Mi Coche - My Culture: Livin' the Lowrider Lifestyle
February 28 through June 30
This unique visual arts exhibition explores the art, design, and Chicano subculture of automobiles, beginning with the San Jose lowrider explosion of the 1970's and continuing through today's custom car industry and certified lifestyle. Growing up on the west coast places one in the epicenter of car culture. Within that culture are a multitude of subcultures and the one that exploded within the Chicano community of East San Jose was the Lowrider movement of the 1970's. These were the Golden Years of lowriding. More than thirty years later, an entire industry of custom car products and car magazines, as well as a certified lifestyle have gone world wide and are still going strong here in East San Jose. Monday through Friday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
Location: Mexican Heritage Plaza La Galería, San Jose
For more information visit http://www.mhcviva.org
51st San Francisco International Film Festival
April 24 – May 8
The 51st annual event is an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation. Since its inception in 1957, the SFIFF has hosted hundreds of prominent guests from Spike Lee to Bette Davis and presented almost 6,000 films from more than 120 countries to nearly two million filmgoers.
Location: Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco
For more information visit http://www.sffs.org
Big Sur Marathon
April 27
Big Sur to Carmel 26.2 miles. Run along scenic Highway One, the nation's first nationally designated Scenic Highway. Great music, great scenery, a breathtaking course, for a breath consuming run. Course open 6 hours, a 13:40 pace.
Location: Big Sur International Marathon , Big Sur
For more information visit http://www.bsim.org/site7.aspx
El Teatro Campesino Presents ACTOS
May 2 - June 1
Luis Valdez and members of El Teatro Campesino present one-act performances created to shed light on the reality of the migrant farm worker. These one-act scenarios portrayed the derogatory conditions and circumstances that Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta and the UFW were fighting to change in the 1960s.
Location: El Teatro Campesino, 705 Fourth St. in San Juan Bautista.
Opening Night is Friday May 2, which will be completely FREE.
For more information call (831) 623- 2444 or visit http://www.elteatrocampesino.com
San Francisco 5 de Mayo Festival
May 3
Enjoy music, dance, food, activities for kids and much more to celebrate cinco de Mayo.
Location: Dolores Park
For more information visit http://www.sfcincodemayo.com/
Spring Dog Parade & Fiesta
May 4
The Spring Dog Parade & Festival is put on for dogs and their people
by dedicated dog owners for the benefit of dogs.
10 AM to 2 PM
Location: Soquel High School Field
For more information visit http://www.coastaldogs.com/parade/Canine_Parade.html
Cinco De Mayo Parade – San Jose
May 4
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in San Jose with a downtown parade and it is sponsor by San Jose Mercury News and the San Jose Chapter of the American GI Forum dating back to 1983. The celebration commemorates the Battle of Puebla better known as Cinco de Mayo. Thousands of people come to the downtown area to view the floats, colorful costumes, marching bands, drill teams and assortment of decorated entries vying for first, second or third place as they march past the judges at the review Grandstand. 10 am -6 pm.
Location: Guadalupe River Prak Discovery Meadow and Plaza de Cesar Chavez
For more information visit http://www.sjgif.org/cincodemayo.html
The International Latino Film Society Celebrates Cinco de Mayo at Elixir Bar
May 5
Everyone knows that ILFS parties are the best, but the party just got better because on Cinco de Mayo all of the proceeds from tips will benefit the ILFS!
ILFS staff will be behind the bar serving you frosty margaritas! Guest bartenders include Festival Founder and Artistic Director, Sylvia Perel; Associate Director, Kerensa DeMars; Programming Associate, Charlotte von Hemert and Development Officer, Lou Ramirez! Drink up for the Latino Film Society and the great films we bring you from Spain, Latin America and Latinos in the US! 9 pm – 2 am
Location: Elixir Charity Guest Bartending, 3200 16th Street, San Francisco
For more information visit http://www.latinofilmsociety.org/index.php
El Vez
May 8
El Vez. 7:30p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the World Theater, CSU-Monterey Bay, Sixth Avenue, Seaside. Mixing the styles of Elvis Presley and many other American rock artists with his own Latin-American heritage and music, El Vez, aka Robert Lopez, is known for expressing revolutionary views through satire and humor in his songs. $10-$25.
