Opening Night of Latin American Film Festival - reception by Argentine Embassy
6:30 PM · AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Exhibit Sacred Fields | Canchas Sagradas was a gala event hosted by the Embassy of Mexico in Washington, D.C. It took place on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Mexican Cultural Institute. Nearest Metro: 4-min walk from Farragut West (Blue/Orange/Silver).

Step into the world of the ancient Mesoamerican ballgame through an exhibition that explores sport, ritual, and cultural memory. Centered around a pre-Hispanic piece from the collection of Museo Anahuacalli and a series of photographs by Javier Hinojosa, the exhibition offers a contemporary interpretation that connects past and present, tradition and modernity.
This exhibit invites visitors to rediscover the enduring legacy of the Mesoamerican ballgame and its relevance in today’s cultural landscape.
Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
4-min walk from Farragut West · Blue/Orange/Silver (approx.)
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6:30 PM · AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Time TBD · Mexican Cultural Institute
6:30 PM · Mexican Cultural Institute