Experience and celebrate Latin American art and performances from students, alumnx and guest artists at CalArts first ever Latin Fest, held throughout campus from Feb. 12-16. There are free performances, masterclasses, screenings, concerts, workshops and food all week long.
The schedule of events is listed below. All events are free and open to the community.
Monday, Feb. 12
- 12-1 pm - Carnaval Procession Latinx Community & The Black Arts Collective - Cafeteria
- 4-6 pm - Afro-Cuban Dance Master Class with Kati Hernandez - Gamelan Room
- 6:30-7 pm - Rosacea - Theater Performance - C105
- 7:30-8 pm - La Princesa- Theater Performance- Butler Building 2 (BB2)
Tuesday, Feb. 13
- 4-6 pm - Mesoamerican Indigenous Instrument Workshop led by alum Chris García - The Wild Beast
- 8-10 pm - Feature Concert with Chris García with works by Latin Students - The Wild Beast
- 10-11 pm - Reception with live music by Sabina Estrella Trio + Latin Food - ROD Lobby
Wednesday, Feb. 14
- 5:30-6 pm - Viaje de Regreso, Dance Performance - C105
- 8-10 pm - Latinx Music Students Concert - ROD
- 10-11 pm - Reception with live music by Latin Flavor Ensemble + Latin Food - ROD Lobby
Thursday, Feb. 15
- 12-12:30 pm - La Espera del Entendimiento, Theater Performance - Butler Building 2 (BB2)
- 4-5:30 pm - Artist Lecture with alum, writer and artist Beatriz Cortez - Café B
- 6-7 pm - Conversations with Guest Artists and ArtChangeUS: Roberta Uno, Christopher Garcia and Beatriz Cortez - Langley Hall
- 7-9 pm - Experimental Interdisciplinary Laboratory Project showcase + Open Performances - Langley Hall
- 9-10 pm - Reception for Art Exhibition - Live Music by David Roitstein's CalArts Salsa Band - ROD Lobby- Food and Drinks
Friday, Feb. 16
- 12-1 pm - Dance Party at noon with Live Music by David Roitstein's CalArts Salsa Band
- 7-8 pm - Implantación - Screening - Bijou
- 8-9 pm - Reception - Outside Bijou
- 9-10 pm - La Princesa - Theater Performance - Butler Building 2 (BB2)
For additional information on the festival and to view a list of participating artists, please visit the CalArts Latin Festival's website.
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