Location: World Theatre, CSU – Monterey Bay
For more information visit http://worldtheater.csumb.edu/site/x3400.xml
Forest Theater Guild presents Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez
May 8-11
In an innovative and bold collaborative project with El Teatro Campesino, youth from throughout Monterey County perform in Luis Valdez‚ explosive play "Zoot Suit". Tickets: $10, $15, $20
Location: Golden State Theatre, Monterey, CA
For more information visit http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com/shows.html
THE INVISIBLE NATION: A New Exhibition from the El Salvadoran Artist Victor Cartagena
March 7 – May 15
Galería de la Raza presents The Invisible Nation, a multimedia solo exhibition exploring the spiritual, dramatic, and deeply human dimensions of migration. Cartagena’s installation will be based on video and photographic portraits of immigrant residents, as well as 1970 and 80’s photos from Latin American archives that the artist has collected over the years. The installation will explore the evocative power of the emblematic black and white passport photos frequently used in Latin America to identify individuals in official documents and obituaries. Cartagena’s work is informed through an exploration of topics such as public health, labor, education, family history, cultural adjustment, displacement, language, memory, loss, and survival. Through these lenses, the artist visually articulates and explores multiple aspects of the immigrant experience, which leads the viewer to an understanding of the harsh reality met by immigrants upon entering the United States. Through multiple layers, Cartagena’s installation seeks to counter the dehumanizing and reductive representations of immigrant issues in the media. Invisible Nation will also include a temporary computer-generated mural project specifically designed for our 10 ft. x 24 ft. billboard at 24th and Bryant Street. The billboard, placed on public display at a highly trafficked corridor in the Mission District brings these controversial issues of migration to a larger audience whose lives are inevitably affected by them. Through Cartagena’s culturally specificity, the iconic quality of his work both inside and outside the Gallery walls will bring to mind a quintessential experience of contemporary life in the age of globalization and mass migration. Through both subtle and blatant avenues, The Invisible Nation responds to the unresolved discussion on immigration policy and to the rising tide of an antiimmigrant sentiment across the country. Historically, socially engaged art has regularly been a galvanizing force within the Latino community. Using a variety of approaches, we will provide an engaging context to expand this necessary public discourse on immigration. Cartagena’s installation and public art components will address the complexity of the subject through a compelling artistic and visual experience that can spark an open discussion of this topic among the general public.
Location: Galería de la Raza, 2857 24th St. @ Bryant, San Francisco
For more information visit http://www.galeriadelaraza.org/index.html
Mexican Mother’s Day sponsored by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate General of Mexico
May 10, 2008
This special evening will include Rene Infante, son of legendary Mexican star Pedro Infante. Mariachi Santa Cecilia de San José. Rebozo (Traditional Shawl) Fashion Show Elegant dinner and dancing above Monterey Bay. RSVP: Required no later than May 7th, 2008
Time: 5:00 pm Cocktails (no host bar); 6:00 pm Dinner and Rebozo Fashion Show; 7:00 pm Dessert & Dancing
Location: Ferrante’s Bayview Ballroom, Monterey Marriott Hotel, 350 Calle Principal, Monterey CA
For questions please email Blanca at bzarazua@nheh.com or contact her at 831-422-0302.
Beauty and the Beast
May 13-25
A timeless story filled with magic, romance and suspense, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is truly a remarkable theatrical celebration. Based on the Academy Award®-nominated animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs from the film, plus some brand new songs especially created for Broadway. Join Belle, Mrs. Potts, Lumiere and the Beast for an unforgettable journey where, in the end, everyone lives happily ever after. It's an enchanting musical! Tickets are $14.75 – $74.00.
Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
For more information visit http://www.amtsj.org/stage/bb.html
Castroville Artichoke Festival
May 17-18
Features a classic car show, parade, cooking and art competitions, farmer's market, and entertainment. Held in mid-May annually since 1959 in Castroville.
Location: Castroville, CA
For more information visit http://www.artichoke-festival.org/
The 2008 BlueJean Bop Music Festival and Classic Car Show
May 18
Vintage hot rod/classic car show, food, drinks, vendors & live music outdoors for all ages plus dancing, mechanical bull riding, vendors, 3 bars, hardwood dance floor, Ride 'em Cowgirl Pinup Contest & live music inside for the 21 and over crowd. Tickets $5-$20.
