super Acto”, inspired by Teatro Campesino, will travel back in time to 1962 with Dolores Huerta to the farmworkers movement and share her co-founding of the UFW with Cesar Chavez.
There will be Social Justice theatre workshops that will inspire students to become more involved in helping their own communities. The Dolores Huerta Foundation has given their approval for this new biographical play.
Written and directed by Maya Malan-Gonzalez
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Jan 12-27 $22 students
book launch: Titled "Nadie logra lo que no se atreve" (You can't achieve it if you don't risk it) is a a new illustrated guide written by Venezuelan author Aníbal Rocheta, professional climber and instructor. His experienced voice seeks to inspire new generations to respect nature, overcome fears, and reach new summits.
@Arc'teryx Portland Store (605 NW 23rd Ave)
Thurs, Dec 7 6:30pm $FREE (reserve a spot)
Hez
Hez
música: Hardcore punk from Panamá, touring to support their new EP, Panamaniacs. From a recent review in Maximum Rocknroll Magazine: "Great riffs and hectic guitar playing varied with effects scattered around tastefully that sound like a malfunctioning computer. A bunch of plays with tempo usually introduce tense, mid-tempo stompers that also include pedal-manipulated guitars, and also a lot of echo/delay on the vocals." [sample: "No quiero trabajar"]
@TBA
Wed, Dec 5 ???pm $??
cine (Portland Latin American Film Festival):
Chile, at the beginning of the 20th century. A wealthy landowner hires three horsemen to mark out the perimeter of his extensive property and open a route to the Atlantic Ocean across vast Patagonia. The expedition, composed of a young Chilean half-blood, an American mercenary and led by a reckless British lieutenant, soon turns into a “civilizing” raid.
Awards: World premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2023. Competed for Un Certain Regard and Caméra d'Or, and alongside those was honored with the FIPRESCI Prize, becoming the first Chilean production to win that award.
warning: looks pretty intense
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Thurs, Nov 30 7:30pm $10 student
Warm up with a steamy, restorative Latin American meal... the annual winter SOUP FESTIVAL is back! Stop by the Portland Mercado on December 1st-3rd from 11am to 8pm (or until supplies last) and enjoy specialty soups from some of the greatest vendors. Let's support local businesses!
Havana Station: Ajiaco cubano
Tierra del Sol: Pozole oaxaqueño
Príncipe Maya: Pozole rojo y verde
Tita's Kitchen: Sopa a la minuta
Fernando's Alegría: Chicken Tortilla soup
Qué Bacano: Ajiaco colombiano
Xocotl: Sopa de hongos estilo mazateco
@Portland Mercado (7238 SE Foster Rd)
Fri-Sun, Dec 1-3 11-8pm (until sold out)
música y danza: Flamenco emerged from folkloric traditions of Southern Spain and the Gitano culture of Andalusia. For one exciting night Eastside Jewish Commons brings this unique art form to the stage at the Commons! The artists of Espacio Flamenco, steeped in the culture and craft of Flamenco, create a rich tapestry of flamenco music and song hearkening back to Spain's golden age. Guitar! Cajon! Heart-felt singing! Paso Doble! Ole!
Lillie Last - dance
Joan Wang - dance
Randa BenAziz - voice
Christina Lorentz - voice
Brenna McDonald - guitar
Nick Hutcheson - percussion
@Eastside Jewish Commons (2420 NE Sandy)
Sat, Dec 2 7-9pm $10
música: Hailing from the Texas Valley just north of the Mexican border, Grupo Frontera, a unique blend of Música Mexicana that formed just one year ago and has already been seeing massive success with three songs on the Billboard 100, including the Fuerza Regida collaboration “Bebe Dame,” the Carin Leon collaboration “Que Vuelvas,” the viral single “No Se Va” and the new Bad Bunny colab "un x100to" [spotify]
@Memorial Coliseum
Sat, Nov 18 8pm $60+
música: Pepe Aguilar is a best-selling, award-winning Mexican singer, songwriter, and producer. The son of multi-platinum singing icons Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, he has won four Grammys, five Latin Grammys, a whopping 19 Lo Nuestro awards and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His album sales top 15 million globally and his concerts have been consistent sellouts for more than two decades. Aguilar's voice is rooted deep in the mariachi tradition, a romantic, lonesome, haunting baritone that underscores the charro (cowboy) in Mexican culture which has been all but lost in the confusing 21st century narcocorrido era. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Fri, Nov 24 8pm $35+
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
música: Aterciopelados is the most emblematic band of Colombian alternative rock. They possess an enormous repertoire of classics, such as: Florecita Rockera, Bolero Falaz, Maligno, El Álbum and more), while staying relevant by experimenting, creating, and adapting.
Andrea Echeverri and Conector have journeyed through the alternative Ibero-American music scene for 30 years. They are winners of 3 Latin Grammys for their albums 'Gozo Poderoso' in 2001, 'Oye' in 2007, and 'Claroscura' in 2018; and have been nominated 6 times for the Grammy Awards.
For this tour, Aterciopelados commemorates the 28th anniversary of their album 'El Dorado' (1995) with a major tour across Colombia, Latin America, United States, and Europe. [spotify]
@Aladdin Theater (3017 SE Milwaukie Ave)
Tues, Nov 28 8pm (doors 7pm) $35
In August 2023, hip hop turned 50. For at least the last 40 years, it has functioned as a global form of cultural expression. In Latin America, rappers claim the art form as a means to empower themselves and their communities in the face of postcolonial racial and class violence.
Despite the geographic and linguistic borders that separate these artists, their songs point to a common understanding of hip hop’s capacity to intervene in the public sphere and a shared poetics of neighborhood, nation, and transatlantic yearnings.
Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork in Cuba, Brazil, and Haiti, Charlie Hankin '11 will share findings and musical selections from his recent book, Break and Flow: Hip Hop Poetics in the Americas. Sponsored by the Reed College Spanish department.
@Reed College (Eliot Hall)
Thurs, Nov 9 4:40pm $FREE
música: Join us for an exciting show and conversation with El Twanguero. Hosted by Bob Santelli, rock historian and Oregon State University’s director of popular music and performing arts, the American Strings series brings musicians from around the Americas for an in-depth look at the role stringed instruments play in folk and popular music. Each event includes a conversation and live performance from the invited artists.
