Events By Quarter
Large and In Charge, Chunky Yet Funky, Bold & Beautiful: I am Latrice Royale
Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
After years in clubs and being incarcerated, Latrice Royale was literally forced to remold herself into a stronger, more dedicated individual. Now, a decade after her release, she is stronger than ever and more determined to show the world who she is. Not only did she appear on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 4, where she won Miss Congeniality, but she has also hosted the documentary, “Gays in Prison,” which reveals her own experiences in jail and explores the stories of gay men and transgendered individuals in and out of the prison system. Latrice will perform two numbers, followed by a moderated discussion to share how drag is used as a platform to unapologetically express one’s identity and work through the oppression faced by queer people of color.
Cup of Culture
Scared of Revolution
MCC Theater
The legacy of the Last Poets is a signature and essential Black Arts Movement contribution that was part of the African diaspora oral tradition, which includes storytelling, the blues, jazz singing, spoken word, and rap and has had a significant impact on hip-hop. In intimate conversations with a Last Poets member, Umar Bin Hassan, and those closest to him, Scared of Revolution follows the visionary artist as he confronts the hardships of his past and strives to reconnect with his family. 1h 12m
Art Exhibition
Art and Activism - An interactive collaborative Workshop
Jesse Avila
MCC Lounge
This workshop explores the many different ways in how art can play a role in activism. Together, we will have the opportunity to reflect, collaborate, and tackle social issues that affect the community through a variety of art forms. Attendees will walk away with the power to incite change through art by being an active ally and practitioner. RSVP.
Jesse is the artist in residency at La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts, and the Office Manager at UCSB MultiCultural Center.
Music Performance
Ritmo Y Sonido Latino Los Pinguos
MCC Theater
Los Pinguos came to the United States from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a mixture of Latin rhythms, reggae, rumba flamenca and rock. The sound of the band has claimed fans worldwide. Los Pinguos have appeared on three of the famous Putumayo World Music compilation albums, Baila!, Radio Latino, and World Party. They have performed worldwide in places such as India, Bali, The Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, and throughout the United States. $5 for UCSB students and youth under 12; $15 for general admission.
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Ritmo y Sonido: https://events.ucsb.edu/event/ritmo-y-sonido-latino/
