8 pm No te pierdas la presentación del reconocido conferencista Dr. César Lozano, “Mujeres Difíciles, Hombres Complicados #2.” Acompáñanos en una bonita velada y ríete a carcajadas con las indirectas, las pedradas y los jalones de oreja del Dr. César Lozano. $37, $47, $57, $67, $77
7 pm In this dramatization of the struggle for control over Mexico’s oil resources in the 1920s, the lives of an Indian landowner and those around him are destroyed by the ruthless owner of a U.S. oil company. Directed by Roberto Gavaldón; based on the novel by B. Traven. Presented in partnership with Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque and Instituto Cervantes as part of the series “Literatura en el Cine Mexicano.” 1961; Spanish with English subtitles; 105 minutes; not rated. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before (more...)
10:30 am -- 12 pm The National Hispanic Cultural Center is pleased to offer children’s programming on Saturday mornings during June, July, and half of August, from 10:30 am to noon. Families can come to the Center for hands-on art activities, bilingual sing-alongs, outdoor activities in the bosque, and story times in the Center’s library. On August 13th, Cantando la Cultura will explore instruments and sounds of Mexico. For more information please call or email Elena Baca at 505-246-2261 or ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us. Please pre-register using this link so we (more...)
9:30 am – 12 pm Join our monthly gathering for colcheras of all skill levels led by Annette Gutierrez Turk. If you are beginning or advanced in the traditional New Mexican style of embroidery, bring your current colcha project along and enjoy these monthly, informal, community work sessions to share ideas, resources and encouragement! For more information, call Elena at 505-246-2261 or e-mailing elenad.baca@state.nm.us. Free event
5:30 pm -- 7:30 pm On the third Thursday of each month, join the NHCC, Agri-Cultura Network, and the Street Food Institute for our FREE event. An evening of food, art, and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy music and dancing, activities for kids, cooking demonstrations using fresh, locally grown ingredients, as well as fun art activities for kids and adults, health screenings, and live entertainment. The theme for August is Puerto Rico. Our entertainment this month will include Tony Quinones and his amazing drumming friends plus (more...)
7 pm This allegorical story, based on a son’s search for his father in the chaotic times of the Mexican Revolution and his travel to a literal ghost town, has been called “the biggest Mexican film ever made.” Directed by Carlos Velo; based on the novel by Juan Rulfo, similarly acclaimed by the novelist Jorge Luis Borges as “one of the greatest texts written in any language.” Presented in partnership with Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque and Instituto Cervantes as part of the series “Literatura en el Cine (more...)
7 pm The NHCC’s new summer music and dance series in the Center’s enchanting Fountain Courtyard presents this season’s last concert, in partnership with Melaza Music. Spend a final evening with us enjoying live music, drinks, and the delicious Latin cuisine of Nob Hill’s Guava Tree Cafe. We have invited some of our musician friends, from the local community and outside, for lively summer get-togethers right next to the beautiful Rio Grande Bosque. Cuban-born percussionist, arranger, vocalist, and educator Jesús Díaz, a resident of the Bay Area (more...)
11 am to 7 pm Join in the celebration of the chile harvest on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. This is a free event and festivities include entertainment, kids’ activities, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, beer, wine, and chef demonstrations. Check out this Bosque Chile Festival video HERE. Entertainment schedule: 11:00 – Leah Leyva & The Band (Blues/Rock) 12:15 – The West Wind Band (Country) 1:15 - La Chaparrita Monica Valdez 1:30 – Rebecca Arscott (Reggae/Pop) (more...)
7:30 pm The Bosque Chile Festival will still be “Hot After Dark,” as Soul Divine presents an encore performance of their wildly popular Earth, Wind & Fire tribute, sprinkled with all you would expect from this incredible, funk-filled group! Established in 1997, Soul Divine, with credits including James Brown, Lakeside, The Dazz Band, Sparx, and Lorenzo Antonio, and record label deals with Epic and Warner Bros., set the local scene on fire with its exciting brand of Latin and jazz-tinged R&B music and quickly established itself as (more...)
7 pm When a watchman is found murdered on a construction side, the investigation swiftly expands to the political circumstances surrounding the building itself. Directed by Jorge Fons; based on the novel by Vicente Leñero. Presented in partnership with Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque and Instituto Cervantes as part of the series “Literatura en el Cine Mexicano.” 1976; Spanish with English subtitles; 122 minutes; not rated. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show
