Events

Looking for a refreshing way to boost your health while making meaningful new connections? Join us at Hogar de Esperanza for a vibrant hands-on workshop dedicated to the power of fresh fruits and vegetables! Freshly made juices are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and natural energy that can truly transform your daily health routine. But this […]

🌱 Join us for a free community garden gathering! We're coming together to start a regenerative community garden — and you're invited! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or have never touched a shovel, this is a space to learn, connect, and grow something beautiful together. We'll be exploring local nature, traditional craftsmanship, and sharing a […]

Have you ever seen a Diablo Huma mask or the colorful masks of Píllaro? Have you ever wondered about the stories, traditions, and celebrations behind Ecuador’s spectacular masks and parades? If you’re curious about Ecuadorian culture and love discovering the stories behind its traditions, you’re warmly invited to join us for a fascinating and educational […]

The Shambhala Meditation Group of Cuenca is happy to invite you to our regular programming. OUR REGULAR PROGRAMMING includes GROUP MEDITATION in English and Spanish. Every Sunday from 10.30 - 12.00. For meditation instructions, you’re invited to come at 10.00. The program includes seated meditation, walking meditation, and text recitations from our tradition. BOOK STUDY […]

Whether you just landed in Cuenca or you're looking to expand your local circle, this week’s Wednesdays at The Hogar is specially designed for you! Join us for a warm, relaxed afternoon where you can meet fellow expats, enjoy good conversation over coffee, and learn how to make your transition to Ecuador smooth and stress-free. […]

WED Sep 16th • 12:30 PM 🎱 Bilingual Gringo Bingo 💃 8:30 PM Social Dance Community until late THUR Sep 17th • 7:00 PM 🎬 Movie Night: "The Nice Guys" 🎤 + Karaoke after the movie FRI Sep 18th • 7:30 PM 🎤 Fun Karaoke Night SAT Sep 19th 7:30 pm 🎸 LIVE MUSIC: Gatos […]

The Shambhala Meditation Group of Cuenca is happy to invite you to our regular programming. OUR REGULAR PROGRAMMING includes GROUP MEDITATION in English and Spanish. Every Sunday from 10.30 – 12.00. For meditation instructions, you’re invited to come at 10.00. The program includes seated meditation, walking meditation, and text recitations from our tradition. BOOK STUDY […]

Ecuador is home to an incredible rich tradition of natural medicine, and Cuenca's local flora holds timeless secrets for wellness, vitality, and healing. Join us at Hogar de Esperanza for a relaxing, hands-on afternoon dedicated to discovering the natural remedies growing right in our backyard! Whether you want to learn how to brew soothing herbal […]

Join us at Distrito Atávico to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. Unlimited tea and 1 mooncake (traditional Chinese pastry) for the cost of $10. Come anytime between 5pm to 8pm.

This Friday, September 25, idiomARTE hosts the launch of Vientos Ecuatoriales, a new book by archaeomusicologist Esteban Valdivia exploring the ancient sound world of Ecuador’s pre-Columbian cultures. Through images, research, and recordings, Valdivia will introduce us to the aerophones, whistles, ceramic instruments, and other sound objects created by cultures that inhabited what is now Ecuador. […]

Come to the Fourth-Saturday Féria at our new location, Hogar de Esperanza! Join us inside Hostal Pichincha, Juan Montalvo 9-78 y Gran Colombia. Look for the banner! We are near the Coronel Talbot Tranvía stop — this Saturday, September 26th, from 10AM to 2PM, and every fourth Saturday going forward. What’s waiting for you this […]

There are moments in the year that invite us to stop long enough to listen. Killa Raymi, the September celebration of Mama Killa— the Moon —arrives around the equinox, a threshold of balance: light and darkness, masculine and feminine, what is ending and what is beginning. In the Andean agricultural calendar, this is also a […]

Get ready to turn back the clock and dance the night away! 80s Vibe is bringing al of your favorite hits from the 80s to Common Grounds Saturday, September 26th. we'll have you on your feet and singing along all night long. Grab your friends, throw on your neon, and let’s party like it’s 1985! […]

¡Come join us for the coolest jazz event in town! We’re joining forces with The Jazz Society Band for the perfect pairing of great music and delicious food at Homenaje this Saturday, September 26th starting at 7:00 PM. 📲 Reserve a table: 095 895 3238 📍 Agustín Cueva & Dolores Veintimilla

Enjoy the American Song Book music with the Jazz Society Band and the lovely singer Mariangel

BOURBON & SMOKE — A Bourbon Night at Casa Kraft Four great bourbons. Four generous food pairings. Just 20 guests. David and Sandy invite you to Casa Kraft for an intimate evening of great bourbon, authentic Carolina Smokehouse fare, and a relaxed night around the table. We’ll start with a handcrafted Buffalo Trace Gold Rush […]