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Highlights
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SOCC's Razafest Series
Top Row: Roots Rock Raza featuring Chunky Sanchez at Voz Alta; Carmen Kalo and Richard Lou at Chicano Park Day; Gabino Palomares at Dizzy's Second Row: Tomasa "Tommie" Camarillo at the 2003 Keep on Crossin' Awards, ICE Gallery; "Salt of the Earth" screening and discussion at the San Diego Public Library; Chicano Park School of Art in Logan HeightsThird Row: ESO ES: 13 Artists exhibit at SD Repertory Theatre; El Paso musical group Fuga at Hot Monkey Love Cafe; Lalo Alcaraz at Chicano Perk CafeBottom Row: "Dolores Huerta" by Pablo Aztlan Acevedo from the ESO ES exhibit; flier for Roots Rock Raza featuring Quino from Big Mountain; flier for "The Globe Show" at the Triple Crown Pub; flier for the ESO ES exhibit. RAZAFEST began in July 2000 as the Save Our Centro Coalition's response to the exclusion of artists and activists by the current administration of the Centro Cultural de la Raza. The inaugural events were a performance by Orquesta Binacional de Mambo and a screening and discussion with members of Pocho! Productions. Since then the RAZAFEST has featured over 250 events that serve the cultural needs of the Chicano / Latino / Indigenous community. This community remains underserved by the Centro. JULY
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RAZAFEST 2006 ONGOING EVENT SCHEDULE
"Perhaps we can bring the day when children will learn from their earliest days that being fully man and fully woman means to give one's life to the liberation of the brother who suffers. It is up to each one of us. It won't happen unless we decide to use our lives to show the way." - Cesar Chavez
Celebrate Zapatismo at Chicano Perk Cafe in January with a series of films, performances and exhibits organized by the o.r.g.a.n.i.c Collective and the Groundwork Collective. A better world is possible! For a complete schedule visit http://www.chicanoperk.com. Saturday,
Jan. 7 Join artist Sandra "Pocha" Peña for athis monthly alternative sewing circle at Chicano Perk cafe y cultura. This is a gathering for crafters of all genders and in all mediums - knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, needlework, altared books, jewelry making, quilting, sewing, etc. All are welcome. Bring your ongoing craft project or start a new one. An instructional lecture on knitting will kick off this series, based on the book "Stitch 'n' bitch". So bring some knitting needles or chopsticks. Yarn and basic supplies will be provided. From Noon to 1:30 pm. Come and share your stories, troubles or just make new friends. Chicano Perk Cafe is located at 129 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102. For more information call (619) 702-5414, visit www.chicanoperk.com, www.pocharte.com, or email pocharte@aol.com. (Formerly Crafty Chamac@s sewing circle.) Every
Tuesday
Every
Wednesday The Open Mic in the Barrio at Chicano Perk is the only true Spanglish open mic inSan Diego. We accept entries in Spanish, English and everything in between. We are a progressive space eager to hear your voice. After each featured poet of the night we open our space to Spoken Word, poetry, song, storytelling, policital rhetoric, prose, music and every other medium of artistic expression that might require a mic. Yeah, come check out what all the fuss is about. Kick back, listen to some liberal ideologies and sip on a delicions cup of freshly roasted Mexican Organic cafesito! Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business located at 129 25th St. in Sherman Heights. For more information, visit www.chicanoperk.com or contact Ildi at 619-702-5414 or ildi@chicanoperk.com. Wednesday,
Jan. 18 & 25
Led by a talented female singer/songwriter, Rhythm and the Method lays down some phenomenal original alt rock and blues reminiscent of Patti Smith and Ani DiFranco. Hot Monkey Love Cafe is located at 5960 El Cajon Blvd, west of College, near SDSU. Signups start at 7 pm. For more information, call 619-582-5908, visit http://www.hotmonkeylovecafe.com or email events@saveourcentro.org. $3 donation. Near SDSU! Click here to hear Forgiven mp3
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Rhythm
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3rd
Annual Dia de los Muertos Commemoration at Chicano Perk
OCTOBER 2005 |
Tuesday,
October, 4, 11, 18 & 25,
2005
Popular All-Format Open Mic
Everything's Aloud Open Mic at Hot Monkey Love
Cafe
Free-stylers,
folkies, poets, punks, tunesmiths and performers of all skill levels
are encouraged to come to this all-ages, all-format open mic hosted
by writer and humorist Victor Payan. Hot Monkey Love Cafe is located
at 5960 El Cajon Blvd, west of College, near SDSU. Signups start at
7 pm. For more information, call 619-582-5908, visit http://www.hotmonkeylovecafe.com
or email centrowatch@aol.com.
$2 donation. Near SDSU!
Wednesday,
October 5, 12
Monday, October 17, & 24
Great
New Event Moves to Mondays!
Crafty
Chamac@s Sewing Circle at Chicano Perk Cafe
Join artist Sandra "Pocha" Peña for a new weekly alternative sewing circle at Chicano Perk cafe y cultura. This is a gathering for crafters of all genders and in all mediums - knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, needlework, altared books, jewelry making, quilting, sewing, etc. All are welcome. Bring your ongoing craft project or start a new one. An instructional lecture on knitting will kick off this series, based on the book "Stitch 'n' bitch". So bring some knitting needles or chopsticks. Yarn and basic supplies will be provided. From 6pm - 7:30 pm. Come and share your stories, troubles or just make new friends. Chicano Perk Cafe is located at 129 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102. For more information call (619) 702-5414, visit www.chicanoperk.com, www.pocharte.com, or email pocharte@aol.com.