Location: The Saddle Rack, 42011 Boscell Rd., Fremont, CA
For more information visit http://www.bluejeanbop.com/
Los Lobos in Concert
May 29
Since they began as Los Lobos Del Este Los Angeles in 1973, Los Lobos have evolved into a respected artistic entity searching for themes and topics that are an interpretive pulse of our times. Tickets: $25, $45, $75
Location: Golden State Theatre, Monterey, CA
For more information visit http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com/shows.html
Santa Clara University presents Hair
May 30- June 7
Forty years after the debut of this ground-breaking rock musical, Hair continues to captivate with its raw, and at times irreverent, exploration of the 1960's counterculture. In the face of the Vietnam War, Claude and his tribe form a tight community rooted in their ideals of universal peace, free love, and psychedelic experimentation. Together, they confront harsh societal realities such as the draft, racism, and social conformity. Featuring classics Aquarius and title song Hair. Contains adult content and is intended for mature audiences.
Location: Louis B. Mayer Theatre - Santa Clara University
For more information visit http://cms.scu.edu/cpa/events/theatre_events.cfm
Metro Music in the Other Park
Every Thursday in June (June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26)
Metro Music in the Other Park will be back for its 11th season starting June 5. Headlining the first show will be Groundation, a reggae band that mixes up its original music with tributes to Bob Marley and the Wailers. 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Location: St. James Park at First and St. James streets, San Jose
For more information visit http://www.sjdowntown.com/eve_eve_mop.html
Everyday Latina Fashion Show
June 7
Local Latinas have joined forces to expose, support and educate our community of the many opportunities available to them. We will be hosting the "Everyday Latina Fashion Show" in June 2008, the first of what we hope to be the beginning of many. This event has been created with the intent to celebrate the strong, independent, beautiful and bright Latinas on the Central Coast that will soon become our future Latina Leaders. At the "Everyday Latina Fashion Show" we will be providing at least one $1,000 scholarship to a local high school Latina.
Location: Steinback Center, Salinas, CA
For more information visit http://www.everydaylatina.com/
San Jose Tamale Festival
June 8
The Tamale Festival is an annual June event celebrating Latin culture and heritage. Events include a Tamale cook-off, live musical entertainment, vendors and much more.
Location: Emma Prusch Park, 647 South King Road San Jose
For more information visit http://www.storyroadtamalefestival.org/
34th Annual Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival
June 6-8
The official kickoff of warm weather and summer activities in the heart of Silicon Valley is the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce's Art & Wine Festival. This year's event will feature over five hundred of the country's finest artists and craftspeople, a variety of wines from the Bay Area's finest wine makers, and a sampling of some of our local microbreweries. Don't miss the great food, fun, and activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy live entertainment on stage both days. Don't let the summer sneak up on you. Meet it head-on at the 34th Annual Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival in Historic Downtown Sunnyvale on Murphy and Washington Avenues. Event is from 10 am to 6 pm.
Location: Murphy and Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale
For more information visit http://calendar.sunnyvale-coc.com/event.htm?ID=282
High School Musical Tour
June 10 -15
Get ready for “the start of something new!” Disney Theatrical Productions, the producers of The Lion King and Beauty And The Beast, have created a live stage production based on the Disney Channel Original Movie that the Chicago Tribune calls a “pumped up, Broadway-style show that delivers excitement and spectacle!” Prepare yourself for the chance to see your favorite movie brought to life — this show is everything you love about the first movie plus a few surprises!
Watch the twists and turns of the lovable schoolmates — Troy, super-popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, super-smart transfer student and a genius in science class — as they surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and school cliques to follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show, and a place in each others hearts. Tickets $19.00 – $74.00
Location: At the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
For more information visit http://www.amtsj.org/stage/hsm.html
Frida Kahlo Exhibit
June 14 - September 28
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo began painting in 1926, while recovering from a near-fatal bus accident, and soon became captivated by the medium's expressive possibilities. She filled her canvases with vibrant colors, powerful compositions, and revealing depictions of intensely personal struggles — the traumatic accident, her ongoing health problems, miscarriages, and her tumultuous relationship with her husband, Diego Rivera. Kahlo's blunt style, influenced by Mexican folk art, and her fantastical imagery earned her recognition among the Surrealists, but her intriguing persona and unmistakable originality propelled her beyond the confines of a specific movement to become a leading figure in the history of modern art. This exhibition brings together some 45 paintings that span her career along with a selection of her own collection of photographs, most of which have never been on public display.
Location: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 151 Third St., San Francisco
For more information visit http://www.sfmoma.org/exhibitions/exhib_detail.asp?id=310
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