Hispanic Heritage Month Events

NEW YORK Southside Connex
Southside of Williamsburg
Havemeyer Street from South 4th St./Grand St.
Saturday, September 21, 2013 and Saturday, September 28, 2013
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This Saturday, September 21 is an ARTS & CULTURE themed day, featuring the second annual El Puente WEPA! Festival of Southside Performing Arts, a street exhibition with work by CADRE artists, storytelling, live silkscreening and more. September 28 is focused on MOVEMENT, HEALTH, & ENVIRONMENT, featuring karate classes, dance lessons, meditation, food demonstrations, and more! Southside Connex is co-produced by El Puente Green Light District and the Southside Merchants Association.
Southside Connex

Brentwood Cultural Festival
Brentwood
Suffolk Avenue beginning at the Brentwood Road/Washington Avenue intersection extending westward for 3 blocks to Monroe Avenue
Sunday, September 22, 2013
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
In addition to exciting children's activities and tented art exhibits displaying works by some of our area's finest painters and other visual artists, the Festival will feature a steady stream of world-class, culturally diverse bands and dancers.
Brentwood Cultural Festival

Hispanic Film Festival in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
New York Public Library
Bronx Library Center
310 E Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
Saturday, September 28, 2013
2:30 – 8:00 p.m.
The following films will be screened: The Mambo Kings, From Mambo to Hip-Hop, La Isla de la Musica, El Alacran, The last rumba of Papa Montero
Cost: Free Entry
find out more on nypl.org

NY Hispanic Day Parade
Galos Corporation
Fifth Avenue 44th to 77th Street
Sunday, October 13, 2013
11:00am-5:00pm
The colorful Hispanic Parade is a showcase for Hispanic solidarity. Encouraging the traditional values, music, costumes, and folklore of each participating country, the parade consists of over 10,000 and parade spectators exceed one million with numerous community contingencies, floats, marching bands and musical groups.
Cost: Free Entry
more on the galoscorp.com web site

Hispanic Heritage Street Fair
Brooklyn Music School
Lafayette Ave between Ashland Place and Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn
Saturday, October 12, 2013
10:00 am- 5:00 pm A cultural celebration of dance, music, food and crafts from Latin American and Caribbean nations. The event features live performances, plus food, arts & crafts and vendors from diverse nations, as well as the opportunity to visit music and dance classes at the school. Students are encouraged to participate in open, hands on classes for various instruments.
Cost: Free Entry

Super Sabado!: We <3 Music
El Museo Del Barrio New York
1235 5th Avenue at 104th St
Saturday, September 15, 2013
11:00am-8:30pm
Super Sabado is a monthly event perfect for those interested in exploring the vibrancy and diversity of Latino Culture. Super Sabado is a family-friendly including live music, kid-friendly gallery tours, art workshops, storytelling, and other interactive activities.
Cost: Free
more on the elmuseo.org web site

Viva Pinocho! @ Teatro SEA
Teatro SEA
107 Suffolk St., 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10002
Saturday, October 5, 12, 19, 26 2013
3:00pm
This new production is a re-telling of the classic folktale, Pinocchio, from the perspective of a young Mexican immigrant, Pinocho. Audiences follow the puppet boy's journey to understanding his sense of self while struggling to maintain his Latino heritage and find his home in a new land, the United States.
Cost: $15 children and $18 adults
click to visit the sea-online.info web site

A 3 Voces
Teatro SEA
107 Suffolk St., 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10002
Sunday Septmber 29, October 13 2013
4:00pm
A 3 Voces is a romantic musical revue, which elegantly commemorates Latin America's most popular trios and their music. Audiences have been inspired by the show that recaptures romantic memories of times of when Latin America's most popular "Trios" were filling the airwaves with some of the greatest boleros of their time.
Cost: $15 children and $18 adults
click to visit the sea-online.info web site