Wednesday,
October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2005
Bilingual Open Mic in the Barrio
Open
Mic @ Chicano Perk
Cafe
The Open Mic @ Chicano Perk is a collection of our spoken artwork through the genre of songs, storytelling, spoken word, poetry & monologues. Hosted by our fabulous Chingona Chicana, Michel Madrigal, this is the only truly Spanglish open mic in San Diego: work is accepted in Spanish, English and everything in between. Check out our website for specific artists and dates. For more information, contact Michel Madrigal at 619-338-0630 or mmadrigal@janicejordan.org. Wednesdays from 7pm - 9pm.
Featured Performers: TBA.
Thursday,
October 6
A Mental Menudo SD Event in Sherman Heights!
Mark Lakeman & Lydia Doleman From Oregon's City Repair Project
Don't
miss this rare opportunity to meet Mark Lakeman and Lydia Doleman from
Portland's grassroots urban planning collective, the CIty Repair Project
(http://www.cityrepair.org).
The City Repair Project is an all-volunteer grassroots organization
helping people reclaim their urban spaces to create community-oriented
places. Born in 1996 out of a successful grassroots neighborhood initiative
that converted a residential street intersection into a neighborhood
public square, City Repair began its work with the idea that localization
(of culture, of economy, of decision-making) is a necessary foundation
of sustainability. Our projects are all aimed at building a more community-oriented
and ecologically sustainable society. By reclaiming urban spaces to
create community-oriented places, we plant the seeds for greater neighborhood
communication, empower our communities, nurture our local culture and
honor the interconnectedness of communities and the natural environment.
Learn about: Ecological and Social Sustainability • Cultural Identity and Bioregionalism • Nonhierarchical Decisionmaking • Urban Planning and Design • Community Resource Localization • and More!
Thurs., Oct. 6 at the Sherman Heights Community Center. The Sherman Heights Community Center is located at 2256 Island Ave. in Sherman Heights. $5 suggested donation - no one turned away for lack of funds Presented by Ilan-Lael, Mental Menudo SD and the SOCC The event is part of the Save Our Centro Coalition's Razafest Series. Special thanks to the Sherman Heights Community Center. For more information, call 619-234-3880, email pulsero@hotmail.com and pocharte@aol.com, or visit www.pocharte.com or www.saveourcentro.org.
Thursday, October 6 & 20
Papier Mache Muertos Workshop
Don't miss this fun papier mache muertos artwork workship with local artist Gerardo in preparation for the upcoming Day of the Dead holiday. Gerardo was born in Mexico City, and it is there that he began painting at the age of 11, and by 13 he was a serious student of several media. He majored in Graphic Arts at the University of Mexico and studied with many gifted teachers who influenced his current style. His first exhibit in Mexico City in 1984 met with great acclaim. His artwork is currently on exhibit in galleries in Los Angeles and San Diego and throughout southern California. In February 2005, he presented his first New York showing at Jadite Galleries in midtown Manhattan. He has been busy since moving to San Diego in 1999 with new works and commissions, and has been exploring craftworks such as papier maché, tolework and masks. Workshops on Oct. 6 & 20 from 6;30-8:30. $25 Registration fee includes all materials, professional instruction and your take home uniquely designed artwork. For more information, contact Gerardo at 795-6577 or 948 7320.
Thursday, October 6
Michoacan Poetry and Photography at Chicano Perk Cafe
Poetry Reading and photo Exhibit from "Giving Gaze" Exhibición de Fotos y Lectura de Poesia de "La Mirada Prodiga" Manlio Correa and Mario Martin Flores Poetry Reading from "Of Songs Today" Lectura de Poesia "De Cantares Hoy" rev. Padre Francisco Martinez Grancion. Thursday, October 6th 2005 7:30pm Chicano Perk cafe y cultura 129 25th St. San Diego CA 92102. This event is free and open to the general public. For more information call (619) 702-5414 or visit www.chicanoperk.com.
Friday,
October 14
Dia
de los Muertos Artwork
Lupita Shahbazi Artist Reception @ Chicano Perk Cafe
Maria
Guadalupe Shahabazi will exhibit her original collection for Day of
the Dead entitled: "No es serio este cementerio" at Chicano Perk Cafe
for the entire month of October. A reception in her honor will be held
on Friday October 14th 2005 from 6:30pm -9:30pm. Lite Mexican appentizers
will be served. For more iformation,
call (619) 702-5414, visit www.chicanoperk.com
or email shahbazi_m@msn.com.
Artist's Statement: "In my work you see colorful interpretation of situations, both humorous and poignant. Growing up between San Diego and Tijuana has given me richness, balance and understanding of who I am and how I see life. My Mexican culture and traditions were thought by my family. Living away from my country made me be more connected and passionate about my Latin traditions. One of my favorite is to celebrate 'The Day of The Dead' A celebration of how we see life after death. This show 'No es serio este cementerio' is a title of a song sang by the Spaniard group Mecano. Listening to the lyrics gave me the idea of projecting images to my paintings which I found very humorous. Here is a little phrase of the song is in Spanish so you will have an Idea of my presentation for this exhibit. “Y los muertos aqui la pasamos muy bien entre flores de colores y el cielo por mi se puede esperar'. I hope you will enjoy this show as I did painting. Bienvenidos." - Lupita Shahbazi.
