December Calendar 2019
1-2
Bridgetown
Michael Forde Memorial Chess Tournament
Brandons Road.
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1, 8, 15, 22
Panama City
El Rey de la Selva
Play. Production: Krystal Pérez and Rubiel de León; script and direction: Carlos Quintana.
ABA Theater.
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1-31
Rosario
Nicola Sacco Esculturas
Exhibit of works by Sergio Néstor Sacco, María Soledad Sacco, and Emiliano Rodrigo Sacco. Sculptures of marble and metal.
Roberto Fontanarrosa Cultural Center.
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1-31 (except 25)
Chicago
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Exhibit of Christmas traditions from around the world.
Museum of Science and Industry.
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1-31
New York
Christmas Spectacular
Family-friendly Christmas show featuring The Rockettes. Wooden soldiers, reindeer, Santa Claus, and more.
Radio City Music Hall.
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4-17
Bogotá
Expoartesanías
Colombia’s largest handicrafts and cultural products fair. Ceramics, weaving, fashion, and jewelry, along with delicious food.
Corferias.
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5-8
Miami
Art Basel Miami Beach
Cultural event where galleries from around the world exhibit the highest quality in modern and contemporary works.
Meeting point: Miami Beach Convention Center.
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5-12
Havana
41° Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano
Festival offering cinematographic works that reaffirm Latin American and Caribbean cultural identity.
Cinemas in Havana and the Hotel Nacional.
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6-7
Bogotá
Pombo: El Musical
An original idea from Carlos Vives that weaves the stories of Rafael Pombo together with music, dance, and acting to build a world centered around his characters.
Colón Theater.
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7
Medellín
Desfile de Mitos y Leyendas
A celebration to welcome the Christmas season with parades of costumed dance groups that represent regional myths.
Main streets of the city and Pueblito Paisa.
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7
Montreal
Off-Festival Bach
Last day of this classical music festival that celebrates one of the greatest composers of all time: Johann Sebastian Bach.
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7-8
Bogotá
El Mesías de Händel
Performed by Dunedin Consort (United Kingdom).
Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater.
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8
Guadalajara
International Book Fair (FIL)
Last day of this culture fest, literary and publishing gathering, and meeting of writers and readers. Guest of honor: United Kingdom.
Expo Guadalajara Exhibition Center.
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13
Bogotá
Novena Sinfonía de Beethoven
Philharmonic Orchestra of Bogotá.
Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater.
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13-17
Havana
Fencing: World Cup Foil
Ciudad Deportiva.
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14
Santo Domingo
Noche Larga de los Museos
Free cultural event that highlights the beauty of Dominican monuments. Living statues, concerts, folklore, and ballet.
Museums and the Historic Quarter of the Colonial City.
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14
Montreal
Handel’s Messiah
L’Orchestre Philharmonique et Choeur des Mélomanes, with 75 singers, 30 musicians, and 4 soloists.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church
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14
Rosario
Flores muertas
Showing of paintings by Patricia Espinosa, who pays tribute to the victims of femicide through the ages and around the world.
José Manuel Estrada Municipal Public Library.
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19
Bogotá
Concierto de Navidad
Philharmonic Orchestra of Bogotá, directed by Andrés Felipe Jaime.
Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater.
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20-31
New Orleans
NOLA Christmas Fest
Family festival where the spirit of Christmas reigns. Covered ice rink, slides, carnival rides, Father Christmas, gingerbread houses, and gifts.
New Orleans Convention Center.
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23-28
Orlando
Disney Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas.
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25
Salta
Ciudad de Navidad
A living manger enacted by 312 young people in a beautiful natural setting.
Villa Las Rosas.
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25-30
Cali
Feria de Cali
Music festival with the Salsadrome, a magnum concert, a beauty contest, an orchestra competition, and bull fighting.
Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium, Cañaveralejo Bullring and streets around the city.
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27-28
Panama City
Don Quijote
Marianela Núñez, from the Royal Ballet of London.
National Theater of Panama.
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31
Dec. 31 – Jan. 2.
Miami
New Year’s Eve “Big Orange”
One of the largest street festivals, where thousands of people come together to celebrate. Excellent music, parties, fireworks, and cruises.
Bayfront Park.
