The Brazilian Cultural Arts Center of Santa Barbara (BCACSB) will host the first Santa Barbara Latin Festival and Salsa Social, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Alhecama Theatre, 215 A E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara.

The family-friendly evening of Latin culture will feature music, dance, authentic Brazilian cuisine, a raffle, and community celebration.

Opening the event will be a salsa dance lesson taught by instructor Erika Martin Del Campo, followed by live music and social dancing with Invasion Latina, a popular salsa band.

Presenting dance performances will be A Mi Manera Dance Company and Brazilian feathered Samba dancers from Agua Doce Dance Company.

Tickets are available for $15 in advance online, $25 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.brazildaysb.com/salsasocial, or call 805-229-6080.

BCACSB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.