La Cookout takes place on Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) at Movement on Montrose in Chicago, IL, and runs until 10:00 PM. Tickets are $40 + on Events.
About this event
La Cookout is an immersive dance performance blending contemporary movement, cumbia, salsa, and live music into a Latin family cookout celebration. Hosted by Don Alfredo, the show features storytelling, tacos, and a cast of dancers who bring the festive atmosphere to life.
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La Cookout is an immersive dance performance and community gathering created, directed, and choreographed by Amanda Ramirez. Inspired by the Latin family cookouts where food, music, dancing, storytelling, and community come together, the show blends contemporary dance, cumbia, salsa, live music, and theater into one big celebration. Hosted by Don Alfredo, the evening features live music by Son Monarcas, tacos and drinks, and a cast of dancers who bring the cookout to life through movement, music, and storytelling. Then, when the show ends, you’re invited to dance. Stay for an hour of social dancing with salsa, cumbia, merengue, and more. Tacos and drinks will be available throughout the evening. October 10 & 11, 2026 Doors 7:00 PM | Show 7:30–9:00 PM | Social Dancing 9:00–10:00 PM Created, Directed & Choreographed by: Amanda Ramirez Dance & Choreography: Isabelle Collazo, Laura Flores, Daniel Ramirez, Hannah Santistevan Host: Alfredo “Freddy” Zires as Don Alfredo Live Music: Son Monarcas Featured Visual Artist: Yaqui Jimenez Amanda Ramirez and this project are supported by a Chicago Dancemakers Forum Dance Project Grant.
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Details
- When
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM (CDT) · until 10:00 PM
- Where
- Movement on Montrose
- Address
- 2951 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
- Price
- $40 +
Questions
- When is La Cookout?
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT.
- How much are tickets for La Cookout?
- Tickets are $40 +.
- Where is La Cookout?
- Movement on Montrose, 2951 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA, Chicago, IL.
- Where can I buy tickets for La Cookout?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does La Cookout end?
- It runs until 10:00 PM.