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As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, here are our top picks for Sept. 14 to 21.
Thurs., Sept. 14
The Latin American Film Festival
This annual festival showcasing films from throughout the Spanish- and Portuguese-language films. This year’s festival kicks off with “Such is Life in the Tropics.” (Sin Muertos No Ha Carnaval), a 2017 Oscar selection from Ecuador. The film’s star Daniel Adam Gilbert will be there for a post-screening Q&A and reception. For more films and information, visit the AFI Silver website.
Actor Gael García Bernal at the Warner Theatre
While Latin American films premiere in Silver Spring, in downtown Washington D.C., the Hispanic Heritage Foundation will award the Mexican actor with its Vision Award at the Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards at the Historic Warner Theatre.
Fri., Sept. 15
Panamanian festival continues
The University of the District of Columbia is the site today of “Folkloric Extravaganza Esencia Folklórico,” part of a five day festival celebrating the “Esencia del Folklore” of this Central American country. To find out more about all of the activities taking place during this Panamanian cultural festival, visit this website.
New Work by David Amoroso
Local artist David Amoroso will open an exhibition of his latest paintings at Cuba Cuba restaurant in Adams Morgan today at 6 p.m. The address is 2309 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. Find out more on Cuba Cuba’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cubacubagallerycafe
Sat., Sept. 16
Fiesta DC Hispanic Heritage Parade, Washington’s biggest celeb
ration of our Latin American roots begins two days of partying on Constitution Avenue NW between 7th and 14th streets NW between 1 p.m and 5 p.m.
Mariachi Herencia de México
Chicago’s Mariachi Herencia de México celebrates Mexican Independence Day with musical tributes to Mexican legends including Juan Gabriel, José Alfredo Jiménez, Lola Beltrán, and Lucha Villa, among others on the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage. This free concert starts at 6 p.m. For more information, visit the Kennedy Center’s site.
Sun., Sept.17
Fiesta DC continues with a street festival featuring live music and food starting at 11 a.m. and running through 7 p.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 3rd and 7th streets NW.
Wed., Sept. 20
Chris Urquiaga plays a free concert at the Kennedy Center. This 2016–2017 Strathmore Artist in Residence is a singer-songwriter and pianist who performs a fusion of pop, R&B and Latin music in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. This free Millennium Stage concert begins at 6 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 21
The Spanish embassy kicks off a month-long Journey into food and culture of Spain and its regions. Check out its website for a full rundown on the exhibits, tastings, discussions, screenings, pop-ups, and dining out offers across the city.
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