Food
Salud y Sabor: España
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM5:30 pm -- 7:30 pm Salud y Sabor, a partnership between the Agri-cultura Network, Street Food Institute, and the NHCC, is a free evening of food, art, and entertainment aimed at providing families with an opportunity to connect around nutrition, cooking, healthy lifestyles, and culture. Once a month, community members gather for cooking demonstrations using fresh, locally grown ingredients, as well as fun art activities for kids and adults, health screenings, and live entertainment. An emphasis is placed on exploring traditional Hispanic dishes, providing basic information/free screenings (more...)
Festival Chispa: New Latin Music & Hispanic Culture
Free day programming—10:30 am to 4 pm Evening concert—6 pm Festival Chispa: featuring Latin Grammy nominee Ceci Bastida and internationally acclaimed Mexican Institute of Sound, joined by some of New Mexico’s finest performers including The Big Spank, Baracutanga, and Mala Maña. Festival Chispa: alt. Latin, ska, roots, funk, Hispanic culture, y más by some of the coolest up-and-coming Latin music acts from Mexico, Latin America, and New Mexico, plus fun, educational, and interactive day programming! Festival Chispa: celebrating the diversity of Hispano/Latino culture through music, art, and (more...)
¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM5:30 pm - 7:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. This is a great opportunity for friends to hang out, a unique date night option, or a place to come solo and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. This month local artist and educator Elena Baca will work with participants to explore stories of their family and history in paint, writing and (more...)
Domingos en Arte, featuring Viento Callejero
Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States6 pm The NHCC’s new summer music and dance series in the Center’s enchanting Fountain Courtyard continues, presented in partnership with Melaza Music. Spend another Sunday 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. Los Angeles trio Viento Callejero represents the newest incarnation of the Latin indie and fusion movement, breaking (more...)
¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM5:30 pm - 7:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. This is a great opportunity for friends to hang out, a unique date night option, or a place to come solo and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. This month local artist to be announced. Inspired by current Art Museum exhibit, House on Mango Street. Each session is led by a different (more...)
Bosque Chile Festival
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...)
Spanish Cooking Classes: Summer Recipes
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM6 pm to 8 pm The purpose of Instituto Cervantes’ Spanish Cooking Classes is to learn to cook typical dishes from Spain. Join us in preparing these tasty and delicious recipes to surprise your family and friends. During the class, participants can learn Spanish as well, as it is taught in Spanish and translated into English. The menu is as follows: Appetizer: Gazpacho (cold soup with tomato, garlic, and raw vegetables) Entrée: Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque-style codfish) Dessert: Natillas Caseras (cold vanilla pudding) Drink: One glass (more...)
¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM5:30 pm to 7:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. This is a great opportunity for friends to hang out, a unique date night option, or a place to come solo and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Please pre-register using the link below (so we know how many materials to prepare) https://goo.gl/forms/yALP5QDJlO1F5oJx1 For more information please call or email Elena Baca (more...)
Maravilla 2016: Una Noche en Puerto Rico
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! PLEASE CALL 505-724-4771 FOR WAIT LIST POSSIBILITIES. 6 pm -- 12 am In 2016, the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation’s signature fundraising event, Maravilla, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, will highlight the vibrant and rich culture of Puerto Rico. Maravilla provides direct support to the NHCC and its Foundation to promote, preserve and advance Hispanic arts, culture and humanities, while providing a unique cultural experience to attendees. Una Noche en Puerto Rico, an amazing night on the (more...)
¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour: Día de los Muertos: Ofrendas & Sugar Skulls
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM5:30 pm to 7:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. This is a great opportunity for friends to hang out, a unique date night option, or a place to come solo and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Please pre-register using this link HERE (so we know how many materials to prepare) For more information please call or email Elena Baca at (more...)