Lunada Familiar

When:
March 18, 2017 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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Lunada

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

Victor Hugo Santos: We are pleased to welcome back this accomplished singer and teacher of children’s music. Victor Hugo Santos has a long history of musical experience in Mexico City and the Bay Area. He has worked as a music specialist at many local schools.

His greatest joy is to share the delightful rhythms and melodies of Latin American folklore and to bring music with positive messages to children everywhere. To learn more about Mr. Santos’s music, including his CD series, Canciones Para Niños, visit his web site or find him on Facebook.

Grupo Folklórico Los Quetzales de San José: Led by Maestras Sharon and Tanya Benitez, the group is comprised of dancers from four elementary school folklórico classes and performs dances from various regions of Mexico. Los Quetzales have performed at various school and community events.

We are pleased to help the Benitez sisters showcase the talents of two new groups: Mariachi Los Ositos de Oro and Ositos with Attitude, hip hop dance group.
 
 

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 to design a fantastical animal!

Don’t forget the free food and drinks.