SEPTEMBER 2005 |
Sunday,
September 4
¡Marco Anguiano Presente!
Marco Anguiano Memorial Celebration of Life at Chicano Park
The Life and Work of our dear friend Marco Anguiano will be celebrated at the Chicano Park Kiosko. Richard Lou will MC and the following individuals and groups will speak and/or perform: Bridgette Anguiano, George Anguiano, Bob Beyerle, Tommie Camarillo, Patricio Chavez, Lucas Cruz, Scott Kessler, Los Alacranes, Consuelo Manríquez de Beltrán, Victor Payan, Raza Rights Coalition, Rigoberto Reyes, David Rico, Chunky Sanchez, Isabel Sanchez, Toltecas en Aztlán, Unión del Barrio, Pepe Villarino, and others. There will be an open mic for those interested in sharing stories about Marco. 1pm at the Kiosko at Chicano Park.
For more information, please email cpscchicanopark@ixpres.com. Click here to download the event program. ¡Viva Marco Anguiano!
Tuesday,
September 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2005
Popular
All-Format Open Mic
Everything's Aloud Open Mic at Hot Monkey Love Cafe
Free-stylers,
folkies, poets, punks, tunesmiths and performers of all skill levels
are encouraged to come to this all-ages, all-format open mic hosted
by writer and humorist Victor Payan. Hot Monkey Love Cafe is located
at 5960 El Cajon Blvd, west of College, near SDSU. Signups start at
7 pm. For more information, call 619-582-5908, visit http://www.hotmonkeylovecafe.com
or email centrowatch@aol.com.
$2 donation. Near SDSU!
Wednesday,
September 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2005
Bilingual Open Mic in the Barrio
Open Mic @ Chicano Perk Cafe
The Open Mic @ Chicano Perk is a collection of our spoken artwork through the genre of songs, storytelling, spoken word, poetry & monologues. Hosted by our fabulous Chingona Chicana, Michel Madrigal, this is the only truly Spanglish open mic in San Diego: work is accepted in Spanish, English and everything in between. Check out our website for specific artists and dates. For more information, contact Michel Madrigal at 619-338-0630 or mmadrigal@janicejordan.org. Wednesdays from 7pm - 9pm.
Featured Performers: Sept. 7 - Elena Lopez Mateos; Sept. 14 - Michael Cheno Wickert & Francisco Bustos.
Friday,
September 9, 2005
Live Rock En Español
Emaue at Chicano Perk Cafe
Local rock en español favorites Emaue perform their final concert of the summer at Chicano Perk Cafe. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business located at 129 25th St. in Sherman Heights.
For more info email ildi@chicanoperk.com, visit http://www.chicanoperk.com. 8-10 pm. $5 suggested donation at the door.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Crafty Chamac@s Sewing Circle at Chicano Perk Cafe
Join artist Sandra "Pocha" Peña for a new weekly alternative sewing circle at Chicano Perk cafe y cultura. This is a gathering for crafters of all genders and in all mediums - knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, needlework, altared books, jewelry making, quilting, sewing, etc. All are welcome. Bring your ongoing craft project or start a new one. An instructional lecture on knitting will kick off this series, based on the book "Stitch 'n' bitch". So bring some knitting needles or chopsticks. Yarn and basic supplies will be provided. From 6pm - 7:30 pm. Come and share your stories, troubles or just make new friends. Chicano Perk Cafe is located at 129 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102. For more information call (619) 702-5414, visit www.chicanoperk.com, www.pocharte.com, or email pocharte@aol.com.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Francisco Bustos y Michael Cheno Wickert at Chicano Perk Cafe
Local poets Francisco Bustos and Michael Cheno Wickert will be the featured readers for the weekly Wednesday open mic at Chicano Perk. Pancho and Cheno will be making a few political comments and reading poetry from their soon to be released book from Red CalacArts Publications entitled Aquí estamos...Ya nos vamos/Here We Are...Here We Go. (http://redcalacartscollective.org).
"We wake to a war built on lies. We live along a border built by politicians to separate people who would otherwise be united. We see people denied their basic human rights by those who wish to forge some ideal of an America that never has or ever will truly exist. Meanwhile, those of us who believe in human status first, immigration status later are continuously marginalized and demonized. ¡Ya basta!"
The weekly Wednesday open mic at Chicano Perk is hosted by the fabulous Chingona Chicana Michel Madrigal. 7:30pm - 9pm. Chicano Perk is located at 129 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102. For more information call (619) 702-5414, visit www.chicanoperk.com or email mmadrigal@janicejordan.org.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
"Serious
Wit" at Chicano Perk Open Mic
Whitney
Lawrence at Chicano Perk Cafe
Known as "Serious Wit" to her friends, born and bred in Chicago, the home of slam poetry. She performed open mics at the Guild Complex in Chicago where as a teenager she opened for several def jam poets. In Hawai'i, the largest registered slam in the world-has been her home and has been a Grand Slam Finalist for two years running. She has been featured in several community events including Rock the Vote; Women's Voices, Women Speak; and performed for GiRL FeST Hawai'i, a nonprofit organization that seeks to prevent violence against women. Fresh on the San Diego scene; energetic, sensitive, and intelligent are just some words describing this performance!