Dubbed a “firebreathing guitar hero” by the press, and called “the King of Twang” by Guitar Player Magazine, Latin Grammy-winning, guitarist/composer/performer Twanguero (Diego Garcia), is considered by many to be one of the finest guitarists in Spain.
Renowned for his incredible versatility, fingerpicking technique, and distinctive ‘twang’ sound, his music is an unusual fusion of classical Spanish guitar, flamenco, Latin rhythms, country, rockabilly, jazz…and surf music.
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Tues, Nov 14 7:30pm $25
cine (Portland Latin American Film Festival):
After several years, the cult Mexican rock band San Pascualito Rey returns to the studio to record its fourth album “Todo Nos Trajo Hasta Hoy.” It’s an ambitious gamble but the group is convinced that they are making the best album in its history. Song by song, the musicians expose their dreams and fears, falling into creative frictions and stretching their relationships to the limit. The San Pascualito Rey, creators of the ¨dark Guapachoso¨ sound, have literally left their skin on the asphalt, clinging to the hope of achieving something that seems impossible: to survive making their music.
Pascual Reyes, a TV and film score composer, and frontman of the 23-year-old Mexican rock band San Pascualito Rey, will be in attendance to introduce the film and participate in a Q & A session after the documentary.
Director’s Bio: Pascual Reyes was born in Mexico City in 1976. As a TV and film score composer, he has worked with directors and producers such as Jayro Bustamante (Golden Globe nominee), Carlos Bolado (Oscar Nominee), Ben Odell (EMMY nominee), Alvaro Curiel, Beto Gómez, Perla Martínez, Rubén Ímaz, Yulene Olaizola, and Mariano Carranco, composing scores for feature, documentary films and TV series. He was a nominee for best Original Music by Platino Awards in 2015 for "Ixcanul" and for "La Llorona" in 2021. He was also nominated for the 2011 and 2012 Latin Grammy Awards for his song "Salgamos de Aquí" and for his band album "Valiente."
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Wed, Nov 15 7:30pm $10 student
música: Award-winning singing sensation Isabel Marie Sánchez joins the Oregon Symphony for a tribute to the music of beloved singer Selena. Hear iconic hits like “Dreaming of You,” “Como la Flor,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” “No Me Queda Más” and “I Could Fall in Love” in this unforgettable and emotional tribute to “The Queen of Tejano Music.”
Deanna Tham, Conductor
Isabel Marie Sánchez, Vocalist
Oregon Symphony
@Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway)
Thurs, Nov 9 7:30pm $25+
arte y música: Join us for November First Thursday, featuring a special live musical performance titled Rosas Del Muerto by members of the PSU Mariachi Rosas Del Sol ensemble to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos. There will also be vendor tables by artist Cositas PDX, Trans Wardrobe Project, Mercado Lula, Candy Girl Piñatas, art exhibits by Alejandro IV Barragan and Maria TD Inocencio,
PSU Mariachi Rosas del Sol's ROSAS DEL MUERTO features a colectivo of musicians who are all a part of PSU's Mariachi but have formed this special ensemble to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at Portland Center Stage. They will play a mix of mariachi songs and improvisational numbers spanning many genres of music.
@The Armory (128 NW 11th Ave)
Thurs, Nov 2 $FREE
cine (Portland Latin American Film Festival):
Valeria (Natalia Solián) wants to be a mother. She shows her devotion to this idea by making a pilgrimage to a shrine for Our Lady of Guadalupe to pray that the Virgin Mary blesses her womb. A craftswoman who makes furniture for a living, Valeria eagerly awaits a positive pregnancy test with her boyfriend, Raúl (Alfonso Dosal), while building a crib for their future baby. Valeria's joy at becoming a first-time mother is quickly taken away when she's cursed by a sinister entity. As danger closes in, she's forced deeper into a chilling world of dark magic that threatens to consume her.
Awards & Festivals: 7 wins & 27 nominations. 2023 Winner Citta di Faenza Award, Best Film at NOAM Faenza Film Festival. 2022 Winner Nora Ephron Prize and Best New Narrative Director at Tribeca Film Festival. 2022 Winner Feature Film Competition Audience Award and Best Feature Film at Morelia International Film Festival.
warning: ¿looks pretty scary and disturbing?
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Wed, Nov 1 7:30pm $10 student
Join us at the Portland Mercado for a free immersive experience of Mexican culture honoring those who have passed.
Día de Muertos is a time for us to recognize and connect with passed loved ones by offering flowers, treats, and gifts that allow us to call them back from the spirit realm. During this time, it is believed the veil is thinnest to facilitate this connection.
Come and be part of an incredible event celebrating Mexican heritage, featuring a community altar, vendors, live music, and activities!
Día de Muertos is supported by Hacienda CDC.
@Portland Mercado (7238 SE Foster)
WED, Nov 1 4-8pm $FREE
THURS, Nov 2 4-8pm $FREE
música: The vibrant celebration of Dia de Los Muertos hits the stage with Jarabe Mexicano in concert! This extraordinary ensemble ignites the atmosphere with the rich and cultural sounds of Mexican music that honor the past while embracing the present.
Jarabe Mexicano beautifully captures the nostalgic spirit of their roots, blending traditional melodies with a modern twist. Their lively and unforgettable performance showcases an eclectic mix of genres, from Mariachi and Bolero to Cumbia and Rock, creating a truly unique musical experience [sample]
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Fri, Oct 27 7:30pm $30-$40
Bohio Studio is celebrating “Dia De Los Muertos” in a special way this year. This show is based on the most popular musicians who have left us and will have illustrations of famous people who are inspired by the style of “Catrina” in the media of collage and digital collage.
We will also be showcasing our new “Lotería de Muertos” which showcases people in our everyday lives and also in the style of “catrina.” We will also be playing Lotería and giving out prizes!
We are also a part of the Oregon Muertos Festival. We would like to thank our sponsors Revolución Coffee House, Yolotl Traditional Mexican Cuisine, La Familia Cider,Midway. Oregon Pero En Español, World Fusion Events, Teatro Milagro and Tu Casa Real Estate.