FLAMENC@!
Thalia Theatre
41-17 Greenpoint Avenue, in Sunnyside NY (11104):
Friday September 13th, 2013 - Sunday September 29th, 2013
An all new program of flamenco music and dance with Andrea Del Conte Danza España Tickets $35; $32 student & senior citizens.
Cost: $35 and $32 Students and Seniors
visit the thaliatheatre.org web site

Encato Latino
Macy's
Macy's Herald Square
Broadway at 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Saturday, 10/23, 1 PM
Join Macys for fun and inspiring events featuring Latinia life coaches, the American Heart Association's Bilingual Hispanic movement Go Red Por Tu Corazon and Lancôme as you discover the key to empowering yourself and your family through living well, looking fabulous, and feeling fantastic. Attendees will receive 15% off in-store savings pass and free El Encanto Latino Apron with any $50 purchase.
Cost: Admission is free
more on the macys.com web site

New York Authentic Mexican Restaurant week
Celebrate Mexico Now
Thursday - Wednesday , September 16 – 29, 2013, 11:00 am
The Authentic Mexican Flavors Foundation presents the third annual New York Authentic Mexican Restaurant Week. Featuring prix-fixe or specially designed menus, plus pairings by Tequila Cazadores, this dining week represents true Mexican cuisine—its flavors, aromas, and textures—and opens the doors to 24 of the city's finest Mexican restaurants.
Cost: $25 lunch, $35 dinner
more on mexiconowfestival.org

Eddie Palimieri
CUNY
Lehman College Center for the preforming arts
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West
NY 10468
Bronx
Saturday, September 28 2013
Eddie Palimieri has been one of the most influential artists in salsa music for over four decades. A nine-time Grammy Award winner, his recordings have become classics with such hits as "Azucar pa' ti," "Muñeca," "Café," and "Si hecho pa' lante." The maestro will be joined by his orchestra along with some special guests for an unforgettable concert.
Cost: Not listed
more on the lehman.edu web site

Celebrating Hispanic Culture Through Art At The Zufall Health Center
Zufall health Center
17 W. Dorren St .
Warren, NJ 07801
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 through DECEMBER 16, 2013
The Zufall Health Center is holding an art gallery featuring local artists with the theme of Celebrating Hispanic Culture. This gallery will reflect the beauty, essence and diverse facets of the Hispanic/Latino culture.
Cost: Free Entry
more from zufallhealth.org

El Museo del Barrio New York
1235 5th Avenue at 104th St
Wednesday –Sunday
11:00am-6:00pm
El Museo del Barrio New York is New York's leading Latino cultural institution where visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic and cultural landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America.
Cost: Adults $9, Students and seniors $5
members and kids < 12 Free
Seniors are free on Wed
Free every 3rd Saturday
more from elmuseo.org

Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Birdland
Birdland Jazz Club
315 W 44th St, New York, NY ?
Every Saturday night
9:00pm-11:00pm
After leading his late father's, Chico O'Farrill, orchestra for many years, Arturo O'Farrill formed his own band, The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra in order to explore his and other compositions in the panoply of Afro-Latin music. Birdland is pleased to welcome Arturo and the ALJO to a new residency beginning in September.
Cost: $20-$50 Depending on seat location
$10 minimum food charge
visit afrolatinjazz.org

The Hispanic Society of America
613 West 155th Street
New York, NY 10032
The Hispanic Society has attained international recognition as a research, cultural, and arts center. It holds over 400,000 historic books, letters, maps and documents related to Hispanic culture, world-class art from the Spanish masters such as Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez and El Greco, and magnificent textiles, furniture, and housewares.
Cost: Free
details on hispanicsociety.org

Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite
Intersection of East 233rd St. and Webster Ave. in Bronx, NY
Lot Number 1429-44, Section 14.
Daily 8:30am-5:00pm
A figure of transcendent historical importance, Admiral David Glasgow Farragut devoted his life to service in the United States Navy. Today, Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite is a National Historic Landmark.
Cost: Free
visit nps.gov
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