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Olga de Amaral en To My Best Friend exhibition at ICA Boston
Jan
30
to Dec 31

Olga de Amaral en To My Best Friend exhibition at ICA Boston

  • Fri, Jan 30, 2026 2:00 PM 14:00 Thu, Dec 31, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00
  • ICA Boston (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Olga de Amaral (nacida en 1932) es una artista textil y visual colombiana conocida por sus obras abstractas de gran formato, realizadas con fibras y recubiertas de pan de oro y/o plata.

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Exhibition: Fazendo a América
Apr
4
to Aug 2

Exhibition: Fazendo a América

  • Sat, Apr 4, 2026 10:00 AM 10:00 Sun, Aug 2, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00
  • MFA Boston (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Brazilian artist Rosângela Rennó uses images from private and public archives as well as anonymous photographs, recontextualizing them into immersive installations.

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Belmont World Film’s 24th International Film Series
Apr
12
to Jun 16

Belmont World Film’s 24th International Film Series

  • Sun, Apr 12, 2026 7:00 PM 19:00 Tue, Jun 16, 2026 7:00 PM 19:00
  • West Newton Cinema (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A young woman lives in the community of Totorani, high in the Bolivian Andes. Her adoptive mother has dutifully taught her the ancient ways of midwifery, including the tender Quechua songs

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¡Spanish for Lunch... Presencial!: Free open-level Spanish informal conversation
May
4
to Jun 22

¡Spanish for Lunch... Presencial!: Free open-level Spanish informal conversation

  • Mon, May 4, 2026 12:00 PM 12:00 Mon, Jun 22, 2026 12:00 PM 12:00
  • Boston Area Spanish Exchange (BASE) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Free open-level Spanish informal conversation workshops. In-person. All levels welcome!

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Al Cantar: Concerts in the Courtyard Series
Jun
12
12:30 PM12:30

Al Cantar: Concerts in the Courtyard Series

  • Friday, June 12, 2026
  • 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 12:30 13:30
  • Central Library in Copley Square (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Abram Alcantar (Al Cantar) is an artist, musician, & composer based in DFW, TX. As a multifaceted creative, he navigates sonic and visual worlds, blending them together to bring cultural memories and experiences together.

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Manguito @ A Musical Journey Through the Caribbean
Jun
12
3:30 PM15:30

Manguito @ A Musical Journey Through the Caribbean

  • Friday, June 12, 2026
  • 3:30 PM 5:10 PM 15:30 17:10
  • Chickering School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Manguito is an engaging and vibrant band, passionately dedicated to the mission of educating and entertaining audiences about the rich tapestry of Latin culture and music.

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Ágora Cultural Architects Present: ¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night
Jun
12
6:00 PM18:00

Ágora Cultural Architects Present: ¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night

  • Friday, June 12, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
  • UnCommon Corner (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Common comes to life with Salsa beats, and UnCommon provides an unforgettable opportunity for shared, cultural experiences.

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20th Annual Boston Tango Fes2val “The Embrace Endures”
Jun
12
to Jun 14

20th Annual Boston Tango Fes2val “The Embrace Endures”

  • Fri, Jun 12, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00 Sun, Jun 14, 2026 9:00 PM 21:00
  • Dance Union Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Three days of tango, of passion, of an unforgettable experience with world renowned Master Tango Teacher, Live Music & a dazzling Tango Celebration Show. ​

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Vive Latinoamerica 2026
Jun
14
2:00 PM14:00

Vive Latinoamerica 2026

  • Sunday, June 14, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 6:00 PM 14:00 18:00
  • Boston Symphony Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Familias, niños, jóvenes y artistas del VROCC presentaran con orgullo su muestra anual con participantes multigeneracionales en disciplinas como danza folclórica, música y artes visuales.

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A Cappella Songs with Latin American Rhythms / Canciones a capela con ritmos latinoamericanos
Jun
15
6:00 PM18:00

A Cappella Songs with Latin American Rhythms / Canciones a capela con ritmos latinoamericanos

  • Monday, June 15, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:45 PM 18:00 19:45
  • BPL Codman Square (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Millie Rivera, of Estudios719 in New York, on this micro-concert of a cappella songs fusing pop, contemporary, and Broadway tunes with a rhythmic Latin American beat.

