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The Latin American Cultural Union (LACU) is a volunteer-based, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in Pittsburgh whose membership promote Latin American & Caribbean cultures, creates strategies to increase its visibility in the region, and works to foster cross-cultural connections & alliances.
News from the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS)
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2019 LACU Calendar of Events
Holiday Meet & Greet
12/05/19
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Join us for our last Meet and Greet of the year! Let's celebrate at La Palapa together with Yinzers Unidos. Enjoy music form DJ Gringa Morena and savor delicious food and drinks.
December 5th, 2019 from 5 - 7 pm at La Palapa on 2224 E. Carson St. Pittsburgh PA 15213
Hope to see you all there!
Happy Holidays!
Rodrigo y Gabriela
11/29/19
Mettaevolution Tour with Ida Mae
Come enjoy the Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo of Rodrigo and Gabriela and experience their unique style of metal, jazz and Hispanic music.
Friday Novembers 29, 2019 from 8pm - 11pm (Doors open at 7pm)
Roxian Theater 425 Chartiers Ave. McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Purchase tickets: bit.ly/RyGrox
LACU Members receive a 20% discount using code: LACU20
Applies to General Admission tickets only! Offer extends 11/13 at 10am through 11/20 @ 10pm
Coro Latinoamericano Annual Holiday Concert.
12/08/19
Alegria y Paz
Coro Latinoamericano Concert
December 8th, 2019 at 4pm
First Unitarian Church on 605 Morewood Ave.
Latin American & Caribbean Festival
The University of Pittsburgh, Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS)
LACU is a sponsor and promoting partner of the event.
Cinco de Mayo Festival
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LACU is promoting partner of the Cinco de Mayo festival. (Details to come)
05/30/20
June 2020
LACU is a sponsor at Pittsburgh Taco Festival
Fiesta Del Sol (Casa San Jose Fundraising Annual Event
Latino Conservation Week @ Keystone State Park
Latino Conservation Week is a collection of events from a variety of organizations. Come join us on this wonderful learning experience about Birds and Brews, Monarch Butterflies, Pollinator and Native Wildflowers, and a Sustainable Living Workshop.
Kennywood Latino Day
Check back next year for more information on our 2020 Kennywood Latino Day!
25th Annual Latino Picnic
09/21/19
Saturday, September 21st, 2019 from 1pm - 7 PM.
Schenley Oval, 1 Overlook Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Visit our Events tab for more information.
Hispanic Heritage Month Events " Festival in Beechview"
Mexico and Caribean Independence Celebration