Building comunidad one event at a time
Join us for the 43rd Annual Latin American Film Series (2022), organized by the UWM Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, with a grant fromPragda’s Spanish Film Club.April 21 through May 1, 2022Virtually held through Pragda’s viewing siteThe series is co-sponsored by the UWM Union Student Involvement and Union Cinema; the Provost’s Office; UWM …
Learn Afro-Colombian and Afro-Puerto Rican drum rhythms with Bembé Musical Director, Bony Plog-Benavides and SPECIAL GUEST, Bembé artist-in-residence Alberto "Beto" Torrens of San Juan, Puerto Rico.You won't want to miss this FUEGO... register and save your spot before it's too late! REGISTER HERE:
Learn to spin poi with Marilyn Besasie, Milwaukee's most experienced instructor. Poi is an art form in which you twirl a set of two handheld tethered balls around your body in beautiful patterns. Simple poi movements develop coordination, balance, endurance, and self-awareness. This program is scheduled to be held outdoors on the lawn of the …
Learn Afro-Colombian and Afro-Puerto Rican drum rhythms with Bembé Musical Director, Bony Plog-Benavides and SPECIAL GUEST, Bembé artist-in-residence Alberto "Beto" Torrens of San Juan, Puerto Rico.You won't want to miss this FUEGO... register and save your spot before it's too late! REGISTER HERE:
Milwaukee Public Library and Boswell Book Company host a special launch-day event for Nghi Vo, author of The Chosen and the Beautiful, for her brand new fantasy-tinged novel of historical Hollywood, Siren Queen. Preorder your copy of Siren Queen now from Boswell Book Company. Copies of the author's work will also be available for purchase …
April showers bring May flowers!Join us welcoming back spring and its many colors with artist Yesica Coria as she leads this hands-on art making experience. Participants will explore this traditional corn husk flower making craft and take home their beautiful creations to celebrate the return of warmer weather. In this fun take on our traditional …
April Showers brings May Flowers. Join Zócalo on this comedy show produced by La Maria Comedy. Showcasing comics from Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee. Tickets
Learn to spin poi with Marilyn Besasie, Milwaukee's most experienced instructor. Poi is an art form in which you twirl a set of two handheld tethered balls around your body in beautiful patterns. Simple poi movements develop coordination, balance, endurance, and self-awareness. This program is scheduled to be held outdoors on the lawn of the …
Learn Afro-Colombian and Afro-Puerto Rican drum rhythms with Bembé Musical Director, Bony Plog-Benavides and SPECIAL GUEST, Bembé artist-in-residence Alberto "Beto" Torrens of San Juan, Puerto Rico.You won't want to miss this FUEGO... register and save your spot before it's too late! REGISTER HERE:
Four artists are showing their work together for the first time. Each has their own distinct style. Their unifying theme is nature displayed through stained glass, paintings, mosaics, and more.These four artists have gotten to know each other through their involvement in the Jewish community. Our work has two main themes –nature-based representationalism and abstract …
Create space for your creative side and join us for one hour of writing! Bring something to write with and we'll bring the prompt!Our Spring & Summer Write In Sessions will take place at 7pm CST on the following Thursdays:-March 17-May 19-June 16-July 14We start each meeting with an introductions and a quick check in …
Learn to spin poi with Marilyn Besasie, Milwaukee's most experienced instructor. Poi is an art form in which you twirl a set of two handheld tethered balls around your body in beautiful patterns. Simple poi movements develop coordination, balance, endurance, and self-awareness. This program is scheduled to be held outdoors on the lawn of the …
Casa Guadalupe is excited to celebrate our 10th annual Fiesta Latina fundraiser and Latin American Cultural Celebration with the community! This family friendly event will raise awareness for our nonprofit organization and will include Latin American food trucks, drinks, music, entertainment, dancing, kids' games and activities, vendors, and more! All funds raised will benefit our …
Learn Afro-Colombian and Afro-Puerto Rican drum rhythms with Bembé Musical Director, Bony Plog-Benavides and SPECIAL GUEST, Bembé artist-in-residence Alberto "Beto" Torrens of San Juan, Puerto Rico.You won't want to miss this FUEGO... register and save your spot before it's too late! REGISTER HERE:
Mark your calendars ~ Kick off the summer season with our second annual Art Walk through Downtown Port!Browse local shops and regional art as downtown businesses host artists to display and sell their various forms of art.Watch art demonstrations and let the kids make their own art at kids' art stations.This year, we are celebrating …
Bembé welcomes you to our biggest production of the year, "Journey the Atlantic/Viajando el Atlántico," a celebration of Afro-Latino musical culture!Follow us on a journey from West Africa through Latin America and present day United States through music and dance, and enjoy performances by our Bembé youth and guest performers including our master artist-in-residence, Alberto …