ECOLOGICAL CITY is an urban ecological pilgrimage featuring a spectacular procession of visual art, giant puppets and costumes with 21 site performances of music, dance, theater and poetry celebrating local climate solution initiatives throughout the community gardens neighborhood and waterfront on the Lower East Side of New York City.
Community Events and Resources
The 2023 Loisaida Festival
Avenue C Corridor 12th - 6th Streets on Avenue C, New York, NY, United StatesSince 1987, the Loisaida Festival has honored its history by providing a platform to celebrate arts & culture through music, dance, arts, cuisine, and other cultural manifestations representative of the diverse ethnic groups and nationalities that make up the fabric of the neighborhood. It also serves as a vehicle to share information and spread awareness about local community and city-wide initiatives and resources as well as year-round community programming by Loisaida, Inc.
La Cocina de Loisaida: Puerto Rican Fiesta de Tapas
Essex Market - Essex Kitchen 88 Essex Street (Mezzanine Level), New York, NY, United StatesLa Cocina de Loisaida is a monthly in-person cooking class series presented by The Loisaida Center and Essex Market, where longtime Lower East Sider and home chef Maria Bido shares authentic Puerto Rican recipes and cooking techniques. Each month we’ll explore a new batch of family favorites, all based in Puerto Rican flavors and using ingredients from Essex Market.
La Cocina de Loisaida: Puerto Rican Fiesta de Tapas
Essex Market - Essex Kitchen 88 Essex Street (Mezzanine Level), New York, NY, United StatesLa Cocina de Loisaida is a monthly in-person cooking class series presented by The Loisaida Center and Essex Market, where longtime Lower East Sider and home chef Maria Bido shares authentic Puerto Rican recipes and cooking techniques. Each month we’ll explore a new batch of family favorites, all based in Puerto Rican flavors and using ingredients from Essex Market.
Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival
Outside of Museum At Eldridge Street Eldridge Street Between Canal and Division, New York, NY, United StatesIn its 22nd year, the Museum at Eldridge Street's Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival is a celebration of the diverse traditions that give the Lower East Side and Chinatown its identity.
2023 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive & Giveaway Event
The Loisaida Inc. Center 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, United StatesLoisaida Inc. together with The Office of Assembly Member Harvey Epstein have partnered again our community supporters to host the 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Giveaway Event, scheduled for Monday, November 20th, 2023. Click here for more info!
Nuyorican Poets Café at Loisaida Center Presents: Open Mic hosted by Solpreme
$16.50 - $16.50 including fees Join the Nuyorican Poets Café for our off-site edition of the OPEN MIC hosted by Solpreme during our 3-year #Nuyoricanstruction of our building - at the nearby [...]
Senior Day at Loisaida Center
2024 Senior Day at the Loisaida Center Location: 710 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009 When: First Friay of the Month from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM Activities: Art [...]
An Exploration of Latinidad and Cultural Belonging
Los Diasporicans Presents: An Exploration of Latinidad and Cultural Belonging Have you ever wondered "What does it mean to be Latine?" Have you ever felt disconnected from Latine culture [...]
An Exploration of Latinidad and Cultural Belonging
Los Diasporicans Presents: An Exploration of Latinidad and Cultural Belonging Have you ever wondered "What does it mean to be Latine?" Have you ever felt disconnected from Latine culture [...]