Date: August 23-24, 2008
Cost: Free
Organizer: City of Chicago
What to expect: A true fiesta with music, food and art from the Latino community.
Why to go: You've got a booty, don't you? Shake it to cumbias, nortenas, mariachi music and more.
Additional info: The art fair will give you an opportunity to bring some love for all things Latin into your home. Local merchants will be selling artwork in addition to jewelry and clothing.
The lineup:
Petrillo Music Shell
Saturday
2:35-3:30 p.m.: Everardo Rey y su flota musical
3:40-4:35 p.m.: Malo featuring Jorge Santana
4:45-5:30 p.m.: Don Tetto
5:40-6:20 p.m.: Tommy Torres
6:25-7:05 p.m.: The Dey
7:10-8:20 p.m.: Yamil, El orgullo de México con el Mariachi, Zapopan y el Ballet C'Acatl
8:30-9:30 p.m.: Alexis y Fido "El Duo Sobrenatural"
Sunday
2:35-3:05 p.m.: Menudo
3:15-3:30 p.m.: MTV Winner
3:40-4:40 p.m.: Cruz Martínez y Los Súper Reyes
4:50-5:50 p.m.: Los Creadores del Pasito Duranguense
6:00-7:00 p.m.: Fobia
7:10-8:00 p.m.: Mike Roman & The Tellstars Featuring José "Chepito" Areas and Armando Peraza
8:10-9:30 p.m.: Los Lobos
Viva Side Stage
Saturday
10:45-11:20 p.m.: Azul de noche
11:30-12:10 p.m.: Las Indomables
12:20-1:05 p.m.: Invasión Musical
1:15-2:00 p.m.: "2012" 2:10-3:00 p.m.: Papo Santiago y su Orquesta Infraverde
Sunday
10:45-11:20 p.m.: Stank Star
11:30-12:10 p.m.: NOW
12:20-1:05 p.m.: Son de la Habana
1:15-2:00 p.m.: Las Destinadas
2:10-3:00 p.m.: Yamil, El orgullo de México con el Mariachi, Zapopan y el Ballet C'Acatl
Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein