Upcoming Events

Black Culture Connection and MAGI Cultural Art Center presents: SLAM POETRY SESSION- JULY 5 at 7pm

Youth Enrichment program starts July 6th.

Every saturday from 10-4pm we will be tutoring the youth and teaching them art forms such as Djing, Visual art (Photography, painting, theatre, music etc). The Y.E.P program is free. We are accepting kids ages 8-14. Enroll your child today slots are filling up fast!

To enroll email blackcultureyep@gmail.com.

Also if you'd like to volunteer or teach your craft email us at blackcultureyep@gmail.com

FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND

Saturday July 6, 8pm $15 Sones de Mexico Ensemble and Son Monarcas with Camerino Utrera and Andres Flores AN INTERNATIONAL NIGHT OF SON JAROCHOIf you like the music of Veracruz you will not want to miss this concert. We are bringing the heart of Veracruz to the Windy City. Presented by portoluz as part of the Son Jarocho International Exchange project, this concert will feature Chicago bands Son Monarcas and Sones de Mexico Ensemble featuring the music of Veracruz. Two special guest musicians from Veracruz will join the cast: Andres Flores and Camerino Utrera. This concert takes place at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Buy Tickets Here

Workshops & Fandango w/ Visiting Artists from Mexico at MAGI Sunday July 7th!
SUNDAY JULY 7, 5-630pm $10 Workshop with Natalia Arroyo, world-renowned violinist of Son de Madera. Study violin technique and learn Son Jarocho and Son Huasteco from one of the premier players in the world. Straight from Mexico City. Video INTERVIEW Los Juiles by Son de Madera with Mercedes Inez

Sunday July 7, 7-9pm $15 Workshop with Andres Flores Study pandero, jarana and zapateado with Andres Flores. MAGI Cultural Art Center 2149 W. 21st Andres Flores - Pandero Jarocho

FREE FANDANGO @ 9pm!

EVERY TUESDAY starting July 9 A night of music, poetry, theatre and an open mic / jam session.

Doors open at 7pm House Band starts at 730pm Open Mic / Jam Session: 9-11pm

Donations Appreciated Raffles of original art work

Gypsy and jazz at MAGI with Jovan D. Mikhailovic

Friday, July 19 at 7:30 pm

Jovan D. Mikhailovic is a 78 year old violinist, theatre artist and painter currently exhibiting over 30 pieces of art work at MAGI Gallery and will be joined by his long-time musical partner, acclaimed cimbalom player, Alex Udvary. Alex has been seen often at the Green Mill and Katerinas. They will be playing pieces of gypsy music and American jazz standards. Don't Miss It! $5-10 suggested donation at the door. 100% goes to musicians Free Food and Catch the exhibition while it is on display!

CLASSES

MONDAY: 6-715pm / 7:30-830pm THURSDAY: 5-6pm $8 suggested donation (pay-what-you-can)

Please REGISTER ONLINE for classes. Drop-ins are open for Yoga ->Please REGISTER ONLINE for classes. Drop-ins are open for Yoga<-