Friday, August 17th
Bachata Night at The Queens Theatre
Friday, August 17 | 8pm Mainstage
Superstars of Bachata Andy Andy, Henry Santos and 24 Horas come together for a special performance as part of our 2012 Latino Cultural Festival!
Tickets $40
AFROMANTRA
8pm
Headed by Chilean-Cuban drummer/composer Alejandro “Alex” García (CHILE), Afromantra performs original compositions that combine rich harmonies and powerful rhythms with Cuban, American and South American traditions and influences. (Studio Theatre, $25)
LATIN KARAOKE
9pm
Men and women sing karaoke, judged by professional artists, to win prizes and bragging rights! To sign up to compete call 718.760.0686 x316 – competition entry fee: $20. (Cabaret Theatre, $5)
To purchase tickets for any of the above visit http://queenstheatre.org/2012-latino-cultural-festival
PALABRAS. POWER. PUNTO-ROUND 2
La Unidad Latina is pleased to announce their second “PALABRAS. POWER. PUNTO-ROUND 2” event being hosted on Friday, August 17th 2012 at 6pm at the Nuyorican Poets cafe! This event is a poetry slam style competition at which artists read or recite original work. Tickets $10 at the door
Los Teke Teke en Exotic’s Lounge Queens
Jamás nos imaginamos que el ‘teke teke’ iba a tener una pegada tan espectacular”. Fueron las primeras respuestas de José Rafael Colón (Crazy Design) y Carlos Santana (Carlitos Way).
Doors open 10pm
Tickets $30 available on myticketpremium.com
Plan B en Tette Club
Saturday, August 18th
Queens Theatre Latino Cultural Festival
For Children: LA CENICIENTA
1pm
When Cinderella’s cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball, she gets some unexpected help! The classic story of Cinderella performed in Spanish by a talented and up-and-coming New York City-based theater company. En Español. (Mainstage, $12)
CORINA BARTRA & ORCHESTRA / GREGORIO URIBE BIG BAND
8pm
Experience world music in Latin style when Peru and Colombia share the the stage in one special night with Corina Bartra (Peru) and Gregorio Uribe (Colombia). Bartra opens the night with her Afro-Peruvian-inspired contemporary Jazz followed by the traditional Colombian music, flavored with Afro-Cuban rhythms and Funk grooves, of Uribe’s 16-piece big band. (Mainstage, $30).
VILLALOBOS BROTHERS
8:30pm
Internationally known for their classical fusions of traditional Mexican music, the Villalobos Brothers deliver an intoxicating brew of musical brilliance, cadence and virtuosity that awakens the senses as it redefines the notions behind the music. (Studio Theatre, $25)
HUGO “EL GORDO” CADELAGO
8:30pm
The local comedy legend and nationally-renowned Radio DJ/personality Hugo “El Gordo” Cadelago (The Fat One) will have audiences laughing all night with his side-splitting stand-up comedy act. En Español. (Cabaret Theatre, $20)
To purchase tickets for any of the above events visit http://queenstheatre.org/2012-latino-cultural-festival
Plan B en Club Glazz
Plan B is a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo, consisting of Chencho (real name Orlando Javier Valle Vega) and Maldy (Edwin Vazquez Vega), born in Guayama, Puerto Rico. Doors open 10pm
Tickets $35 available at myticketpremium.com
Los Hermanos Rosario en Tette club
Tickets $30 available at myticketpremium.com
K. Rose en El Morocco
Sunday, August 19th
Queens Theatre Latin Film Festival
QUEENS THEATRE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
3pm
A selection of short films by local Latin directors and writers. A panel of international actors and directors will select the winner of a grand prize. (Mainstage, $20)
To purchase tickets visit http://queenstheatre.org/2012-latino-cultural-festival
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