Community Events

Lorenzo Lopez and Yesenia Murillo will teach merengue and salsa on the second day of the 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Lansing Shuffle in Downtown Lansing. With sounds by DJ Dolo, the fun starts at 6:00pm and goes until 10:00pm. Combine the different restaurant offerings inside the Lansing Shuffle along with a chance to meet the Salsa community, the evening promises to be night to remember. With free admission, the second day of the 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend continues its run ready to dance the night away.

Hispanic Heritage Weekend Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095423567146

As the City of Lansing, the State of Michigan and the United States begin to celebrate and acknowledge the countless contributions the Latino community has made as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Lorenzo Lopez will be offering a special food class that will include not only the food aspect of which is essential to our communities, but also, he is adding a musical, vocal, dance cultural presentation to this class as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Don’t miss out, you will absolutely love this special class!

Register for the class here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caldo-de-res-with-lorenzo-lopez-tickets-1997584786871?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Contact: Lorenzo zocalo00013@yahoo.com.

About: Welcome to The Kitchen at Bradly’s HG! Whether you know your way around the kitchen or are just starting your culinary journey, you have a place at our table. Our classes are a fusion of hands-on experience and demonstrations from our passionate instructors. You’ll be able to not only take home some practical kitchen skills, but grow in knowledge about cuisine, food history, and culinary science.

Interested in a private class or in-home event? Reach out to us to learn more!

Contact: regina@bradlyshg@gmail.com

Additional information:

All classes are held in groups of 6 to 10 students, and include sitting, standing, and practicing hands-on techniques. Level of student participation varies depending on class subject. All class participants receive 10% off in-store purchases on all food, beverage, kitchen, and tabletop products. 10% discount applies the same day of class only.

Bradly’s HG is located at 319 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave. in Old Town Lansing.

Please note all recipes are subject to change. If you have a food allergy or specific dietary needs, please notify us before class by phone or email.

Refunds are given prior to 7 days before class.

Register for the class here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caldo-de-res-with-lorenzo-lopez-tickets-1997584786871?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

The Hispanic Heritage Weekend concludes at the Lansing Shuffle with Jazz Night with Orquesta Ritmo putting the finishing touches on a great weekend. DJ E-NYCE will provide sounds and it all takes place from 6:00pm to 8:00pm outside on the patio. Should rain occur, the evening moves inside as the Lansing Shuffle offers many different varieties of restaurants to choose from.

Orquesta Ritmo are well known for their Cuban style music. The troupe has traveled around the Mid-West and performed for venues all over Michigan and as far south as Dayton, Ohio. The group earned a number of accolades along the way including a Tribute from the Michigan State Legislature. In 1984, the group grew to its current 10-piece orchestra. Throughout the years, the group has shared the stage with a number of recording artists such as Los Lobos, Salsa great Oscar D’Leon, Pete Escovido, Wycliff Gordon at the E. Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival, and The Bangles among others.

A Taste of Hispanic Heritage Festival featuring Gabriel Burciaga y Grupo Animo, 70 plus vendors, food trucks and the popular Kidz Zone will also return. Saturday, September 19, 2026, will be the date right in front of the State Capitol. Starting at 3:00pm and going til 10:00pm, multiple acts will take the stage highlighted by the new but talented Tejano Band Gabriel Burciaga and Grupo Animo.

Admission is free but plan on spending a few hours as there will be plenty of food trucks and merchandise from the over 70 vendors that will be on hand. For more information please email: info@ourspace517.com

The City of Lansing will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration inside Lansing’s City Hall. Located at 124 W. Michigan Ave in Downtown Lansing, the day will include folkloric dancing, food and guest speakers. The doors will open at 11:00am and the program will start at 12:00pm.