Garfield Park, with its stately sunken gardens and unhurried, European feel, is a city treasure. When you add the programming that’s been taking place at the Garfield Park Arts Center, that treasure has a heartbeat.

July 20, the GPAC will hold its Second Annual Latino Arts Celebration, “Viva Cuba!,” a public party featuring an art exhibit, reception and plenty of great music. Local faves Sancocho will bring their drum-based rhythms, opening for the internationally acclaimed Afro-Cuban salsa band Grupo Yaya.

Manolo Yanes is the founder of Grupo Yaya, and the 14-piece group boasts Grammy winners that include Yanes and others. Originally from Cuba but raised in Miami, Yanes has a musical background that is rich in the sounds of Afro-Caribbean music as well as other genres found in the musically eclectic community. Willie Crespo, a salsa icon who hails from Puerto Rico, joins Yanes along with other talented musicians.

The opening act, Sancocho, will provide an energetic beginning with folkloric dance and drumming. It’s a great opportunity to get up and dance and it’s free of charge.

A variety of art exhibits will complement the music with works that include the likes of an 18-foot mural by Hector Del Campo and a photography exhibit of Havana by Skip Comer, plus works by Belen Cassani, Berthrum Cooper Jr., Glenn Walker and other international artists. The exhibit will be open through Aug. 30.