The rich Mexican culture of music and dance will be on display

Visit Socrates Sculpture Park on Sept. 17 and be amazed by the performance of Ballet Folklorico Mexicano. The mission of Ballet Folklórico is to stimulate public interest in Mexican culture by encouraging the art of traditional Mexican folkloric dance. Ahead of its collaboration with Socrates on the Día de los Muertos-themed Halloween Harvest Festival on Oct. 28, Ballet Folklorico Mexico New York will debut its Festival del Huapango, Mexico’s second most important music, song, and dance event after the Guelaguetza. Ballet Folklorico, Sept. 17 from 3 pm to 7 pm; free.

Socrates Sculpture Park, [32-01 Vernon Blvd. in Astoria; (718) 956–1819; www.socratessculpturepark.org]