Future Happenings

SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 & 18, 3:45 PM: AFRO CUBAN DRUM &

SONG with Master LÁZARO GALARRAGA! Master GALARRAGA is a founding member of EL CONJUNTO NACIONAL FOLKLÓRICO de CUBA and a master of Cuba’s African cultural traditions. GALARRAGA is regarded as one of the world’s greatest lead singers and batá drummers of Cuba’s sacred African traditions. He will teach two Saturdays/month featuring rhythms and songs from a different cultural influence each month. SEPTEMBER classes feature the CONGO legacies of MAKUTA & PALO. Classes are held @ PAWS MUSIC 5268 W. Pico Blvd., LA 90019. $25/class, or 4 class series for $85 ($21/class), or 8-class series for $150 ($19/class). For more info contact Richard @ rthaler38@aol.com, or call 213 361.9819. As classes are subject to change, always confirm classes and dates on www.pawsmusic.com. (OCTOBER 2 & 26 classes will feature IYESÁ rhythms and songs).

*SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 4:00-9:00 PM: La Peña de CURUYÉ’s CUBAN DANCE PARTY & CULTURAL HAPPENING today pays tribute to the water deities YEMAYÁ and OCHÚN of CUBA’s Yoruba tradition with special LIVE music and dance performances by KATI HERNÁNDEZ, JUAN CARLOS BLANCO and OMO ACHÉ. DJ

RICARDO, guesting for

SAOCO this month, will spin the latest and best CUBAN DANCE MUSIC. Sip a mojito and enjoy dancing away the end of summer on the beautiful patio of TRÓPICO de NOPAL GALLERY & ART SPACE! (Consider wearing Yemayá’s (blue) or Ochún’s (yellow) color for today’s festivities!). $10 cover. TRÓPICO de NOPAL is located @ 1665 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 90026 (Echo Park). For more info: 213 481-8112, www.tropicodenopal.com, or 323 721.1749, www.curuye.com.

TUES, WED, THURS, SEPT 7, 8, 9: SEPTETO NACIONAL de CUBA! Cuba's exponents of traditional 'son' returns to California for an extended tour! See them in the intimate setting of the CATALINA BAR & GRILL 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028. DANCE FLOOR! Also: FRI & SAT, SEPT. 3 & 4-ANTHOLOGY, SAN DIEGO; SEPT 13,-16 YOSHI's JAZZ CLUB, SAN FRANCISCO; SEPT 17 & 18, MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL, MONTEREY. CA.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 7:30 PM: In San Diego: Cuba’s ISSAC DELGADO in concert w/ FREDDY COLE (Nat’s brother) performing music from his new cd L-O-V-E @ ANTHOLOGY, 1337 India St., San Diego 92101, (619) 595-0300. Tix $26 on www.anthologysd.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, Cuba’s ISSAC DELGADO in concert w/ FREDDY COLE (Nat’s brother) performing music from his new cd

L-O-V-E @ the CONGA ROOM @ L.A. LIVE! For tickets: www.congaroom.com.

FRI, SAT, SUN, SEPT 10, 11 & 12: In OAKLAND- Cuba’s ISSAC DELGADO in concert w/ FREDDY COLE (Nat’s brother) performing music from his new cd! To purchase tickets for one of the six Oakland concerts @ YOSHI’s OAKLAND, visit http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/1308

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 8 PM: TRÓPICO de NOPAL invites you to a happening DANCE PARTY/ART-MEDIA EVENT tonight to help fundraise for their CALAVERA FASHION SHOW & WALKING ALTARS 2010! COME and SUPPORT TRÓPICO de NOPAL GALLERY & ART SPACE, venue for some of our favorite L.A. cultural events, and home of the innovative annual CALAVERA FASHION SHOW & WALKING ALTARS, that features the creative talents of so many of the Southland's artists. As you dance to the beats of the BAY AREA's DJ JOSÉ RUÍZ, World Beat DJ par excellence, as well as DJ GLENN RED, and DJ REYES, a CALAVERA FASHION REVIEW featuring past years' creations will be screening. $10 cover will help ensure the continuity of one of L.A.'s favorite DAY of the DEAD events! TRÓPICO de NOPAL GALLERY & ART SPACE, 1665 Beverly Blvd., L.A 90026 (Echo Park: west of downtown, just east of Union Ave.) For more info: 213 481-8112, www.tropicodenopal.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 9:30 PM: RUMBANKETE, Denis JIRÓN's rocking timba band featuring vocalists CHALO CHOMAT and IRIS CEPEDA plays for our dancing pleasure @ EL FLORIDITA RESTAURANT, 1253 N. Vine St., Hollywood 90028. $10 cover, or FREE for those dining.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 3:30-5:30 PM: JUAN CARLOS BLANCO in

