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Fly Skinz and friends Sat 12/27, 6 PM, the Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park West, $49.79 general admission, $220.36 to reserve a table (seats six) or a couch (seats eight), 21+ Leor Galil (he/him) ...

Rieles y Raíces,” at the National Museum of Mexican Art, connects the historical experiences of traqueros to contemporary conversations.

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