Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT) is celebrating its 42nd anniversary, as it further consolidates itself as the biggest cultural and artistic landmark in northwestern Mexico.

Since its inauguration on October 20, 1982, this venue has been a meeting point for the artistic and tourism community as well as residents from both Californias; giving a space to thousands of musical, theatrical, plastic, and dance artistic expressions by national and international artists.

To commemorate this important date, CECUT is organizing an unmissable dance that will take place on Saturday, October 19 which will begin at 5 PM in the terrace. Admission is free and it is a family friendly event.

"We want this to be a celebration where attendants dance and have fun; groups performing have a common theme which is tropical music with a unique style that combines genres such as rock, reggae, and vallenato, and we hope that everyone enjoys it," Roberto Nogami Monteverde, Deputy Director of Communication, Memory, and Art Documentation of CECUT, said.

A musical show full of flavor and joy!

This event will begin with a performance by DJ Chucuchu, who has more than 25 years of experience in the national and international scene and has participated in festivals in Mexico, the United States, France, and Italy with a very singular style that combines cumbia, funk, and rock.

For their part, La Diabla is a group from Tijuana with a career spanning 20 years, known for their powerful stage presence that offers a hypnotic mix of Colombian cumbia, reggae, and vallenato.

Lastly to close off with a grand finale, Takón Machine, a group from Ensenada with a 15-year career in the musical scene and with its "coastal cumbia" will be performing both original songs and cumbia versions of rock classics.

To complement this experience, attendants will be able to enjoy drinks and an assortment of dishes such as pizzas, fries, Mexican snacks, and more.

We invite you to not miss this great celebration next Saturday, October 19 starting at 5 PM.

CECUT: 42 years of a cultural and artistic legacy

Throughout its 42 years of existence, CECUT has been the main venue of several different artistic disciplines from scenic arts to music, literature, and cinema. Its role in the cultural development of Tijuana and Mexico's northern border is undeniable, as it has contributed to give the region an identity.

"As the artistic and cultural world changes, a new trend begins and CECUT begins to change. That's why during this time we have adapted by including new spaces, such as the El Cubo galleries, Cineteca Tijuana, and a recently inaugurated traditional art store, as well as other spaces. There are new programs too and, thanks to all of this we are able to give all Tijuana natives and the population at large a very attractive offer," Roberto Nogami explained.

Since its beginnings, CECUT made it its mission to be a museum-like space that will bring the best of the world to Tijuana. Throughout the years, it has managed to keep this promise as it has become the venue of renowned artistic exhibitions, promoting culture in innovative ways.

Designed by Manuel Rosen Morrison, CECUT is a project that has become an architectural icon; its structure, which includes the famous concrete sphere where the IMAX Dome is located, has captured people's imagination, becoming the city's most representative image.

One of this institution’s most significant achievements has been its ability to attract several different audiences. Since its creation, it has been an inclusive space designed to promote the participation of everyone in society including the education community, indigenous people, and people with disabilities.

Nowadays, CECUT organizes between 10,000 and 12,000 activities every year; many of these activities take place online or in several Baja Californian communities such as shelters, youth integration centers, nursing homes, and prisons.

Besides events and exhibits, it has consolidated itself as a promoter of education programs designed to involve the community and offer learning and reflection opportunities through several different platforms.

Activities at CECUT taking place in October

In October, there will be more activities perfect for people of all ages. Here are some of the most significant ones:

2nd Trienal Pictórica Internacional Exhibition

Don't miss this exhibition that brings together more than 80 artists from different countries from all over the world in an multisensory and artistic experience like no other that celebrates creativity and talent in a unique way.

The 2nd edition of Trienal Internacional Pictórica is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 7 PM in rooms 1, 2, and 3 at Museo El Cubo and the Marta Palau room and the ground floor at CECUT facilities.

Tickets are available at CECUT ticket booths and online at: www.taquillacecut.mx; admission is free on Sundays.

Nights of Horror III

CECUT will have an amazing horror movie cycle at Sala Carlos Monsiváis where several different suspense, thriller, monster, and horror movies, perfect for this Halloween season, will be screened.

Some of the movies to be screened were finalists at Macabro XXIII Festival Internacional de Cine de Horror in Mexico City, with the standouts being "La Maldición de Okamuro" and "The Complex Forms."

Movies will be screened in selected nights from October 10 to October 27. General admission is $50 pesos ($3 dollars) and student, teacher, and senior admission is $30 pesos ($2 dollars).

Tickets are available at CECUT ticket booths and online at: www.taquillacecut.mx

Ópera Explícita

Enjoy the best of international opera with the voices of the CECUT Vocal Ensemble which includes Zully Martínez, Margarita Lara, Carolina Orozco, Samantha García, José Luis Villarruel, and Javier Carrillo.

This performance will take place on October 24 at 7 PM at the showroom of Centro Cultural Tijuana. Tickets are $200 pesos ($10 dollars) and can be bought on-site or online at www.taquillacecut.mx.

Calacas

Calacas is a musical show that pays tribute to José Guadalupe Posada with his characters, including the famous Catrina, as they celebrate Day of the Dead with music, songs, altars, and humor.

This unmissable performance will take place at the CECUT show room on Wednesday, October 30 at 7 PM. Tickets are $100 pesos ($5 dollars) and can be bought on-site or online at www.taquillacecut.mx.

Don’t forget to check out the social media pages of Centro Cultural Tijuana where new events new events are constantly shared and promoted, many of them completely free and family friendly.

Facebook: /cecut.mx
Instagram @cecut_mx
Website: https://www.cecut.gob.mx/

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