*LAST UPDATE 3/14/2016. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

3/16 Caribbean Music & the Sound of Globalization, MSU IS, East Lansing, http://latinamerica.isp.msu.edu/events/seminar.htm

3/17 Chávez Activities, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/456880707851946/

3/18 La Tardeada Linc Up, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/mexicanheritageassociation/

3/18 Luis Vargas (concert), Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/TonyBanksRadio/

3/19 Los Inquietos del Norte (concert/band), Grand Rapids, Delta Plex

3/20 Los de Afuera (concert), Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/founderstaproom/

3/24+ Mujer a Mujer Workshop Series, MSU/EL, Migrant Student Services or Erica Fiasky, (517) 884-4050, fiaskye@msu.edu

3/26 Chávez dinner/dance, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/lansingforcesarechavez/ or http://www.lansingforcesarechavez.org/

3/26 Latin Xplosion, MSU, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/MSUCORESCRU/

3/27 Pascua Latina (food/community), East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/105302223199071/

3/28 Migration/Education Conference, MSU CLS, East Lansing, https://www.msu.edu/~cls/

3/30 Chávez celebration GVSU, Grand Rapids, http://www.gvsu.edu/events/cesar-chavez-celebration-presents-michael-reyes-poetry-hip/

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Chávez lecture & food fest, Hope College, Holland, http://calendar.hope.edu/event/cesar_chavez_lecture_and_food_fest

3/31 Chávez March WMU, Kalamazoo, https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

4/1 6^th Annual LCC Chávez Day Celebration, Lansing, link forthcoming

4/1 6^th Annual MSU Chávez Day Celebration, East Lansing, link forthcoming

4/1 Chávez banquet WMU, Kalamazoo, https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/1 American GI Forum/Scholarship- Chávez luncheon, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695612773998335/ Call Alice Stricker for ticket info: 989-798-7909

4/1 La Maquinaria Norteña (and others, concert), Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, call 616-819-8366

4/2 Flint Chávez march, Flint (UM-Flint Campus)

4/2 Chávez Scholarship dinner, Kalamazoo, SW MI Chavez Committee & Voces, Call 269-387-4420

4/8 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Flint, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

4/15 Noche Bachata (live music), GR, Orbit Room, call 616-819-8366

5/5 5 de Mayo Open Mic Jam, GI Forum, Saginaw, sirgilberto@yahoo.com

5/6 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Saginaw, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

5/7-5/8 Cinco De Mayo celebration/run, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/mi.gente.9

5/7 Kumbia Kings & WAR concert (5 de Mayo celebration), Mt. Pleasant, http://www.migentemagazine.com/breaking-news.html

5/15 El Komander (concert), Grand Rapids, https://www.twiinsmusicgroup.com

5/27-29 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing

6/10 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Hart, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

7/11 Latino Alum Event CMU, Mt. Pleasant, Save the date, more details TBA

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, JSRI

9/23 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Lansing, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

10/29 Quincañera Expo @28^th St. Showplace, Grand Rapids, call Jose @616-581-6271

11/4 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Detroit, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

12/17 Posadas, Cristo Rey Catholic Church, Lansing, more info TBD

Recurring Events:

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Fridays: Viernes Tropical at La Terraza (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/La-Terraza-115566168493256/

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

*LAST UPDATE 2/26/2016. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Fridays: Viernes Tropical at La Terraza (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/La-Terraza-115566168493256/

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

2/26 Aqua de Luna (theatre), Detroit, matrixtheatre.org

2/26 Salsa Capital, Lansing, AA Corridor

2/27 Dominican Independence party, Kzoo, Blue Dolphin

2/27 Intocable at Club Fantasy, Detroit, ticketweb.com

2/27 Havana N Time (music, DJ), Lansing, Fiesta Charra

2/27 Dominicana Independence party, Detroit, Cantina Diablos

2/27 YA Salsa Workshop, Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/events/1140505299301301/

2/27 Salsa Verde, Lansing, Waterfront Bar & Grille/City Market

3/6 Salsa Mania, Auburn Hills, The Palace

3/8 Latino Youth Conference, GR, http://www.grcc.edu/woodrickdiversitylearningcenter/programs/latinoyouthconference

3/12 St Pattys Dance w/TSB, Saginaw, call Henry Trevino for more info 989-860-7198

3/13 Flamenco Puro, Troy, FlamencoMidwest.com

3/17 Chávez Activities, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/456880707851946/

3/18 Screening of “White Like Me” (JSRI), East Lansing, http://www.jsri.msu.edu/events/upcoming-events

3/19 Los Inquietos del Norte (concert/band), Grand Rapids, Delta Plex

3/24 Mujer a Mujer Workshop Series, MSU/EL, Migrant Student Services or Erica Fiasky, (517) 884-4050, fiaskye@msu.edu

3/26 Chávez dinner/dance, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/lansingforcesarechavez/ or http://www.lansingforcesarechavez.org/

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Chávez lecture & food fest, Hope College, Holland, http://calendar.hope.edu/event/cesar_chavez_lecture_and_food_fest

3/31 Chávez March WMU, Kalamazoo, https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

4/1 Chávez banquet WMU, Kalamazoo, https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/1 American GI Forum Chávez luncheon, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695612773998335/

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

4/15 Noche Bachata (live music), GR, Orbit Room

5/7 Cinco De Mayo celebration, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/mi.gente.9

5/27 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing

7/11 Latino Alum Event CMU, Mt. Pleasant, Save the date, more details TBA

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, JSRI

#LansingLatinos event listing, Valentine’s Day edition

*LAST UPDATE 2/11/2016. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Fridays: Viernes Tropical at La Terraza (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/La-Terraza-115566168493256/