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Sergio Mendes Band
Jun
16
7:30 PM19:30

Sergio Mendes Band

  • Tuesday, June 16, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 10:00 PM 19:30 22:00
  • City Winery Boston (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Carrying forward the celebrated sound of the legendary Sergio Mendes, this exceptional ensemble delivers the signature blend of Bossa Nova, Samba, Batucada, and Afro-Samba.

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Juegos de Palabras - Game Night in Spanish
Jun
17
6:00 PM18:00

Juegos de Palabras - Game Night in Spanish

  • Wednesday, June 17, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • Boston Area Spanish Exchange (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Vengan a jugar con palabras en español o solo vengan a conversar.

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Los tacos de mi Abuelita with Esther Gomez
Jun
20
2:00 PM14:00

Los tacos de mi Abuelita with Esther Gomez

  • Saturday, June 20, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 14:00 15:30
  • BPL Roslindale (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this bilingual cooking program, presented by Esther Gomez (Spanish Fun), the attendees will explore the world of the ancient Maya Civilization through history, tradition, and a staple food: tortillas.

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UnCommon Corner: Zahili Gonzalez Zamora
Jun
21
2:00 PM14:00

UnCommon Corner: Zahili Gonzalez Zamora

  • Sunday, June 21, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 14:00 16:00
  • UnCommon Corner (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Acclaimed jazz pianist and Berklee faculty member Zahili Zamora shares an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the vibrant fusion of Afro-Cuban roots music and jazz.

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Júlia Aronovich
Jun
25
12:00 PM12:00

Júlia Aronovich

  • Thursday, June 25, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:30 PM 12:00 13:30
  • Time Out Market Boston (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Júlia Aronovich is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter whose music blends introspection with rich cultural influences.

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Tani and Maria Medina
Jun
25
12:00 PM12:00

Tani and Maria Medina

  • Thursday, June 25, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:30 PM 12:00 13:30
  • Prudential Center South Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cuban-American pianist Maria Medina & Spanish singer Tania Garcia Morales. Berklee scholars, Latin Grammy & AIE sponsors. A night of jazz, Latin, and original voices.

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Bilingual Drag Story Time with Just JP/Hora del cuento bilingüe con Just JP
Jun
9
10:30 AM10:30

Bilingual Drag Story Time with Just JP/Hora del cuento bilingüe con Just JP

  • Tuesday, June 9, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • BPL Connolly (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In honor of Pride Month, join BPL for Drag Queen Story Hour, a program that raises awareness of gender diversity, promotes self-acceptance, and builds empathy through an enjoyable literary experience

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Mano a Mano: Arias in Dialogue
Jun
6
7:30 PM19:30

Mano a Mano: Arias in Dialogue

  • Saturday, June 6, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • Holliston Town Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mano a Mano: Arias in Dialogue is a program that places iconic European opera arias in dialogue with Spanish and Latin American counterparts—introducing classical Hispanic repertoire to new audiences.

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Mar Parrilla | Brasa/ Ember
Jun
6
7:00 PM19:00

Mar Parrilla | Brasa/ Ember

  • Saturday, June 6, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • CROMA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Created by Danza Orgánica, the piece invites audiences into an immersive experience rooted in Caribbean and diasporic traditions.

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Roxbury Concert Series: Carlos Vargas & Friends
Jun
6
12:00 PM12:00

Roxbury Concert Series: Carlos Vargas & Friends

  • Saturday, June 6, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:30 PM 12:00 13:30
  • Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Praised for his emotional depth and technical brilliance, Vargas’s playing has been described as “highly emotional and thoughtful,” with a “striking energy and uncompromising honesty”.

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UnCommon Corner: Estefanía Villamandos a Dúo
Jun
5
6:00 PM18:00

UnCommon Corner: Estefanía Villamandos a Dúo

  • Friday, June 5, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • UnCommon Corner (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Estefanía Núñez Villamandos, a gifted pianist, composer, and arranger from Havana, Cuba, blends her deep roots in Cuban music with jazz, flamenco, and Latin American folklore.

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Exhibitions: Terapia Floral II (Floral Therapy II) por Kelvin Lopez
Jun
4
6:00 PM18:00

Exhibitions: Terapia Floral II (Floral Therapy II) por Kelvin Lopez

  • Thursday, June 4, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Galeria Cubana (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Kelvin López’s oil paintings convey the healing potential of flowers. His style is impressionistic; Lotuses are afloat in a naturalistic matrix of blues and greens, blossoms grace delicate branches.