The weekly Wednesday open mic at Chicano Perk is hosted by the fabulous Chingona Chicana Michel Madrigal. 7:30pm - 9pm. Chicano Perk is located at 129 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102. For more information call (619) 702-5414, visit www.chicanoperk.com or email mmadrigal@janicejordan.org.
Thursday, September 29, 2005
AMP up the volume in OB!
Los Able Minded Poets CD Release Party at Winston's
Join
the fantastically funky Able Minded Poets as they lay down some hip
hop and soul de conciencia at their CD release party at Winstons this
Thursday night.
Don't miss the fabulous new sounds from this 2004 San Diego Music Award-winning group. Winston's is located at 1921 Bacon Street in Ocean Beach.
Los Able Minded Poets CD Release Party with Kumba Daawa!! Come out and show your love!!! For more information, please email irenec7@hotmail.com.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Live Rock En Español
Hijos de la Malinche at Chicano Perk Cafe
Prepare
to experience some righteous rock en español as the sensational
Hijos de la Malinche deliver a powerhouse set at Chicano Perk cafe y
cultura on Fri., Sept. 30. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano
owned business located at 129 25th St. in Sherman Heights.
For more info email Michel Madrigal at mmadrigal@janicejordan.org or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com. or http://www.hijosdelamalinche.com. 8-10 pm. $5 suggested donation at the door. Opening band TBA.
| AUGUST 2005 |
Tuesday,
August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2005
Popular
All-Format Open Mic
Everything's Aloud Open Mic at Hot Monkey Love Cafe
Free-stylers,
folkies, poets, punks, tunesmiths and performers of all skill levels
are encouraged to come to this all-ages, all-format open mic hosted
by writer and humorist Victor Payan. Hot Monkey Love Cafe is located
at 5960 El Cajon Blvd, west of College, near SDSU. Signups start at
7 pm. For more information, call 619-582-5908, visit http://www.hotmonkeylovecafe.com
or email centrowatch@aol.com.
$2 donation. Near SDSU!
Tuesday,
August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2005
Every Tuesday in August!
BUHO Loteria Fundraisers at Chicano Perk
Every
Tuesday in August Chicano Perk cafe y cultura will host a loteria fundraiser
to benifit BUHO (Barrios Unidos Hoy Organizados). Each loteria card
will cost $1.00 per game. All proceeds will be split in half between
BUHO and the indiviudal winners! B.U.H.O. (Barrio Unidos Hoy Organizados)
A community based organization lead by local residents taking action
on issues such as Affordable Housing, Sherman Heights Community Center
& Cultural Expression. For further information or to participate in
this exciting local movement please contact Beatriz Garcia at (619)
726-2659. 6-8 pm on Tues. August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at Chicano Perk.
Chicano Perk cafe y cultura is located at 129 25th St.
Wednesday,
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2005
Bilingual Open Mic in the Barrio
Open Mic @ Chicano Perk
The Open Mic @ Chicano Perk is a collection of our spoken artwork through the genre of songs, storytelling, spoken word, poetry & monologues. Hosted by our fabulous Chingona Chicana, Michel Madrigal, this is the only truly Spanglish open mic in San Diego: work is accepted in Spanish, English and everything in between. Check out our website for specific artists and dates. For more information, contact Michel Madrigal at 619-338-0630 or mmadrigal@janicejordan.org. Wednesdays from 7pm - 9pm.
Thursday,
August 11, 2005
Maskmaking Workshop at the Perk
Mascaras Workshop with Gerardo at Chicano Perk
Learn how to make and design your own papier mache masks at this special workshop with Mexican artist Gerardo at Chicano Perk cafer y cultura. All materials and instruction provided. $25 Registration Fee. For more information, please contact Gerardo at 619-795-6577 or 948-7320. Chicano Perk is located at 129 25th St.
Friday,
August 12 & 26, 2005
Hip Hop Returns to the Monkey!
The Cypher at Hot Monkey Love Cafe
The
popular all ages hip hop/open mic/breakdancing/emcee/dj extravaganza
known as The Cypher returns to the Hot Monkey Love Cafe for an exciting
string of bi-weekly celebrations of creative expression and hip hop
culture. DJ Pokey has assembeld an incredible lineup of fresh talent.
Featured performers: Aug. 12: Sighphur-1 and AG Cannibal (On Point); Aug. 26 Cypher meets Oceanside MCs. For more information, call 619-582-5908 or visit http://www.hotmonkeylovecafe.com. The Hot Monkey Love Cafe is located at 5960 El Cajon Blvd. (west of College Ave.) Doors open at 8 pm. Event starts at 10pm.
Saturday,
August 13, 2005
Photographs from
Jimmy Dorantes Photography Exhibit at Chicano Perk Cafe
Photographer Jimmy Dorantes will show a sample of his work @ Chicano Perk for the entire month of August. A reception will be held in his honor on Saturday August 13th from 6-9pm, light appetizers and Trova presente. Photographer Jimmy Dorantes grew up in Calexico, CA just across the street from the US Mexican border fence. He has been taking photos since the age of 11 and has traveled around the world photographing different cultures and lifestyles. Mr. Dorantes worked and lived in New Delhi, India for eight months documenting the lives of the homeless children, various Hindu lifestyles,
After 25 years of experience as a photojournalist for various newspapers and news organizations, Mr. Dorantes created his own stock photo agency Latin Focus in 1995 Latin Focus specializes on the various Latino Cultures in the USA and Latin America. His photography business has taken him to document the cultures of PerU, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Panama, Mexico and various parts of the USA and Spain.
