VIVA LA VIDA DE FRIDA CELEBRATION + Venezuela Food Fundraiser

VIVA LA VIDA DE FRIDA 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 (behind the library, entrance via laneway) 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 e.g TACOS, EMPANADAS... (all proceeds will be donated to Venezuela via Caritas) 🌺 DULCES/ SWEET TREATS by Fabiola 🌺 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 musical dup: LATIN SOUL and DJ SEÑORITA 🌺 DÉCORACION/ DÉCOR: Frida-inspired displays of artwork, authentic Mexican garments & floral installations 🌺 CONCURSO 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) cocktails by Cuban Bar man: Ollie 🌺 PUESTOS/ CRAFT STALLS: featuring gifts, trinkets + accessories 🌺 TALLERES CULTURALES/ WORKSHOPS: Interactive cultural arts + dance workshop sessions for kids + adults 🌺 ROAMING FRIDAS + FACTS: Learn about the remarkable woman behind the iconic image, her art, her enduring spirit, and the legacy that continues to inspire generations around the world. ........................ BLING YOUR OWN FAN + 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! ON GOING ALL DAY ::: MINI PIÑATA WORKSHOP (for kids) Create + make mini piñata's with Bel Martinez (@Pinartistry) kids will decorate and produce a take away mini masterpiece 2 SESSIONS: 1:50PM-2:35PM CLASS + 3:30PM CLASS $10 per child or $17 for 2 participants ........................ 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 Fundraising for Venezuela: Food proceeds, Raffle + Silent Auction La Bomba Info Line: 0401 811 722 ........................ PROGRAMA (subject to change) 1PM - DOORS OPEN Food + Bar + Musica available all day 1:50PM – 2:30PM / Mini piñata workshop by Piñartistry (45 MINS) MAIN HALL GLITTER TATTOOS – BEL MARTINEZ 3:30PM – 4:45PM / Mini piñata workshop by Piñartistry (45 MINS) MAIN HALL GLITTER TATTOOS – BEL MARTINEZ 5:00PM – Piñata 5:30PM – MINI FRIDA Look-a-like competition (Kids) 5:45PM – INTRO FRIDAS + FACTS SESSION 6:00PM – Mexican Revolution Dancers 6:05PM - LATIN SOUL BAND 6:50PM - Mexican Revolution Dancers 7:00PM - FRIDA Look-a-like competition (Adults) 7:30PM - Musica 8:00PM – LA BOMBA Salsa dance sessions with Dayan + Dennis, rueda jams + follow me's Social dancing 10:30PM - Event ends