La Pocha Nostra

Embrace the supernatural with an unforgettable weekend of events as we bring the legendary La Pocha Nostra to San Diego!


The Mex Files: A Divination Ritual
The weekend begins with an unforgettable live performance by La Pocha Nostra, featuring La Pocha Nostra’s Artistic Directors Balitrónica and Gómez-Peña, with special guest DJ & musician Perry Vasquez. The Mex Files: A Divination Ritual is an immersive, live-action duet where spoken word and ritual performance collide. In a piece that defies conventional storytelling, Balitrónica manipulates tarot decks and a casino roulette, allowing fate to dictate the script and performance, creating a constantly evolving experience. This intimate and raw performance confronts both personal and collective crises, speaking to Gómez-Peña’s ongoing exploration of cultural reinvention, spiritual upheaval, and survival in the age of pandemics.

The weekend continues on Sunday, OCT 20 at 2:00 pm at The Front Gallery with a screening of four of Gómez-Peña’s groundbreaking films, offering a rare glimpse into the evolution of his cinematic work.

NOTE: Ages 18+ The performance and films contain nudity and are not suitable for children.