Mr Dorantes's photograhy can be found in various museum collections around the USA including San Diego's Museum of Photographic Arts; California of Museum of Photography, Riverside CA; Millicent Rogers Museum, Taos, N.M.; Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC; the Museum of Modern ARt in New York City.
Reception from 6-9 pm. Chicano Perk cafe y cultura is located at 129 25th St. For more information, email ildi@chicanoperk.com or call 619-702-5414.
Wednesday,
August 31, 2005
A Night of Intimate and Empowering Music by Women
Skyrocket
and Rhythm featured at Chicano Perk Open Mic
Four talented young young wome will be featured at the weekly Wednesday open mic at Chicano Perk Cafe; Michelle Rene', SherriSky, Rhythm, and Monica a.k.a Lady Romeo set out to speak to the world about Love, Reality, and Life through our experience creating an outlet music, singing in song, and using spoken word to lead listeners into a state of mind where emotions can be released all the way across the board. 8-9 pm at Chicano Perk cafe y cultura. For more information, please contact Michel Madrigal at mmadrigal@janicejordan.org or 619-338-0630. Chicano Perk is located at 129 25th St.
| JULY 2005 |
Sunday,
July 3, 2005
Art, Music and Videos by Women
CAFE ALAMO(DA) Fundraiser at Hot Monkey Love Cafe
Please join us at the Hot Monkey Love Cafe this Sunday, July 3, from 2-6 pm for a fun-filled SOCC fundraiser featuring a super line-up of art, music and videos by women, including Alma Lopez, Victoria Delgadillo, Leticia Talavera and more! The event will be highlighted by an earthy 5 pm performance by the fabulous group Rhythm and The Method, whose music is an electrifying mix reminiscent of Janis Joplin, Ani diFranco and Patti Smith. Proceeds go to helping SOCC members Sandra Peña-Sarmiento and Endy attend the NALAC Leadership Institute in San Antonio.
The NALAC Leadership Institute provides an intensive curriculum incorporating grantwriting, fundraising, marketing, audience development, Board development and programming firmly based in grass roots Chican@/Latin@ values. From 2 to 6 pm at Hot Monkey Love Cafe, 5960 El Cajon Blvd. (west of College Ave.) Unique premiums are offered at every donation level! For more information, please click here or email pocharte@aol.com.
Tuesday,
July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2005
Popular All-Format Open Mic
Everything's Aloud Open Mic at Hot Monkey Love Cafe
Free-stylers,
folkies, poets, punks, tunesmiths and performers of all skill levels
are encouraged to come to this all-ages, all-format open mic hosted
by writer and humorist Victor Payan. Hot Monkey Love Cafe is located
at 5960 El Cajon Blvd, west of College, near SDSU. Signups start at
7 pm. For more information, call 619-582-5908, visit http://www.hotmonkeylovecafe.com
or email centrowatch@aol.com.
$2 donation. Near SDSU!
Wednesday,
July 6, 13, 20& 27, 2005
Bilingual Open Mic in the Barrio
Open Mic @ Chicano Perk
The Open Mic @ Chicano Perk is a collection of our spoken artwork through the genre of songs, storytelling, spoken word, poetry & monologues. Hosted by our fabulous Chingona Chicana, Michel Madrigal, this is the only truly Spanglish open mic in San Diego: work is accepted in Spanish, English and everything in between. Check out our website for specific artists and dates. For more information, contact Michel Madrigal at 619-338-0630 or mmadrigal@janicejordan.org. Wednesdays from 7pm - 9pm.
Saturday,
July 9, 2005
A Night of Intense Latin Jazz
Caballero
Verde Quintet at Dizzy's
Bill Caballero, Dany Green and the rest of the Caballero-Verde Quintet return to Dizzy's for two sets of intense Latin Jazz. The Caballero-Verde Quintet explores and redefines Latin rhythms, weaves them with a backdrop of absorbing melodies, and presents their well-synchronized originals and covers of Salsa, Brazilian music, and other Latin standards into their own unique style of Latin Jazz. Make sure you get there early enough to get parking and a good seat. We will be starting at 8:30pm. 344 Seventh Ave. San Diego, CA 92101. For more information, email billcaballero@latinmusicproductions.com or call 619-628-8568.
Saturday,
July 23, 2005
Chican@ Art and Activism
2nd Annual Raza Art Auction at Chicano Perk Cafe
Support Chican@ art and activism in San Diego at the 2nd Annual Raza Art Action organized by Union del Barrio. View donated artwork by some of San Diego's most dynamic Chican@ artists on display at Chicano Perk Cafe y Cultura from July 9-23 and return on July 23 for the silent auction. Chicano Perk Cafe y Cultura is located at 129 25th Street (near Imperial). Proceeds from the auction will support the work of the Union del Barrio.For more information or to donate artowrk for the auction, please contact Judy Abundis at 619-434-2255 or jabundis72@hotmail.com. Click here for a printable flier.