L.A. teaching AFRO CUBAN DANCE! BLANCO is the director/choreographer of San Diego-based folkloric company, OMO ACHÉ, and former principal dancer with CUBA's esteemed folkloric company, RAÍCES PROFUNDAS. $20. CRENSHAW YOGA & DANCE, 5426 Crenshaw Blvd.. L.A. 90043. $20. Live drumming accompaniment. www.omoachecubanculture.org, or www.myspace.com/omoache

THURS, SEPT 23-SUN, SEPT 26: FELIX "PUPY" INSUA, former dancer w/

CUBA's EL CONJUNTO NACIONAL FOLKLÓRICO de CUBA, RAÍCES PROFUNDAS, and YORUBA ANDABO, and presently director/choreographer of the folkloric company ORIKI OMI ODDARA based in New York City, visits SO. CALIFORNIA to give a series of AFRO CUBAN DANCE workshops and performances hosted by KATI HERNÁNDEZ (happyhappykati@yahoo.com)and SAKARA DANCE COMPANY. STAY POSTED for DETAILS!

SAT & SUN, SEPT 25 & 26: In Oakland/San Francisco: FIESTA de la RUMBA-two days of workshops and Fiesta-Rumba celebrating PLAZA CUBA's 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. SAT: CUBAN DANCE WORKSHOPS, 12 noon-6 PM @ the LAKE MERRITT DANCE CENTER in Oakland; SUN: 2-7 PM Fiesta de la Rumba-Dance party @ the COCOMO in San Francisco. plazacuba@yahoo.com for more info. (Photo: Bryan Wiley)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 7-11 PM: In San Diego: NOCHE

CUBANA! An evening of LIVE entertainment, dancing and fun! SPECIAL GUEST TODAY PUPY INSUA, former dancer with CUBA’s YORUBA ANDABO, RAÍCES PROFUNDAS & CONJUNTO FOLKLÓRICO NACIONAL de CUBA! RUMBA-Live drumming and song; SON-played live by SAOCO SON; TIMBA-DJ for your dancing pleasure. Authentic Cuban food! Dance demonstrations by OMO ACHÉ, and KATI HERNÁNDEZ. WORLD BEAT CENTER, 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego CA 92101. (SEPT 18 next Noche Cubana!)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 8 PM: In Miami: El CONJUNTO FOLKLÓRICO NACIONAL de CUBA performs @ the JACKIE GLEASON THEATRE of the FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 7-11 PM: From BAHIA BRASIL!

OLODUM ! headlines the 17th ANNUAL BRAZILIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL! This internationally renown percussion ensemble is featured at this fest! Doors open @ 5 PM so you’ll have time to peruse the crafts and art booths, and even get dancing to DJ’ed music before the live performances. BRASILIDADE SAMBA and a PAGODE show will feature Brazilian dancers and capoeira! Tickets $40 (before Sept 19); $45 full price, $12/children 12 and under. Box office: (323)461-3673 FORD AMPHITHEATRE, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, L.A. For more info, http://www.BrazilianNites.com (818)566-1111.

SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 2 & 26, 3:45 PM: AFRO CUBAN DRUM &

SONG with Master LÁZARO GALARRAGA! Master GALARRAGA is a founding member of EL CONJUNTO NACIONAL FOLKLÓRICO de CUBA and a master of Cuba’s African cultural traditions. GALARRAGA is regarded as one of the world’s greatest lead singers and batá drummers of Cuba’s sacred African traditions. He will teach two Saturdays/month featuring rhythms and songs from a different cultural tradition each month. OCTOBER classes feature the IYESÁ legacies. Classes are held @ PAWS MUSIC 5268 W. Pico Blvd., LA 90019. $25/class, or 4 class series for $85 ($21/class), or 8-class series for $150 ($19/class). For more info contact Richard @ rthaler38@aol.com, or call 213 361.9819. As classes are subject to change, always confirm classes and dates on www.pawsmusic.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 8:15 PM: PABLO MILANÉS, Cuba’s instrumental force of the NUEVA TROVA movement, and iconic and internationally renown composer, musician, poet, performs @ the GIBSON AMPHITHEATRE @ Universal City Walk on this rare U.S. tour. Tickets expected to sell out! $60-$175 @ live.nation.com

DECEMBER 19-JANUARY 2: AFRO CUBAN

PERCUSSION STUDY-TRAVEL TOUR with Professor CHUCK SILVERMAN! Study with CUBAN MASTER PERCUSSIONISTS in HAVANA and MATANZAS. For more information, visit www.chucksilverman.com, or visit him on Facebook!

updated 9/2/10
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