@Bohío Studio (5108 SE Powell BLvd)
Sat, Oct 28 5-9pm $FREE
cine (Portland Latin American Film Festival):
In 1931, Universal Studios shot its classic horror film Dracula, starring Bela Lugosi as the bloodsucking Count from Transylvania. But after production wrapped for the day, an entirely new cast and crew arrived at night to redo all the scenes in Spanish. This version of Dracula en Español starred Carlos Villarías as the caped vampire out for blood. Carlos had been a stage actor in Spain and his resemblance to Bela Lugosi was uncanny, said the late actress Lupita Tovar, who played the lovely Eva.
In 2015, Dracula was selected for the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Sun, Oct 29 3pm $10 student
teatro: Las Adelitas shares the stories of the women soldiers who fought in the Mexican revolution through stories, dances and songs.
Every fall, the dead are commemorated in Portland’s longest-running Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. This year, we observe our 28th Día de Muertos with an original production.
Las Adelitas will be infused with folkloric dance and music, accompanied by theatrical elements that celebrate the ancestors through the building of altars and the sharing of cultural traditions. Workshops will share altar building crafts such as sugar skulls and paper flowers for decorating home altars.
Directed by Lawrence Siulagi
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Oct 13 - Nov 5 $22 students
música: Hip-hop legends Cypress Hill join your Oregon Symphony in an exciting collaboration in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the group’s iconic second studio album, Black Sunday. Get ready for a can’t miss, genre-bending experience from these musical powerhouses.
Deanna Tham, Conductor
Cypress Hill, Vocals
Please note: this event is recommended for ages 16 and older. [spotify]
@Antoinette Hatfield Hall (1111 SW Broadway)
Wed, Oct 18 8pm $25+
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Multnomah County Library from September 15 - October 15! This cultural month honors the diversity of the Latin American community and its many contributions. Join the fun with multilingual events, music and games.
Cuando hace calor, no hay nada tan refrescante que una paleta. Aprenda a hacer tres paletas diferentes, dos de leche y uno agua. Dos paletas cremosas una de fresa y otra de mango, una paleta de agua de sandía.
con la chef Edurne Garcia-Andre.
@Kenton Library (8226 N Denver Ave)
Sun, Oct 8 2-3pm First come, first served
música: El Tri is coming back to the States! The iconic Mexican rock band unveiled their upcoming 10-city Tour: 55 Aniversario y Todo Por El Rocanrol.
El Tri is from Mexico City and fronted by Alex Lora. It is a spinoff of Three Souls in My Mind, formed in 1968. The group is regarded as iconically influential in the development of Mexican rock music. (sample: "Pobre soñador") [spotify]
All ages show.
@Roseland Theater (8 NW 6th)
Thurs, Oct 12 8pm $69
música: The brotherly duo of Max and Iggor Cavalera have revisited their early works in the seminal Brazilian thrash/death metal band Sepultura, huge in the 80's and 90's internationally, and influential to this day. They will be playing their classic early Sepultura albums “Beneath the Remains” and "Arise” [sample] [spotify]
@Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside)
Thurs, Oct 12 7pm (doors 5:30) $35
música: Fuerza Regida are a Mexican regional quartet from Sinaloa based in California. Alongside Rancho Humilde labelmates Legado 7, they are progenitors of the "requinto urbano" style: acoustic music played in a rural vernacular with gritty urban lyrics. With songs that focus on the hardships, joys, and sufferings of urban Latinos, Fuerza Regida create sweet melodies but also offer raps atop funky dance tunes played by spiky requinto guitar vamps. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Fri, Oct 13 8pm $100+
Learn about the ingredients and make three authentic Mexican salsas: pico de gallo, red salsa and green salsa.
with chef Edurne Garcia-Andre.
@Kenton Library (8226 N Denver Ave)
Sat, Oct 14 3-4:30pm First come, first served
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Multnomah County Library from September 15 - October 15! This cultural month honors the diversity of the Latin American community and its many contributions. Join the fun with multilingual events, music and games.
Mira una demostración sobre cómo hacer churros con la chef Edurne Garcia-Andre.
Watch a demonstration on how to make churros with chef Edurne Garcia-Andre.
@Hollywood Library (4040 NE Tillamook)
Sat, Oct 7 3:30-5pm First come, first served
cine (Portland Latin American Film Festival):
Summer vacation. Two sisters, Marina (17) and Luna (14), travel from Costa Rica to Panama to look for their absent father. While dealing with frictions that arise between them, they find space to explore their desires, new friendships, lovers, and skateboarding, on a journey toward emancipation where they discover the joy of being with one another. An intimate and tender tale of sisterhood in the urban tropics, with a deep and colorful portrayal of teenage life.
Winner of the 2023 Golden Biznaga, Best Iberoamerican Film.
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Mon, Oct 2 7:30pm $10 student
teatro: The title of the play stems from a Guatemalan custom of putting small “Worry Dolls” under one’s pillow at night to hopefully carry away stress and fears of the day. These worry dolls may be manifested with masks, colorful costumes or puppets.
This story follows Luz and Sonia as they are bombard-ed by the anxieties that come with being 11 years old. However, when they finally learn to face their worries, they don’t seem as big or scary as they were.
Written and directed by Maya Malan-Gonzalez
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Sept 21-24 $22 students
música: The three-time Grammy-nominated Afro-Caribbean music group Tiempo Libre is one of the hottest Latin bands today. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs, festival stages, and dance venues, Tiempo Libre is celebrated for their sophisticated tropical music featuring an irresistible, exhilarating mix of jazz harmonies, contemporary sonorities, and seductive Latin rhythms. Since the group’s formation in Miami in 2001, its members have been on a mission to share their Afro-Caribbean heritage with as wide an audience as possible, reinterpreting and reinvigorating music born from the fusion of their musical origins and new American experience. [sample]
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Sat, Sept 23 7:30pm $50-$60
música: Con un espectáculo totalmente renovado, la BANDA MS anuncia algunas de las nuevas fechas de su nuevo tour “MS 20 Años” gira con la que, como su nombre, la agrupación celebra 20 años de trayectoria profesional y tiene preparadas grandes sorpresas. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Sat, Sept 23 7:30pm $45+
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
"EARLY" and "LATE" SHOWS
música: A duo of brothers, Hermanos Gutiérrez use their guitars to travel through landscapes haunted by vaqueros, cancioneros, wanderers, fugitives, lovers, family — “each album is a journey on its own.” Listen LIVE as they share their most epic journey yet, ‘El Bueno Y El Malo,’ an album crafted alongside the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach. [spotify]
@Revolution Hall (1300 SE Stark)
Sat, Sept 16 8pm (doors 7) $25
Cassandro
Cassandro
cine (Portland Latin American Film Festival):
Saúl Armendáriz (Gael Garcia Bernal), a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso, rises to international stardom after he creates the character ‘Cassandro,’ the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life.
