An authentic Irish party
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, comes to New York “A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation”, a production featuring former World Irish Dance Champions and dancers from the West End’s Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, to transport audiences through Ireland’s tumultuous history. From this Friday, March 8 to Friday, March 15, the show revives classics like “Danny Boy”, “Tell Me Ma”, “Wild Rover” and many other well-known songs. “A Taste of Ireland?” fuses cultural traditions, modern style and lots of fun, to deliver a performance that has kept audiences around the world dancing. At the Loreto Theater at the Sheen Center (18 Bleecker Street). Tickets at www.atasteofirelandshow.com.
Don Omar and his “Back to Reggaeton” tour
Latin music icon and reggaeton pioneer, Don Omar, brings his long-awaited “Back to Reggaeton” tour to the Barclays Center, this Saturday, March 9, and to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday, the 10th. The singer is celebrating two decades of music with a show that will feature his most legendary hits, such as ‘Dale con Dale’ and ‘Cuéntale’, as well as those from his most recent EP, which bears the same name as the tour and includes the single “ Sandunga”, a collaboration with Wisin y Yandel, produced by Luny Tunes. At 8:00 pm both nights. Tickets in ticketmaster and https://www.axs.com.
Flamenco concert in honor of women
As part of the 23rd edition of the Flamenco Festival New York, this Saturday, March 9, flamenco guitarist Antonia Jiménez will be performing, who has become one of the most prominent women in a field dominated by men, along with the emotional vocalist Inma The Carbonera. In her concert “A Gaya”, Jiménez has set to music verses by Lorca and several Spanish poets that had never before been sung in flamenco. Her performance pays tribute to the strength of women and the importance of Mother Earth and is held in commemoration of International Women’s Day (March 8). At 8:00 pm. At Roulette (509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn) Info & Tickets: https://www.robertbrowningassociates.com.
The female talent of “Music”
In celebration of Women’s Month, the New Victory Theater will present performances by the women’s ensemble, Música. Directed by Latin Grammy-nominated artist Sonia De Los Santos, this joyful bilingual youth concert celebrates women who make music and those who inspired Sonia and her bandmates to pursue the art, so they could share their love for music with future generations. With different shows from this Saturday, March 9 to March 17, Música will encourage the public to dance and sing to the beat of a symphony of Latin American rhythms ranging from cumbia to traditional Mexican folk music. With original songs in both English and Spanish. Tickets at the New Victory Box Office (209 W 42nd Street), online at NewVictory.org or by phone at 646.223.3010.
Tales from the Ranch at Teatro Círculo
As part of Teatro Fest NYC 2024, Teatro SEA will be presenting this Saturday, March 9, its children’s play “Rancho Tales,” a reinterpretation of some favorite family stories that incorporates music, puppets, movement and visuals. The characters “Pepa” and “Pepe” guide everyone through three classic bilingual ranch stories: “El Patito Feo,” “Los Tres Cabritos,” and “La Gallinita Roja,” accompanied by popular Latin American ranch songs. It is a perfect show for the little ones, from newborns to five years old. In the spaces of the Teatro Círculo (64 East 4th, Manhattan), at 3:00 pm. Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com
Oscar Wao in Spanish Repertory
Repertorio Español (138 E 27th St, Manhattan) brings back its hit play “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” this Saturday, March 9, as part of Teatro Fest NYC 2024. Oscar is a naive “nerd” from New Jersey who has finally left the shackles of her imposing Dominican mother and is attending her first semester of college at Rutgers with her rebellious sister. He dreams of becoming the Dominican JRR Tolkien and, above all, finding love. But Oscar may never get what he wants. He blames the “fuku,” a curse that has haunted Oscar’s family for generations, following them on their epic journey from Santo Domingo to the United States. At 8:00 pm. Tickets available at:https://repertorio.nyc.
Piano concert at the Pregones Theater
The “March Is Music” concert series! from Teatro Pregones in The Bronx (575 Walton Avenue) continues this Sunday, March 10, with the presentation of Sylvia Jiang, a prominent pianist from New Zealand. A graduate of the Juilliard School, she has been hailed by critics as a “young pianist of genuine substance” and “New Zealand’s most notable emerging pianist.” Sylvia’s performances have been featured on BBC News, TV3, ABC Australia, among other media. She has won numerous top prizes in national and international competitions, including the prestigious Hastings and Wallace National International Piano Competitions. At 3:00 pm. More information and tickets:https://pregonesprtt.org.
Exhibition at the Cervantes Institute
Coinciding with Women’s Month, the Instituto Cervantes in New York (211 E 49th St) has just inaugurated the exhibition “That eternal admiration”, dedicated to the double centenary of Alicia de Larrocha (1923-2009) and Victoria de los Ángeles ( 1923-2005). The exhibition narrates the brilliant career of the Catalan soprano and pianist, two artists who coincided in time and marked milestones in the musical history of Spain. Through photographs, letters, dresses, scores and other objects never before exhibited, the exhibition is also a story of affection and respect, the portrait of a fruitful friendship throughout a century of life full of encounters and shared projects. Information at: www.newyork.cervantes.org
Pasta and orange wine feast
Doreen Winkler, the founder of Orange Glou, the first and only store dedicated exclusively to orange wines in the city, will be hosting a series of pop-ups with Chef Cameo Fucci of the restaurant Allora Pasta Co., on the 10th, 17th and March 21, at 6:00 and 7:00 pm. Orange wines are made with white grapes but in the style of a red wine, where the juice and skins remain in contact after pressing, adding color and texture to very unique and food-friendly wines. At the event, guests will enjoy a four-course tasting, featuring two handmade pastas, paired with four wines. On March 10 there will be a vegetarian menu that will include a blood orange and black radish salad; Sardinian culurgiones stuffed with potato, pecorino and chives; ricotta tortellini in brodo with browned butter and garden broth; and olive oil and semolina cake with preserved lemon. At 6 pm at Orange Glou (264 Broome Street near Orchard St.). Tickets are available at https://allorapasta.com/shop/wineandpasta.
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