Who said that Gotas de Fuego or El Noa Noa can’t have the energy of drums or electric guitar? That’s exactly what the rock tribute to Juan Gabriel and José José will be like—the headline event that will kick off the FARO de Oriente anniversary celebration!
This cultural venue is pulling out all the stops to commemorate 26 Years of Cultura Viva with its grand anniversary lineup “Oriente en Lucha, “ offering a series of free activities.
The date for this massive concert is Saturday, June 13, when the stage will be rocking from early on with guest bands such as Pani Pain (12:00 p.m. to 12:25 p.m.), Zakyel (12:35 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.), Yucatán A Go-Go with Alas y Raíces (1:10 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.), Master Crooks (2:10 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.), Raíces Rudas Kabuto Man (3:10 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.), and Belafonte Sensacional (4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.).
The highlight will come courtesy of Grupo Morfeo, who will close out the show from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. with the greatest hits of El Divo de Juárez and El Príncipe de la Canción, but in a rock version.
The complete June lineup
As we mentioned, the FARO de Oriente lineup for this month includes something for everyone:
- Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, and 24: Radio Faro “Juventudes Diversas, “ a safe and inclusive space for young people, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 6: A traveling photo exhibition at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Escombros concert at 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 26: Luz de Faro film screening and the “Time Capsule” activity, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 27: Roundtable discussion “Against the Clock: Writing Within the Bureaucracy” from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Guelaguetza and drag karaoke in other venues!
As if that weren’t enough, the Network of FAROS and Cultural Centers will offer more free activities throughout June as part of LGBT+ Pride, World Bicycle Day, and more.
At the La Pirámide Cultural Center, you can enjoy Ecofest on Thursday, June 4; Rockola Fantasma on Saturday, June 6, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM; an LGBTIQ+ performance on Thursday, June 18; and the ballet “Guelaguetza: Fiesta viva” on Saturday, June 27.
Meanwhile, the Xavier Villaurrutia Cultural Center will host the closing of the FIDS exhibition on Friday, the 26th, and a Drag Karaoke event on Saturday, the 27th, while the José Martí Cultural Center will present Teatrito México Comunitario on Fridays and the 6th International Rosa Theater Festival on Saturdays.
Additionally, FARO Tecómitl will present a theater performance on Saturday, June 20, while venues such as FARO Aragón, FARO Cosmos, FARO Azcapotzalco Xochicalli, FARO Indios Verdes, FARO Milpa Alta Miacatlán, and FARO Tláhuac are joining this great community cultural festival that you won’t want to miss.
Whether you join the rock tribute to Juan Gabriel and José José or prefer the drag karaoke, the June lineup promises to keep us out and about for several days.