Based on a true story. Directed by Academy Award winner Roger Ross Williams (The Apollo, Love to Love You, Donna Summer).
@Regal Lloyd Center Stadium 10
Fri, Sept 15 7:30pm $?
música: Four-time Grammy nominee will release her most heartfelt and personal album in August 2023, entitled João.
Hailing from a rich musical lineage, Bebel is the is the daughter of João Gilberto and singer Miúcha. She grew up surrounded by her extended musical family, including her uncle Chico Buarque and family friends like Milton Nascimento, Tom Jobim, Caetano Veloso, and João Donato.
Although she has been making music all her life, Bebel Gilberto had her first major breakthrough as a solo artist with her highly acclaimed release Tanto Tempo in 2000, introducing her now-trademark blend of electronic bossa nova and positioning her as one of the top-selling Brazilian artists in the U.S. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Tues, Sept 12 7:30pm $45+
Join us for our 6th Annual Brazilian Festival in Portland! Celebrating the Brazilian culture, we are bringing the community together, sharing music, food, art, dance and much more! Family Festival, Kids invited, Fun required.
@Portland Mercado (7238 SE Foster)
Sun, Sept 10 12-5pm $FREE
música: Latin Grammy-nominated Colombian reggaeton star known for his sweet tenor voice and seductive, streetwise delivery, Maluma is an award-winning singer, songwriter and rapper, and one of the top-selling Latin music artists in the world today. Musically, Maluma's songs range from pop, reggaeton, and Latin trap. (sample: "Hawái") [spotify]
@Moda Center
Sat, Sept 2 8pm $60+
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
SOLD OUT
música: Led by now 16-year-old Yahritza Martinez, the sibling trio Yahritza y Su Esencia turned a pair of viral TikToks into a record-breaking entrance onto Billboard's Hot 100 last year, making Yahritza the youngest Latin performer to enter the all-genre chart. The trio from Washington State's Yakima Valley specialize in Mexican regional music and ranchera and includes singer and songwriter Yahritza Martínez, Armando (Mando) Martínez playing the requinto, and Jairo Martínez playing bajoloche (a form of bass). [youtube]
@Hawthorne Theater (1507 SE 39th)
Wed, Aug 16 8pm (doors 7) $25
música: Acclaimed Mexican indie-pop singer-songwriter Carla Morrison is coming back to music brand new. She has released three studio albums and has received various awards and nominations including two Grammy Award nominations and three Latin Grammy Awards.
Retaining the intimacy and reflection she’s always expressed, there’s a welcome undercurrent of joy to the music she’s making now. It’s a new era for Carla Morrison, and she’s strutting confidently into it, head held high. The sound is new, because so is she. [spotify]
@Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside)
Wed, Aug 16 8pm (doors 6:30) $50-55
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Hacienda CDC’s Portland Mercado, a Portland staple known for Latin flavors and its colorful atmosphere, will celebrate the vibrant cultures from across Latin and Central America with its renowned Taste of Latin America for the first time since 2019. This year, Taste of Latin America is back and better than ever with over food vendors and makers, and musicians from 12+ countries across Central and South America.
Taste of Latin America will provide a unique and immersive experience into Latin American cuisine and culture and is a prime opportunity to support local small businesses and Latinx entrepreneurs.
All ages. All backgrounds.
Over 20 makers and vendors and musical performances by ... TBA
Dance performance by... TBA
@Portland Mercado (7238 SE Foster Rd)
Sat, Sun Aug 12-13 12-6pm
Come celebrate the 21st anniversary of Bohio Studio! We will have two days of free activities for the public to enjoy! Portraits will be drawn for the public. Children and adults will have the opportunity to get their faces painted. We will have music from the Oleada group on Saturday and Sunday at 4pm. There will also be Lotería Oregoniana games happening all throughout the day!
You will have have the opportunity to appreciate one of the largest amount of collage artists in the city of Portland. In this show we will have the art of Patricia Gifford, the master Hampton Rodriguez will bring out all his visual archives for the public, and art collectors in the city will be able to appreciate and see the process of an artist who has been doing this practice for more than 20 years in the state of Oregon.
@Bohío Studio (5108 SE Powell)
Sat, Aug 12 4-9pm
Sun Aug 13 2-7pm
Taking as inspiration his mother’s own Red Cross service, Luis Alberto Urrea has delivered an overlooked story of women’s heroism in World War II. With its affecting and uplifting portrait of friendship and valor in harrowing circumstances, Good Night, Irene powerfully demonstrates yet again that Urrea’s “gifts as a storyteller are prodigious” (NPR).
A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his landmark work of nonfiction The Devil's Highway, now in its 30th paperback printing, Luis Alberto Urrea is the author of numerous other works of nonfiction, poetry, and fiction, including the national bestsellers The Hummingbird's Daughter and The House of Broken Angels, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. A recipient of an American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, among many other honors, he lives outside Chicago and teaches at the University of Illinois Chicago.
@Powell’s Bookstore (1005 W Burnside)
Mon, July 3 7pm FREE
cine: Accompanying the Crafting Pinocchio exhibit, several of Guillermo del Toro's finest early films will be shown (in 35 mm prints) in the Portland Art Museum's Whitsell Auditorium (courtyard entrance)
"What is a ghost? An emotion, a terrible moment condemned to repeat itself over and over? An instant of pain perhaps? Something dead which appears at times alive. A sentiment suspended in time... like a blurry photograph... like an insect trapped in amber."
Set in a remote orphanage in Spain during the civil war in the 30's, ten-year-old Carlos (Fernando Tielve) is left at the door of the Santa Lucia School during the waning days of the war. An unexploded aerial bomb dominates the school's courtyard and, when it hit, one of the orphans, Santi (Junio Valverde), mysteriously disappeared. Stories abound over what happened to the missing child but Carlos will uncover the shocking truth. [trailer]
Described by Guillermo del Toro as being a sibling film to Pan's Labyrinth (2006) (this being the "brother" film, and Pan's as the "sister" film).
