Latin Standards by Marga Gomez February 9-11, 2018 Latin Standards Written and Performed by Marga Gomez (GLAAD Award, 2017 “Best of the Bay Award Comedy”) Directed by David Schweizer “Vibrant….Winning heart and humor. Critic’s pick!” — The New York Times In her 12th solo play Latin Standards, Marga Gomez performs the loving, funny and true
Yissy García and Bandancha Sunday, December 3, 2017, 7pm Be a part of the San José debut of international award-winning percussionist Yissy García and her acclaimed jazz cubano band, Bandancha. Direct from La Habana, this ensemble is exemplary of the boundary-breaking stylistically hybrid sounds brewing within Cuba’s contemporary young music scene. Performance takes place at Cafe Stritch. Opening music set by DJ Jigue!
CUBAN CONNECTIONS: NEAR & FAR November 2, 2011–January 7, 2012 Highlighting several Bay Area collections, this group exhibition features Cuban artists whose work explores cultural icons, architectural form, and the human condition. This exhibition presents recent works by artists with select pieces from their local collectors, offering a rare opportunity to view works of art
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MACLA is an inclusive contemporary arts space grounded in the Chicano/Latino experience that incubates new visual, literary and performance art in order to engage people in civic dialogue and community transformation.
![Get your tickets today for "Ghostly Labor" by Vanessa Sanchez and La Mezcla! – a powerful exploration of labor's history in the US-Mexico borderlands. This groundbreaking performance combines the art forms of Tap Dance, Mexican Zapateado, Son Jarocho, and Afro-Caribbean movement.
📅 Saturday, September 30th
🚪 Doors Open at 7:00 PM
💃 Performance at 7:30 PM
📍 Location: MACLA, 510 South First Street
🎟️ Tickets: [Link in Bio]
Through mesmerizing polyrhythmic movement and an original score, "Ghostly Labor" takes you on a journey to uncover the legacy of systemic labor exploitation. It's a celebration of the resilience and unity found in collective resistance.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness a work in progress that promises to leave you inspired and moved.
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