DANCE

• Colectivodoszeta / Carlos A. Cruz Velázquez at The Joyce SoHo: colectivodoszeta / carlos a. cruz velázquez  creates emotionally charged dances that explore notions of beauty, romance, and transformation. (Manhattan) 

FILM

• Screening of “El General” at The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s annual Latin Beat Series/ Walter Reade Series: The newest film from award winning director Natalia Almada. El General is a subjective documentary about Almada’s great-grandfather, Plutarco Elias Calles, the embattled president of Mexico from 1924 to 1928. (Manhattan) 
• 6th Morelia International Film Festival Short Winners at The School of Visual Arts: (Manhattan) 

Zoogocho / Zoogocho by Bernardo Arellano (Documentary)

Roma / Rome by Elisa Miller Encinas (Studio 5 de Mayo)

Jacinta by Karla Castañeda (Animation)

La Canción de los Niños Muertos / The Song of the Dead Children by David Pablo (Fiction)

GASTRONOMY

• New York Authentic Mexican Restaurant Week: at Cabrito Café, El Portal, Cafe Frida, Centrico, Chavella’s Restaurant, Crema, Dos Caminos, El Aguila, Centro de Comida Mexicana, El Centro, El Paso Taqueria, Fonda, Hecho en Dumbo, Hell’s Kitchen La Barra, Cevicheria La Esquina, La Palapa Cocina Mexicana, La Superior, Los Dados, Mama Mexico, Mañana Restaurant, Maya Restaurant, Maz Mezcal, Mercadito, among others. (Manhattan) 

LITERATURE

• Book Presentation of “Mexican High” at The King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center / NYU: Liza Monroy’s debut novel, Mexican High is a coming of age story that marvelously captures the challenges of teenage life at one of Mexico City’s most elite private schools. (Manhattan) 

MUSIC

• Radio Jarocho at The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian: A fandango, a community-oriented Mexican tradition that blends song and dance, and has its roots in the country’s indigenous heritage and colonial Spanish influences. (Manhattan) 
• Magos Herrera at Joe’s Pub: Mexican chanteuse Magos Herrera elegantly blends classic jazz styling with Latin American melodies and rhythms. Joined by special guest Tim Ries (saxophone), Aaron Goldberg (piano); Ricky Rodriguez (bass); Alex Kautz (drums); Ingrid Beaujean (vocals); and Jenny Beaujean (vocals). (Manhattan) 
• Mexican Independence Celebration at The Cadman Park Plaza, Brooklyn War Memorial: An official celebration of Mexican Independence Day with Live music by Radio Jarocho, Los Hermanos Villalobos, and special guests. Event in collaboration with Mexican American Societies (MAS) and the Consul General of Mexico in New York, Ambassador Rubén Beltrán. (Brooklyn)
• Sweet Electra at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater: Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Nardiz Cooke’s bittersweet vocals and Giovanni Escalera’s electronic bass and beats slips easily between electronica, rock and indie music. (Manhattan)