Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in J. Hood Wright Park "Blue Beetle". Recent college grad Jaime Reyes unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers -- he becomes the Super Hero BLUE BEETLE.
Join the Hispanic Society for "The Man Who Painted Spain", a conversation with Daniel Davies Llewellyn about his film detailing Joaquín Sorolla’s journey across the Iberian Peninsula as he painted Vision of Spain.In this special program celebrating the centennial of Vision of Spain, Daniel Davies Llewellyn transports us to Spain, tracing Joaquin Sorolla’s footsteps as he travels across the country capturing Spain’s diverse traditions and customs.
Join the Hispanic Society for an outdoor screening of "Rudo y Cursi ". Stuck working on a banana ranch, two super competitive soccer-playing brothers (Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna) dream of getting off the farm and finding stardom in their future. Pre-Show: Samuel Torres' "Trio Libre", featuring Samuel Torres on congas, Carmen Staaf on piano, and Felipe Fournier on vibraphone. The program begins at 6pm with a special pre-show live performance followed by the film at 7pm.
At United Palace, Milly: Queen of Merengue is a vibrant musical inspired by the extraordinary life and career of Dominican singer, multi-Grammy Award winner, and international recording artist Milly Quezada, known around the world as the Queen of Merengue. young Dominican woman arrives in New York, in the heart of Washington Heights, chasing a dream that feels out of reach. As the Latin Boom reshapes a generation, she turns her struggles into a legacy, becoming Milly Quezada, the Queen of Merengue and a symbol of identity and resilience.
Hispanic Society & Inwood Film Works: Cine al Fresco Film: Sangre y Arena (Classic Film; USA, 1941). Brash young Spanish peasant Juan Gallardo (Tyrone Power) aspires to follow his dead father's footsteps into the bullring, despite his mother's fears. Bidding his childhood sweetheart Carmen (Linda Darnell) farewell, Juan and his friends travel to Madrid to learn the bullfighting craft. Years later, when Juan's fame as a matador soars, he returns to Seville to marry Carmen. Soon, Juan's head is turned by the elegant temptress Doña Sol De Muira (Rita Hayworth), and his career takes a turn. Pre-Show: Xianix Barrera Flamenco. Program begins at 6pm with a special pre-show live performance followed by the film at 7pm.
SÆBØ Film Festival. A two-night outdoor celebration of short films and live music in Upper Manhattan. Our inaugural film festival is a free, outdoor, two-day celebration of live music and short films in Upper Manhattan, featuring screenings by both emerging and established NYC filmmakers.
