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SUMMARY:Islands Within Archipelagos of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Loisaida Inc. is excited to partner with multidisciplinary artist\, Lizania Cruz and the Adobe Creative Resident at MoMA for a day of community building at La Plaza Cultural de Armando Perez Community Garden. \nThrough readings\, conversation\, hands-on activities and music\, this program will invite audiences to listen to and learn from the individuals and organizations building resistance networks for environmental justice between the island of Manhattan\, Puerto Rico\, and its Diaspora. together\, participants will honor the Lower East Side legacy of community gardens as spaces of community building and environmental resilience. \nThis is a FREE EVENT! \nAt La Plaza Cultural \nSaturday\, September 12th \n12:00pm-5:00pm
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/islands-within-archipelagos-of-resistance/
LOCATION:La Plaza Cultural\, 700 E 9th Street\, New York\, 10009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260913T180000
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SUMMARY:Sembrando Resistencia: Tributo a Chino Garcia
DESCRIPTION:Cultura Pa’lante returns with the 3rd edition of “Sembrando Resistencia\,” this time paying tribute to una persona muy importante en la historia de Loisaida y además\, muy querido dentro de su comunidad. This time the event is in honor to our querido Chino Garcia. \nPlease join us for a moment of reflection\, discussion\, poetry\, a film screening\, and live music at the end of the event. \nLocation: Loisaida Center & Pancho’s Garden. \nTime & Date: September 13\, 3pm – 6pm \nProgram \n3pm: Doors Open \n3:15pm – 3:25pm: Introduction to Sembrando Resistencia \n3:30pm – 4:00pm: Intro Poetry by Kiki Cotto (Loisaida Song)\, Gari Cruz \n4:00pm – 4:20pm: Short screening of CHARAS is Alive on Spaceship Earth by Matthew Mottel \n4:20pm – 5:00pm: Panel Discussion\, “Rooted in Resistance: The Future of Community Organizing in Loisaida” \n\nLibertad Guerra\, Executive Director of The Clemente\nDavid “DaSo” Soto\, Founder of Piragua Arts Space\nWilliam Arroyo\, known advocate for housing\, community organizing\, and wellbeing in Loisaida\nMatt Mottel\, artist\, musician\, and documentarian\n\n5:00pm – 6:00pm: Daso y El Grupo Cemí & Los Chachos at Panchos Garden (live music) \n— \nSee you soon familia! \n🔗 RSVP LINK HERE. \nPhoto by: Melvin Audaz (2020 Loisaida Artist-in-Residence)
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/sembrando-resistencia-tribute-to-chino-garcia-charas/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260731T203031Z
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SUMMARY:Loisaida Center Backpack + School Supply Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:🎒 FREE BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY! 📚 \nThe Loisaida Center is excited to help families prepare for the new school year! \nJoin us for our Backpack & School Supply Giveaway\, where children will receive FREE backpacks filled with essential school supplies while supplies last. \n📅 Date: September 15th 2026\n🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n📍 Location: Loisaida Center 710 E 9th Street NY NY 10009 \nThis event is open to families with school-aged children. Come pick up everything your child needs to start the school year off right! \nSupplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come\, first-served basis\, so we encourage families to arrive early. \nWe look forward to seeing you and wishing your students a successful and exciting school year! \nQuestions? Contact the Loisaida Center (646) 726-4715 / info@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/loisaida-center-backpack-school-supply-giveaway/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T185422Z
CREATED:20260902T154139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T185422Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
DESCRIPTION:Join Loisaida Inc. and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe for our WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC hosted by Brian Acosta Arya – at the Loisaida Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, NY\, NY 10009. Ticket(s) available at the door or in advance by following this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133  – the signup sheet to perform in the open mic is at the tickets/welcome table (near the stage) after you enter.\n\nMore details:\n\nHeld on every Wednesday EXCEPT the first Wednesday of the month.\n\nDoors open at 6 P.M.\nOpen Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. \n\nAll art forms are welcome:\n\nAll art forms are welcome: poetry\, short stories\, comedy\, monologues\, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 3 minutes max. per performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance\, the digital signup sheet at the ticket table will provide an online form to upload your audio files. Note: audio tracks will be accepted until 7PM. \n\nFour minutes max. for each performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance\, the digital signup sheet at the stage will provide an online form to upload your audio files.\n\n** Note: all performances will be recorded and live-streamed on Loisaida’s and our Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s YouTube channel. Participation in this event is with this understanding and giving consent to be filmed. If you missed attending and/or would like to re-watch your own performance\, find the recorded videos on our YouTube channel. ** \n\n** NOTICE: By attending and/or participating in events by the Nuyorican Poets Cafe\, you acknowledge that your voice and/or likeness may be recorded and/or photographed.**\nTicket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays-at-loisaida-center-hosted-by-brian-acosta-arya-3-2-2/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260920T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T184514Z
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SUMMARY:¡LOISAIDA HABLA! - A New Spanish Club For Children
DESCRIPTION:Absolutely! Here’s a warm\, family-friendly blurb you can use for a flyer\, email\, or social media post: \n🌟 ¡LOISAIDA HABLA! — A NEW SPANISH CLUB FOR CHILDREN! 📚 \nLoisaida Center is excited to invite our community and their children to join ¡LOISAIDA HABLA!\, our new Spanish Club created to make learning Spanish fun\, engaging\, and exciting! \nBeginning September 20th\, ¡LOISAIDA HABLA! will meet every other Sunday from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM. Elementary aged children will have the opportunity to learn and practice Spanish through books\, videos\, music\, dance\, games\, and fun\, dynamic activities designed to encourage creativity\, confidence\, and a love for the Spanish language. \nAnd of course\, there will be snacks! 🍎🥨 \n✨ FREE PROGRAM\n📅 First Day: September 20th\n🗓️ Every Other Sunday\n⏰ 12:00 PM–3:00 PM\n📍 Loisaida Center \nBring your little ones and let’s learn\, play\, dance\, and speak Spanish together! ¡Los esperamos! 💃🏽🎵📖 \n¡LOISAIDA HABLA! — Donde aprendemos español\, compartimos nuestra cultura y nos divertimos juntos. \nIf you have not yet\, please register with this link: https://forms.gle/s9WUw9jQ5wsxkwfw9
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/loisaida-habla-a-new-spanish-club-for-children/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T185422Z
CREATED:20260902T154139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T185422Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
DESCRIPTION:Join Loisaida Inc. and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe for our WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC hosted by Brian Acosta Arya – at the Loisaida Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, NY\, NY 10009. Ticket(s) available at the door or in advance by following this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133  – the signup sheet to perform in the open mic is at the tickets/welcome table (near the stage) after you enter.\n\nMore details:\n\nHeld on every Wednesday EXCEPT the first Wednesday of the month.\n\nDoors open at 6 P.M.\nOpen Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. \n\nAll art forms are welcome:\n\nAll art forms are welcome: poetry\, short stories\, comedy\, monologues\, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 3 minutes max. per performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance\, the digital signup sheet at the ticket table will provide an online form to upload your audio files. Note: audio tracks will be accepted until 7PM. \n\nFour minutes max. for each performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance\, the digital signup sheet at the stage will provide an online form to upload your audio files.\n\n** Note: all performances will be recorded and live-streamed on Loisaida’s and our Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s YouTube channel. Participation in this event is with this understanding and giving consent to be filmed. If you missed attending and/or would like to re-watch your own performance\, find the recorded videos on our YouTube channel. ** \n\n** NOTICE: By attending and/or participating in events by the Nuyorican Poets Cafe\, you acknowledge that your voice and/or likeness may be recorded and/or photographed.**\nTicket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays-at-loisaida-center-hosted-by-brian-acosta-arya-3-2-2/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260927T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T184514Z
CREATED:20260828T184514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T184514Z
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SUMMARY:¡LOISAIDA HABLA! - A New Spanish Club For Children
DESCRIPTION:Absolutely! Here’s a warm\, family-friendly blurb you can use for a flyer\, email\, or social media post: \n🌟 ¡LOISAIDA HABLA! — A NEW SPANISH CLUB FOR CHILDREN! 📚 \nLoisaida Center is excited to invite our community and their children to join ¡LOISAIDA HABLA!\, our new Spanish Club created to make learning Spanish fun\, engaging\, and exciting! \nBeginning September 20th\, ¡LOISAIDA HABLA! will meet every other Sunday from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM. Elementary aged children will have the opportunity to learn and practice Spanish through books\, videos\, music\, dance\, games\, and fun\, dynamic activities designed to encourage creativity\, confidence\, and a love for the Spanish language. \nAnd of course\, there will be snacks! 🍎🥨 \n✨ FREE PROGRAM\n📅 First Day: September 20th\n🗓️ Every Other Sunday\n⏰ 12:00 PM–3:00 PM\n📍 Loisaida Center \nBring your little ones and let’s learn\, play\, dance\, and speak Spanish together! ¡Los esperamos! 💃🏽🎵📖 \n¡LOISAIDA HABLA! — Donde aprendemos español\, compartimos nuestra cultura y nos divertimos juntos. \nIf you have not yet\, please register with this link: https://forms.gle/s9WUw9jQ5wsxkwfw9
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/loisaida-habla-a-new-spanish-club-for-children/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T185422Z
CREATED:20260902T154139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T185422Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
DESCRIPTION:Join Loisaida Inc. and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe for our WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC hosted by Brian Acosta Arya – at the Loisaida Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, NY\, NY 10009. Ticket(s) available at the door or in advance by following this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133  – the signup sheet to perform in the open mic is at the tickets/welcome table (near the stage) after you enter.\n\nMore details:\n\nHeld on every Wednesday EXCEPT the first Wednesday of the month.\n\nDoors open at 6 P.M.\nOpen Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. \n\nAll art forms are welcome:\n\nAll art forms are welcome: poetry\, short stories\, comedy\, monologues\, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 3 minutes max. per performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance\, the digital signup sheet at the ticket table will provide an online form to upload your audio files. Note: audio tracks will be accepted until 7PM. \n\nFour minutes max. for each performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance\, the digital signup sheet at the stage will provide an online form to upload your audio files.\n\n** Note: all performances will be recorded and live-streamed on Loisaida’s and our Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s YouTube channel. Participation in this event is with this understanding and giving consent to be filmed. If you missed attending and/or would like to re-watch your own performance\, find the recorded videos on our YouTube channel. ** \n\n** NOTICE: By attending and/or participating in events by the Nuyorican Poets Cafe\, you acknowledge that your voice and/or likeness may be recorded and/or photographed.**\nTicket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays-at-loisaida-center-hosted-by-brian-acosta-arya-3-2-2/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
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