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It’s that time of year again! The city at its liveliest, sun at its fiercest, and festivals at their free-est can mean only one thing: summer in NYC. And it wouldn’t quite be a verano en Nueva York without NYRemezcla.com’s 3rd annual Latin Summer Events Guide. We’ve teamed up again with the Latin Media & Entertain- ABOUT LMEC + REMEZCLA.............4 ment Commission (LMEC) to bring you every cosmopolatino cultural event May..................................................5 taking place from Memorial Day Weekend through Hispanic Heritage Month. JUNE................................................7 Wait, 100+ days of all things Latino, OFFICIAL LMEC EVENTS..............17 Brazilian and Spanish in this humidity? It might be tempting to stay indoors and JULY...............................................19 log on to NYRemezcla.com’s summer coverage, or cruise the F train for the AUGUST......................................... 25 free AC, but nobody likes a party pooper. Besides, we’ve already taken care of the SEPTEMBER...................................31 hard part – now it’s on you to enjoy all the Latino concerts, festivals, parades, PaRTIES........................................ 33 exhibits, and plays! OngOIng EVENTS.........................35 So wipe off those sweaty palms, grab the guide that keeps giving, and hit the pave- VENUES..........................................36 ment. The sounds of bachata are blasting louder than ever, and the agua de coco tastes more refreshing than ever. DISCLOSURE: Summer in New York. Like no other. This guide is produced by Remezcla, which is solely responsible for its content. LMEC hereby disclaims any liability for any mis- Saludos, statements, errors or any other description of any event herein. Remezcla is not respon- NYRemezcla Editors + Staff sible for changes in time, date, or location of events. For the most up-to-date information on all events, visit NYRemezcla.com. 3 The 2009 Latin Summer Events Guide is a collaboration between NYRemezcla.com FRI, MAY 22 /CONCERT/ SUN, MAY 24 /FESTIVAL/ and the NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission (LMEC). Zemog El Gallo Bueno The Sunday Getaway Joe's Pub · 10pm · $15 Water Taxi Beach LIC Queens Zemog El Gallo Bueno's music incorporates · 3pm-2am · $10 everything from bomba and plena to Sun Turntables on the Hudson's Annual Memo- The LMEC advises Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on business development and reten- Ra and Van Halen in an unique sound. rial Day weekend celebration includes DJ’s tion strategies for the Latin media and entertainment industry. It seeks to develop a Nickodemus, Mariano, Sabo, Wiseacre, strategic plan to retain, recruit, and expand Latin media and entertainment produc- FRI, MAY 22 /FILM/ DRM and Nappy G on timbales and bongos, tions, businesses, and jobs in NYC, attract and host high-profile Latin entertainment La Gata Christian Rogers on congas, live Brazilian productions and events, and to create and support New York based events. 92YTribeca · 7:30pm · $12 batucada courtesy of Maracatu NYC, and a The Commission is made up of leaders from the Latin and mainstream media industry, This documentary explores the issues of volleyball tournament from 3-5pm. community leaders from the nonprofit and cultural sectors, and leading executives beauty, aging, and immigration through the from the financial, advertising, and real estate sectors. The heads of seven City agen- story of Miami-based Argentine tango singer FRI, MAY 29 /CONCERT/ cies, under the direction of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, serve on the María Angélica Milán, “La Gata,” 78. Part of Olga Tañon & Jose Alberto "El Canario" commission as ex officio members. Cinema Tropical's Film & Music Series. Lehman Center · 8pm · $35-50 Merenguera Olga Tañón, aka "La Mujer de The LMEC has officially endorsed the following events taking place over the next few SAT, MAY 23 /CONCERT/ Fuego," delivers her hits "Es Mentiroso," months: Havana Film Festival, Loisaida Festival, Tropical Night, TeatroStageFest, A Tribute to Salsa "Como Olvidar," and "Asi es la Vida." José Hola Mexico Film Festival, Latin Alternative Music Conference, New York Interna- Lehman Center · 8pm · $30-45 Alberto, "El Canario," has mastered the art tional Latino Film Festival, Chase Latino Cultural Festival, New York Salsa Congress, Featuring salsa greats Cano Estremera, of vocal improvisation and represents salsa Celebrate Mexico Now Festival, People en Español Fiesta, Latinbeat, His panic Herman Olivera, Grupo Guarayson, Endel to the fullest. Television Summit, LatinVision Conference, Latin American Cultural Week, PINTA Dueño, Carlos Santos, Pocholo, Cheo Me- the Contemporary Latin American Art Fair, Spanish Cinema Now. dina, Willito Otero, and Ray Santos. FRI, MAY 29 /CONCERT/ El Gallito Del Son Read more about these events in the Summer Guide event listings. SUN, MAY 24 /CONCERT/ S.O.B.'s · 8pm & 10pm · $10-15 · 21+ www.nyc.gov/lmec Xtreme Singer and composer Jorge Alberto S.O.B.'s · 9pm doors/11pm show