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Traditional Foods of Oaxaca

Midtown Parking Lot - Soquel at Cayuga 113 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Join us for a cooking demonstration of traditional mole and tejate drink. Learn Doña Lorenza’s authentic recipes, unique to Santa Ines Yatzeche, Oaxaca. Small tastings available. We’ll close with a film of oaxaqueño food stories from Doña Lorenza and Senderos co-founder Fe Silva-Robles. This event is made possible with a grant from the City of […]
Free

Día de los Muertos

Evergreen Cemetery 261 Evergreen St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Senderos and the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) present Día de los Muertos community celebration on Saturday, October 29 from 12-4PM at Evergreen Cemetery in Santa Cruz. Senderos Centeotl Danza y Baile will perform at 12:30PM and Ensamble Musical at 2:00PM. There will be community ofrendas (altars) for viewing. On Friday, October […]
Free

Latino Role Models Conference

Crocker Theater at Cabrillo College 6500 Lower Perimeter Road, Aptos, CA, United States
The 13th annual Latino Role Models Conference will be held in person on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 9:00AM to 1:00PM at Cabrillo College Crocker Theater. This FREE conference is designed to inspire students in grades 6 through college to achieve their dreams for college and career.  Presentations center the experiences of Latino professionals, college […]
Free

Senderos Diosa Centeotl

Branciforte Small Schools Campus 840 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Diosa Centeotl is a Senderos cultural contest held each spring to select the Diosa Centeotl (corn goddess) who will reign over the Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza festival. The competition includes presentations by participants, performance by Senderos’ folkloric dancer Centeotl Danza y Baile, music by Senderos Ensamble Musical, and delicious Oaxacan food for sale. This traditional contest […]
Free

Stories of Culture: Oaxaca in Santa Cruz FILM SCREENING

The 418 Project 155 S. River Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Join us for the free Santa Cruz premiere of the short films Stories of Culture: Oaxaca in Santa Cruz directed by Megan Martinez Goltz on Saturday, April 8 from 6-8PM.  Three ten-minute films explore indigenous food, music, and traditional healing practices. The evening begins at 6pm with Oaxacan food for sale. Senderos dancers will perform […]
Free

Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza Festival

Branciforte Small Schools Campus 840 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Senderos is thrilled to announce the return of the Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza cultural arts festival in Santa Cruz on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Branciforte Small Schools Campus, 840 N. Branciforte Avenue, from 10AM – 4PM. This festival features dances from the eight regions of Oaxaca, Mexico presented by Senderos Centeotl Danza y Baile and […]
Free – $10

Senderos Summer Dance Classes – FREE!

Branciforte Small Schools Campus 840 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Registration is open for our FREE summer folkloric dance classes for ages 5-adult. No experience necessary and everyone is welcome. You will be grouped according to age and level. Classes take place in the early evening at Branciforte Small Schools, 840 N. Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz. Centeotl Danza y Baile is a folkloric dance group […]
Free

Día de los Muertos presented by Senderos & Santa Cruz MAH

Evergreen Cemetery 261 Evergreen St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Senderos partners with the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) to present a free community Diá de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. This authentic event held at Evergreen Cemetery in Santa Cruz features a traditional ofrendas or altars, live music, folkloric dancing, and food for sale. Join us Saturday, October 28 from […]
Free

Event Series Senderos

Senderos’ FREE folkloric dance and music classes

Branciforte Small Schools Campus 840 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Registration is open for FREE folkloric dance and music classes. We extend a warm invitation to anyone who is interested in exploring the world of dance or music. Our classes cater to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner looking to discover your passion or are experienced and seeking to […]
Free

Vive Oaxaca in Santa Cruz – Cultural Events (FREE)

Branciforte Small Schools Campus 840 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Senderos welcomes guest chefs from four regions of Oaxaca, Mexico who will be sharing traditional regional cuisine at several cultural events in Santa Cruz. Sunday, April 7, 11AM-12PM, Senderos and UC Santa Cruz Linguistics Department presents an Indigenous Oaxacan Language Panel, followed by Mole & Music from 12-3PM with food for sale. Wednesday, April 10, […]
Free

Vive Oaxaca in Santa Cruz – Cultural Events (FREE)

Branciforte Small Schools Campus 840 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Senderos welcomes guest chefs from four regions of Oaxaca, Mexico who will be sharing traditional regional cuisine at several cultural events in Santa Cruz. Sunday, April 7, 11AM-12PM, Senderos and UC Santa Cruz Linguistics Department presents an Indigenous Oaxacan Language Panel, followed by Mole & Music from 12-3PM with food for sale. Wednesday, April 10, […]
Free

Vive Oaxaca: Guelaguetza

Branciforte Small Schools Campus 840 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Senderos presents Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza, an Indigenous cultural festival highlighting the food, dance, music, and artisans of Oaxaca, Mexico. It will take place Sunday, April 14th from 10AM-4PM and will be held outdoors at Branciforte Smalls Schools, 840 N. Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz. This festival is like the traditional fiestas celebrated each summer in Oaxaca, […]
$10

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