Calendar September 2019
1
Chicago
Mark Knopfler Live
The Chicago Theatre.
1
Guadalajara
International Mariachi and Horsemanship Fair
The last day of this great fair, where mariachis sing to the accompaniment of a philharmonic orchestra.
Liberation Plaza.
1-30 (except Mondays)
New York
Frozen on Broadway
St. James Theatre.
1-30 (except Wednesdays)
Miami
“The Other Side of Now: Foresight in Contemporary Caribbean Art”
Pérez Art Museum, Miami.
1-30
Bridgetown
The Enigma of Arrival: the Politics and Poetics of Caribbean Migration to Britain
An exhibit of art that seeks to raise awareness of the migration crisis after the Second World War.
Barbados Museum & Historical Society.
2-9
Rosario
“Encounters with Water”
Exhibit of works on the theme of water by artist Jorgelina Otegui.
Rosa Ziperovich Southern District Municipal Center.
3-16
New York
Broadway Week
This is the best time to catch wonderful Broadway musicals at half price: many shows have 2-for-1 offers.
See the schedule at www.nycgo.com/broadway-week
3-7, 11-13, 17-21, 24-28
Las Vegas
Cirque du Soleil Beatles Love
A tribute to The Beatles band in a trip back to the trends and politics of the 1960s.
Mirage.
4-6
Belo Horizonte
Sounds of the City
International violin spectacular with renowned national and international performers.
Abrapalavra Cultural Institute.
4-8
Santiago de Chile
Wood Week
If you’re thinking about bioeconomics, think about wood. Architecture, design, engineering, innovation, and business ventures.
Gabriela Mistral Center
4-11
Mexico City
Mexico International Short Film Festival
Short subjects from México and around the world, conferences, and workshops.
Cineteca Nacional, Cinemex, National Museum of Art, and other venues.
4-15
Montevideo
Expo Prado Montevideo
114thinternational livestock expo and agro-industry and trade show. Art and culture.
La Rural del Prado Fairgrounds
5
New York
Jazz Harlem Safe House Jazz Parlor
Intimate 2-hour concert in a historic Harlem setting. Reserve in advance. The location of the event will be emailed to you two days beforehand.
5-7
Montreal
OUMF: Visual Arts, Cinema, Literature, Music, and Knowledge
The “culture season kick-off” and back-to-school event featuring music, humor, sports, and visual arts.
City center.
5-8
Mexico City
Gallery Weekend
Cultural event that seeks to promote art collecting in México through dialogue and reflections on contemporary creation.
Various venues in the Anáhuac, Condesa, Escandón, Juárez, Polanco, Roma, San Ángel, and San Miguel Chapultepec neighborhoods.
Mexico City
5-8
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Photo
Photography fair that brings together more than thirty galleries with works from neighboring countries, the United States, and Europe.
La Rural.
5-15
Toronto
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
Ten days of the latest in cinema, filmmakers, and directors.
Various theaters and locations.
5-15
Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga Fair
“The Beautiful City” celebrates the 70thanniversary of its traditional livestock, artisan, and culture fair.
Several venues around the city.
5 and 19
Miami
Historic Ghost Tour
Stories of the inhabitants and paranormal manifestations of the Deering Estate take you back to the past as you tour the historic site at night.
Deering Estate.
6, 13, 18, 21, 24, 29
San Francisco
Opera Festival
Romeo and Julietinaugurates the event. Music by Charles Gounod.
War Memorial Opera House.
6-8
Denver
Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest
The Consumer Electronics Show presents latest-generation technology for home audio and cinema.
Colorado Convention Center.
6-15
Salta
The Milagro Festival
A profound demonstration of the province’s faith in a tribute to the sacred images of the Lord and the Virgin of Miracles.
7
Miami
Alejandro Sanz in Concert: The Tour
American Airlines Arena.
7
New York
The Piano Guys in Concert
Beacon Theatre.
7-8
Bogotá
Opera: The Turn of the Screw
Colombian interpretation of the modern classic. Ramiro Gutiérrez Castro stage-directs, and Guerassim Voronkov directs the National Symphony Orchestra of Colombia.
Colón Theater.
8
Rosario
“The Stolen Paintings” Exhibit
Last day of this exhibit that is an investigation into the five works stolen from the Estévez Museum: El Greco, Goya, Ribera, Sánchez Coelho, and Murillo.
Firma and Odilio Estévez Museum of Ornamental Art
9-11
Guatemala City
Food Fair
Important food and beverage industry event that presents the newest trends in gastronomy and cuisine.
Grand Tikal Futura Hotel Convention and Exhibition Center.
10-16
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires International Documentary Film Festival (FIDBA)
Festival featuring all types of documentaries. The program includes competitions for international feature-length films, short subjects, and début works.
Information:www.fidba.com.arTwitter: @fidbaInstagram:@fidbafilmfest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fidbafilmfest/
10-17
San Andrés
Green Moon Festival
Festival that celebrates the culture of San Andrés. Music, conferences, documentaries, traditional dance, and local cuisine. Bands from Jamaica and Haiti.
11-13
Punta Cana
33rdAssociation of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES) Trade Fair
Expo of new products aimed at restaurant and hotel managers and buyers. Food tastings, cooking competition, and auctions.