Screening before is Guillermo del Toro’s short film Doña Lupe (1985) in which an elderly woman in financial trouble rents out a room in her home to two policemen, but when unscrupulous dealings begin to take place, she takes matters into her own hands.
@Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave)
June 23 7:30pm $10 (17 & under)
cine: Accompanying the Crafting Pinocchio exhibit, several of Guillermo del Toro's finest early films will be shown (in 35 mm prints) in the Portland Art Museum's Whitsell Auditorium (courtyard entrance)
A small family in Spain in 1944 move into a country house just after the rise of fascism. Living with her tyrannical falangist stepfather in the new home with her pregnant mother, 10-year-old Ofelia feels alone until she explores a decaying labyrinth guarded by a mysterious faun who claims to know her destiny. If she wishes to return to her real father, Ofelia must complete three terrifying tasks. This dark fantasy combines mild horror and semi-realistic war history in a truly unique dramatic atmosphere. [trailer]
Described by Guillermo del Toro as being a sibling film to El espinazo del diablo (2001) (this being the "sister" film, and Espinazo as the "brother" film).
Screening before is Guillermo del Toro’s short film Geometria (1987) in which a young boy who is tired of failing Geometry decides to summon a demon.
@Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave)
June 24 7:30pm $10 (17 & under)
with special guests: Snow Tha Product & Tornillo
música: Mexican sensation, Santa Fe Klan, kicks off his U.S. tour, ‘Todo Y Nada’ this summer. The tour features special guests Snow Tha Product and Tornillo who will join forces with Santa Fe Klan to deliver unforgettable shows. Fans all across the country will get to experience Santa Fe Klan live as he performs his most popular hits. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Wed June 14 7:30pm $45+
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Si necesitas hacer una experiencia "de emergencia", recuerdan que siempre tienes dos opciones flexibles:
Portland Mercado: Ve y conoce el lugar. Adentro hay una tienda general con productos latinos (chapulines y dulces y todo), un lugar de jugos, un café, y más. Mira los afiches (posters) de información sobre la historia y la misión del lugar. Afuera hay varios carritos de comida de todo Latinoamérica. Trata de hablar en español. Don't be shy. Weekends are best but any day trip for an hour or so is ok.
@Portland Mercado (7238 SE Foster Rd)
Downtown Woodburn: Ve y conoce el centro de este pueblo, un pequeño México en Oregon. Esta población de 20 mil personas es 80%+ hispano. Explora la calle central de Front Street, empezando con Luis's Taquería. También hay tiendas mexicanas por todos lados (all over) que venden productos variados. Weekends are best but any day trip for an hour or so is ok.
@Downtown Woodburn (523 N Front St.)
Ballet Folklórico Academia Gabriela presents Sembrando Flores (Flourishing Flowers), which will give audience members a taste of Mexico’s history and historical landmarks through beautiful visuals, music, and costumes. Sembrando Flores will take you on a journey through Oaxaca, Guerrero, Veracruz, and much more, telling a story of Mexico’s diversity through traditional dances intertwined with the unique style that makes up Academia Gabriela. Ballet Folklorico is a term for traditional Mexican dances emphasizing local folk culture with ballet characteristics.
Ballet Folklorico Academia Gabriela is based in the Beaverton metro and is proud to be the first official Folklorico dance studio. They have performed throughout Oregon to promote Mexican culture and keep traditions alive by passing them down to the next generation. This performance showcases dancers of all ages and levels sharing their love and passion for Mexican culture.
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Sun, June 11 12pm $24-29+
An art event where we present the reinterpretation according to our time and city. The public will see and appreciate the interpretation of 9 local Oregonian artists, held at Bohío Studio
@Luis A. Jimenez @Darig Hernandez @Patricia Gifford @Linda Dalal Sawaya @Rosa Ran @Daniel Gyu @Hector Ornelas @Merry Goldthorpe @Miguel Angel
@Nancy Ayala @Alfredo Feliciano
@Bohío Studio (5108 SE Powell BLvd)
Sat, June 3 4-9pm $FREE
música: Latin rock superstars Maná are one of the best-selling recording and touring acts in Latin music history. In their native Mexico, they have netted hundreds of gold and platinum records and over 50 number one hits globally, and won many dozens of awards at the Grammys, Latin Grammys, Billboard Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards. In addition, they have won the Premio los Nuestro 15 times and sold over 40 million records. [spotify]
@Moda Center
Sat, June 3 8pm $70+
film: A breathtaking ethnographic odyssey through the heart of the Colombian Amazon, Embrace of the Serpent is the epic story of the first contact, approach, betrayal and, eventually, friendship, between Karamakate, an amazonian shaman, last survivor of his people, and two scientists that, over the course of 40 years, become the first men to travel the Northwest Amazon in search of a sacred and difficult-to-find psychedelic Yakruna plant.
With nine different languages spoken during the course of the film, this hypnotic meditation on the beauty of nature and effects of colonialism is presented with an uncommon sense of curiosity rarely seen. The crisp black and white photography captures the extraordinary landscapes with a haunting, almost mythical sense of wonder, while the balance between documentary-style realism and dreamlike mysticism makes for a truly poetic cinematic experience. [trailer]
@Clinton St. Theater (2522 SE Clinton St)
Tues, May 23 7pm $5-15
música: Intocable is one of the most influential groups in the Tejano / Norteño music scene today. Their road to success began over twenty five years ago in Zapata, Texas, when friends Ricky Muñoz and René Martínez dreamed of bringing their songs to the world as they crafted a unique and extraordinary style of music which expertly fuses Tejano conjunto music, Norteño folk rhythms, pop ballads and rock.
After years of dedication and passion, the dream became an indisputable reality. They continue to entertain and delight audiences across the world. Don't miss their "Evolución Tour" Live in 2023. [sample: "Fuerte no soy "- live]
@Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay)
Sun, May 28 8pm (doors at 7) $65+
música: Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis’ new English language album, Red Moon In Venus, releases on March 3. Simultaneously, Uchis embarks on a headline North American tour produced by Live Nation, with stops at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom, Washington D.C.’s Anthem and more. Uchis is among the top-billed performers at this year’s Coachella, Lollapalooza in Chile, Argentina and Brazil and Estéreo Picnic in Colombia.
Last year, Uchis won three Billboard Latin Awards, two Billboard Music Awards and an American Music Award. In 2021, Uchis took home her first Billboard Latin Music Award for her critically acclaimed Spanish language album, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios).
