Dia de los Muertos Community Concert and Family Activities

November 3rd, 2012
1:00 pm

VivaFest closes its 2012 season with a spectacular community event – joining forces with the San Francisco Symphony Choir and Youth Orchestra, Los Lupenos de San Jose, Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan and the legendary Latino icon of the theatre, Luis Valdez. Staged by Dan Guerrero, this Day of the Dead concert features both classical and traditional Mexican music, dancing by Los Lupenos and a narration created for the program by Luis Valdez.

Tickets

$15-$68. Tickets are available at sfsymphony.org, by phone at 415-864-6000, and at the Davies Symphony Hall Box Office, on Grove Street between Van Ness Avenue and Franklin Street in San Francisco.

Location

Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102

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Domingo Gigante: A Night Of Stars

September 16th, 2012
7:00 pm

Join us for an unprecedented evening of entertainment – the top stars of Latin music on one stage – Ozomatli, Mariachi Vargas, Lila Downs, and the legendary Paquita la del Barrio, joined by special guests Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles.

Tickets available now through Ticketmaster online, by phone at (800) 745-3000, and at Ticketmaster outlets or in person at the HP Pavilion Box Office.

 

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Outdoor Feria del Mariachi (FREE!)

September 16th, 2012
11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate the American Dream Latino style with a full day of music, food, community events and cultural celebrations with Mariachi Azteca, Los Texmaniacs, Ronstadt Generations, Guelaguetza performers from Santa Cruz, and many more!

Before the Feria, stop by Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph (80 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA) for a special Mariachi Mass at 10:00 am.

VivaFest welcomes this year a very special guest of honor: Irene Chavez, Senior Vice President and area manager for Kaiser Permanente, who will introduce fellow Texans, Los Texmaniacs on Stage 1.

Location

HP Pavilion – Arena Green
525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95110
(at the intersection with Autumn Street – across from the park)
For directions, please visit www.hppsj.com

Feria Schedule

 

Mariachi Mass

Mariachi Nuevo Luz de San Marco

10:00am – Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph
(80 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA)

 

 

Stage One

- Mariachi Azteca
- Los Texmaniacs
- Trio Ellas
- Mono Blanco
- Santa Cecilia (invited not confirmed)
- Ronstadt Generations
- Las Cafeteras
- La Misa Negra

 

 

Stage Two

- Mariachi Mi Tierra Linda-Oakland, Ca.
- Mariachi Nuevo Luz de San Marcos-Richmond, Ca.
- Mariachi Apantzigan-San Jose, Ca.
- Mariachi Cilhaulteco-San Jose, Ca.

 

 

ALL SET TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Student Showcase Concert

Date & Time: TBD

Admission is free but space is limited, so arrive early!

Every year, the San José Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival welcomes some of the best young mariachis and folkloric dancers from all over the Bay Area, the state of California, and the entire country to study with master instructors. The Student Showcase Concert gives them a chance to show off for the community.

Theatre on San Pedro Square
29 N. San Pedro Street, San José, CA 95110

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VivaFest 2012 Spring Events – An Evening of Comedy!

June 1st, 2012 - 6:00PM

Don’t miss the inaugural VivaFest comedy night! In partnership with the Alum Rock Community Advisory Committee and San Jose Parks and Recreation Foundation – an evening of laughs to benefit recreation and arts youth programs in San Jose.

The evening includes dinner and a silent auction and Silicon Valley’s best and brightest joining together to raise funds for our community.

Tickets

$50.00 – available now through

Location

HP Pavilion
525 W. Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113

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