Blue Mall, Punta Cana.
12-15
Havana
Giselle
Cuban National Ballet
Alicia Alonso Grand Theater, Havana.
12-15
Bogotá
André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra in Concert
Movistar Arena.
13
Asunción
Iván Noble: “Intimate and Acoustic”
Pirata Bar.
13-15
Montreal
Art Tattoo
More than two hundred tattoo artists from around the world ready to tattoo. Books, fashion, jewelry, art, and music are also on the menu.
1160 Ave. des Canadiens-de-Montréal H3B 2S2.
14-15
Bogotá
Jazz in the Park
The country’s greatest free jazz festival, offering a variety of regional, national, and international groups.
Metropolitan Park Country Club.
14-15
Bogotá
Dido and Aeneas
This very dramatic opera with incomparably beautiful music is a love story created by composer Henry Purcell in 1689.
Colón Theater
14-15
Bogotá
Ventino in Acoustic Concert
Cafam Theater.
15
Bogotá
3rdCompetition for New Creators of Children’s Songs
Promotes, supports, and disseminates initiatives for music for children up to 12 years of age. The competition’s two winning creations will be performed.
Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater.
15
Rosario
Urban Artists Expo
Last day of this exhibit of traffic, prohibition, information, and consumer signs, and others.
Roberto Fontanarrosa Cultural Center.
15-17
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo – Destination Capital 2019
Celebration of the city’s repeat designation as a Capital of Gastronomy, showcasing the African, Indigenous, and Spanish roots of Dominican flavors.
Embassy Suites by Hilton.
17
1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
Bridgetown
The Development of a City – Bridgetown: Walking Tour
First commercial, political, social, and religious activities. The oldest church, the cemetery, and the rise of rum.
Meeting point: Independence Square.
18
Bogotá
Launch of the 6thCartagena International Guitar Festival
Showcase of young Colombian talents. Guest musicians: Thomas Leeb and Eduardo Jasbón.
Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater.
19
Panama City
Morat in Concert
Amador Convention Center.
19-22
Miami
Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures
American Airlines Arena.
19-29
Toronto
JFL 42 Just for Laughs
The Toronto comedy festival is a new kind of interactive festival that shows 42 “cool things” happening in the city.
Various theaters and locations around the city: www.jfl42.com/schedule/
20
Miami
The Who in Concert
BB&T Center, Sunrise.
20
Chicago
Babymetal in Concert
Aragon Ballroom.
Sept. 20 – Oct. 10
Monterrey
International Santa Lucia Festival
Magnificent event in which more than two thousand performers take to the streets with beautiful music, dance, theater, and circus, showcasing the city’s culture and history.
Santa Lucía Explanade
21
Salta
Spring Day
Celebration of the beginning of spring. Float parade and selection of student queens from around the province.
21-22
Toronto
The Word on the Street Festival (WOTS)
This is the world’s largest outdoor bookstore, with more than 250 exhibitors of books and magazines for readers of all ages. It pays homage to the written word and promotes literacy.
Harbourfront Center.
23-29
Havana
Caribbean Table Tennis Tournament: Seniors
Ciudad Deportiva.
24
Bogotá
Batuta Foundation Concert: “Long Live México!”
The musical fusion of two sister cultures (Bogotá Batuta Orchestra and ECOS Grand Mariachi) in a tribute to great composers.
Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater.
25
Montreal
Laurie Anderson, Colin Stetson, and Rebecca Foon in Concert
Rialto Theater
25-27
Havana
Forum of Entrepreneurs and IT Leaders
Meliá Habana.
25-29
Willemstad
Curaçao Pride
The LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate with local and international performers. Pride Walk, Pride Happy Hours, Beach Party, White Party, and Boat Party.
Wilhelmina Park and other locations.
25-29
Montreal
International Pop Music Festival
A “can’t miss” event for independent musicians, music fans, and creative minds of all stripes.
Rialto Theater
26
Chicago
Avril Lavigne in Concert: “Head Above Water”
Chicago Theater.
27
Mendoza
Nando Parrado: “Miracle in the Andes. “Redefining the Impossible”
Arena Maipú Stadium.
27-29
Chicago
Monster Jam Triple Threat Series
More trucks, more wheelies, more donuts, more racing, more adrenaline, more action.
Allstate Arena.
27-29
Rio de Janeiro
Rock in Rio
One of the most famous music festivals in the world. Rock, pop, funk, soul, MPB (Brazilian popular music), and electronic music. Drake, Foo Fighters, Bon Jovi, and Wadaiko Sho, among others.
La Barra Olympic Park.
28
Punta Cana
Marc Anthony in Concert: “Opus Tour”
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana.
28
Montevideo
Earth Music
Clinic led by Juan Quintero
Sodre National Auditorium.
28
Panama City
Manuel Turizo, Sech, and Justin Quiles in Concert
Plaza Amador
Sept. 29 – Oct. 5
Curaçao
International Dive Festival
Enjoy the world beneath the waves and share an educational experience that encourages people to conserve the underwater habitat.
Lions Dive Beach Resort, Cas Abou Beach, and others.
