MACLA presents: Riding the Currents of the Wilding Wind

Join us for the San José premiere of , created by musical director of the GRAMMY Award winning band Quetzal, in collaboration with Alpert Award winning interdisciplinary artist and directed by .

delves into themes of gentrification, identity, and the quest to find one’s place in the world. This immersive theatrical concert blends storytelling and live music, drawing directly from the epic novel by . Expect captivating narratives about sharpshooters and earthmovers, helicopters in the sky, and women that fly.

The performance features an eclectic mix of Mexican and Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, funk, rock, and gospel, brought to life by MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Martha Gonzalez, and from the GRAMMY Award winning band Quetzal, alongside actor .

Don't miss this chance to witness a fusion of literature and music!

Friday, September 27, 2024 – Doors: 7:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM

Saturday, September 28, 2024– Doors: 7:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM

Sunday, September 29, 2024 (Matinée) – Doors: 1:30 PM | Show: 2:00 PM

Tickets:

$45 Reserved Seating 
$30 General Admission 
$10 Students 

Run Time: approximately 60 minutes 

Host or Publisher MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura LatinoAmericana