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We all know that November is a month when many Latino Thanksgiving events are organized in Phoenix. This is a city with a gigantic culture and a Latino community that is increasingly strengthening its ties.
That’s why JefeBet tells you which events stand out from the rest so you can enjoy Thanksgiving in Phoenix AZ like never before.
Top 5 of Latino Thanksgiving Events in Phoenix AZ 2022
Tequila Tasting With Gran Centenario
- When: Friday, November 11, 2022
- Where: Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits, 11 East 7th Street, Tempe, AZ
- Check-in hours: 6 PM to 7 PM
- Entrance Fee: 50 USD + Taxes, Fees
- Buy your ticket here
Join Terra’s Tequila Tasting Class, a series of specially selected tastings on the second and fourth Friday of each month with the industry’s leading tequila experts. This will be in Tempe, Phoenix.
Gran Centenario Tequila will be on-site to guide participants through a delicious and educational experience about one of the most famous spirits in the world.
Each participant will receive a welcome cocktail upon arrival and small bites will accompany each tequila pour. Participants must be over 21 years of age and drink responsibly. Uber is available in the area.
Latin Jazz Concert by Carmela y Más
- When: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Where: Westside Blues & Jazz, 17045 North 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ
- Check-in hours: 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
- Entrance fee: 20 USD
- Buy your tickets here
Carmela Ramírez is one of the most influential producers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. She is an award-winning performing artist who has used arts, culture and community as her foundation for creative entertainment, community engagement and building bridges of understanding.
This eight-piece Latin jazz and salsa band has played nationally and internationally dazzling everyone in their path, this time, their show will be local, in Phoenix. Don’t miss this invaluable experience of a great group of artists.
Barrio Latino Band
- When: Friday, November 18, 2022
- Where: Westside Blues & Jazz, 17045 North 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ
- Check-in hours: 6 PM to 1 AM
- Entrance fee: 20 USD
- Buy your tickets here
The legendary band, Barrio Latino, has been in existence since 1990. This Latin crossover band has taken on many musical forms and shapes. In addition to performing throughout the United States, the group has performed in parts of Europe and Southeast Asia.
The band has also been successful in having their original songs placed in major motion pictures and television. The band is led by music producer/songwriter Andy Gonzáles, Freddie Duran, Benny Banda, Paul Aldama, Andrew Gonzáles Jr, Xavier Acosta and Ernie Nuñez Jr (vocals and guitar).
Live Latin Music Jaleo and Salsa Dancing
- When: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
- Where: The Duce, 525 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
- Check-in hours: 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM
- Entrance fee: 10 USD
- Buy your tickets here
For this amazing night, you don’t need any dance experience, that’s what the classes are for. During the training hours, you can see people who come regularly every week to learn with the group, as well as many people who are trying Latin dance for the first time.
Celebrate Wednesdays before Thanksgiving with a beginner’s salsa lesson, live salsa music and Latin dancing at The Duce’s retro-chic downtown venue. These are the evening schedules:
- 8:30 – Salsa lesson for beginners
- 9:30 – DJ D-Lo (Latin mix)
- 10:30 – Jaleo Latin Music set 1
- 12:00 – Jaleo Latin Music set 2
Jazz Con Alma Concert by Beth Lederman and Steven Powell
- When: Sunday, November 27, 2022
- Where: The Duce, 525 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
- Check-in hours: 3 PM – 6:30 PM
- Entrance fee: 15 USD
- Buy your tickets here
Beth Lederman is known for her sophisticated styles of jazz and rhythmic Brazilian and Latin jazz piano and jazz, not only in the Phoenix area, but throughout the western U.S., from Canada to Mexico.
She has been playing professionally for over twenty years, leading several bands and playing with such well-known names as The Diamonds, Bobbie Vinton and Drifters, as well as local artists such as Dave Cook, Pete Pancrazi, Alice Tatum, Dennis Rowland, Renee Patrick, Paul McDermand and her own groups, Jazz Con Alma and Novo Mundo.
This time she will be in Phoenix with Steven Powell, with whom she will perform her music in an unforgettable concert, do not miss it for anything in the world.
