by Magdy Zara
In order to raise funds to continue its work, Casa Circulo Cultural celebrates the month of love with an evening that combines the charm of theater, the magic of live music and an exquisite gastronomic selection.
Círculo Cultural is a multidisciplinary community-based arts organization dedicated to creating cultural programming that reflects the experiences of Latino communities in the San Francisco Bay Area while promoting leadership development for both children and adults.
This organization is committed to serving low-income and vulnerable families by providing them with social, economic, health and wellness, and cultural elements for the present and future well-being of each family member.
Its activities include classes in music, art, theater and dance, martial arts, chess, literature, multimedia and more. Classes are taught primarily in Spanish to develop, preserve and foster the Latino and Hispanic language and culture.
This is a great opportunity to share a special night with friends, family or that special someone and help a worthy cause.
The reception will be this Saturday, February 22, at 6 p.m., at 3090 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, the cost is $50.
CultuCuba prepares for Carnival 2025
To celebrate its 20 years, CultuCuba invites the Cuban community in San Francisco to be part of its comparsa for this year’s San Francisco Carnival 2025.
The doors are open for new dancers and percussionists who want to join the contingent of the CultuCuba Carnival 2025.
The deadline to register is March 30, 2025. If you want good music, incredible dancers, joy and lots of energy, you can’t miss it.
The cost to participate in the comparsa is a $50 registration fee, $200 for the full series or $25 per rehearsal session.
The choreography and live music will be provided by Susana Arenas, Manuel Suárez and Ramón Alayo.
For more information, please email cultucuba@gmail.com or cubanmusicanddance@gmail.com.
Rehearsals will be every Sunday starting this Sunday, February 23 at 11 a.m., at the Peruvian Tradition Cultural Center, 2815 23rd St, San Francisco.
Moon Azteca Dance and Art School opens its doors
After not having a headquarters, the Moon Azteca Dance and Art School finally has a home and wants to share with all its students, family members and followers the celebration of this new beginning. This dance school has 10 years of dedication, hard work, and an unwavering passion for Aztec culture and is excited to announce that they are moving into their new dance studio at The Mira Theater Guild.
Their teacher, who they lovingly call “the teacher,” affirms that this has not been an easy journey, but it has been filled with love, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to their students and traditions.
To commemorate this unforgettable moment, they invite you to the ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony, which will be completely free on February 27, 2025, starting at 4 p.m. at The Mira Theater Guild in Vallejo.
