Loisaida Inc.

Mixed Poetics 3 - BODIES
2025-05-03 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | The Loisaida Inc. Center, 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
MIXED POETICS 3
BODIES
Produced by Miah Artola
Featuring works by: Manon Wada, Hiromi Kiba, Miah Artola, Patrick Todd, Amy Hosig, Art Jones, Andrea Frierson, Townsend West, Marcelo Siles, Mark Mayer, James Long, Melissa Grey, David Morneau
Date: Saturday, May 3rd 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Loisaida Inc 710 East 9th Street New York, NY 10009

Admission: $20/ $10 (All funds will support participating artists!)
Pay with Venmo (must have/create Venmo account)
Admission can also be paid at the door.

Nuyorican Poets Cafe W.O.W. Open Mic at Loisaida Center
2025-05-07 18:00 - 20:30
Nuyorican Poets Cafe W.O.W (Womxn Orator Wednesday) Open Mic
Every First Wednesday of the Month from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Loisaida Center!
Hosted by Sumbodies Mama 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 and our Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s YouTube channels (and the recording is available to watch on our YouTube channel right thereafter).
** On the first Wednesday of each month. **
** Doors open at 6 P.M. **
** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. **
Tickets:
$10 (plus online fee) for performers or audience/viewing (same price).
$10 (at the door, via credit card or Zelle or Apple Pay, no cash

** 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. **

** 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 chris@loisaida.org in advance. **

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Basics of Woodworking - Session 5: Assembly and Construction
2025-05-10 14:00 - 18:00
Course Title: Basics of Woodworking
Class Schedule: Saturdays, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (April 12 – May 24)
Duration: 7 sessions (28 hours total)
Capacity and Target Audience: 6 Students – Beginners with no prior woodworking experience
Location: Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009
Instructor: Josué Guarionex Colón
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xu2y4dt

Scope of Work

Objective:
Provide participants with foundational woodworking skills, safety protocols, and hands-on experience to build small projects independently.
Learning Outcomes:

Understand and apply woodworking safety standards.
Identify and use essential woodworking tools and materials.
Measure, cut, and assemble wood accurately.
Finish a personal woodworking project.

Resources Provided:

Tools: Saws, drills, clamps, sanders, measuring tapes, etc.
Materials: Lumber, screws, glue, sandpaper, and protective equipment.
Instructional handouts and project templates.

Key Deliverables:

Completed personal project (e.g., a small table or shelf).
Participant certificate of completion.

Curriculum
Session 1: Introduction to Woodworking & Safety

Overview of tools and materials.
Shop safety rules and demonstration.
Basic measuring and marking techniques.

Session 2: Tools & Techniques

Hands-on practice: saws (manual and power), drills, and sanders.
Techniques for cutting, drilling, and sanding.

Session 3: Wood Joints & Assembly Basics

Introduction to types of wood joints (butt, miter, dado).
Practice assembling a simple joint.

Session 4: Project Planning & Material Preparation

Selecting and measuring materials for the project.
Cutting and preparing wood pieces.

Session 5: Assembly and Construction

Assembling the project (e.g., a small table or shelf).
Tips for ensuring structural integrity.

Session 6: Sanding and Finishing

Sanding techniques for smooth surfaces.
Introduction to wood finishes (paint, varnish, stains).

Session 7: Final Touches and Reflection

Completing the project and applying finishes.
Group project showcase and feedback session.

Assessment:
Participants will be evaluated on their ability to follow safety protocols, demonstrate basic skills, and complete their project within the course timeline.
Requirements:
Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, and the program will provide safety goggles.

Nuyorican Poets Cafe Open Mic Wednesdays hosted by Solpreme at Loisaida Center
2025-05-14 06:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:30
Open Mic Wednesdays in partnership with Nuyorican Poets Cafe is every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
The slam will be hosted by @orgsolpreme in person and on stage at the Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street, NY, NY 10009, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM!
Open to all genres including poetry, music, comedy, and storytelling. All art forms are welcome: poetry, short stories, humor, monologues, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 4 minutes maximum per performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance, please email the .mp3 or .wav file or your online audio URL link to chris@loisaida.org in advance.
Note: All performances will be recorded and live-streamed via LoisaidaTV and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s YouTube channels (and the recording will be available to watch on our YouTube channel immediately afterward). 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 performance, find the recorded videos on our YouTube.

