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    Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater

    The Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater is a 500-seat state-of-the-art theater located on the grounds of the Mexican Heritage Plaza cultural center. Both local performers, as well as nationally and internationally acclaimed touring productions perform in this venue, bringing a high quality performing arts experience to local audiences.

    Location:
    The Mexican Heritage Plaza is located at the corner of Alum Rock Avenue and South King Road in East San José. Conveniently located near three major highways: Highway 101, and Interstates 280 and 680, the Plaza has ample on-site parking and has a public transportation stop on site.

    Free Parking:
    Easily accessible, well-lit, secure parking is provided free of charge in two lots located on the Mexican Heritage Plaza property. Entrances to the lots are located on King Rd. and Alum Rock Ave.

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      Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater

      1700 Alum Rock Avenue
      San Jose, CA 95116

      Phone: 1-800-MHC-VIVA

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    • NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

    • Upcoming Events
      05/31/08  Teen Dance Concert Series
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    • Past Events
      04/24/08  Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli
      03/30/08  2008 Spring Concert and Student Recital - Mayil Adum Alagan: The Handsome Lord on the Peacock
      03/14/08-
      03/16/08 
      Danzantes Unidos Festival 2008 - Lindo Nayarit
      02/29/08-
      03/09/08 
      Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery
      01/26/08  Salon de Mexico speaker series - Jose Rivera
      01/26/08  Jose Rivera - Oscar Nominated Playwright
      01/24/08-
      02/10/08 
      School of the Americas
      11/17/07-
      11/18/07 
      Prithvi-the Earth
      10/25/07-
      11/11/07 
      Visitor's Guide to Arivaca (Map Not to Scale)
      09/16/07  Honoring Mexico
      09/08/07  An Evening with Jorge Federico Osorio
      06/12/07  Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, Democratic Presidential Candidate
      05/31/07  Son y Tradicion
      05/20/07  Diaspora Negra
      04/26/07-
      05/13/07 
      Bodas de Sangre / Blood Wedding
      04/14/07-
      04/15/07 
      Sones y Jarabes
      03/27/07-
      03/28/07 
      People Like Me 2007 - Motion Commotion!
      02/23/07-
      03/04/07 
      Fences
      11/30/06-
      12/17/06 
      Dog Lady / Evening Star
      11/18/06  Kalidasa's Ritusamhara- The Varied Seasons
      10/12/06-
      10/29/06 
      La Victima
      09/02/06  LoMcXimo de la Música
      09/01/06-
      11/30/06 
      Zorro Unmasked
      08/11/06  Molotov @ the Mexican Heritage Plaza
      07/30/06  Rubén García y Su Orquesta
      07/25/06-
      07/27/06 
      Teatro Target Bi-lingual Kids’ Film Series
      07/10/06  Alicia Alarcon - The Border Patrol Ate My Dust- POSTPONED
      06/29/06  Reyna Grande – Across a Hundred Mountains
      06/10/06  Dance Underground
      06/04/06  ¡Zamacueca!
      05/22/06  Jesus Salvador Trevino – Filmmaker, Activist & Author
      05/04/06-
      05/21/06 
      The Cook
      04/18/06  Viola Canales – The Tequila Worm- CANCELLED
      03/21/06-
      03/22/06 
      Anastasia and Dragon Tales
      03/09/06-
      04/02/06 
      Electricidad
      02/17/06-
      02/26/06 
      The Dance On Widow's Row
      12/10/05  Teatro Target Kids' Film Series
      12/04/05  Los Lupeños de San José Holiday Presentation
      11/19/05  Saakhyam – Friendship
      11/12/05  Breaking The Boundaries
      10/06/05-
      10/23/05 
      ¡Cantinflas!
      08/07/05  Mexican Heritage Plaza presents: Mad Hot Ballroom
      06/30/05  Cafe Tacuba
      05/19/05-
      06/05/05 
      Santos & Santos
      02/25/05-
      03/06/05 
      The Trial of 1 Short Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise & Safreeta Mae
      12/02/04-
      12/18/04 
      4 Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria
      11/20/04  Timeless Traditions
      10/07/04-
      10/31/04 
      Real Women Have Curves
      09/18/04  Hollywood Event - La Bamba
      06/23/04  The Unveiling of the Silver Screen
      06/23/04  Bajo California - El del Tiempo
      06/20/04  Poetry in Motion
      05/20/04-
      05/06/04 
      Drive My Coche
      05/01/04  Dance Week: Día del Niño
      04/23/04-
      04/24/04 
      35th Anniversary Show
      03/11/04-
      04/04/04 
      Boxcar
      02/21/04-
      02/22/04 
      Hair Stories
      02/14/04  Azucar: A Tribute to Celia Cruz
      02/07/04  The African Soul of Cuba
      01/24/04  Carlos Oscar
      01/23/04  Limon Dance Company
      12/13/03-
      12/14/03 
      The Nutcracker Ballet
      12/10/03  Mexican Heritage Plaza Classes Recital
      11/22/03  Varna-Mala: Colors of Bharatanatyam
      11/16/03  Sathya Harischandra
      10/31/03  Community Safe Halloween
      10/24/03  Twyla Tharp: Fostering Creativity- Thinking on Your Toes
      10/09/03-
      10/26/03 
      Chilean Holiday
      08/03/03-
      08/31/03 
      Tardeadas
      07/09/03-
      07/13/03 
      Mariachi Festival
      06/20/03-
      06/22/03 
      Jungle Bells
      05/29/03-
      06/15/03 
      The Lady from Havana
      05/27/03  Ruddha Bahal - Program and Booksigning
      05/17/03  Spring Recital 2003
      05/01/03-
      05/03/03 
      Jesus Christ SuperStar
      04/05/03  Butterfly Lovers
      03/29/03  Girlfriend Appreciation Day
      03/29/03  Bharati in Bharatam
      03/15/03-
      03/16/03 
      Aztec New Year Celebration
      03/06/03-
      03/23/03 
      Conjunto
      12/05/02-
      12/29/02 
      La Posada Magica
      11/09/02  There Once Was a Princess
      10/12/02  DAYA RAMAN - Arangetram
      05/11/02  Abhinaya's Next Generation
      11/29/01-
      12/16/01 
      Vieques
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