Dennis Edge, 85, ‘The Birdman’ of Tompkins Square Park, passed away on Sept. 1, 2023. In memory of his work, Art Loisaida Foundation, City Parks & Recreation, and Loisaida, Inc. Center will host an exhibition of Dennis' most beloved urban wildlife photographs of the birds he frequently documented living inside and around Tompkins Square Park. [...]
Las Caras Lindas A Journey through Nuyorican and Puerto Rican Salsa Album Art of the Last Century Co-curated by: Pablo Yglesias & José "Pepe" Flores Date: February 23 through March 15, 2024 Location: Centro de Estudiantes, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Campus (Puerto Rico) Las Caras Lindas explores the visual and social impact [...]
We invite you to join us for a special batey as we consecrate the Loisaida community Barriles at The Loisaida Center (710 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009) starting at 1:00 pm.
Senior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for June), from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Activities include art or movement workshops, educational panels, demos or presentations, live music, snacks, coffee, and good company!
Ecolibrium Community Meeting: Solar and Batteries in Public Spaces Date: April 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Loisaida Center, 710 East 9th St, NYC 10009 Join us for the next Ecolibrium Community Meeting, where we’ll explore the role of solar energy and battery storage in public spaces and their integration into [...]
uerto Ricans brought the Fiestas de Cruz to New York, where they found fertile ground and took root. Just as in Puerto Rico, in the great New York City metropolis these celebrations have evolved—from being intimate, family-centered events to becoming large public gatherings
Join us for live drumming, dance, and community connection in the heart of Loisaida, as we commemorate: El Grito de Lares and honor; Puerto Rican Freedom Fighter Filiberto Ojeda Ríos.
Through our bodies we weave stories of women—of patriarchy and migration, ancestry and community, struggle and union, self-love and death.
Through our bodies we weave stories of women—of patriarchy and migration, ancestry and community, struggle and union, self-love and death.