by Magdy Zara
With the goal of preserving and disseminating Nicaraguan culture, a festival has been organized for the Nicaraguan diaspora and the broader San José community.
These types of events aim to preserve culture, create spaces for Nicaraguans to connect with each other and their culture, and help more people learn about and appreciate the richness of Nicaraguan culture.
This day will feature the participation of the following groups: Chavalos: Danzas por Nicaragua and Danzas Folklóricas Guardabarranco. The orchestras will include Don Joaco, Los Ruiseñores, Wito el Menor, the La Nica SF Philharmonic Band, Tropical Fusion, Manolo Tiempo Libre, and many more.
In addition to live music, you can expect games, prizes, Nicaraguan food, entertainment, and much more.
The chosen venue for this festival is Discovery Meadow Park, located at 180 Woz Way, San José. It will take place on April 27th, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets range from $25-$35 and can be reserved through
https://culturafestivals.ticketspice.com/cultura
Mariachi Herencia de México Launches New Tour
To promote their new album, “Nuestra Cosa Latina,” Grammy-nominated Mariachi Herencia de México launches their New Generation Tour.
If you want to experience the future of traditional Mexican music, don’t miss the opportunity to attend this masterful concert by Mariachi Herencia de México, which will present an unforgettable evening of culture and passion.
The historical tradition of mariachi music has its roots in cities like Guadalajara and Mexico City, so as the genre’s influence spread, it reached Chicago and gave rise to Mariachi Herencia de México.
The two-time Latin GRAMMY-nominated group has already released five albums that have topped the charts.
This concert will be next Sunday, May 4, starting at 7 p.m., at the Carriage House Theatre in Montalvo, located at 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga.
Ticket prices range from $88 to $93.
2025 Capital Region SBA Awards Gala
The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Foundation concludes National Small Business Week with the 2025 Capital Region SBA Awards Gala.
Small business owners, policymakers, and stakeholders are invited to participate in this event and support the thousands of small businesses that create jobs, stimulate innovation, and help drive economic growth in this region.
For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), an opportunity the SBA uses to recognize the efforts, ingenuity, and dedication of America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs, and celebrate their contributions to the economy.
The SBA Sacramento District Office and the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Foundation are inviting regional business leaders to celebrate the resilience, innovation, and economic power of small businesses and innovative startups in the Capitol Region at the 2025 SBA Capital Region Awards Gala.
The event is next Friday, May 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kimpton Swayer Hotel, located at 3410 Westover Street, McClellan.
