Un Día sin Inmigrantes el 1 de julio de 2024, es una respuesta al inconstitucional proyecto de ley SF 2340 en Iowa. Este día es un llamamiento a los inmigrantes de todo el estado para que se solidaricen absteniéndose de comprar, vender, abrir negocios, no trabajar o asistir a la escuela. Sirve como una poderosa demostración de las contribuciones esenciales que los inmigrantes hacen a la sociedad y pone de relieve los efectos adversos de la legislación discriminatoria. Al unirse en esta protesta pacífica, los inmigrantes pretenden sensibilizar a la opinión pública, defender sus derechos e impulsar políticas justas y equitativas que defiendan su dignidad y respeten su contribución a la comunidad.
A Day Without Immigrants on July 1st, 2024, is a response to the unconstitutional SF 2340 Bill in Iowa. This day is a call for immigrants across the state to stand in solidarity by refraining from buying, selling, operating businesses, working, or attending school. It serves as a powerful demonstration of the essential contributions immigrants make to society and highlights the adverse effects of discriminatory legislation. By uniting in this peaceful protest, immigrants aim to raise awareness, advocate for their rights, and push for fair and just policies that uphold their dignity and respect their contributions to the community.
Experience Latin dance bliss every “first Friday” of the month at the beautiful Delaware House studio in Bay View! Enjoy a beginner salsa/bachata lesson at 8PM followed by social dancing and refreshments until midnight; no partner or experience required! Dance to a mix of old-school and contemporary salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue, and cha cha in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Come see what’s made this event a local dancing mainstay since 2009! $15 at the door, cash/credit.
Hosted by Mezclando Milwaukee Dance Company, Music by DJ Saffiro, DJ Furcio, and DJ Mateo.
First Friday Salsa Socials are an alcohol-free event. Youth under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Ritmo Sunday is a ‘Latin night’ event where Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia and Merengue music is played and delicious drinks are served!
Little to no dance experience? No worries! We have an introductory lesson from 7pm-7:30pm to teach you the basics you’ll need to feel confident on the dance floor.
Schedule: 6:30pm Doors open 7-7:30pm Intro Bachata or Salsa Lesson 7:30pm-10:30pm Salsa | Bachata | Cumbia | Merengue music & dancing
Rotating Milwaukee DJs
Pricing: $10 per person *limited capacity – all tickets are first come, first serve
Ages 18+ Alcoholic & non-alcoholic cocktails served here Taco Truck will be on site
Location: Discourse at Radio Milwaukee 158 S. Barclay Street Milwaukee
� Come and break your Sunday routine with our monthly latin music event created for dancers. Listen and dance to the amazing latin music selection that our fantastic Dj’s have for you. ����
Enjoy of some of the refreshing drinks the Urbal Tea will have for you !!!
*Cover is 10 Dollars Cash or Venmo (we prefer cash )
Let us know about you birthday and we make it special for you
Get ready for our annual Cinco de Mayo celebration! Celebrate with delicious food, local music, tequila tasting, a paint & sip and festive vibes. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Music 3:30-4:00PM – Tlalok & Ben Skrade 4:15-6:15PM – Los Nenes Del Lago 6:30-7:15PM – UWM Afro Carribean Latin Jazz Orchestra 7:15-8:00PM – UWM Alumni Combo 8:15-9:00PM – Francisco Castro Trio
There are no restrictions on how you can dress your Chihuahua for the Beauty Pageant or how much fun this contest is! The Ay Chihuahua Beauty Pageant will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, @ 2:00 p.m Cinco de Mayo Family Festival Judging: Chihuahuas will be judged for appearance, trick performance, and most applause. Beauty Pageant Judges will deem the winners. First Prize is $100 The second prize is $75 The third prize is $50 Sign up by calling 414-383-1000. Eligibility for the Beauty Pageant • Chihuahua and Chihuahua-Mix breed dogs are eligible to compete • There are no weight classes in the Beauty Pageant Competition. • Dogs must be nonaggressive toward humans and other dogs • Dogs showing aggression will be disqualified. • All dogs must have current vaccinations as required by law. • Owners under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. To Enter the contest, please call 414-383-1000 or messenger us at El Conquistador Latino Newspaper with your dog’s name, name, email, and number. Thank you.
Cinco de Mayo Hot Tamale Eating Contest Can you eat one dozen tamales faster than anyone? Let’s find out! There will be three winners; First, “$100”; Second, “$75”; and Third, “$50”, prize winners. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Sponsored by El Rey Foods and El Conquistador Latino Newspaper. To Enter the contest, please call 414-383-1000 or messenger us at El Conquistador Latino Newspaper with name, email, and number. Thank you.
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend and listen to traditional Mariachi favorites from the Latino Arts Strings Program a youth mariachi from Milwaukee and musical instruments demonstration from the Mariachi Los Camperos from Los Angeles at the Latino Art Fair.
Cumbia Cachaca will also provide cultural dance and songs from Colombia.
This is a free event.
Afterwards Mariachi Los Camperos with the Madison Symphony Orchestra at a ticketed event
Join us for our next Academia Bembé Adult Drum Session: Salsa Styles for Conga, led by Bembé Teaching Artist, Andy Miller!
This three-week workshop will explore common conga patterns in Salsa and Latin Jazz music. Participants will learn the basic two-drum conga patterns for Bolero, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, Cumbia, and Merengue. Participants may enroll in the class if they have previously taken Bembé’s Conga Technique class or with instructor approval. Instruments needed: One pair of conga drums per student (provided). Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own instruments (congas) if they have them.
This session will run from April 8th-April 22nd on Mondays, from 7:45-9:00pm. ALL workshops will be held at Bembé’s NEW Casa Cultural located at 611 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, 53215 (across the street from the Mitchell Park Domes). Open to ages 18+. Save your spot today before it’s too late!
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE OF THE FIRST CLASS. Please complete your registration below.
Meet artists Armando Jimenez and his son Alejandro who are visiting from Oaxaca, Mexico. They will demonstrate carving and painting as they create Alebrijes. Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantasy and mythical creatures made of wood and Papier-mâché. Explore books featuring Jimenez family artwork and folk art of Mexico. This will be a live demonstration and the artists can answer questions about the history of this art form.
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Tequila Tasting at 5:00PM
Music
Live Art by Billy Grimm from 3:30-9:00PM
Paint & Sip at 5:00PM
