Arthur Hanlon and his friends at Sony Hall
The extraordinary pianist Arthur Hanlon brings his new tour, “Piano Magic”, to our city this Thursday, February 29. Known for both his virtuosity and his collaborative spirit, Hanlon, a concert pianist who graduated from the Manhattan School of Music, will perform from his vast repertoire of original compositions and covers of Latin music’s greatest hits, accompanied by his band of musicians from first level. In the show that he will give at Sony Hall (235 W 46th St) he will have as guests the Mexican Noel Shajris, the Colombian Paola Jara and the Cuban Peter Nieto. At 8:00 pm. Entries in: https://www.ticketweb.com.
Pablo Alborán at Madison Square Garden
The Spanish singer-songwriter Pablo Alborán has been touring the United States with his “La cu4rta Hoja” tour, and this Friday, March 1, he arrives at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The man from Malaga has been the best-selling artist in Spain in seven non-consecutive years, with 43 platinum albums from his sales. His first success came in 2011 with the release of “Solamente Tú”, which reached the top of the charts, with songs like “Solamente Tú” and “Perdóname”. His third album, “Terral” (2014), ranked at the top of Billboard’s Latin Pop Album chart and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album. He is currently promoting the production that gives its name to the tour, “La Cu4rta Hoja.” At 8:30 p.m. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.
Soledad López returns to the Thalia Theater
The award-winning Spanish actress Soledad López returns with her play “We Do It Better Than Men,” a funny comedy about the relationships between women and men. The work shows a psychologist teaching a professional growth workshop and reliving her own experiences, with which she explores sexual awakening, analyzes the myths of marriage and divorce, discovers seducers and love after 50+ . By the Puerto Rican writer Roberto Ramos Perea, produced, designed and directed by Ángel Gil Orrios. From March 1 to 24. Friday at 8:00 pm; Saturdays at 3:00 and 8:00 pm; and Sundays at 4:00 pm. In Spanish with English supertitles. The Thalia Spanish Theater is located at 41-17 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside (Queens). Entries in www.thaliatheatre.org or by calling (718) 729-3880.
Dance and female art
Norte Maar, a Brooklyn-based arts organization that is celebrating 20 years of creating, promoting and presenting collaborations in the visual, literary and performing arts, presents the 11th annual season of Counterpointe11, March 1-3, a series of curated performances of newly commissioned choreographic works from female dance artists. Brooklyn’s The Mark O’Donnell Theater at Entertainment Community Fund will once again host the work of seven female choreographers who have been paired with seven female visual artists to collaborate and create both a new physical and visual work each, investigating the process of creation, inspiration and development in live performance. Friday, March 1 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, March 2 at 4:00 pm and 7:30 pm; and Sunday, March 3 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets at: https://buytickets.at/nortemaarforcollaborativeprojectsintheartsinc/1110220.
The Teatro Fest NYC 2024 starts
The NY Latino Theater Alliance kicks off its Teatro Fest NYC 2024 this week, a festival of live theater, dance, music, puppetry and conversations with Latin artists in The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. This year it will have 23 productions and 141 performances, in 9 Latin theaters from March 1 to April 30. The festival includes world premieres as well as revivals of celebrated plays and other exciting cultural offerings from New York’s rich Latino community. Teatro Fest NYC 2024 is a collaboration between the main and most prestigious Latin theater companies in the city, such as Teatro Círculo, Teatro IATI, International Art Relations (INTAR), Teatro LATEA, Teatro Pregones, Repertorio Español, Teatro SEA and Teatro Thalía . For a detailed list of productions and events, and to purchase tickets, visit: latinotheatersny.com.
Good sauce at the Lehman Center
The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents this Saturday, March 2, the legendary Andy Montañez and his “Toda una Vida Concerto.” Montañez, baptized as “The Godfather of Salsa” and known for his powerful voice, will be celebrating his 60th anniversary. Along with him will be Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra, who will be commemorating the centenary of the “King of Latin Music”, Tito Puente, in a tribute show together with the dancers Eddie Torres Jr. The show is also complemented by El Trío Ideal by Johnny Olivio and Herencia de Plena, a prominent Puerto Rican traditional music group. The Lehman is located at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx. At 8:00 pm. Tickets are available at https://www.lehmancenter.org/events/andy-montanez or by calling 718-960-8833.
“March Is Music” concert series kicks off
The electrifying “March Is Music” concert series returns to the Bronx, March 2-30, with nine dynamic performances by world-renowned artists spanning Latin, jazz, fusion and classical genres. The Pregones Theater (575 Walton Avenue) It will be the venue for live shows that promise unforgettable experiences. This Saturday it will be the turn of the Latin pop rock group, Radio Pirata, at 7:00 pm; and on Sunday at 3:00 pm the classical pianist Richarlita You will be there. For a complete agenda and tickets, visit:pregonesprtt.org/march-is-music-2024.
The feminine salsa of Lulada Club
The Lulada Club collective transplants the sparkle and excitement of salsa from Cali, Colombia, directly to the heart of New York City. One of the few all-female bands in the genre, with their unique energy will be performing next Wednesday, March 6, as part of Lincoln Center Moments, a program of free performances designed especially for people with dementia and their caregivers. The 11:00 am shows are designed for a neurodiverse audience. Additionally, these performances are also open to adults with developmental disabilities. The 1:00 pm shows are followed by a workshop designed especially for audiences affected by dementia. Free. At the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, located on the 10th floor of the Rose Building (165 W 65th St). Information: https://www.lincolncenter.org.
Happy Hour at The Roof at Public
The Roof at Public, a popular gathering spot since its opening in 2017, will now host “Sunset,” a special Happy Hour, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The space, which has impressive views of the city at all hours, is offering a new offer that includes cocktails, wines and beers with special prices between $6 and $10 dollars, accompanied by snacks, such as burgers and fries, chips and guacamole, chicken empanadas with chili sauce (a favorite created by Chef Diego Muñoz of the hotel’s Popular restaurant) and a complimentary serving of mixed nuts and popcorn. In partnership with Via Carota and Magnolia Bakery, the menu also includes bottled cocktails and Magnolia’s famous cupcakes. The Roof at Public is located at 215 Chrystie St, Manhattan. More information: https://www.publichotels.com.
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