I love living in New York City in the summer. Yes it’s hot and humid but the city offers some of the best free entertainment around. This fin de semana is jampacked with Latino events, thanks in large part to the Latin Alternative Music Conference. I hope some of you can make it. Maybe even you’ll find me!!

Tonight: In Brooklyn’s lovely Prospect Park bandshell Spain’s The Pinker Tones, Monterrey’s acclaimed vocalist Chetes (of Zurdok and Vaquero fame) and Mexico’s popular alterna-rockers, Zoé (and the suggested donation is only $3). For directions click here.

Calle 13 is playing in Times Square at the Nokia Theater.

Brooklyn’s a little far for me and I didn’t get Calle 13 tix so I’ll be staying closer to home in Queens to catch a little Brazilian flavor via the Queens Museum of Art Passport Fridays.

Tomorrow : Summerstage in Central Park might as well be my summer home. Sabado brings an all Latino lineup with the Cafe Tacuba, Pacha Massive, and Puerto Rico’s leading rappera, La Sista. I will be there rocking out.

Sunday : Duh the Copa America finales. Argentina vs. Brasil! Grab a cold one and sit down in front of the tele.

So there is no excuse NY’ers! Get off your culos and do something this weekend. Tell them Mala sent you.