Gonzalez, better known as El Gallito Del · $22-25 · 21+ Son, was born in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba NY-based Xtreme blend their passion for and has toured all over the world with his Remezcla.com is an innovative multi-city guide to local Latin culture and entertain- the bachata sounds of Santo Domingo and group Juventud 2000. ment in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Miami. Each site features talent for mixing the new and classic. Their upcoming events and the latest in Latin music, film, art, and food. Visit Remezcla.com radio-friendly hits include, “Te Extraño” and to sign up to each city's weekly newsletter. “Shorty Shorty.” nyremezcla.com laremezcla.com chiremezcla.com sfremezcla.com miaremezcla.com Summer To-Do List · · · · SUN, MAY 24 /FESTIVAL/ General Inquiries: Loisaida Festival There's a lot to do every summer [email protected] Ave C b/w 6th & 8th St · 11:30am- in a city like New York, but there 6:30pm · FREE! are some things you MUST do. Advertising/Sponsorship: A celebration of Latino culture with live [email protected] Look for Remezcla's top 5 sug- performances by Danza Fiesta, Oro Solido, gestions throughout the guide, Editorial Inquiries: Maestro Isidro Infante and his Latin All and visit NYRemezcla.com for [email protected] Star Band, Eddie Palmieri, and more. Plus: the complete list. food and merchandise vendors, children Remezcla.com is a Mosaico Media LLC company. Remezcla® Cover & design by Sylvia Vaquer theatre presentation, basketball youth is a registered trademark of Mosaico Media LLC Text by April Aguirre clinics, free lunch and serenata musical. 4 5 FRI, MAY 29 /PARTY/ MAY 30 – JUN 29 /FESTIVAL/ This June, don't miss: Turntables on the Hudson Uptown Arts Stroll Water Taxi Beach LIC Queens Above 155th St · Time varies · FREE! WED, JUNE 3 /CLASS + FILM/ SAT, JUNE 13 · 8pm-2am · $10 The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance All the Ladies Say 116th Street Festival The first official TOTH party launched right (NoMAA) hosts a month-long arts and Bronx Museum, North Building Lobby · on the Hudson River in 1998, but older culture festival celebrating the arts com- 5:30-7:30pm · FREE! JUNE 15-28 means better in this case as DJ Nickode- munity of Washington Heights and Inwood. The Bronx Museum’s Teen Council presents TeatroStageFest mus & Mariano keep the party alive in Highlights include exhibitions, outdoor hip-hop dancer and choreographer Ana JUNE 23-29 Queens. Nappy G & Christian Rogers on performances, children’s activities, read- "Rokafella" Garcia for a master dance Hola Mexico Film Festival percussion. Special live guests Mamma Dig ings, open studios, and more! class, along with the preview of her new Down Brass Band. documentary film on female breakdancers, SUN, JUNE 28 SUN, MAY 31 /CONCERT/ All the Ladies Say. Café Tacvba FRI, MAY 29 /PARTY/ Nana Pancha & La Matatena NY Tropical Highline Ballroom · 9pm · $35-40 WED, JUNE 3 /CONCERT/ Glasslands · 10pm-4am · $5-7 · 21+ El D.F., Mexico, will rule the night as two Albita The Dutty Artz Family unites the modern Mexican bands take the New York stage. S.O.B.'s · 7pm doors/9pm show · $22 · 21+ THURS, JUNE 4 /CONCERT/ club sounds of the African, Caribbean, and La Matatena, celebrating 17 years together Since arriving in Miami in 1993, Albita's Zigmat South American diaspora. Dancehall, dub- as a band, opens for ska-rock-punk outfit performances of son and salsa have The Annex · 11pm · $12 step, cumbia, township house and tropical Nana Pancha making its NY debut. taken her career to an international level, This Brooklyn-based electro-rock group bass. Rotating resident DJs Rupture, Matt performing all throughout Europe, Latin brings a theatrical flair to their perfor- Shadetek, Geko Jones and Uproot Andy, SUN, MAY 31 /FESTIVAL/ America, Australia, Africa and Malaysia. mances and an authenticity to their music. plus special guest live performances Dance of the White Dress Trouble and Strife opens at 9pm. Malcolm X & Betty Shabazz Educational/ JUNE 4-14 /FESTIVAL/ MAY 29 - JUNE 14 /FESTIVAL/ Cultural Center · 5pm · $25 Ultimate Latina Theatre Festival THURS, JUNE 4 /PERFORMANCE/ Queens Art Express The Caribbean Cultural Center presents Nuyorican Poet's Cafe · $10-15 · 18+ Please Hold Under and around the 7 train the 12th Annual Dance of the White Dress Here, the Latina actor, director, and writer Nuyorican Poet's Cafe · 7pm · $10-15 · 18+ · Time varies · FREE! with a theme of "Cuba and Puerto Rico take center stage. From the comic Please From Jenny Saldana come these hysterical The city’s most diverse borough will host Son!" Featuring music with DJ Broadway Hold, a behind-the-scenes look at customer behind-the-scenes looks at the world six days of exhibitions, performances, and El Cubano and live performances by Chico service call centers to the award-winning of customer service call centers. From the special events clustered around the 7 train. Alvarez & Mafimba (Cuba) and Zon de The Jedi Papi Chulo and the Power Pansa, caller who doesn't understand the concept The Queens Council on the Arts brings Barrio (Puerto Rico).