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

2/12 Dance/Bachata/Salsa/Reggaeton at Cuban Cuisine, Detroit

2/12 Premios K Onda (Awards), Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/events/824038344379616/

2/13 Plan B at Club Fantasy, Detroit, http://www.ticketmaster.com/plan-b-club-fantasy-detroit-detroit-mi/venueartist/339307/2198046

2/13 Desafio Norteño Valentine Dance, Holland, VFW

2/13 Son de Mexico at Maya Mx Grill, Grand Rapids,

2/13 Valentines Dance “Desastre”, Flint (UAW 651),

2/15 Valentines Day Dance Cristo Rey, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/CristoReyChurch

2/15 Tech en La Casa Computer Classes, Lansing, http://www.cristoreycommunity.org/

2/16 LAUP Hispanic Youth Leadership Conference, Holland, http://www.laupholland.org/youth-conference/

2/22 LLead Meeting, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/LansingLLEAD/

2/26 Aqua de Luna (theatre), Detroit, matrixtheatre.org

2/27 Intocable at Club Fantasy, Detroit, ticketweb.com

3/8 Latino Youth Conference, GR, http://www.grcc.edu/woodrickdiversitylearningcenter/programs/latinoyouthconference

3/13 Flamenco Puro, Troy, FlamencoMidwest.com

3/17 Chávez Activities, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/456880707851946/

3/18 Screening of “White Like Me” (JSRI), East Lansing, http://www.jsri.msu.edu/events/upcoming-events

3/26 Chávez dinner/dance, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/lansingforcesarechavez/ or http://www.lansingforcesarechavez.org/

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

5/7 Cinco De Mayo celebration, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/mi.gente.9

5/17 Summit on Race and Inclusion (Lkshore Div Alliance), Holland, https://sites.google.com/site/lakeshorediversityalliance/whatwedo

5/27 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, JSRI

*LAST UPDATE 2/3/2016. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

Ceasar Chavez and the United Farm Workers logo painted on a wall in East Los Angeles on August 15, 2013 in California. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Fridays: Viernes Tropical at La Terraza (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/La-Terraza-115566168493256/

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

2/1-2/5 Women’s Week, Detroit, Mexican Consulate & other locales (Spanish), 313-964-4515 x13

2/3 Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan public meeting, Grand Rapids, http://adelanteforward.com/blog/

2/5 Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser (food sales), Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/mi.gente.9

2/6 Prayer Breakfast (ACTION), Lansing, http://www.actionofgreaterlansing.org/

2/9 Info Meeting, Rights & Driver’s License, ACTION Civil Rights Task Force, Lansing, Cristo Rey Church

2/10 Hispanic Center of W. Michigan Noche Latina (BBall), Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/HispanicCenter

2/12 Premios K Onda (Awards), Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/events/824038344379616/

2/13 Plan B at Club Fantasy, Detroit, http://www.ticketmaster.com/plan-b-club-fantasy-detroit-detroit-mi/venueartist/339307/2198046

2/13 Desafio Norteño Valentine Dance, Holland, VFW

2/13 Son de Mexico at Maya Mx Grill, Grand Rapids,

2/15 Tech en La Casa Computer Classes, Lansing, http://www.cristoreycommunity.org/

2/16 LAUP Hispanic Youth Leadership Conference, Holland, http://www.laupholland.org/youth-conference/

2/22 LLead Meeting, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/LansingLLEAD/

2/27 Intocable at Club Fantasy, Detroit, ticketweb.com

3/8 Latino Youth Conference, GR, http://www.grcc.edu/woodrickdiversitylearningcenter/programs/latinoyouthconference

3/17 Chávez Activities, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/456880707851946/

3/18 Screening of “White Like Me” (JSRI), East Lansing, http://www.jsri.msu.edu/events/upcoming-events

3/26 Chávez dinner/dance, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/lansingforcesarechavez/ or http://www.lansingforcesarechavez.org/

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

5/7 Cinco De Mayo celebration, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/mi.gente.9

5/17 Summit on Race and Inclusion (Lkshore Div Alliance), Holland, https://sites.google.com/site/lakeshorediversityalliance/whatwedo

5/27 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, JSRI

*Press release from Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan

Hispanic businessman writing in notebook

Grand Rapids, Wednesday, February 3, 2016

The Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan will meet in a public session on February 3, for a Commission Meeting.

The Commission Meeting will be held from 12:30pm to 2:45pm. The meeting will be held at the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, 1204 Grandville Avenue S.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

 The meeting site and parking is accessible. Individuals attending the meeting should refrain from using heavily-scented personal care products to enhance accessibility for everyone.

People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) to participate in the meeting should call Vicky Garcia at 517/373-8339 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Please also use this number for questions or to request driving directions.

There will be an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of the meeting.

*LAST UPDATE 1/11/16. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

1/13 Dos Santos Anti Beat Orquestra concert, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/1727512574145653/

1/15 La Corporación, Lansing (Skate City),  https://www.facebook.com/jim.villarreal

1/21 Diversity Career Fair, East Lansing/MSU, https://www.facebook.com/events/977897708929313/

1/21 Bachata contest 2016, Detroit, 248-336-8077 (orchid in Ferndale)

1/22 A Spanish Serenade (concert), East Lansing, http://music.msu.edu/event-listing/a-spanish-serenade

1/28 Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber meeting, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1267430306616462/

2/12 Premios K Onda Awards, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/events/824038344379616/

3/8 Latino Youth Conference, GR, http://www.grcc.edu/woodrickdiversitylearningcenter/programs/latinoyouthconference

3/17 Chávez Activities, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/456880707851946/

3/18 Screening of “White Like Me” (JSRI), East Lansing, http://www.jsri.msu.edu/events/upcoming-events

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

5/27 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing, tbd

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, TBD (JSRI & Adelante Forward magazine)