Celebrate the kick-off to Cine Latino 2024 before the Opening Night film I’M STILL HERE (7:30pm), with Brazilian food by Vicensotti Culinary Catering while Trio Carioca provides the sounds of samba jazz and other traditional Brazilian music.

Sponsored by: Brazil-Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and NewPublica

Between the films IGUALADA (5pm) and LA COCINA (7:30pm), drop in for delicious bites from El Sazón Cocina & Tragos while DJ Miguel Vargas spins songs to dance to! 

Sponsored by Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul

After watching the beautiful film RIOJA: Land of a Thousand Wines (6pm), join wine aficionado Rico Paul Vallejos as he hosts a tasting tour through the Rioja Valley Region of Wines. Enjoy five unique styles, graciously donated by DOCa Rioja, the official organizing body responsible for certifying wines from the Rioja region.

Musical accompaniment by guitarist Ross Fellrath.

Flamenco Dancers! Tapas! And More! You won’t want to miss this party happening between screenings of LA SINGLA (4pm) and CLOSE YOUR EYES (7pm). A performance by the Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theater featuring Susana di Palma and outstanding food by the wonderful new Olé Tapas.

Sponsored by: Maria Antonia Calvo & Steven Rosenstone and Amigos de España

After the screening of OZOGOCHE (12:00pm) and before the LATINX SHORTS (2:00pm), join us in the cinema lobby for a special performance by Away Runakuna – Ecuadorian Dance Group!

Celebrate another fabulous Cine Latino Film Festival ahead of the Closing Night Film LA SUPREMA (7:30pm), with delicious bites from K’kinaco – Nikkei & Pisco Bar, performance by Peruvian dance group Mi Peru, and more!

Sponsored by:
Paola Núñez-Obetz & Topher Obetz