Sat, Apr 13, 2024

1 PM – 9 PM CDT (GMT-5)

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—FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC—

When: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time: 1 PM - 9 PM
Where: Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted


As part of the three-day Latin American Music Festival, the Block Party invites the community to sing, dance, and enjoy a multi-stage party featuring music by international and Chicagoland artists and DJs, Food Truck Festival, Tianguis Artist Market, art installations, and dance classes to the University of Illinois Chicago, Student Center East.

The event is free and open to the public. Invite your friends and family for a full day of music. #UICLAMF

Enjoy Music Performances by:

-Mariachi de la Universidad Veracruzana
-Collaborative Institute of Cultural Arts
-Sones De Mexico
-Grupo Vanguardia
-Madera Once (Juan Gabriel Tribute)
-Chicago Latin Groove Band
-Lakeside Pride Latin Band
-Mariachi Fuego
-Banda El Pueblo
-Magdalena Delgado
-¡Pachanga!
-Deejays: Eva Maria, Dewey Lo Hace, Roger McFly
-ChiArts Latin Jazz Combo
-Tonos del Sur
-MC: Luis Sanchez (Radio Fuego)
-Mariachi Perla del Medio Oeste
-Duo Destello
-Indiana University Latin Jazz Ensemble
-Indiana University Latin American Chamber Ensemble
-UIC Radio

¡Pachanga! (Student-Only Afterparty)
The student-only after-party will be held at Student Center East's East Terrace, featuring Pachanga Deejays and live music by Grupo Vanguardia. #UICLAMF #VamosaBailar #PachangaChicago
*Bring your UIC IDs for check-in. Guests should bring a valid state ID.
*Bags or purses larger than a fanny pack are prohibited.
*No outside food or drinks.
*Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
*NO RE-ENTRY. - You must have your wristband visible at all times.
*This event is substance and alcohol free. Any alcohol that is brought in will be confiscated and not returned.
*This is a university sponsored event. UIC students and your guests will be expected to adhere to UIC Student Disciplinary Policy.

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School of Theatre and Music | View More Events
Co-hosted with: UIC Radio, UIC Student Engagement

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