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The Conga Kid in Concert
Jun
2
7:00 PM19:00

The Conga Kid in Concert

  • Tuesday, June 2, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • Berk Recital Hall (1A) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ortiz weaves a vibrant tapestry of Afro-Boricua and Afro-Cuban jazz, infused with his own signature rhythmic flair.

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Sofia Almeida's Graduate Senior Recital
Jun
2
2:00 PM14:00

Sofia Almeida's Graduate Senior Recital

  • Tuesday, June 2, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 14:00 15:30
  • Red Room at Cafe 939 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sofia Almeida's work draws from her Portuguese heritage, a deep connection to Brazilian music, and the global jazz approach.

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Author Visit: Kat Fajardo
Jun
2
11:00 AM11:00

Author Visit: Kat Fajardo

  • Tuesday, June 2, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • BPL West Roxbury (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Kat Fajardo (she/they) is a Honduran Colombian award-winning cartoonist and illustrator from the lively and magical place of Loisaida, New York City.

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Reese Pike's Graduate Recital
Jun
1
7:30 PM19:30

Reese Pike's Graduate Recital

  • Monday, June 1, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • Berk Recital Hall (1A) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A Journey of Self-Discovery through the Music of María Grever. This recital will feature original compositions inspired by jazz and bolero styles.

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 Film: Frida Kahlo
May
30
2:00 PM14:00

Film: Frida Kahlo

  • Saturday, May 30, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 14:00 15:30
  • MFA Boston: Harry and Mildred Remis Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This award-winning film features new material from the curators of the major exhibition “Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon”.

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Matinée en Español:  El futuro perfecto
May
30
12:00 PM12:00

Matinée en Español: El futuro perfecto

  • Saturday, May 30, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 12:00 14:30
  • BPL Connolly (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

La película El futuro perfecto sigue a Xiaobin, una joven inmigrante china que vive en Argentina mientras aprende español y se adapta a una nueva cultura.

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Magalí Benítez: Echoes of Paraguay
May
28
7:00 PM19:00

Magalí Benítez: Echoes of Paraguay

  • Thursday, May 28, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Berk Recital Hall (1A) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Pianist and composer, Benítez presents a set of original compositions and arrangements that bridge jazz with Paraguayan and South American influences.

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Cocina y Cultura: Sopes and the Legend of the Corn
May
28
5:30 PM17:30

Cocina y Cultura: Sopes and the Legend of the Corn

  • Thursday, May 28, 2026
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 17:30 18:30
  • BPL Roslindale (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this bilingual cooking program presented by Esther Gomez, Diners will explore the story and traditions of a staple ingredient in Latin American cuisine: corn. 

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Martina Sabariego: Be Prepared To Stop
May
28
1:00 PM13:00

Martina Sabariego: Be Prepared To Stop

  • Thursday, May 28, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 13:00 14:30
  • Red Room at Cafe 939 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Valencian composer and bassist Martina Sabariego presents Be Prepared To Stop, a set of original music written during her time at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

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Daniel Buades Master's Recital: Reimagining Tradition
May
27
7:00 PM19:00

Daniel Buades Master's Recital: Reimagining Tradition

  • Wednesday, May 27, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • Berk Recital Hall (1A) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Daniel Buades presents a set of original compositions for ensembles ranging from trio to septet, blending contemporary jazz with concepts developed at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

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UnCommon Stage: Nicolás Emden
May
23
6:00 PM18:00

UnCommon Stage: Nicolás Emden

  • Saturday, May 23, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • UnCommon Stage (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Originally from Chilean Patagonia, Nicolás Emden is a singer-songwriter and composer. His music navigates between South American folk rock and Americana, with soulful and evocative vocals in Spanish lyrics. 

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Viva Chile Boston 2026
May
23
5:03 PM17:03

Viva Chile Boston 2026

  • Saturday, May 23, 2026
  • 5:03 PM 9:00 PM 17:03 21:00
  • Veronica Robles Cultural Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Este año los grupos El Ballet Folklórico de VROCC y Corazón Chileno traerán lo mejor de la música y las danzas tradicionales de Chile.