Sunday,
July 24, 2005
The Color of Thought Forum
Reg
E. Gaines at Hot Monkey Love Cafe
City Works Press Literary Journal Artist of the Year, HBO Def Comedy Jam regular and founder of B.A.G. Lady Press, Reg E. Gaines joins other poets at the Hot Monkey Love Cafe for a special night of conscious rhyme and reason. $7 cover. From 6-8:30 pm at Hot Monkey Love Cafe, 5960 El Cajon Blvd. (west of College Ave.) For more information, please call 619-995-0144. Presented by Nurture All Peoples Spirits. Following the reading, attendes are invited to join in the Hot Monkey Love Cafe's weekly Sunday Salsa night with Michael and Camille.
Friday,
July 29, 2005
Noche de Musica y Arte!
Rock En Español Benefit for 16th Festival Mundial de la Juventud
Join local rock en español groups Mezklah, Los Hijos de la Malinche, Los Skapatistas, Aygee Cannibal, artist Jaime Carba Marchesini and more for this benefit concert to raise funds for the 16* Festival Mundial de la Juventud y los Estudiantes en Caracas, Venezuela! ¡Por la Paz, y Solidaridad, Luchamos Contra el Imperialismo y la Guerra! Coffee provided by CHICANO PERK! Food & Refreshments available @ the Show! $8 @ the door. 7:30 pm at the Arts and entertainment Centre, 3026 University Ave. For more infoirmation, contact Monica Hernandez at otronomas@riseup.net.
Friday,
July 29, 2005
Hip Hop Returns to the Monkey!
The Cypher at Hot Monkey Love Cafe
The
popular all ages hip hop/open mic/breakdancing/emcee/dj extravaganza
known as The Cypher returns to the Hot Monkey Love Cafe for an exciting
string of bi-weekly celebrations of creative expression and hip hop
culture. DJ Pokey has assembeld an incredible lineup of fresh talent
kicking off on July 29 with Madafacts, Clayzee and the human beatbox
virtuosity of Generik. Future Cyphers will include MCs from Oceanside
and Arizona. For more information, call 619-582-5908 or visit http://www.hotmonkeylovecafe.com.
The Hot Monkey Love Cafe is located at 5960 El Cajon Blvd. (west of
College Ave.) Doors open at 8 pm. Event starts at 10pm.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
| JUNE 2005 |
Friday,
June 3, 2005
Live Latin Music Night
Agua Dulce at Viernes Social
San Diego Latin music favorites Agua Dulce are set to rev up the dance floor at the new Viernes Social live Latin music showcase on Friday, June 3. Dance the night away and spend the evening with friends grooving to the sizzling mix of Afro-Cuban, nuyorican salsa, samba, Bossa nova, Latin-jazz, cumbia, reggae, and funk that is Agua Dulce. Viernes Social takes place at Fat City Steakhouse, 2137 Pacific Highway (Near Airport). 9pm - 1:30am. 21 and up. $10 Cover at the Door. For more information, contact Bill Caballero at 619-628-8568, visit http://www.latinmusicproductions.com or email billcaballero@latinmusicproductions.com. Click here for weekly internet specials.
Saturday,
June 25, 2005
SOCC Fundraiser at Hot Monkey Love Cafe
Live music, spoken word and hip hop from Los Able Minded Poets, Rhythm and the Method, Diego Davalos, Victor Payan, Scribe Sayar, Robert Ojeda, Viet Mai, Roy Ruiz Clayton, Calaca Press and more will be featured at this special fundraiser for the Save Our Centro Coalition on Saturday, June 25 at the Hot Monkey Love Cafe. A presentation on "Chican@s in the New Millennium" will be given by V. Ochoa. Special limited edition t-shirts will be available for sale at the event. For more information, please email centrowatch@aol.com or call 619-818-0173. From 2 to 6 pm at Hot Monkey Love Cafe, 5960 El Cajon Blvd. (west of College Ave.) Donations will be accepted.
| MAY 2005 |
Friday,
May 28, 2005
San Diego Music Celebration
24 Hours of Free Music at Hot Monkey Love Cafe
Check out dozens of great San Diego musicians at this 24-hour non-stop celebration of local music featuring Rhythm and the Method, Anna Troy, the Hot Monkey Love Band, The Jefferson Jay Band, Kelli Rudick, the Troy Dante Inferno, Gabrielle LaLicata, Ben Varela, Ryan Blue, Jocelyn Celaya, Victoria Robinson, Just John, Marlena Randall and many more bands. The event, which runs from midnight to midnight on Saturday, May 28, is free and open to the public. The event is presented by Jefferson Jay and Hot Monkey Love Cafe. Hot Monkey Love Cafe is located at 5960 El Cajon Blvd. For more information, please call 619-582-5908, visit www.hotmonkeylovecafe.com or e-mail hotmonkeylovecafe@yahoo.com.
| APRIL 2005 |
Wednesday,
April 6, 2005
Educate and Liberate
UBD
Raza Studies Program Graduation
Join members of Union del Barrio on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 as they recognize those who successfully participated in the 2005 Raza Studies Spring Program. Graduates will be recognized for their participation and will receive a certificate and special movimiento items. This Spring Semester Sessions included (1) Introduction to Raza Studies, (2) Issues Facing Youth, (3) Why Some Raza Youth End Up In Prison-The Reality of Prison Life, (4) Waking Up La Raza: Why and How To Publish a Newspaper or Newsletter in Your School or Barrio, (5) La Mujer Mexicana, (6) Chicano Power: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, (7) Rap and Liberation, and (8) Raza Are Indigenous (Indian) People! The Junta will take place at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 6 at the Yo Spot Youth Center, located on the corner of 4153 Market St., San Diego. For more information, contact Ernesto Bustillo at (619) 266-5731 or Ebustill@aol.com.
