10:00 am Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! In June, our theme will “Keeping it Cool!” Join us as we read from Paletero Man/¡Que Paletero tan Cool! and La Guitarrista, both by Lucky Diaz . For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Free Community Event, generously supported by NM Gas.
6:00 pm: Food Trucks & Cash Bar 7:00 pm: Screening 8:00 pm: Director’s Talk & Q&A to immediately following screening. NHCC | Wells Fargo Auditorium Join us for a panel discussion with Filmmaker Ray Santisteban and Black Panther activist Aaron Dixon. The First Rainbow Coalition, Directed & Produced by Ray Santisteban, charts the history and legacy of a groundbreaking multi-ethnic coalition that rocked Chicago in the 1960s. Comprised of activists from the Black Panthers, the Young Patriots (southern whites), and the Young Lords (a former Puerto Rican street (more...)
7:30 pm Saturday 3:00 pm Sunday NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus and National Hispanic Cultural Center celebrate Pride with a Latinx flair! Orgullo! A Latinx Pride Celebration showcases the culture and passion of the Latinx community. New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus and special guests, in partnership with NHCC, will present a Pride performance sure to be muy caliente! Orgullo! A Latinx Pride Celebration will feature Latinx artists and put a spotlight on the people who have always been a part of the (more...)
8:00 pm National Institute of Flamenco & the NHCC present Eduardo Guerrero y Compañía in the U.S. premiere of Bailar no es Solo Bailar. The incredible Cádiz-born Eduardo Guerrero brings Bailar no es Solo Bailar to the stage, a work full of profound expression. Guerrero aims to dive into the basics in a humble, simple way, without distracting artifacts and observe what happens when we let the minimal invade us, that innocent dance of the beginning returns to our body - what happens when we eliminate all (more...)
9:30 am in-person 10:30 am Zoom Our Colcha Community Stich-A-Long is open to all levels of experience in an informal setting. This workshop is instructed by Annette Gutierrez-Turk. Annette has taught colcha, a Spanish Colonial embroidery style, to groups internationally and at the NHCC for many years. She is also an award-winning artist, most recently recognized in 2019 at Traditional Spanish Market in Santa Fe. Annette will demonstrate as well as answer questions. Join us every month on the fourth Tuesday, in-person at 9:30am and on Zoom (more...)
8:00 pm National Institute of Flamenco & the NHCC present Mercedes de Córdoba y Compañía in Sí, Quiero Considered one of the most powerful and authentic dancers of her generation, Mercedes de Córdoba brings her celebratory personal work to the U.S. for the first time. Sí, Quiero is a categorical answer that admits no doubt. An anachronistic oath, and a forceful and necessary cry that vindicates commitment as a revolutionary act. This beautiful work reaffirms the act of wanting through an artistic discovery of what one is (more...)
8:00 pm National Institute of Flamenco & the NHCC present Manuel Liñán y Compañía in Muerta de Amor. A space where desires and dreams exist, which are nourished by the longings of the past. The 12 artists on stage guide us in this tribute to love, in the broadest sense of the word, and its consequences. Muerta de Amor is musically inspired by and takes as its starting point “La Copla”, an update of this genre, bringing new sounds and structures, inspired by this framework and its (more...)
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm The NHCC is thrilled to announce that we will be reconnecting in person with lovers of literature, folks who love to read, and those who enjoy talking about the far reaches of Latinidad. We will meet on the last Wednesday of every month in the Center’s HLA Conference Room. In April, we will be reading The Hacienda, by Isabel Canas. The Hacienda tells the story of a woman, Beatriz, who accepts Don Rodolfo Solorzano's proposal of marriage in the aftermath of the (more...)
8:00 pm National Institute of Flamenco & the NHCC present Farruquito y Compañía in Concierto Flamenco. Synopsis coming soon! $55, $70, $85, $100 & $115 * This price includes a $4/ticket NHCC fee
8:00 pm National Institute of Flamenco & the NHCC present Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 37: Fiesta Flamenca. The Friday performance features Adela Campallo, Rafael Campallo, Eduardo Guerrero, María Moreno, & Yjastros. Please note: the Friday Fiesta Flamenca will have different cast of performers than the Saturday night Fiesta Flamenca. $65, $82, $95, $110 & $125 * This price includes a $4/ticket NHCC fee
