by Magdy Zara
The Latin American Art and Culture Movement’s annual auction exhibition has been scheduled, and it showcases the best of contemporary Latinx art from the Bay Area.
Featuring more than 30 artists with works ranging from sculptures and paintings to mixed media, the exhibition celebrates the diversity of Latinx art and culture and reflects current themes and perspectives.
The exhibition culminates with a live art auction, one of Macla’s signature charity events.
The exhibition will feature works by: Abby Aceves, Stephanie Baraja, Jesus Barraza, Irene Berrones Kolb, Ruby Bloo, Athena Calvillo, Irene Carvajal, Melanie Cervantes, Houyee Chow Jimenez, Arleene Correa Valencia, Yvonne Escalante.
You can experience the best of contemporary Latin art from the Bay Area, free of charge, at the Macla gallery located at 510 South 1st Street, San Jose, during gallery hours: Wednesday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Latin Jazz with Mission Varrio Project
Experience a free pizza and wine tasting set to the best Latin jazz in the Bay Area by the Cuban musical group Mission Varrio Project.
This will be a fabulous afternoon of food, wine, and music by the trio MVP, who will delight you with traditional Cuban Latin jazz, funk, rap, and raggae. Kai Lyons will play guitar, Kike Maniano will play piano, and Marcus López will sing and play bass.
This MVP performance will be this Saturday, April 5, starting at 3 p.m. at Estatuas Silvestry, located at 2629 Bayshore Blvd. in San Francisco.
Cirque du Soleil’s Big Top Returns to San Jose
Cirque du Soleil returns to San Jose, this time to premiere ECHO, a show driven by the power of change, the hope of youth, and the value of empathy. ECHO follows an inquisitive young woman named FUTURE as she delves into a fantasy world that explores our sacred bond with animals and nature.
Cirque du Soleil’s 20th Big Top show brings bold new visuals and a unique aesthetic to its run. ECHO invites audiences on a journey through a universe of color, wonder, and endless possibilities.
The show is Thursday, April 10, in the Big Top at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, starting at 7:30 p.m.
La Mezcla Celebrates Its Anniversary with a Concert
La Mezcla celebrates its 10th anniversary with two performances, commemorating its history of music, resilience, and community.
Teatro Brava is proud to present Concierto La Mezcla. Following a tour of the United States and Mexico, this will be the first full-length concert in the country.
The concert will take place at Teatro Brava, located at 2781 24th St, San Francisco, on Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m., and on Sunday, April 13 at 4 p.m.
