Events
- Date:
- Saturday, 21 Feb 2026
- Time:
- 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location:
- The Robin Theatre, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing
- Department:
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Through a mix of dark humor and poignant drama, La Cocina delves into the invisible lives of immigrant workers who keep the city running while enduring systemic exploitation. Tickets $5.
- Date:
- Saturday, 21 Feb 2026
- Time:
- 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Location:
- The Robin Theatre, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing
- Department:
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Beautifully juxtaposing the realities and expectations of a young girl approaching womanhood in the Dominican Republic, Boca Chica shines a light on the insidious child sex trade and the lives it seeks to destroy. PRESENTED BY FILM DIRECTOR MARIANA RONDON. Tickets $5.
- Date:
- Saturday, 21 Feb 2026
- Time:
- 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Location:
- The Robin Theatre, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing
- Department:
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
This suspense thriller will uncover the universal story of an extraordinary woman whose mysterious gaze, unparalleled expression, and deep connection to flamenco art will captivate, move, and inspire audiences worldwide. Tickets $5.
- Date:
- Saturday, 21 Feb 2026
- Time:
- 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Location:
- Reo Town Clubhouse, 1314 S Washington Ave, Lansing
- Department:
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Join us at the REO Town Clubhouse, a stone’s throw away from The Robin Theatre, to continue the musical journey begun there with La Singla. Shortly following that screening, The Hot Sun Duo will take the stage to perform a tour of soundscapes starting with flamenco-inflected rumbas from Spain before moving on to Brazilian samba and Latin jazz. Guitarist Nikola Baltic and percussionist Roberto Maldonado will serve as our sonic tour guides through Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. Plus: late night pizza and assorted appetizers, beverages and a pool hall! Tickets $5 advance/$10 door.
- Date:
- Sunday, 22 Feb 2026
- Time:
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location:
- Celebration Cinema, 200 E Edgewood Blvd, Lansing
- Department:
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
We Shall Not Be Moved is a unique take on the revenge thriller genre. It blends drama, satire, and Mexican dark comedy elements to create a compelling narrative that subverts expectations. Tickets $5.
- Date:
- Sunday, 22 Feb 2026
- Time:
- 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Location:
- Celebration Cinema, 200 E Edgewood Blvd, Lansing
- Department:
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
To maximize economic productivity, the Brazilian government orders elderly people to move to remote housing colonies. A 77-year-old woman refuses and embarks on a journey through the Amazon that will change her destiny forever. Tickets $5.
- Date:
- Sunday, 22 Feb 2026
- Time:
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Location:
- Celebration Cinema, 200 E Edgewood Blvd, Lansing
- Department:
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Blending social realism with fable and allegory, Zafari offers a stark portrait of life amid systemic collapse. Through a claustrophobic microcosm, the film is a powerful political statement against inequality, hunger, and forced displacement. Tickets $5. PRESENTED BY FILM DIRECTOR MARIANA RONDON
- Date:
- Sunday, 22 Feb 2026
- Time:
- 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Location:
- Celebration Cinema, 200 E Edgewood Blvd, Lansing
- Department:
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
LxFF 2026 wraps up with a catered reception - and more live music - immediately following our film program at Celebration Cinema on site. Don't miss your last chance to talk to our invited filmmakers, LxFF staff and crew, and other fellow LxFFers! Free entrance with any film ticket purchase.
- Date:
- Monday, 23 Feb 2026
- Time:
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Location:
- ISA HQ, International Center, Garden Level
- Department:
- Office for International Students and Scholars
Feeling overwhelmed by endless notifications and screen time? Hit pause and join us for a digital detox lunch! Bring your own lunch!
- Date:
- Monday, 23 Feb 2026
- Time:
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Location:
- Zoom
- Department:
- Asian Studies Center
Join us for an exclusive Zoom talk with Jeff Albright, President of YANMAR USA and MSU alumnus (Japanese & Finance)! Hear how Jeff built an international career across Asia and now leads large-scale operations in North America, and gain insights into global business, leadership, and international career pathways.
Free and open to anyone interested in global careers!
Registration required.
