Join us for these evening events filled with fun for your whole family.
In small towns around Mexico, community members come together informally on the night of the full moon to share stories, poetry and music. Join us as this tradition is celebrated several times throughout the year.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Performances are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Open Mic begins around 7:40 p.m.
Performances
Martin Espino, the Sounds of Ancient Mexico: With over 45 years of experience on stage, in studio and in the classroom, Maestro Espino uses a variety of percussion and wind instruments to transport audiences on a journey of sound to ancient Mexico. His interactive performances offer audiences a chance to become “members” of his band. In addition to being a versatile musician, Mr. Espino is an accomplished instrument-maker and will demonstrate his craft on the Museum floor before he takes the stage. For more information, visit his Web Site.
Grupo Folklórico Alika del Nayar: Founded over 20 years ago by Maestro Cipriano Galindo, the group consists of youth and adult age dancers who specialize in the dances of the Mexican states of Nayarit, Jalisco, and Veracruz, among others. The group makes its home at the Mayfair Community Center in East San Jose and performs at festivals and community events throughout the Bay Area.
Mariachi Los Toritos: Founded by Maestros Felipe Garcia and Jorge Rodriguez, these young musicians are students from the Mariachi Academy of Music located at San Jose’s Rocketship Fuerza Academy. The musicians have been playing for a short time and range in age from 6 to 15. For more information visit their Web Site .
Sun Bollywood, directed by Sunita Raj, the group performs a variety of dances including Indian folk, fusion, and semi-classical styles. Visit their Web Site for more information.
But wait, there’s more! Visit the Art Loft where you will learn to make a musical instrument.