From book clubs and crafting to dance performances and immigration workshops, Tulsa-area organizations are in full swing to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and celebrates the diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.
Various countries will also celebrate independence days, including Sept. 15 (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua); Sept. 16 (Mexico); Sept. 18 (Chile); and Sept. 21 (Belize).
We compiled a list of places and events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Know Your Rights: Immigration And Language Access Workshop, Sept. 15
St. Thomas More Catholic Church, located at 2720 S 129th E. Ave., will host a Know Your Rights: Immigration And Language Access Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 15. The workshop will feature local experts, advocates and language access resources for immigrants and refugees to navigate life in the U.S.
Craft Castle: Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 17
Tulsa City-County Library will host a crafting event from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 at Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road. Children ages 4 to 12 can make small clay versions of pan dulce. Free to attend.
Beyond the Book book club, Sept. 17
Adults are invited to join the Beyond the Book book club to discuss “Anita de Monte Laughs Last” by Xochitl Gonzalez from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at South Broken Arrow Library, located at 3600 S. Chestnut Ave.
Jenks Book Club, Sept. 17
In Jenks, adults can discuss “The Volcano Daughters” by Gina María Balibrera from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Jenks Library, located at 523 W. B St. For adults only.
Success Strategies For Internationally Skilled Immigrants: The American Work Culture, Sept. 17
Tulsa Visa Network and Elevate Your Career will host a workshop designed for internationally skilled immigrants to start careers and advance their professional journey from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at 7 N. Cheyenne Ave. You can register here.
918 Day Festival, Sept. 18
Tulsa Mayor’s Office and Downtown Tulsa Partnership will host its third annual 918 Day Festival, a communitywide event celebrating the cities’ diverse heritage from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 18 at Chapman Green, 600 S. Main St.
Noche Festival, Sept. 18
A night of refreshments, piñates and living music will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 18 at Kendall-Whittier Library, 21 S. Lewis Ave. Attendees are recommended to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free to attend.
Festival de Las Flores, Sept. 18
University of Tulsa’s Latin American Student Association will host its annual Festival de Las Flores event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Lorton Performance Center, 550 S. Gary Place.
Caja de Agua, Sept. 18-20
Tulsa Botanic Garden will offer free admission for 918 Days and to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The garden is home to the Caja de Agua, translated to “water box,” which was gifted to the city from Tulsa’s sister city of San Luis Potosí. You can reserve tickets online.
Sista’ Chat Book Club, Sept. 19
The Sista’ Chat Book Club will gather to discuss any titles celebrating and acknowledging Hispanic culture from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at Suburban Acres Library, 4606 N. Garrison Ave. For adults only.
Legados de la Mística: Latine Author Panel and Book Signing, Sept. 19
Local bookstore Palomino Books & Music will host a conversation and book signing about the legacies of magical realism and fantasy in Latin America and how it has shaped the writing of featured artists. The panel includes authors Mariana Llanos, Zeke Peña and Rios de la Luz. You can register online.
Recipes Across Generations, Sept. 19
Martin Regional Library will host Recipes Across Generations from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 19 at 2601 S. Garnett Road. The event is for adults and will celebrate community by preserving recipes and sharing stories across generations. It is free to attend.
La Fiesta de Tulsa, Sept. 19
The Tulsa Global District will host its annual Hispanic Heritage celebration with a kickoff parade at 3 p.m. Sept. 19 at Hannah Hall, 1801 S. Garnett Road. The festival, beginning at 4 p.m., will include vendors, live entertainment, the El Grito de Independencia presented by the Consulate of Mexico in Oklahoma City and more.
Festival Americas, Sept. 26
The Tulsa Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host the 12th annual Festival Americas, a free and family-friendly event starting at 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at Guthrie Green, 111 E. Reconciliation Way.
Wonders of Mexico ‘Encanto Folklorico,’ Sept. 26
The annual Wonders of Mexico “Encanto Folklorico” will occur on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, 701 S. Main St. The event will feature performances from local dance group Ballet Folklórico Sol Azteca.
There are four performance times: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sept. 26 and noon and 3 p.m. Sept. 27. You can purchase a ticket for $25 online.
New Citizens, New Voices – Building Your Civic Future Workshop, Sept. 29
Nonprofit organization Eastside Rise will host a workshop to introduce new citizens into the voting process from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Hannah Hall, 1801 S. Garnett Road.
¡Lotería!, Oct. 6
If your kid loves a board game, Martin Regional Library will host a game of loteria, a Mexican board game, from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 6 at Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road. This event is for elementary school-aged children and is free.
LitWits’ Book Club, Oct. 7
LitWits’ Book Club will gather to discuss “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hardesty Regional Library, located at 8316 E. 93rd St. Adults only.
Celebrando Cultura: Mexican-inspired Ornament Take & Make, Oct. 6
Starting Oct. 6, the Owasso Library, located at 314 E. 5th Ave., Suite 202, will provide take home kits to create Mexican inspired folk art ornaments. These kits are specifically for teens and tweens, and are available through Oct. 31.
Don’t Stop the Music! ¡No Pares La Musica!, Oct. 14
Broken Arrow Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month for toddlers and preschoolers with an interactive and bilingual program from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 14 at 300 W. Broadway Ave. The program will include songs and dancing for children aged 2 to 5.
This article was produced as part of a partnership between the Tulsa Flyer and La Semana, a Tulsa-based bilingual Spanish-English newspaper serving Latino communities in Oklahoma.
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