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MIRACOSTA SPANISH LAB RESOURCES
The following links come from the UCSD Extension’s Website:
Bookstores
Moctezuma Books and Gallery
289 3rd Avenue
Chula Vista
(619) 426-1283
http://www.latambooks.com
A wide selection of titles principally in Spanish, with some bilingual and English editions. It often sponsors bilingual readings and artist receptions. The gallery houses monthly exhibitions of contemporary and modern art from the San Diego-Tijuana border area, Mexico and the Californias.
Community Connections
Centro Cultural de la Raza
2125 Park Blvd.
Balboa Park
(619) 235-6135
http://www.centroraza.com
The Centro Cultural de la Raza is a non-profit cultural arts organization, established in 1970, whose mission is to create, promote, and preserve Mexicana/o, Chicana/o, and indigenous art and culture. Its programs include multi-disciplinary educational components, performing and literary arts presentations, visual arts exhibits and film/video screenings. Its on-going calendar of events can be found online.
Latin American Arts Committee at the San Diego Museum of Art
(619) 466-2601 or (619) 287-7021
Media Arts Center San Diego
921 25th Street
San Diego, CA 92102-2705
(619) 230-1938
info@mediaartscenter.org
www.mediaartscenter.org
Sign up to receive newsletters and notification of local film and media events, and participate in local Mexican and Cuban film series and the highly touted Latino Film Festival each spring. Volunteer opportunities available.
Performing Arts Workshop
1105 Second Street
Encinitas, CA
(760) 632-5340
www.rincondance.org
Every Friday, come to PAW for "Friday Night Salsa." Classes start at 8:00pm and last through 11:00pm (the last hour is devoted to advanced choreography). Join the one-hour basics class or continue on to the intermediate class. $10.
Voz Alta
917 E St.
Downtown
(619) 230-1VOZ (1869)
http://www.vozalta.org
A cultural center dedicated to the development of Latino art. You can subscribe to its email calendar of upcoming events through its website.
Spanish Language Meetup
http://spanish.meetup.com
This free service connects you with others who are also interested in Spanish language and culture. Meetings occur in San Diego the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
UCSD Language Conversation Tables
To download schedule: http://ihouse.ucsd.edu/LCTflyer.pdf
Grocers
El Tigre
606 North Escondido Blvd.
Escondido
(760) 745-5701
MexGrocer.com
http://www.mexgrocer.com
Online Mexican grocer
Dance and Music
Belly Up
143 S Cedros Ave
Solana Beach
(858) 481-9022
Hosts "Salsa Sunday" every Sunday evening.
Café Sevilla
555 4th Ave
Downtown/Gaslamp
(619) 233-5979
Offers Salsa lessons and dancing every Tuesday to Thursday.
Casa Familiar Civic and Recreation Center
212 West Park Ave.
San Ysidro
(619) 428-2125
Offers free Danza Mexi'cayotl workshops and classes. General group practice on Mondays from 6:30-8:00pm, and beginner's practice and an introduction to basic Nahuatl on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00pm.
Hot Monkey Love Cafe
5960 El Cajon Blvd.
College Area
(619) 582-5902
Hosts Salsa Sundays every Sunday evening at 7:00pm.
Korova Coffee Bar
4496 Park Blvd.
University Heights
(619) 260-1917
Hosts a Latin Jazz jam session every Thursday from 8:00-11:00pm.
Over the Border
3008 Main St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 427-5889
www.overtheborder.net
Craving Rock en Espanol? This is the place to go.
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