Saturday,
April 9, 2005
Thirty-Five
Years of Victory
Chicano Park Art Exhibit and Fundraiser
Experience
a visual celebration of 35 Years of Chicano Park at this exhibit and
fundraiser featuring the work of veteran and recent Chicano Park artists.
The exhibit includes work by Chicano Park founding members, including
Mario Torero, Victor Ochoa, Salvador Roberto Torres and Armando Nunez
and the Chicano Park Steering Committee's historic collection of Chicano
Park Day posters. Artists Carmen Kalo, Christopher Oleata, Cheryl Lindley,
Berenice Badillo and new blood young and old artists like, Rene Alvarez,
Rogelio Casas, Paul Vauchelet, Jesus McGann, Pablo Aztlan, Lucia Acevedo,
Sake, Bill Pierce, Netzalcoyolt are also participating in the exhibit.
The reception will take place on Saturday, April 9th from 4pm to 8pm
at Expressions of Mexico Gallery, located at 1122 Cesar Chavez Parkway
in Barrio Logan. Organized by Fuerza, the Chicano Park Steering Committee
and Expressions of Mexico Gallery. For more information, please contact
Mario Torero at mariotorero@hotmail.com
or 858-774-1286. The exhibit runs from April 9th to April 30th, 2005.
The event is free and open to the public and will be a fundraiser for
the Chicano Park Steering Committee.
To make a donation to the Chicano Park Steering Committee, e-mail cpscchicanopark@ixpres.com.
Saturday,
April 16, 2005
2nd Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration Art Exhibit
The
art exhibit featuring artwork related to Cesar Chavez and the farm worker
movement. includes works by Victor Ochoa, Mario Torero, Arturo Singh,
Jari "Werc" Alvarez, Carmen Kalo, Sal Barajas, Ruben Seja,
Armando Nuñez, Pablo Aztlen Acevedo, Writerzblok and many more.
Awards Ceremony will be given in honor o Cesar Chavez and will be granted
to several members of the community. 6-9 pm at the Tubman/Chavez Family
Center, 415 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA. Ecxhibit runs thru May 20. For
more information, please contact Victor Ochoa at 619-818-0173 or vochoa@att.net.
Saturday,
April 23, 2005
35th Annual Chicano Park Day
"La
Guerra esta Aqui" (The War is Here), is the theme of this year's 35th
annual Chicano Park Day, which will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2005,
10:00 am to 5:00 pm, in historic Chicano Park, located in the Barrio
Logan community, south of downtown San Diego. This family celebration
is free and open to the public. Established by Chicano activists on
April 22, 1970, Chicano Park has received international acclaim as a
major outdoor public art site for its commanding mural paintings of
the past and present struggle of Mexican and Chicano history.
This year's Chicano Park Day will feature traditional music and dance, including extraordinary performances of indigenous Aztec danza, as well as contemporary Latin jazz and rock. This year's performers include Mariachi Maya, Los Romanticos, Koryn Cuevas, Pound Dog, Piece by Peace, Acteal and Ballet Folklorico Yaqui. In addition there will be poetry, a classic low rider car display presented by Amigos Car Club and children's activities -- including the Fern Street Circus and art workshops -- led by noted Chicano artist and muralist Victor Ochoa.
Food, arts and craft vendors will be selling their specialites throughout Chicano Park. Chicano Park is located off Interstate 5 -- Cesar Chavez Parkway exit -- under the San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge. For further information, please call (619) 563-4661, visit http://www.chicano-park.org or email cpscchicanopark@ixpres.com.
ATTENTION VENDORS: Download 2005 Vendor Application here.
Saturday,
April 30, 2005
2nd
Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration Spoken
Word/Poetry Night
Come to the Tubman/Chvez Center for this special spoken word/poetry reading and open mic in hnor of Cesar Chavez. Featured performers include Los Able Minded Poets and more TBA. 6-9 pm at the Tubman/Chavez Family Center, 415 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA. For more information, please contact Victor Ochoa at 619-818-0173 or vochoa@att.net.
| MARCH 2005 |
Friday,
March 11, 2005
5th Annual Dia de la Mujer Celebration
Don't miss this wonderful spoken International Women's Day celebration featuring spoken word by Amalia Ortiz (HBO's Def Poetry), Irene Castruita (Los Able Minded Poets), Marissa Raigoza (the Central Chakrah Project), Sara Rebecca Duran Garibay (Red CalacArts Collective) and others tba. 7:00PM Memorial Academy Auditorium - 2850 Logan Ave. San Diego, Califas. This event is dedicated to the hundreds of women who have been senselessly murdered in Ciudad Juarez, México. For more info visit http://redcalacartscollective.org, email RedCalacArts@cox.net or call (619) 434-9036. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday,
March 16, 2005
Educate and Liberate
UDB Raza Studies Program Round Table
Participate ina round table discussion about themeaning of the term indigenous ans why it is important to Mexicano-Raza communities at the eighth session of the Union del Barrio's Raza Studies Program. This discussion, led by activist and educator Ernsesto Bustillos, will analyze the relationship between indigenism and pride, consciousness and self-determination. 5 pm at the Yo! Spot Youth Center, located at the corner of 41st St. and Market in San Diego. For more information, mail Ebustill@aol.com or call 619-266-5731.
