Argentine sounds and jazz in the Bronx
In celebration of International Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month, The Bronx Song Corridor (438 East 163rd Avenue, Bronx) will present “Nuevas Voices: Rising Voices in Latin Jazz” this Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 pm. The concert will bring together the Argentine guitarist Carlos Paván (photo) and the experimental duo Chuño in an evening that fuses Latin American musical traditions with contemporary jazz. Paván incorporates classical influences and jazz elements in his compositions, while Chuño explores traditional Argentine sounds from an experimental perspective. More information and tickets at: bronxmusichall.org.
The Havana Film Competition New York starts
This week, New York will once again become a meeting point for Latin American cinema with the arrival of the Havana Film Competition New York (HFFNY), which will celebrate its 26th edition from May 1 to 7. The event will bring together more than 30 films from Latin America, the Caribbean and Latin communities in the country. The programming will address contemporary themes such as identity, migration, memory, social justice and belonging, offering audiences stories that reflect the cultural diversity and realities of the region. In addition to the screenings, the festival will function as a space for dialogue and reflection through cinematographic art. For a complete agenda, visit: www.HFFNY.com.
The Margaret Mead Film Competition at the AMNH
The renowned Margaret Mead Film Competition returns to the American Museum of Natural History in New York (AMNH) from May 1 to 3, with a program dedicated to the best international documentary cinema. Founded in 1977 in honor of anthropologist Margaret Mead, the festival will feature stories focused on the connection between human cultures and the natural world. This year’s edition will open with the New York premiere of Time and Waterdirected by Sara Dosa, a poetic reflection on climate change and the disappearance of a glacier in Iceland. Among the notable projections there is also Nuisance Endurewinner of the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. More information: amnh.org/mead.
Oscar Dudamel at Lincoln Center
The renowned Venezuelan trombonist and conductor Oscar Dudamel will perform with his orchestra this Friday, May 1 at 7:30 pm at Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium (1887 Broadway)on a night dedicated to salsa and social dancing. The musician, father of the director of the New York Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, will also celebrate the launch of his new album Sueño Alcanzado. With a career that mixes classical training and Caribbean rhythms, Dudamel has shared the stage with figures such as Rubén Blades, Héctor Lavoe and Gilberto Santa Rosa. The evening will also feature music by DJ Elvira and promises to turn the atrium into a large Latin dance floor in the heart of New York. Freed from tag. More information: https://www.lincolncenter.org.
Caifanes at the Palladium Instances Sq.
The legendary Mexican band Caifanes will perform at the Palladium Instances Sq. (1515 Broadway) this Friday, May 1 at 8:00 pm, in a long-awaited concert for followers of Latin rock. The group, led by Saúl Hernández, will perform classics that marked generations such as Outside, The cell that explodes and Wind. The concert promises a night full of nostalgia, energy and some of the most emblematic songs of rock in Spanish. Tickets available at: www.ticketmaster.
The ‘New Jersey Wine & Meals Competition’
The renowned British chef Marco Pierre White (photo) and the winner of the last season of Top Chef, Tristen Epps, headline this year’s edition of the New Jersey Wine & Meals Competitionwhich will be held from May 1 to 3 at Crystal Springs Resort, one hour from New York. White, an iconic figure in international gastronomy, will make a rare appearance in the United States to curate the major dinner and share anecdotes from his career. Chef Dan Richer, Razza’s three-star New York Instances pizza master, will also star alongside Bravo TV talents such as Lana Lagomarsini and Bailey Sullivan, recently nominated for the James Beard Rising Chef Award. The festival will include tastings, cocktail classes, culinary demonstrations and the Worthy Tasting with more than 30 cooks and 200 top-class wines and spirits. The closing will be a night party with DJs, gastronomy and cocktails at the tropical pool complex. More information: https://njwinefoodfest.com.
Peppa Pig and George arrive at the Botanical Garden
The popular Peppa Pig and George return to the New York Botanical Garden (2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx) on May 2 and 3, with Peppa Pig on Pirate Island, a fun family experience that will include a 15-minute mini show, character encounters, and interactive activities for kids. Performances will be held at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in the Arthur and Janet Ross Corridor. After the display veil, families will be able to participate in creative workshops, scavenger hunts and storytime sessions hosted by the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Tickets include an activity package and snacks for children. More information at: nybg.org.
Beauty and gift experience
The Dyson stores on Fifth Avenue (640 Fifth Avenue) and SoHo (155 Mercer Avenue) in New York will celebrate Mother’s Day next Sunday, May 3 with a special beauty experience and exclusive gifts. From 1:00 to 5:00 pm, those who make a purchase of Dyson beauty products will receive an exclusive gift valued at $200. Additionally, attendees will be able to enjoy free styling demonstrations, dried flower arrangements, macarons and other surprises in the store. More information: https://www.dyson.com.
Cazzu at Madison Square Garden
Cazzu will arrive at Madison Square Garden Theater on Wednesday, May 6 with his long-awaited ”Latinaje Tour”. Nominated for a Latin Grammy, the Argentine singer will present live the songs from Latinaje, her fifth studio album, a project that explores love from different perspectives and fuses sounds such as tango, cumbia, bachata, corrido, copla and Argentine folklore. The production stands out for its mix of genres and for celebrating Latin American identity and cultural diversity. The show promises an intense visual and musical experience, with a contemporary proposal that has been praised by critics. At 8:00 pm. Tickets at: livenation.com.
Circle Line brings back its spring cruises
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises kicked off its spring season with new tours Spring Endure Mountain Cruise and Hudson River Spring Cruise. The full-day experience departs from Pier 83 in Midtown New York and cruises down the Hudson River to Endure Mountain Advise Park, offering panoramic views, live narration and landscapes covered in spring greenery. On board, passengers will enjoy live music from the band Divining Rod, buffet-style brunch, mimosas and cocktails. Upon arrival at Endure Mountain, there will be free time to hike, tour Hessian Lake, or visit the park’s zoo and museums. Cruises operate Saturdays and Sundays until May 25. More information at: circleline.com.
Brunch inspired by The Devil Wears Prada
The restaurant The Parliament (557 Lexington Avenue), located inside The Benjamin Royal Sonesta hotel, will premiere this Saturday, May 2, an interactive gastronomic experience inspired by the long-awaited premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2. Under the name Fashion & Stilettos, the brunch will be available every weekend in May and seeks to transport attendees to the glamorous and fashionable universe of the film. The experience includes a shared drink served in a striking stiletto-shaped decanter, a Jarlsberg cheese board – in homage to a scene from the actual film – themed accessories and a brunch main course of your choice. Options include French toast, eggs Benedict, croque madame and vegetarian frittata. To reserve, visit: https://theparliamentnyc.com.