By attending and/or participating in these Open Mic events, you acknowledge that your voice and/or likeness will be recorded and/or photographed and may be used for promotional or educational purposes by both the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and Loisaida Center.

Tickets:
* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticketing page (for either audience/viewing or performances, same price)
* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only, no cash)

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Acting Fundamentals: The 15 Week Course
2025-05-17 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-05-24 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-14 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-21 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-28 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-12 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-26 13:00 - 15:30
Around the Block Teatro offers a 15-week Acting Fundamentals course led by Nikaury Rodriguez at the Loisaida Center.
Designed for beginner and intermediate actors, the program focuses on self-awareness, truthful reactions, and character development through theatre games, embodiment exercises, script analysis, and improvisation.
Classes are held every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET.
Tuition is $350, with scholarships and payment plans available.
To apply for a scholarship or to register, visit: https://www.aroundtheblockteatro.org/

Basics of Woodworking - Session 6: Sanding and Finishing
2025-05-17 14:00 - 18:00

Basics of Woodworking - Session 7: Final Touches and Reflection
2025-05-24 14:00 - 18:00

¡Comedia en Español!
2025-06-03 18:30 - 20:00
Tuesday, June 3

¡Comedia en Español!

Noche de chistes para la comunidad hispanoparlante. Mujeres chistosas, Noche fabulosa! Con Suni Reyes (Comedy Central, HBO Max)

Date and time

Tuesday, June 3 · 7 – 8 pm EDT.
Doors at 6:30 pm
Ages 18+

RSVP HERE

OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS
2025-06-25 18:30 - 20:30
Join the Nuyorican Poets Cafe for our off-site edition of the OPEN MIC hosted by Brian Acosta Arya 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 – the signup sheet to perform in the openmic is at the tickets/welcome table (near the stage) after you enter.

** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **
** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***
** 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, the digital signup sheet at the stage will provide an online form to upload your audio files.

** 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. **

** 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. **

Tickets:
* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances, same price)
* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only, no cash)

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W.O.W. Open Mic & Open House @ The Loisaida Center
2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:00
Join Loisaida, Inc. and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe for the off-site edition of our monthly WOMXN ORATOR WEDNESDAY (“W.O.W.”) Open Mic, hosted by Sumbodies Mama – 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.

More details:
** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **
** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***
** Doors open at 6 P.M. **
** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. **

All art forms are welcome:
Spoken Word/Poetry, Short Stories/Scripts, Stand-Up Comedy, Short Monologues/Excerpts, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).
Four 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. ** 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. **
** 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. **
Ticket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133
* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances, same price)
* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only, no cash)

Our events are made possible in part through the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Howard Gilman Foundation, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, the New York City Council, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the Mid-Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts.

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Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-17 18:30 - 21:00
Join Loisaida Inc. and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe for our WEDNESDAYS 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.
More details:
** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **
** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***
** Doors open at 6 P.M. **
** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. **

All art forms are welcome:
Spoken Word/Poetry, Short Stories/Scripts, Stand-Up Comedy, Short Monologues/Excerpts, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).
Four 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. ** 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. **
** 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. **
Ticket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133
* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances, same price)
* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only, no cash)

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Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
2025-09-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 and 1 more date
Join Loisaida Inc. and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe for our WEDNESDAYS 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.
More details:
** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **
** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***
** Doors open at 6 P.M. **
** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. **

All art forms are welcome:
Spoken Word/Poetry, Short Stories/Scripts, Stand-Up Comedy, Short Monologues/Excerpts, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).
Four 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. ** 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. **
** 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. **
Ticket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133
* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances, same price)
* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only, no cash)

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