09/23/2026
artwork by Manuel Hernandez Sanchez (artist featured in our upcoming exhibition De Aquí y De Allá)
Celebrating Our Stories: Hispanic Heritage Month at Foko & La Galería
At Foko, Hispanic Heritage Month isn't just a date on the calendar, it’s an ongoing commitment to lifting up the brilliance, history, and creative power of our Latine community here in Louisville. What started with a mission to illuminate culture through food has naturally expanded into a space for visual art, movement, cross-cultural connection, and shared storytelling. Here is how we're celebrating this month at Foko!
Opening October 2: De Aquí y De Allá Exhibition at La Galería
Friday, October 2 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free & Open to the Public
We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of our newest exhibition at La Galería at Foko: De Aquí y De Allá (From Here and From There).
This exhibition sits at the heart of Hispanic Heritage Month at Foko. De Aquí y De Allá honors dual identity - holding tight to our roots and traditions while building new stories and community here in Louisville. It celebrates the immigrant experience, the strength of diaspora, and how art connects us across distances.
What to Expect at the Opening on October 2nd (5-9pm):
Visual Art Showcase: Experience powerful works from local and regional Latine artists exploring themes of home, identity, memory, and belonging.
Storytelling & Live Performances: Live music, dance and spoken performances from 7-8pm by owners Joshua and Francisco, Mexico Lindo and Vaianos Paisanos.
Come support our local artists and immerse yourself in an evening of rich storytelling and culture!!
The Mambo Weekender
Friday, October 9 & Saturday, October 10
Get ready for two days of non-stop rhythm, energy, and world-class instruction! We are bringing incredible out-of-town dance artists to Louisville for The Mambo Weekender:
Guest Instructors: Master classes and workshops led by Tomas Guerrero from New York/Orlando alongside Mando & Juliana from Indianapolis and Hansel from Cuba!!
Saturday Workshops:
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Footwork and Spin Technique w/ Tomas Guerrero
(Intermediate/Advanced Pass required • Limited to 25 participants)
3:00-4:00: Femme Styling with Emma
4:00-5:00: De La Rumba a La Salsa Afro-Cuban class with Hansel
5:00-6:00: Salsa On 2 Partner Work with Mando and Juliana
Two Nights of Social Dancing: Two full nights of Salsa and Mambo socials featuring guest DJs and floor-burning energy!
Whether you want to sharpen your skills or just dance the night away, this is a weekend you don't want to miss!!
Ink & Revolución Printmaking Workshop
Sunday, October 11th
Our community linocut printmaking workshop series, Ink & Revolución, returns for its second edition! Led by artist Daniel Nausa, this free workshop gives participants hands-on experience with relief printing techniques while exploring themes of cultural identity and social movement through visual art.
Registration for the October workshop is currently FULL! However, we strongly encourage you to join the waitlist. Joining the waitlist directly helps us demonstrate community demand so we can secure future grant funding to keep these workshops free for everyone. Plus, waitlisted participants get early notice if any spots open up!
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