Saturday Jan. 9 Cultural Happenings

HAVANA TIMES, Jan. 8 – We are just getting going with the cultural calendar for this month.  Here are some of the offerings for Saturday Jan. 9th.

Danza BanRarra Troupe presents “Sabor Caribeño” at the Mella Theater (Linea between A and B Streets, Vedado) at 8:30 pm.  The show full of color and musicality has a $10.00 MN ticket price.   Telephone for confirming: 833-5651

Cuban National Ballet dance the “Nutcracker” with Choreography by Alicia Alonso at the Garcia Lorca Gran Teatro on Prado Avenue in Central Havana at 8:30 pm.  Lead dancers include:  Viengsay Valdés, Anette Delgado, Sadaise Arencibia, Yanela Piñera, Elier Bourzac, Javier Torres, Ernesto Álvarez and Alejandro Virreyes.  $5.00 MN

David Torrens in Concert – at the El Sauce Night Club in Playa at 9:00 pm.  Torrens and his band play a mix of bachata, son and rock. Entrance is $50.00 MN.

Yasek Manzano and his Group – Trompet sensation Yasek Manzano and his group play sets form 10 pm to 2 am at the La Zorra y el Cuervo club (Calle 23rd an O in Vedado). Entrance $10.00 CUC.  Telephone: 833-2402.

Camerana Cortes play popular Cuban music directed by Jose Luis Cortes (El Tosco) in concert at the Centro Hispoanoamericano (Prado and Malecon) at 5 pm. Entrance Free.