| FEBRUARY 2005 |
Saturday,
February 12, 2005
Art Opening and Silent Auction
Corazon de Siete Años: Home Remedy to a
Broken Heart
Artist Nuvia Guerra will unveil a new series of work atthe Gallery
on 5th in downtown San Diego. The exhibit will also feature a silent
auction, with proceeds to benefit Union del Barrio, a local community
activist organization that works on issues of community empowerent and
social justice. The openin and silent auction will take place from 6-9pm
at Gallery on 5th, 1837 5th Avenue, San Diego. For more information,
please visit www.artecrisol.com. For information on Union del Barrio,
contact Judy de los Santos at 619-434-2255 or via e-mail at: jabundis72@excite.com
Monday,
February 14, 2005
Mingle with singles under the stars
Noche Solterona at Chicano Perk Cafe
Progressive singles of every preference are invited to meet, mingle and hook up under the stars at the return of the popular Noche Solterona Valentines Day mixer at Chicano Perk cafe y cultura. A fun night of coffee and encuentro in the Barrio with live Brazilian zamba and bossa nova music courtesy of Yemaja 071. 6:30 pm at Chicano Perk, 129 25th St. in Sherman Heights. For more information, please call 619-702-5414, email ildi@chicanoperk.com or visit www.chicanoperk.com.
| JANUARY 2005 |
Wednesday,
January 5, 2005
Photography, Poetry, Video, Music and More
EZLN Anniversary Month Kick-Off Photo Exhibit at
Chicano Perk Cafe
Visit Chicano Perk Cafe in Sherman Heights for the first night in a month-long celebration of the Zapatistas featuring photography, poetry, music, video, Azteca dance discussionsand more. From 6-9 pm at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public.
Thursday,
January 6, 2005
EZLN Anniversary Month Celebration
"Zapatista" screening at Chicano Perk
Cafe
Come to Chicano Perk Cafe in Sherman Heights for a screening and discussion of the Big Noise Productions documentary "Zapatista." 6:30 pm at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday,
January 8, 2005
EZLN Anniversary Month Celebration
Rock en Español: Acteal at Chicano Perk
Cafe
Local rock-ska-reggae en español band Acteal performs at at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. 7 pm. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public.
Monday,
January 10, 2005
EZLN Anniversary Month Celebration
Presentation: What is the Zapatista Movement?
Learn about the Zapatista movement as part of the monthlong EZLN Anniversary activities at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. 6:30 pm. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public.
Thursday,
January 13, 2005
EZLN Anniversary Month Celebration
"Ya Basta: The Battle Cry of the Faceless"
screening at Chicano Perk Cafe
Come to Chicano Perk Cafe in Sherman Heights for a screening and discussion of the documentary "Ya Basta: The Battle Cry of the Faceless." 6:30 pm at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday,
January 15, 2005
EZLN Anniversary Month Celebration
Rock en Español: Hijos de la Malinche at
Chicano Perk Cafe
Local rock en español band Hijos de la Malinche performs at at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. 7 pm. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public.
Monday,
January 17, 2005
EZLN Anniversary Month Celebration
Presentation: Digital Zapatismo
Learn about the Zapatista movement as part of the monthlong EZLN Anniversary activities at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. 6:30 pm. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public. Secial guest: Ricardo Dominguez.
Thursday,
January 20, 2005
EZLN Anniversary Month Celebration
"Local Struggles and Zapatismo" screening
at Chicano Perk Cafe
Come to Chicano Perk Cafe in Sherman Heights for a screening and discussion of the documentary "Local Struggles and Zapatismo" with a guest speaker from Union del Barrio. 6:30 pm at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday,
January 22, 2005
EZLN Anniversary Month Celebration
Rock en Español: Fuga! at Chicano Perk Cafe
El Paso, TX border-cumbia and vallenato-rock band Fuga! performs at at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. 7 pm. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public.
Monday,
January 24, 2005
EZLN Anniversary Month Celebration
Presentation: Women and Zapatismo
Learn about the Zapatista movement as part of the monthlong EZLN Anniversary activities at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. 6:30 pm. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public.
Thursday,
January 27, 2005
EZLN Anniversary Month Celebration
"El Fuego y la palabra" screening at
Chicano Perk Cafe
Come to Chicano Perk Cafe in Sherman Heights for a screening and discussion of the documentary "El fuego y la palabra." 6:30 pm at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday,
January 29, 2005
EZLN Anniversary Month Celebration
Rock en Español: Emaue at Chicano Perk Cafe
Local rock en español favorites Emaue perform at at Chicano Perk Cafe (129 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102) in Sherman Heights. 7 pm. Chicano Perk is a community oriented Chicano owned business (for more info email info@chicanoperk.com or visit http://www.chicanoperk.com). This event is free and open to the public.