Raised between Virginia and Colombia, Kali Uchis rose to prominence with Por Vida in 2015, following it up with her 2018 debut album, Isolation, which received widespread critical acclaim and was featured on Best Of lists in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NPR, Vulture and many more. Uchis has collaborated and shared stages with SZA, Gorillaz, Jorja Smith, Diplo, Major Lazer, Snoop Dogg, Kaytranada, Leon Bridges and more and has toured the world over, with much-lauded sets headlining Tropicalia, Coachella, Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza and many others. [sample: "After The Storm" ft. Tyler, The Creator, Bootsy Collins]
@Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay)
Sun, May 21 8pm (doors at 7) $40+
música: Latin GRAMMY® award winning and GRAMMY®nominated Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Rauw Alejandro has been leading the new generation of Latin music artists since he appeared on the scene in 2017 [spotify]
@Moda Center
Fri May 5 $40+
música: For the first time in his nearly 40-year career, the Guatemalan singer-songwriter will perform for his fans in San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, Austin, Kansas, Minneapolis, and Ontario, and a number of other cities he visited in his highly successful '22 North American tour.
“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.”
@Memorial Coliseum (300 N Ramsay Way)
Sun Apr 30 $58+
Tamales Festival is back at the Portland Mercado. Visit us to try a variety of tamales from all over Latin America!
These tamales are made from traditional recipes and are representative of the origins of each business. It is your opportunity to travel to a new world of flavors from one place.
About the Portland Mercado:
The Portland Mercado is a community-driven initiative by Hacienda CDC that supports local women-, BIPOC- and Latino-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The Empanadas Festival is just one of the many events that the Portland Mercado hosts throughout the year to celebrate and support the local community.
@Portland Mercado (7238 SE Foster Rd)
Mar 22-26 11-8pm (or until sold)
arte: Los Wixárika son un grupo nativo de la región que ahora abarca Durango, Zacatecas, Jalisco y Nayarit en México. Tienen una larga tradición en la creación de cuentas (beads), hilo (yarn) y arte tallado (carving). Aunque inicialmente con fines (purposes) ceremoniales, ahora los comercializan, permitiéndonos disfrutar y aprender de su diseño, colores y significado simbólico.
En este taller, cada participante creará su propia pintura de hilo de inspiración Wixárika, siguiendo la técnica de hilo y cera (yarn and wax).
@St Johns Library (7510 N Charleston Ave)
Wed, Mar 29 $FREE (first come, first served)
This talk will discuss heritage management of Peru's vast Inka Road system, or Qhapaq Ñan, which spans thousands of miles across the national territory. Building on six years as director of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture's Qhapaq Ñan project, Marcone focuses on how the system's wide dispersal and its role as a resource extensively used in the present day by local and Indigenous people throughout the Andes presents challenges for standard visions of heritage management and for conventional historical discourses regarding the past and present in Peru.
Dr. Giancarlo Marcone is director of humanities, arts, and social sciences at the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología in Lima, Peru. He received his doctorate in archaeology from the University of Pittsburgh and has published widely on Pachacámac and societies of the Peruvian central coast in the Middle Horizon and on the Inka Road system.
@Reed College (Eliot Hall)
Wed, Mar 29 4:30pm $FREE
música y ambiente: Bands: Inka Jam, Grupo Latitudes, danza azteca y ancestral instruments by Huehca Omeyoacan, and more.
A free multicultural event to chat about the current situation in Peru and the environmental challenges here and there. Also see the exhibition "The Lower Willamette Speaks", part of the Braided River Campaign to raise awareness about the environmental health of our beautiful Willamette river.
On the 2nd floor of the Lloyd Center mall West of the skating rink, at the former "Loft" locale.
@Lloyd Center (2nd floor in the old "Loft" locale)
Sun, Mar 19 4pm $FREE (+ donations)
música: Ibeyi is a French/Cuban musical duo consisting of twin sisters, Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz. The twins' father was the famed Cuban percussionist, Miguel "Angá" Díaz.
Since their self-titled debut album seven years ago, Ibeyi’s stunning parallel harmonies and integral minimalist Latin percussion has shared a message of power and possibility across airwaves around the globe, cutting through an individualist framework that emphasizes self over society and success over soul. [sample: "Me voy" and "Made of Gold"
@Aladdin Theater (3017 SE Milwaukie Ave)
Tues, Mar 14 8pm (doors 7pm) $30
theater: Since 1970, Ballet Hispánico has explored Latino cultures through innovative dance by today’s outstanding choreographers from Spain and Latin America. One of the most popular companies White Bird has presented, Ballet Hispánico returns with a full-evening work by Colombian-Belgian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, who will pay tribute to Eva Perón, better known as Evita, and First Lady of Argentina from 1946 to 1952. preview
@Schnitzer (1037 SW Broadway)
Wed, Mar 15 7:30pm $32+
música: Latin Grammy nominee Gina Chavez blends the sounds of the Americas with tension and grace. A 13-time Austin Music Award winner and Austin Musician of the Year, she and her band can be seen on PBS in “Gina Chavez: Live from the Kate.” She has completed a 12-country tour as a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Department, uniting audiences from Texas to Uzbekistan and Venezuela to Saudi Arabia. Her bilingual album, Up. Rooted, topped the Amazon and Latin iTunes charts following a feature on NPR’s All Things Considered and her Tiny Desk concert has more than 1.3 million views. Gina’s Spanish-language anthem, “Siete-D,” won the grand prize in the John Lennon International Songwriting Contest.
“Steeped in slow-burn soul and uptempo R&B,” Gina’s newest EP, Lightbeam already has NPR under the spell and of a new sound that expands upon her passionate collection of bilingual songs that traverse cumbia, indie-folk, blues, and Latin pop. [sample: "Siete-D"]
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Sat, Mar 11 7:30 (doors at 7) $30+
children's theater: Ten-year-old Belinda loves to tell stories, but when she’s in the basement preparing for a party upstairs, she’ll have to get creative. Using everyday objects like teapots and napkins, Belinda recreates the classic tale of Cinderella. Glass Half Full Theatre from Austin, Texas, presents its award-winning “story within a story” using puppetry, Spanish, and English. As Belinda confronts her stepmother and stepsisters, she’ll learn to embrace her love of poetry and stand up for herself.
