By Magdy Zara
The Pacific Mambo Orchestra returns to light up the stage at this year’s Pour Your HeART Out charity event, which aims to raise funds for youth arts education.
Under the theme “Pour Your Heart Out,” this unforgettable performance features the return of the Grammy®-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra, bringing you vibrant entertainment from “one of the best large-scale Latin ensembles in the United States.”
This day, you can also enjoy delicacies from your favorite restaurants, wines and craft beverages, and dance to irresistible rhythms.
“Pour Your HeART Out” will take place outdoors in the beautiful Rhythmix Cultural Works courtyard, located at 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda, on August 3rd, starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $154.
San José Summer Jazz Festival Celebrates 35th
The San José Summer Jazz Festival celebrates its 35th anniversary and among its attractions this year is the proud showcase of Oaxacan culture with the Mexican Alebrijes exhibit, which will be displayed throughout the festival grounds.
The Alebrijes are eight epic 7-meter-tall sculptures that amplify the artistic ingenuity of South American creators in both the visual arts and music.
To celebrate this 35th anniversary, a full program has been prepared centered on Latin culture in Northern California, featuring artists such as Common, Mavis Staples, PJ Morton, Ghost-Note, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Butcher Brown, José James, and many others.
This time, the Festival returns to the Plaza de César Chávez from Friday, August 8th to Sunday, August 10th, 2025. For more information about tickets and programming, contact Jesse@jpcutlermedia.com or https://summerfest.sanjosejazz.org
Registration for the 10th Edition of “La Palabra” is now open.
Registration for the 10th edition of “La Palabra” is now open, and local artists who want to showcase their talents are expected to participate.
“La Palabra” is an annual event that showcases local artists, directed and produced by El Teatro Campesino, where diverse voices and performances converge in a single show.
Registration is now open for short plays (up to 10 minutes) that will be considered for the showcase. Selected plays are rehearsed, cast and directed, and presented in person at the ETC Theater in San Juan Bautista.
Submissions highlighting spoken word, poetry, music, theater, and more will be accepted. For more information, please email info@elteatrocampesino.com.
The presentation of La Palabra will take place on August 29, 30, and 31 at the theater’s headquarters located at 705 4th St in San Juan Bautista, California.
