Please find below a round-up of our favourite Latin American themed events, activities, and online content in May 2022.
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Latin American Events in London: May 2022
Film & Theatre
Like Water for Chocolate // One of the most famous Latin American novels of all time gets a brand-new ballet adaptation at the Royal Opera House.
Dates: 2nd – 17th June 2022, various times
Location: Royal Opera House, Bow St, London WC2E 9DD
Festivals
Inti Raymi en Londres // Traditional Incan celebration of the sun, with music, food, and drinks! In collaboration with our friends at Comunidad Rimanakuy and the Embassy of Peru in London.
Dates: Saturday 25th June 2022
Location: Rugby Portobello Trust, London W11 4EY
Museums & Exhibitions
Freud was an Immigrant: Guided Visit to the Freud Museum // Private guided visit to the Freud Museum, plus a workshop and tea with cake in the garden (weather permitting). Volunteers will be available to help Spanish and Portuguese speakers who are less comfortable with English.
Date: Saturday 23rd June 2022, 3 PM
Location: Location: Freud Museum, 20 Maresfield Gardens, London NW3 5SX
Workshops & Courses
Las Tertulias de la Casa: “Objetos que nos trajimos/ Objetos que extrañamos” // Informal discussion groups at Latin American House on various themes.
Date: Tuesday 14th May, 4 PM
Location: 10, Kingsgate Place, London NW6 4TA
Painting and Printing Art course with Venezuelan artist Renata Fernandez // Four creative workshops around the theme “Flores de Casa”, covering various painting and printing methods. Part of Latin American House’s LatinArts Lab artistic residency.
Dates: Friday June 10th, 17th, 24th, and 1st July.
Location: 10, Kingsgate Place, London NW6 4TA
Plastic Upcycling Community Workshop // An all-day creative workshop at Latin American House, aimed at upcycling plastic bags into crochet artworks. Everyone welcome, all materials provided!
Date: 11th June 2022, 11AM – 4 PM
Location: 10, Kingsgate Place, NW6 4TA
