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Las Cafeteras: Hasta La Muerte “Hasta La Muerte” is an enthralling new production, in the spirit of the Indigenous/Mexican practice known as Day of the Dead. From the imagination of Las Cafeteras, “Hasta La Muerte” is a two-act, multi-dimensional performance that examines the stages of grief and loss through the celebration of life and death. Las Cafeteras showcase mesmerizing choreography, combined with a score of original and traditional songs, to showcase a night of transcendent color, sound and a moving invitation to travel through time, rhythm and memory.

As We Speak: Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, feat. Rakesh Chaurasia Fleck, Hussain, Meyer and Chaurasia together form an All-Star group of some of the most remarkable musicians of our time. Béla Fleck, a premier banjo virtuoso and a celebrated musical adventurer, is an innovative and technically proficient pioneer and ambassador of the banjo. Zakir Hussain is considered the greatest living player of the tabla, the legendary drums. Edgar Meyer has formed a role in the music world as a bassist and a composer because his unparalleled technique. Rakesh Chaurasia, the great I...

Co-presented with Hispanic Festival, Inc., the event shares and honors the history, culture and traditions of the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).

The Black Opry Revue Country music has been a part of Black culture since its inception. The Black Opry Revue explores the sounds and intersections that weave together country, blues, folk and Americana music, and showcases the diversity in the sound and stories that Black artists bring to these genres. The Sheldon invites audiences to discover, support and enjoy the artists that make magic in The Black Opry, which is a home for Black artists and fans of these treasured styles of music. Featuring Rachel Maxann, Grace Givertz, Nicky Diamonds, Tylar Bryant and Sug Daniels.

Artists First Gallery Opening Join is for a a free, public opening for Artists First: Connection, Cohesion & Changeability, on view through Saturday, August 6, 2023.