CLOSING: Artists Alliance Inc. Presents Javier Castro: Open Wounds (Dec 14 - Mar 11)
2023-03-11 12:00 - 18:00 UTC | Cuchifritos Gallery + Project Space, Inside Essex Market, 88 Essex St #21, New York, NY, 10002, United States
Through a series of videos, installations, documents, and sculptures, Afro-Cuban artist Javier Castro’s solo exhibition Open Wounds questions the broken promises of a postcolonial world. While many of the practices at the center of the work on view draw directly from the artist’s experiences with the island, the larger exhibition interrogates methods of manipulation embedded within prevalent social structures, including language, economic power, and religion. The show is the artist’s most personal contemplation of the social foundations that underlie our intimate and communal relationships, and the oppression, grief, and injustice that they represent within Black communities.
Learn more at: https://www.artistsallianceinc.org/event/on-view-open-wounds/

La Cocina de Loisaida: Cena Puertorriquena
2023-03-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-03-18 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Essex Market – Essex Kitchen, 88 Essex Street (Mezzanine Level), New York, NY, 10002, United States
La 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.
In this class we’re going to enjoy an amazing Puerto Rican dinner! Our menu consists of Carne Mechada, Trifongo, and Dulce de Coco. The dishes we will make are a phenomenal combination of traditional Caribbean Flavors! This class will be about 2 hours long and include time to savor the dishes you prepare together as a group.
Buy your tickets now on Eventbrite!

Perform at Lincoln Center this Spring! (Rehearsals Begin Mar 20)
2023-03-20 | NY
You are invited to participate in the world premiere performance of Search for Spring, a powerful work to be sung by hundreds of voices – exploring the emotional toll of climate change and our hope for a better future ahead.
No auditions are required and it is free to participate. We are looking for non-professional singers of ALL AGES to join this voluntary, community chorus experience!
Rehearsals begin the week of March 20! Rehearsal locations include Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture (450 Grand Concourse) and Harlem School of the Arts (141 St and St. Nichols Ave).
Visit searchforspring.lincolncenter.org for a full list of rehearsal dates and locations.

La Cocina de Loisaida: Puerto Rican Vegan Fiesta de Tapas
2023-04-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-04-22 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Essex Market – Essex Kitchen, 88 Essex Street (Mezzanine Level), New York, NY, 10002, United States
La 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.
In this class you’ll learn how to make fabulous Puerto Rican starters that are full of flavor! Our menu consists of Pionones, Vegan Relleno, Surrullitos de Maiz, and Limber de Coco. The dishes we will make are a phenomenal combination of traditional Caribbean Flavors! This class will be about 2 hours long and include time to savor the dishes you prepare together as a group.
Buy your tickets now on Eventbrite!

La Cocina de Loisaida: Cinco de Mayo with a Puerto Rican Twist
2023-05-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-06 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Essex Market – Essex Kitchen, 88 Essex Street (Mezzanine Level), New York, NY, 10002, United States
La 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.
In this class we’re going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Puerto Rican Twist! Our menu consists of Pulled Garlic Chicken, Arepa de Maiz, Guacamole & Pickled Red Onions, and Churros. The dishes we will make are a phenomenal combination of traditional Caribbean Flavors! This class will be about 2 hours long and include time to savor the dishes you prepare together as a group.
Buy your tickets now on Eventbrite!

Fiestas de Cruz en Loisaida
2023-05-05 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Loisaida Inc. Center, 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States

2023-05-13 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | NY
Earth Celebrations

ECOLOGICAL CITY - Procession for Climate Solutions

SATURDAY MAY 13, 2023 (raindate May 14) 11am- 5pm

SPECTACULAR PROCESSION - 21 SUSTAINABILITY SITE PERFORMANCES - GARDENS TO WATERFRONT LES

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.

More Information & Full Schedule - https://www.earthcelebrations.com

BECOME A CLIMATE SOLUTION - SIGN UP FOR A ROLE

- Wear Earth Celebrations' spectacular Climate Solution Costumes

- Operate Puppets

- Assist as a Marshal direct visuals and hand our programs

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP :- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecological-city-procession-for-climate-solutions-tickets-517922268447

The 2023 Loisaida Festival
2023-05-28 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Avenue C Corridor, 12th - 6th Streets on Avenue C, New York, NY, 10003, United States
MUSIC · FOOD · ARTS · CULTURE
The Loisaida Festival
SAVE THE DATE!
SUNDAY, MAY 28 – 2023

Since 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.

BECOME A 2023 SPONSOR, VENDOR OR EXHIBITOR

La Cocina de Loisaida: Puerto Rican Fiesta de Tapas
2023-06-14 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Essex Market – Essex Kitchen, 88 Essex Street (Mezzanine Level), New York, NY, 10002, United States
La 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.
This month we’re going to enjoy an amazing Puerto Rican Tapas class! Our menu consists of Pionones, Picadillo, Relleno de Papa, and Limber de Coco. The dishes we will make are a phenomenal combination of traditional Caribbean Flavors! This class will be about 2 hours long and include time to savor the dishes you prepare together as a group.
Buy your tickets now on Eventbrite!

Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival
2023-06-18 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Outside of Museum At Eldridge Street, Eldridge Street Between Canal and Division, New York, NY, 10002, United States
In 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.
Embrace the spirit of this ever-changing neighborhood and its rich immigration history with the Museum’s magnificent home, the 1887 landmark Eldridge Street Synagogue, as the backdrop. The festival fills Eldridge Street with a medley of Jewish, Chinese, and Puerto Rican tastes, sights, sounds, and crafts for folks of all ages to enjoy! This festival is free to attend, and all are welcome!
Registration preferred but not necessary. A full list of participants will follow as the date approaches.

Register for free on Eventbrite.

2023 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive & Giveaway Event
2023-11-20 | The Loisaida Inc. Center, 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Loisaida Inc. together with The Office of New York State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein (NYS Assembly District 74) have partnered again with our community supporters to host the 4th Annual Loisaida Thanksgiving Turkey Drive and Food Giveaway Event, this year it is scheduled for Monday, November 20th, 2023. The funds raised from this event will go directly towards purchasing turkeys and non-perishable food items for families in need who are residing in our diverse neighborhoods.

Last year we raised over $15,000 in donations and we were able to provide quality food items for over 720 families and individuals living in our community. This year, with food costs rising, we want to give even more and have a goal of reaching over 1,000 poor and low-income families, older adults and individuals to support them with quality food over this Thanksgiving holiday break!
We have partnered again with the East Village Independent Merchant’s Association (EVIMA) to host our fundraiser raffle, and the funds raised from this event will go directly towards purchasing turkeys and other non-perishable food items. From Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 to Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 11:59pm, raffle tickets starting from $1-$20 will be on sale to help support this initiative.
You can purchase tickets to win any of the 40+ prizes, which total nearly $5,000 in value! Raffle prizes include items and gift cards from local small businesses in the Lower East Side/East Village. Each prize will have its own winner and you can purchase tickets for (and possibly win) multiple prizes! All of the proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards purchasing food for our neighbors so please help us by entering the raffle; there are over 15 unique raffle items provided by local small-merchants and businesses and who knows, you might also be the winner this year!

Nuyorican Poets Café at Loisaida Center Presents: Open Mic hosted by Solpreme
2024-01-31 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NY
$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 Loisaida Center in the Lower East Side (“Loisaida”) in Manhattan, New York City!

In-person & on-stage at the Loisaida Center, 710 East 9th Street (between Avenues C & D), Manhattan, NY 10009. Buy ticket(s) in advance or at the door – signup sheet to perform in the openmic is at the stage after you enter.

** On the last Wednesday of each month, including on 12/27/2023 and 1/31/2024. **
** Doors open at 6 P.M. **
** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. **

All art forms are welcome: poetry, short stories, comedy, monologues, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 4 minutes max. per performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance, please email the .mp3 or .wav file or the link to your online audio URL to info <at> nuyorican.org in advance.

Note: all performers will be live-taped and an edited version will be shared on the Nuyorican Poets Café’s social media pages. Participation in this event is with this understanding and giving consent to be filmed.

Tickets:
* $15 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances, same price)
* $15 (at the door at the Loisaida Center, via credit card or Zelle only, no cash)

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Senior Day at Loisaida Center
2024-02-02 10:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | NY
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 Workshops, Zumba/Aerobics, Educational Panels, Live Music, Snacks, Coffee and more!

Questions? Contact Angel Santini (917-634-6963) or Loisaida Inc. (646-726-4715 / info@loisaida.org)

2024 Calendar:
Friday, February 2, 2024
Friday, March 1, 2024
Friday April 12, 2024 (2nd Friday)
Friday, May 3, 2024
(No Events in June)
Friday, July 12, 2024
Friday, August 9, 2024
Friday, September 6, 2024
Friday, October 4, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
Friay, December 6, 2024 (Holiday Celebration)

An Exploration of Latinidad and Cultural Belonging
2024-02-03 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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 by not being able to speak Spanish fluently? Ever felt too American for your Latine friends and too Latin for your American friends? Or maybe you feel like you do not belong because you’ve never set foot on your native land? If yes, join us for an Applied Theatre workshop series exploring these questions and Latinidad culture with food, music, art and community. All 1st-3rd generation members of the Latin Diaspora are welcome!
¿CUANDO?
Saturday, February 3rd: 1pm – 4pm
Sunday, February 4th: 1pm- 4pm
¿DONDE?
The Loisaida Center: 710 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009
¿COMO?
L train to 1st Ave
6 train to Astor Place
F train to 2nd Ave
or MTA M9 bus to 10th St and Ave. C

