Photo courtesy of Flamenco Fever
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 15, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in our neighborhood.
Flamenco Fever
Just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month, Ida y Vuelta Flamenco will hold a wide array of events across Texas in September and October – from performances and paella-and-beer gatherings to the launch of the inaugural Texas Flamenco Festival.
The Texas Flamenco Festival will feature 10 events in October including three concerts and four workshops with legendary artists christening the newly opened “La Cantera Arts Conservatory.”
The Texas Flamenco Festival runs through Hispanic Heritage Month with 25 performances in North Texas and across the state.
For ticket information, click here.
Cockrell Hill Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
A celebration of culture and traditions will take center stage at Cockrell Hill’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Enjoy an assortment of food, on-going stage performances, and children’s entertainment. Admission is free.
Saturday, September 14th
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Park, 4334 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce event
Join Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce member Suvida Healthcare in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Celebrando Dallas Concert and Festival
Join AARP Texas, the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, and the City of Dallas for the first annual Celebrando Dallas Concert & Festival.
Bring family and friends and listen to a curated mariachi music experience and singers, watch the picturesque dance of the Ballet Folklorico, enjoy live DJ music, and participate in the live karaoke. Also, enjoy delicious food, crafts, and resources from different vendors and organizations.
Saturday, September 21
11 a.m.
Anita Martinez Recreation Center
Registration required. Click here to register.
Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta
Join the Arcadia Park Branch Library for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. The event will feature local vendors and artisans showcasing traditional crafts and goods. Families will be entertained by the lively tunes of a Mariachi band, the graceful movements of Folklorico dancers, and the rhythmic beats of school drum performers. Additionally, interactive game stations will provide fun for attendees of all ages. There will be dancing, crafts, and food, fostering a sense of unity and appreciation for Hispanic traditions within our diverse community.
Saturday, September 21
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Arcadia Park Branch Library
Celebration with Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company
Enjoy a special dance performance celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company. In this exciting show, they will showcase some fun dances from Latin America.
Saturday, September 21
11 a.m. to noon
Dallas West Branch (2332 Singleton Blvd.)
Mini Piñata Making
Create your very own mini piñata in a fun and colorful celebration of Hispanic Heritage month.
Tuesday, September 17, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Arcadia Park Branch (1302 North Justin Ave.)
Thursday, September 19, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., North Oak Cliff Branch (302 West Tenth St.)
Christine Suggs Author Talk
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Whose Books has invited local author Christine Suggs to discuss her recently published graphic novel “Ay Mija.”
A Q&A will begin at 6:45 p.m., and she will sign copies of the book at 7.
Wednesday, September 25
6 p.m.
North Oak Cliff Branch Library