This captivating Cinderella for all ages tackles cultural heritage, family, and the power of language. Most enjoyed by ages 5+.
Two performances!
@Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton)
Sat, Mar 4 11am $10-15
Sat, Mar 4 2pm $10-15
Taste your way through Latin America and join us for the return of our Empanadas Festival!
For 5 consecutive days Portland Mercado vendors will offer their limited-edition menu from 11-8 PM each day or until sold out. Stop by and savor an array of fillings!
This event is free and open to the public. All ages. All backgrounds.
About the Portland Mercado:
The Portland Mercado is a community-driven initiative by Hacienda CDC that supports local women-, BIPOC- and Latino-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The Empanadas Festival is just one of the many events that the Portland Mercado hosts throughout the year to celebrate and support the local community.
@Portland Mercado (7238 SE Foster Rd)
Feb 22-26 11-8pm (or until sold)
music/film: This historical saga is a stirring fusion of folklore, political impact and dynamic story-telling, realized in vibrant tropical colors and set to the pulsing beat of Gilberto Gil’s musical score.
After the slave revolt of 1641, groups of enslaved Black Brazilians escaped to mountainous jungle strongholds where they formed self-governing communities in a region dubbed “Quilombo dos Palmares,” and considered by historians to be “undoubtedly the largest fugitive community to have existed in Brazil.” The people there developed a society and government that derived from a range of Central African sociopolitical models, and a reflection of the diverse ethnic origins of its inhabitants.
This 1984 film directed by Carlos Diegues—who previously directed a similar film, which was shelved for nearly a decade due to the 1964 military coup—is the chronicle of the most famous of these communities which flourished for several decades under the reign of the legendary chieftain Ganga Zumba.
@Clinton St. Theater (2522 SE Clinton St)
Mon, Feb 27 7pm $8
music/film: Traveling from the streets of Havana to the stage of Carnegie Hall, this classic revelatory documentary captured a forgotten generation of Cuba’s brightest musical talents as they enjoyed an unexpected encounter with world fame. The veteran vocalists and instrumentalists collaborated with American guitarist and roots-music champion Ry Cooder to form the Buena Vista Social Club, playing a jazz-inflected mix of cha-cha, mambo, bolero, and other traditional Latin American styles, and recording an album that won a Grammy and made them an international phenomenon.
One of the most beloved documentaries of the 1990s, and an infectious ode to a neglected corner of Cuba’s pre-revolutionary heritage. trailer
$1 from every ticket will go towards Music Portland’s grant fund.
@Clinton St. Theater (2522 SE Clinton St)
Mon, Jan 23 7pm $8
theater: Our newest work about CO2 founder Juan Carlos Sesma will show how just one person can take a small idea and turn it into something that is bigger than themselves, something that can change the world that we live in and make it more sustainable.
Here at Milagro we are honored that Juan Carlos has agreed to let us share his story about his unique creation of planting seeds with drones, and also very excited to work with playwright Alicia Dogliotti from Uruguay, and Lawrence Siulagi, our master of video and sound, to create this play.
@Miracle Theater (525 SE Stark)
Jan 13 - 28 $20 students
+ Jan 12 PREVIEW NIGHT
música: Ska is danceable punk rock with roots in Jamaican diaspora music combined with first wave English punk and brass band backing sounds. West coast ska showcase featuring local bands from Portland (Los Mal Halbados) and Seattle (Mister Blank) supporting Los Angeles headliners Matamoska. Portland DJ Sonido Dead Steady keeps the crowd moving with pulsing cumbia beats in between sets.
@ADX Design Exchange (417 SE 11th Ave)
Fri, Jan 20 7-10pm $10 all ages show
música: Laura Rebolloso is a sonera and songwriter, who performs the traditional instruments of one of Mexico's recently resurgent folk rhythm, Son Jarocho. Having studied music at the Universidad Veracruzana and the Universidad Nacional de México, her work focused on the ceration of ensemble pieces based on the musical roots of the Son Jarocho, blending Afro-Mexican and indigenous traditions. She frequently visits Tijuana, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Boston and New York, due to the growing fervor for this style of folk music.
sample: "País niños"
@Arbor School (4201 SW Borland Rd, Tualatin)
Wed, Jan 11 7pm $10
@Studio One Theaters (3945 SE Powell Blvd)
Thurs, Jan 12 7pm $FREE (reserve a table)
World Cup - Qatar 2022
World Cup - Qatar 2022
fútbol: Watch with good company and tasty treats as your favorite teams face off at the first ever World Cup to be played in an Arabic-speaking country.
Check the match schedule and go have breakfast?? British fare at Toffee, and lots of Latin American choices at the Mercado.
Spain/Latin Am. team matches only for credit
Finals:
Croatia vs Morocco Sat, Dec 17 7am
Argentina vs France Sun, Dec 18 7am
@Portland Mercado (7238 SE Foster Rd)
OPTIONS IF YOU GO WITH YOUR PARENTS:
(family-friendly pub) locations
@Gol (1739 SE Hawthorne)
@Toffee Club (1006 SE Hawthorne)
Join us at the Portland Mercado on December 17th for a community celebration of "Las Posadas", a Mexican cultural Christmas celebration of generosity and granting of refuge. Filled with fun for the whole family. We will have live music, a variety of vendors, food and drinks.
The event nods to traditional holiday celebrations from around Central and South America and offers a unique opportunity to support Portland’s small businesses. With a great selection of vendors—Las Posadas is a unique opportunity to shop small this holiday season and enjoy all the Portland Mercado has to offer!
@Portland Mercado (7238 SE Foster Rd)
Sat, Dec 17 2-6pm FREE
film (Portland Latin American Film Festival): In the mid- ‘70s, the regional economy drew a lot of scoundrels to Uruguay. Its institutions were bankrupt, there was a military government, the subversives were behind bars, and, for certain sectors of Brazilia and Argentina with a low reputation, the Uruguayan financial market seemed like an ideal place to make money disappear. This is when Humberto Brause begins his meteoric rise in the buying and selling of foreign currency, sponsored by his own father-in-law, a veteran in the business of capital flight. But, blinded by his excessive ambition, Humberto tramples everything and everyone in his path until he’s gotten his hands on the family business and accepts a suspicious assignment: laundering the largest sum of money he has ever seen.
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Wed, Dec 7 7:30pm $10 student
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday in which families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion, and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31st through November 2nd.