(ages 18+)
*No Theatre Experience Necessary!*

Facilitated by:
Santos Collado (CUNY SPS, MA in Applied Theatre)
Hanna Ventura (CUNY SPS, MA in Applied Theatre)
Ashley Marie Ortiz (CUNY SPS, MA in Applied Theatre)

An Exploration of Latinidad and Cultural Belonging
2024-02-04 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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 by not being able to speak Spanish fluently? Ever felt too American for your Latine friends and too Latin for your American friends? Or maybe you feel like you do not belong because you’ve never set foot on your native land? If yes, join us for an Applied Theatre workshop series exploring these questions and Latinidad culture with food, music, art and community. All 1st-3rd generation members of the Latin Diaspora are welcome!
¿CUANDO?
Sunday, February 4th: 1pm- 4pm
¿DONDE?
The Loisaida Center: 710 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009
¿COMO?
L train to 1st Ave
6 train to Astor Place
F train to 2nd Ave
or MTA M9 bus to 10th St and Ave. C

(ages 18+)
*No Theatre Experience Necessary!*

Facilitated by:
Santos Collado (CUNY SPS, MA in Applied Theatre)
Hanna Ventura (CUNY SPS, MA in Applied Theatre)
Ashley Marie Ortiz (CUNY SPS, MA in Applied Theatre)

Animal Care Centers of NYC Mobile Adoption Event
2024-02-18 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Animal Care Centers of NYC Mobile Adoption Event
When: Sunday, February 18th, 2024, between 12 and 4 PM
Where: Office of Assembly Member Epstein (107 Ave B, New York, NY 10009)
<< Link to the Mobile Adoption Application >>

Nuyorican Poets Café at Loisaida Center Presents: Open Mic hosted by Solpreme
2024-02-28 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-27 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-24 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NY
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 Loisaida Center in the Lower East Side (“Loisaida”) in Manhattan, New York City!

In-person & on-stage at the Loisaida Center, 710 East 9th Street (between Avenues C & D), Manhattan, NY 10009. Buy ticket(s) in advance or at the door – signup sheet to perform in the openmic is at the stage after you enter.

Winter & Spring 2024 Wednesday dates:
* 1/31
* 2/28
* 3/13 & 3/27
* 4/10 & 4/24
* and: 5/8 & 5/22/2024

** Doors open at 6 P.M. **
** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. **

All art forms are welcome: poetry, short stories, comedy, monologues, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 4 minutes max. per performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance, please email the .mp3 or .wav file or the link to your online audio URL to info <at> nuyorican.org in advance.

Note: all performers will be live-taped and an edited version will be shared on the Nuyorican Poets Café’s social media pages. Participation in this event is with this understanding and giving consent to be filmed.

Tickets:
* $15 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances, same price)
* $15 (at the door at the Loisaida Center, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only, no cash)

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Senior Day at Loisaida Center
2024-03-01 10:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | NY
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 Workshops, Zumba/Aerobics, Educational Panels, Live Music, Snacks, Coffee and more!

Questions? Contact Angel Santini (917-634-6963) or Loisaida Inc. (646-726-4715 / info@loisaida.org)

2024 Calendar:
Friday, March 1, 2024
Friday April 12, 2024 (2nd Friday)
Friday, May 3, 2024
(No Events in June)
Friday, July 12, 2024
Friday, August 9, 2024
Friday, September 6, 2024
Friday, October 4, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
Friay, December 6, 2024 (Holiday Celebration)

Nuyorican Poets Café at Loisaida Center Presents: W.O.W. hosted by La Bruja
2024-03-06 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Nuyorican Poets Café at Loisaida Center Presents: W.O.W. hosted by La Bruja
$16.50 – $16.50 including fees

Join the Nuyorican Poets Café (NPC) for the off-site edition of our monthly WOMXN ORATORS WEDNESDAY open mic during our 3-year #Nuyoricanstruction of our building – at the nearby Loisaida Center in the Lower East Side (“Loisaida”) in Manhattan, New York City!

Hosted by our executive directory La Bruja – in-person & on-stage at the Loisaida Center, 710 East 9th Street (between Avenues C & D), Manhattan, NY 10009. Please note: all performances are live-streamed on Loisaida’s YouTube live-stream channel and recorded for NPC’s social media platforms to be uploaded at a later time.

** Next: on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 **
** Doors open at 6 P.M. **
** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. **

Tickets:
$15 (plus online fee) for performers or audience/viewing (same price).
$15 (at the door, via credit card or Zelle only, no cash)

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Spring Healing Celebration
2024-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
to be updated

Neo-Afro Diasporic Festival
2024-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY

Family Wellness Day 2024
2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NY
