Barrio Stories outdoor performances at Tucson Convention Center (March 3 to 6)

Barrio-Stories-e1454441380679“Staged outdoors on the grounds of the Tucson Convention Center, this theatrical spectacle brings to life the oral histories of Tucson’s original Mexican American neighborhood demolished with the building of the convention center in the 1960s. Precious memories come to life as audience members take a theatrical tour of what used to be the bustling epicenter of commerce and public celebrations for Tucson’s Mexican-American community (some seating is available.)

DATES AND TIMES

Thursday & Friday March 3 & 4 @ 10am
Saturday & Sunday March 5 & 6 @ 11am

Four vignettes with performance installations encountered throughout the plaza culminate in an interactive post show pachanga: featuring folklorico and mariachi youth ensembles with interactive art and audio booths for all ages. Food for sale!” Update on performance schedule:

3/3 10am-12: 45pm Performance
12:45pm-1: 15pm Audience Interactive Pachanga

3/4 10am-12: 45pm Performance
12:45pm-1: 15pm Audience Interactive Pachanga

3/5 11am-1: 45pm Performance
1:45pm-2: 45pm Audience Interactive Pachanga

3/6 11am-1: 45pm Performance
1:45pm-2: 45pm Audience Interactive Pachanga

For more information, please visit barriostories.org

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