Saturday, May 10th | SRBCC

Tickets available for 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm

The Aquí, Somos fundraiser at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (May 10th, 2025) promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture, headlined by the internationally acclaimed plena group, Los Pleneros de la Cresta. Recently featured in Bad Bunny’s chart-topping album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” this marks their first visit to the U.S. after achieving significant global recognition with three of Spotify’s 50 most-streamed songs of 2025. Attendees will immerse themselves in vibrant music, lively dance, and delicious Latin cuisine, making this not just an event, but a cultural experience that supports our artistic programs.

Thursday, March 20th | 7 PM | 4048 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago IL

Harnessing the power of plena as music of resistance, Pleneros y Poetas brings together a group of Chicago-based poets and pleneros from different neighborhoods to explore improvisation, storytelling, as well as shared and unique struggles within their communities.

Pleneros y Poetas is a project funded by Healing Illinois. Artistic leaders: Logan Lu (poetry) and Quincy Raggs (plena).

Our monthly residency at The California Clipper continues every third Friday of the month with special guest Tino Melecio from Tino Melecio and the Latin Swing Factor.

Saturday, March 22 | 7:30 PM | SRBCC

SRBCC presents Daniela Santos and her trio in the US Premiere of “La Ruta Ana Otero” a tribute to the first Puerto Rican woman to be an internationally recognized conductor, composer and pianist. The varied program includes works from 1870 to the present day: Waltzes, mazurcas, boleros, Puerto Rican danzas and original compositions, including the only surviving work composed by Ana Otero herself in Paris, “Premiere Penseé”.

Saturday, April 12 10th | 7:00 PM | SRBCC

Generous support provided by The Music Performance Trust Fund.

Join Richard Peña as he answers the question: What could the Latin side of jazz guitar sound like? Each track is an answer, showcasing how the guitar can stand as an equal to instruments like the piano, cuatro, or tres in leading a band melodically, harmonically, and rhythmically.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

All SRBCC programs receive partial funding from Illinois Arts Council, MacArthur Foundation, Driehaus Foundation,

Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation,

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, National Endowment for the Arts, Chicago Cultural Treasures, Sueños Festival, IDHS, DCEO, and The Field Foundation of Illinois.

Our programs would not be possible without the support of donors like you. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center.

SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS CULTURAL CENTER | 4048 W. ARMITAGE AVE.| CHICAGO IL