
Enjoy art, music, dance and more at Latinx Heritage Night at the MFA. Hispanic Heritage Month begins Monday and runs through Oct. 15 and Boston is ready to celebrate. Strap on your dancing shoes and prepare to salsa, merengue and bachata the month away.
Salsa at Sunset | Salsa al Atardecer
When: Thursday, Sept. 11
Where: Plaza Betances, 100 West Dedham St., South End
Cost: Free
Info: Get an early start celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with this free, outdoor salsa concert featuring Javier Timbal Y Su Combo.
Embrace Massó “¡Con Salsa!” International Music Festival
When: Saturday, Sept. 13
Where: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St.
Cost: Free
Info: Join beloved community leader and the longtime host of WBUR’s “¡Con Salsa” Jose Massó III for an all-day celebration of music, culture, dancing and social justice.
Latinx Heritage Night at the MFA
When: Thursday, Sept. 18
Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave.
Cost: $5
Info: Create Puerto Rican beaded bracelets and Ex-votos
paintings in art-making workshops, jam out to live music, take museum
tours in English or Spanish, watch vibrant dance performances and more
during this celebration. Plus, enjoy discounted $5 admission.
Hispanic Heritage Month Mixer
When: Saturday, Sept. 20
Where: The Tall Ship, 1 East Pier Dr., East Boston
Cost: $20
Info: Enjoy
community, connection and cocktails at this event hosted by the
Association for Latino Professionals in America. Take in unparalleled
views of Boston at this mixer while networking with like-minded
individuals.
Comunidad, Cultura, Conexión | A Self-Care Sunday
When: Sunday, Sept. 21
Where: La Hacienda, 432 Broadway, Everett Cost: Free
Info: Choose
a type of movement that works for you (biking, running, walking) and
experience it in community with others. Then, gather for food and
refreshments at La Hacienda.
Sangre Dulce: A Latine Drag Show
When: Wednesday, Sept. 24
Where: Jacque’s Cabaret, 79 Broadway St., Boston
Cost: $17.85
Info: Celebrate
the month with this fabulous drag show featuring all Latine performers,
including López la López, Tito Midnight, Papi Chupa Chulo and more,
hosted by MT Hart.
CineFest Latino Boston
When: Wednesday, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Sept. 28
Where: Venues around Boston
Cost: $15+
Info: This
annual film fest showcases Latino- made and focused films running the
gamut from documentary and narrative screenings to short films and
filmmaker Q&As. On Sept. 18 the festival will host a free community
screening of short films in East Boston.
5th Annual Salsa & Bachata Glow Party
When: Saturday, Sept. 27
Where: Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts, 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge
Cost: $20
Info: Start
things off with beginner-friendly bachata lessons and then dance the
night away to salsa, bachata and merengue beats by DJ Ninrod. Free
glow-inthe-dark accessories and a photo booth are the cherries on top of
the party.
Fiesta en la Plaza
When: Sunday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 12
Where: Boston City Hall Plaza Cost: Free
Info: This
family-friendly celebration spans two days during Hispanic Heritage
Month. On Sept. 28, enjoy live music and flamenco and salsa dance
performances. On Oct. 12 there will be a special screening of “Género:
Salsa,” a discussion with the artists involved and a community salsa
party.