National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans. It began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded to cover 30 days beginning in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan. Here’s what’s happening all around D-FW, from festivals and exhibits to musical performances and outdoor events. Check event websites for COVID-19 protocols and potential schedule changes or cancellations.
Oak Cliff Flamenco Festival
The tail end of this annual dance festival hosted by Flamenco Fever features a musician showcase on Sept. 10 and, later, a grand finale event with an all-star cast of dancers and musicians from around the world.
Sept. 10 at the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas. $20.
Sept. 11 at the Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas. $29.23-$78.12.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Featuring Los Texmaniacs
Duncanville Parks and Recreation hosts the San Antonio-based band. Food vendors also will be on-site.
Sept. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the amphitheater at Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville. Free.
Fiesta Patrias
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day, Diez y Seis de Septiembre, with music and entertainment for all ages. Headlined by musician Tito Puente Jr., the festival also features mariachis, Aztec dancers, ballet folklorico groups, regional Mexican bands and the traditional “grito,” or “Viva Mexico” yell. Traditional foods will be available.
Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie. Free admission; $5 parking.
Canto y Grito
This event celebrates Hispanic heritage with poetry and a ceremonial grito. Put on by the Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts, the event features performances by local poets, ballet folklorico, Mariachi Lone Star and DJ Brandon Epocha. Parking is free, and there will be food and drink vendors.
Sept. 15 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas. $5.
¡Celebramos! A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ eight-week celebration includes artistic performances and exhibitions, dining, shopping, movie showings and Day of the Dead commemorations. The campus will host a presentation of Mexican culture through art, native plants and garden design.
Sept. 16-Nov. 7 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for children 6-15, free for ages 5 and under.
Mexico in Our Blood: A Celebration of the Culture Within Us
The fest includes a parade featuring dancing horses after the 11:30 a.m. cattle drive in the Fort Worth Stockyards. An equestrian spectacular that includes Mexican dance and music will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. in Cowtown Coliseum. There will be food and live music throughout the Stockyards, and visitors are encouraged to wear traditional costumes.
Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth. Free.
Latino Heritage Festival
The city of DeSoto kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with live music by local and national Latin recording artists, food vendors, shopping and family activities. Latino heritage apparel is encouraged.
Sept. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the amphitheater at DeSoto Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto. Free.
Texas Live! events
The Arlington dining and entertainment district, located next to Globe Life Field will host events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Selena Forever Tribute: Sept. 18 at 9 p.m. The Mexican Independence Day concert will be held at the end of the Texas Rangers game. Free.
En Vivo concert series with La Sonora Dinamita and Control: Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. $15-$45.
Pudge’s Pizza Giveback: From Oct. 15-17, 20% of pizza sales will be donated to The Hispanic Star, a platform to advance Hispanic people in the U.S.
“Nuestro Oak Cliff”
The Dallas Mexican American Historical League presents a photography exhibit that illustrates the demographic transition of the southern Dallas area throughout its history.
Sept. 22-Oct. 16 at the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas. Free.
Viva Mexico: The Concert
A symphonic orchestra performs traditional music in a concert including opera stars Arturo Chacón and Olivia Gorra, a mariachi band, a grand choir and ballet folklorico. Maestro Héctor Guzmán conducts.
Sept. 25 at 8 p.m., Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. $30-$470.
La Pulguita: Art Mercado
Support local Latinx artists and artisans at an outdoor market held annually on the plaza of the Latino Cultural Center.
Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas. Free.
Entre Amigos
Fort Worth Opera’s 75th anniversary season kicks off with an all-star celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event features opera singers Vanessa Becerra, Claudia Chapa, Rafael Moras and Luis Alejandro Orozco; Colombian pianist Eduardo Rojas; and San Antonio mariachi ensemble Trio Chapultepec. The concert includes arias, art songs, boleros, zarzuela romanzas and traditional rancheras by Mexican composers, plus an after-party dance with music by DJ Ronnie Heart.
Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts at the Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St., Fort Worth. $50.
