Bombazo
A community-friendly jam session with local Latinx musicians—listen in, dance and sing along, or get onstage!
Friday, September 30 - 7-9pm
Barrio Stage @ Touchstone
OUTDOOR EVENT
TICKETS: FREE! Donations gratefully accepted.
No reservations required; all are welcome!
Join us for a participatory celebration of Latinx culture: a community jam session or bombazo! Bring your musical instruments, or borrow one of ours. This night of jams led by local Latinx musicians is a showcase for individuals and community groups alike. All are invited to join in the performance, with young people sharing poetry, senior citizens telling stories, and multiple styles of music coming together on stage in a celebration of community and culture. Play along, sing along, or just kick back and enjoy the food, friendship, and fiesta!
Digital program book HERE!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Come prepared to join the jam session! Bring your own instrument or borrow one of ours. Everyone is welcome – musically gifted or not – to play, sing, dance, and enjoy together. **See below for the rain plan**
FOOD & DRINK: Arrive hungry! Food and non-alcoholic beverages provided by Hogar Crea and HCLV, available for CASH ONLY purchase.
BAR: Arrive thirsty too! The bar will be open with beer, wine, and piña coladas for purchase via credit card or cash.
VENUE: Barrio Stage at Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 (This is our outdoor venue located in our parking lot; see below for alternate parking options.)
RUN TIME: 3 hours (arrive when you can, stay as long as you like!)
PARKING: There is nearby street or lot parking (here’s a link to Bethlehem parking options). Recommended options include: 1) Mechanic Street Parking Lot between Webster & Taylor Streets and Mechanic Street and the Greenway – 3 min walk; 2) Third & Taylor Street lot next to Southside 313 at 313 E. 3rd St. – 3 min. walk; or 3) the South New St. Garage (324 S. New Street), which is a 7 minute walk along the Greenway to the theatre.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: Accessible restrooms are available inside Touchstone Theatre. Accessible seating is available; please contact Touchstone Theatre via phone at (610) 867-1689 or via email at touchstone@touchstone.org to reserve accessible seating in advance or inquire about accessible parking. Please note that seating is in the Touchstone parking lot which is accessed via a sloped driveway.
What happens if it rains?!
VENUE: In the case of rain, this event will take place at the Charles A. Brown Ice House, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
PARKING: Free parking is available immediately adjacent to the Ice House, with additional metered parking in the Lehigh Street Lot across from the Wooden Match (61 W. Lehigh Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018).
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: Accessible seating is available; please contact Touchstone Theatre via phone at (610) 867-1689 or via email at touchstone@touchstone.org to reserve accessible seating in advance. Accessible restrooms are also available. Parking is available in designated handicap spots next to the venue.