When
to
Where
North Adelaide Community Centre
176 Tynte St
North Adelaide SA 5000
Australia
Why
A vibrant celebration inspired by the life, art, passion, resilience, and colourful spirit of Mexico's beloved cultural legend: Frida Kahlo.
Viva La Vida — “Long Live Life.” The title comes from Frida Kahlo’s final painting featuring vibrant watermelons painted shortly before her death in 1954.
- Date: SATURDAY 11 JULY
- Free entry to event (Craft workshops, Food + Drinks to be purchased)
- Time: 1:30pm to 10:30pm
- Venue: North Adelaide Community Centre - 176 Tynte St North Adelaide
Helping Venezuela: All Hot food sales, raffle + silent auction will be donated to the earthquake relief campaign via CARITAS.
VIVA LA VIDA DE FRIDA is a family friendly event!
Gather your flower crowns, embrace authentic Hispanic flavours and join us for an unforgettable afternoon and evening full of joy and fiesta spirit.
July is Frida Kahlo Month as she was born on the 6 July, 1907 and passed away 13 July, 1954.
Highlights
Comida / Food: a tasty fusion of Mexican, Latino savoury foods + sweet treats! TACOS, EMPANADAS...
Baile / Dance: Folkloric performances by Mexican Revolution dance group and Latin dance shows by La Bomba! Social dance until late!
Musica / Music: Boleros, Rancheras, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata & traditional Mexican melodies with our muso's and DJ Señorita
Décoracion / Décor : Frida-inspired displays of artwork, authentic Mexican garments & floral installations
Concuros Las Fridas / Look-a-Like Competition: featuring Frida’s many trademark fashion statements including long skirts, embroidered blouses, colourful shawls, indigenous Mexican garments, elaborate flower crowns, bold red lipstick and mono brow
- Best Frida look-alike (Adults)
- Best Frida look-alike (Kids)
Cantina Bar: Margaritas, Palomas, Tequila sunrise, Mojitos, Cerveza (Beers), Vinos (Wines)
Puestos / Craft stalls: featuring gifts, trinkets + accessories
Talleres Culturales / Workshops: Interactive cultural arts + dance workshop sessions for kids + adults
Arts workshops
Bookings essential: Tickets available from Trybooking.
1:30pm - 3:30pm - Frida Textile Portrait: Collage Workshop with Brazilian creative: Oscar Arrais
Build a striking portrait of FRIDA using reclaimed textiles, fabrics + mixed materials.
- Explore colour, composition, layering and story telling
- Everyone leaves with a finished masterpiece
Beginners welcome / 2 hour structured workshop, all materials supplied
$50 includes refreshments / Only 14 places available
Bookings essential: Tickets available from Trybooking.
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Bling You Own Face + Earrings (Frida Style)
Unleash your inner artist and create vibrant, one-of-a-kind Frida Kahlo-inspired accessories.
Decorate a beautiful hand fan or a pair of earrings using colourful craft materials, flowers, gems, glitter, ribbons, markers and plenty of sparkle. Whether you love bright, bold colours or bohemian flair, you'll design unique creations that reflect Frida's iconic style.
- All materials supplied
- Take home your handmade creations
- Only $20 per person
- These workshops run all day - purchase your undecorated fan or wooden earrings and join the crafts table and decorate to your hearts content!
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Mini Piñata Workshop (for kids)
- Create + make mini piñata's with Bel Martinez (@Pinartistry)
- 1:50PM CLASS + 3:30PM CLASS
- $10 per child or $17 for 2 participants
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VIVA LA VIDA DE FRIDA Celebration
- Saturday 11 July
- 1:00pm – 10:30pm
- North Adelaide Community Centre, 176 Tynte St, Nth Adelaide
- Free - Family Friendly - Rhythms, Art, Stories - Culture, Dance, Food + Fiesta
La Bomba Info Line: 0401 811 722
Programa
Note: Subject to change
1pm - Doors Open
Food + Bar + Musica available all day
1:15pm – 3:30PM / Frida Portrait / Textile Collage Craft Workshop (Workshop Room) - online booking essential!
1:50pm – 2:30pm / Mini piñata workshop by Piñartistry (45 mins) Mail Hall
Glitter Tattoos – Bel Martinez
3:30pm – 4:45pm / Mini piñata workshop by Piñartistry (45 mins) Mail Hall
Glitter Tattoos – Bel Martinez
5:00pm – Piñata for kids (outside) – Free
5:30pm – Mexican Revolution Dancers
5:45pm – Intro Fridas + Facts Sessions
6:00pm – Mexican Revolution Dancers
6:10pm - Musica
6:45pm - Mexican Revolution Dancers
7:00pm - FRIDA Look-a-like competition
7:30pm - Musica
8:00pm – LA BOMBA Salsa dance sessions with Dayan + Dennis, rueda jams + follow me's
Social dancing
10:30pm - Event ends
Contact
La Bomba
+61 401 811 722
[email protected]
labomba.com.au
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