Mariana Arroja Concert at The Freight, Berkeley, Friday June 13, 8:00pm You are cordially invited to the album debut release party for Mariana Arroja’s new original fado compositions in her new CD, “O meu nome é ninguém” based on the poems of Maria Manuel Cid, from Chamusca in the Ribatejo region. The event is part of the Portuguese Heritage Month celebrations. The performance is on Friday, June 13 commences at 8:00pm at The Freight: 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704. Wine and refreshments will be available in the lobby on an RSVP basis, where you will have the opportunity to meet Mariana Arroja and her accompanying musicians, as well as the Portuguese Cônsul Geral to São Francisco, o Estimado Dr. Filipe Ramalheira. If you are interested, please RSVP to contact@ca-luso.org. Mariana has just released the music video of her title track, “O meu nome é ninguém”, which can be viewed by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmRECCQd3Ho This performance will be recorded for Mariana’s upcoming documentary movie of the life of Maria Manuel Cid, of the same name, “O meu nome é ninguém”, We hope you can join us for this Portuguese Heritage Celebration. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://secure.thefreight.org/14932/14933-mariana-arroja-quartet-250613 (fb)

Our Lady of Angels Band Cultural Center invites you to celebrate the Day of Olhão, on Saturday, June 21st, from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Enjoy a traditional Olhão dinner featuring gambas (large shrimp), grilled cod, steak tips, and appetizers including local Portuguese cheese, assorted pâtés, regional olives and a few extra surprises for desserts!! The price includes two bottles of wine per table and DJ entertainment for dancing afterward! (fb)