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Exhibitions: El Marco de Corazon (The Heart Frame) de Sandra Dooley
May
22
to Jun 1

Exhibitions: El Marco de Corazon (The Heart Frame) de Sandra Dooley

  • Fri, May 22, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00 Mon, Jun 1, 2026 7:00 PM 19:00
  • Galeria Cubana (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A self-taught artist, Sandra Dooley draws inspiration from artists such as Picasso, Chagall and Matisse, for it was through their reference she learned to paint.

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Roy Brown & Zoraida Santiago | “De la Tierra en que nací”
May
21
7:00 PM19:00

Roy Brown & Zoraida Santiago | “De la Tierra en que nací”

  • Thursday, May 21, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
  • Arts at the Armory (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Icons of Puerto Rico’s Nueva Canción movement reunite for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling.

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UnCommon Stage: The Boundary Objects
May
21
5:00 PM17:00

UnCommon Stage: The Boundary Objects

  • Thursday, May 21, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
  • UnCommon Corner (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Boundary Objects make music at the mythical borders between Bahia and Bamako, between Barcelona and Boston, armed only with guitars a calabash, and all the inputs onstage.

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Sacred Landscapes and Jardines Botánicos: Gardens in Latin America
May
20
1:00 PM13:00

Sacred Landscapes and Jardines Botánicos: Gardens in Latin America

  • Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 13:00 14:30
  • MFA Boston: Harry and Mildred Remis Auditorium and Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Diverse peoples of Latin America have shaped and cultivated their environments for over thousands of years and continue to do so today.

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We Are What We Drink
May
18
5:00 PM17:00

We Are What We Drink

  • Monday, May 18, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 17:00 18:30
  • RCCHU Conference Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In We Are What We Drink, Peruvian journalist and researcher Sergio Rebaza traces the social and political history of sugarcane distillates across Latin America.

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Claro De Luna Conversatorio con la autora Elizabeth Santiago
May
18
4:00 PM16:00

Claro De Luna Conversatorio con la autora Elizabeth Santiago

  • Monday, May 18, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
  • BPL Connolly (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join for an interactive conversation with Elizabeth Santiago, author of The Moonlit Vine, a young adult novel that follows 14-year-old Taína Perez as she navigates family responsibilities, challenges at school, and troubles in her neighborhood.

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Celebración colombiana de fútbol
May
16
7:30 PM19:30

Celebración colombiana de fútbol

  • Saturday, May 16, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
  • Gillette Stadium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Con la llegada de James Rodríguez a Minnesota, este partido es la excusa perfecta para reunirse y celebrar el orgullo colombiano

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UnCommon Stage: Fabiola Méndez
May
15
6:00 PM18:00

UnCommon Stage: Fabiola Méndez

  • Friday, May 15, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • UnCommon Corner, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Puerto Rican singer and cuatrista Fabiola Méndez will hold a special concert in Boston, honoring the folk music of her homeland.

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Jueves Charlado: Free open-level Spanish informal conversation
May
14
6:00 PM18:00

Jueves Charlado: Free open-level Spanish informal conversation

  • Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 18:00 18:00
  • Boston Area Spanish Exchange (BASE) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Talleres de conversación informales y gratuitos.

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Andres Cepeda: Bogota La Gira
May
12
8:00 PM20:00

Andres Cepeda: Bogota La Gira

  • Tuesday, May 12, 2026
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Lynn Memorial Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Andrés Cepeda returns this year to international stages with Nuestra Vida en Canciones, a tour that has taken him to various arenas and stadiums.

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Venezuela Conference: Concert by Maestra Elisa Vegas, conductor
May
12
4:45 PM16:45

Venezuela Conference: Concert by Maestra Elisa Vegas, conductor

  • Tuesday, May 12, 2026
  • 4:45 PM 5:45 PM 16:45 17:45
  • Askwith Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Maestra Vegas is currently the only woman serving as music director of a professional symphony orchestra in the country, the Orquesta Sinfónica Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho.

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Satellite of Qantara
May
7
7:30 PM19:30

Satellite of Qantara

  • Thursday, May 7, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Satellite of Qantara (Qantara means “arch”) brings to life a vision of unbridled fusion—blending world jazz, Middle Eastern, Western classical, and Latin American music.

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