Sor Juana Festival Events

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The annual Sor Juana Festival honors the historic Mexican writer, feminist and nun, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz with a dynamic line-up of artists, writers, filmmakers and singers at the National Museum of Mexican Art through June 1, 2024.

Check out some of the exciting free or low-cost highlights. Advance registration and tickets are recommended.

The Sor Juana Festival gives tribute to the artistry of Mexican women on both sides of the border who are walking in the footsteps of Sor Juana’s artistry.

Noted photographer Flor Garduno will be interviewed by Chicago’s renowned poet and writer Sandra Cisneros on April 9, 2024, at 7 pm. The interview will be conducted in Spanish and tickets are $10.

All episodes of the TV series, Juana Inez, will be presented for free from April 10-20, 2024. The series traces Sor Juana’s life from her entrance to court at 13 until her death.

The final episode on April 20 will conclude with a live interview with the series writer and director, Patricia Arriaga Jorda’n. Register for free tickets for each screening.

Choreographer and dancer Silvita Brown will present Ellas y Yo Mexicanas Work in Progress, a contemporary dance performance inspired by Frida Kahlo on April 27, 2024, at 7 pm. Tickets are $15.

Enjoy a special presentation and reception of Mexican independent director Lila Aviles’ new film, Totem, on May 19, 2024, at 8 pm. The film follows the poignant experiences of a seven-year-old as she watches her family prepare for a significant birthday party for her father.