Friendly House’s annual Day of the Dead festival is back! You are invited to enjoy traditional ofrendas (altars), crafts, traditional Mexican food, and of course, the talented folkloric dancers from Latino Network’s Ballet Folklorico group, Corazones Alegres! You don’t want to miss out on this family-friendly event! Dance performance at 7pm!
@Friendly House (1737 NW 26th St.)
Fri, Nov 4 6-8pm $FREE
NOT A FULL SEMESTER EXPERIENCIA
good for homework pass or 5 point quiz score
with 1/2 page write-up & photos
@LHS Living Room (commons)
Thurs, Nov 3 6pm $FREE students
The annual celebration of Día de los Muertos returns in person. All are welcome, muertos y vivos. We are asking for a $10-$15 donation for 15 years of our muertos celebration, kids are free, and no one will be turned away. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Immigration Counseling Services.
Live Performances, Food Vendors, Traditional Altares, Sugar Skull decorating, and more!
@St Andrews Church (806 NE Alberta)
Oct 29 and Oct 30 $10-15 suggested donation
música: The entire world has witnessed the impact of Karol G and her unique way of bringing her avant-garde style to the evolution and growth of Latin music around the globe. After captivating hundreds of thousands of fans with two successful shows at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the multi-platinum global superstar announced today her new 30 city US tour featuring all her greatest hits and collabs.
(sample: "Mamiii")
@Moda Center
Thurs, Oct 27 8pm $95+
film (Portland Latin American Film Festival): Animated documentary providing a window into the hearts and minds of immigrant youth and their undocumented families. This 2-D “animentary” features three personal stories about immigrant youth that highlight the complexities and challenges they face today. Voiced by the actual children and their families, the stories are woven together by spoken word poet José Eduardo Aguilar, also known as Lalo “El Deportee,” the film’s host and MC whose vibrant “Spanglish” breaks codes, switches standards, and pushes the viewer to decipher his poems..
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Sun, Oct 23 7:30pm $10 student
George Lopez’s multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy, and late-night television. Lopez can be seen in his Netflix original comedy special We’ll Do It For Half which premiered globally in June 2020. Lopez has been featured in four HBO specials
@Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Thurs, Oct 13 7pm $40-$70
An Artisan Flea Market Of Food, Art, and Clothing Makers!
The inaugural JUNTOSpdx celebration was created to connect, inform, inspire and celebrate Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month, founder Cristian Vargas says. Families are invited to Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown during five individually themed weekends of activities including art and vintage crafts, stories of triumph, music and dance, artisan flea markets and community. There will be local vendors, low riders, piñatas, guest speakers, dancing and more. [showcased on KGW News]
@OTCA Gallery (140 NW 4th Ave)
Sat, Oct 8 2-6pm FREE
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
música: Colombian group born in Bogota as an experimental project led by musician and audio-visual artist, Simon Mejia together with singer Li Saumet. They've gained international visibility thanks to their hit singles "Soy Yo", "Somos Dos", and "To' My Love," among others. Their latest album “Deja” is inspired by nature and presented in four moments represented by the elements “Agua” (Water), “Aire” (Air), “Tierra” (Earth), “Fuego”(Fire)
(sample: "Tierra")
@Roseland Theater (8 NW 6th)
Wed, Sept 28 8pm $30
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
film (Portland Latin American Film Festival): Mexico, 1937. The people of the town La Esperanza receive news of the closure of the Indian Mine, and no one could have suspected the devastating consequences. A few days later they receive an announcement that the last train to the capital is departing and with it, the only means of communication with the outside world. Everyone flees the town except for a handful of residents who, guided by master mechanic Don Federico, plan to do the impossible and build a steam engine with their bare hands. A tribute to Mexican wit. trailer
Director Raúl Ramón and Mexican actor Roberto Sosa will be in attendance to introduce the film and participate in a Q&A session after the screening
@Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy)
Wed, Sept 28 7:30pm $10 student
arte: For Last Thursday, closing the season of the summer BARRIOS with the ninth installment of the year. Blind Insect Gallery is presenting the BARRIO of Cuba.
Rhythms of Latin jazz with band 1,000 Fuegos. (a cultural bridge between ancient sounds of afro-Cuban, and timeless rhythms of Latin music & EDM). Dance with Rueda de Casino, a type of salsa round dance with local hosts Gabby and Aaron Webb. And, bringing together the letters and the literature of Cuba with the collective of writers of Homagno, a group of Cubans, professionals, writers, and artists. We will have Jorge Porrata presenting some of the work and books of this collective.
@Blind Insect Gallery (2841 NE Alberta)
Thurs, Sept 29 6-9:30pm FREE
game release party: Inspired by the Mexican game "Lotería", with an Oregon twist on it! We want to provide a bridge of inclusion by adding new images reflecting Oregon's everyday people. 52 original Oregon-inspired images will be featured on cards and playing sheets. The game is available thanks to the funding and help from Regional Arts & Culture Council RACC. Gallery and activites start at 5pm and from 7pm-9pm, we will be playing Lotería and giving out prizes to the winners. Prizes include shirts, prints, and more. It is fun for all ages!
@Bohío Studio (5108 SE Powell)
Sat, Sept 17 5-9pm $FREE
música: Lido Pimienta is a Colombian-born, Toronto-based global beats trailblazer. Her newest album 'Miss Colombia' boldly celebrates Lido’s ecstatic musical hybridity of electronic meets cumbia, and is at once defiant and delicate, exploratory and confrontational. Musically it digs deeply into the history of Afro-Latin musics, from Palenque to cumbia.
(sample: "Eso que tú haces" and "Nada")
Helado Negro is a South Florida native, born to Ecuadorian immigrants and based in Brooklyn. His upbringing provides essential elements to his songwriting, including his consistently bilingual lyrics in English and Spanish. Exploring the expressivity within intense states of being, Latinx identity, and pluralistic sensibilities, his music can be characterized as lyrically personal and political avant pop music. [via bandcamp]
(sample: "País Nublado" and "Ya no estoy aquí")
@Revolution Hall (1300 SE Stark)
Fri Aug 26 8pm (doors @ 7) $25
música: The king of reggaeton brings his farewell tour to Portland. Legendary performer and genre defining artist with years of hits. Bieber too? Doubt it.
(sample: the greatest hits)
@Moda Center
Thurs, Aug 10 8pm $180+
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