Loisaida Inc.

La Cocina de Loisaida: Puerto Rican Vegan Fiesta de Tapas
2023-04-20 18:30 - 20:30 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!

Upon Thy Gates: Chinese and Jewish Traditions at Home
2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY, 10002, United States
Join scholars Ken Smith, Joanna Lee, Ilana Harlow, and Regina Stein at the Museum for a panel in conjunction with our current exhibition!
Join us on April 20th at 6pm in our beautiful Main Sanctuary for a panel discussion about Jewish and Chinese cultural traditions that have come to represent safety and protection. We are excited to present this panel with scholars Ken Smith, Joanna Lee, and Regina Stein, and folklorist Ilana Harlow.
Learn about Jewish and Chinese traditions regarding ritual objects associated with protecting the home, including when these traditions began, the religious and social concepts behind these ideas, the imagery depicted on these ritual objects, and what happened to these traditions in the diaspora.
This panel discussion is the last in the program series for our current exhibition featuring “Upon Thy Gates: The Elaine K. and Norman Winik Mezuzah Collection.” Examples from the collection span the past two centuries, come from all over the world, and are made from an array of materials.
Upon Thy Gates: The Elaine K. and Norman Winik Mezuzah Collection is on view through April 23, 2023.

Use discount code PARTNER to attend for free! Register here.

Loisaida Center Holistic Wellness for Older Adults
2023-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | The Loisaida Inc. Center, 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
After the challenges faced and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Loisaida Center is more committed than ever to providing high-quality programming aligned with the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and to bringing together older adults from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds.
To that end, we’ve expanded our Super-Adult program to include specific Health & Wellness services every 3rd Thursday of the month in collaboration with the Loisaida Wellness Collective and VNS Health.

Advocate of the Loisaida Streets: The Activist Legacy of Tato Laviera
2023-04-20 07:00 - 20:00 | City Lore, 56 East 1st Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Thursday, April 20th at 7pm
City Lore (56 E 1st Street, New York, NY 10003)
$10 Admissions, All proceeds from ticket sales go to the Tato Laviera Foundation

Nuyorican poet pioneer Tato Laviera is well-known for his artistic contribution to the literary canon, but Tato really got his start working for various community organizations on the Lower East Side where he championed his Loisaida family.
This program will feature a screening of CENTRO’s documentary, AmeRican, directed by Vivian Hernandez-Ortiz, followed by a discussion with artists and activists who worked with Tato.
In partnership with the Tato Laviera Foundation, the Loisaida Center and CENTRO.

Seedco Resume Reviews
2023-04-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Seedco, 513 W 207th St, New York, NY, 10034, United States
Seedco New York presents Resume Reviews at their office at 513 W 207th St, New York, NY 10034.
You will have a 30 minute resume discussion. You must have your resume (paper or digital).
Dates:
February 1st, 1 – 4pm
February 15th, 1 – 4pm
March 1st, 1 – 4pm
March 15th, 1 – 4pm
April 5th, 1 – 4pm
April 19th, 1 – 4pm

DEADLINE: LMCC Workspace Residency 2023-2024
2023-04-18 17:00 | Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), 125 Maiden Lane, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10038, United States
LMCC Workspace Residency 2023-2024
Deadline: April 18th, 5pm EST

LMCC’s Workspace is a nine-month studio-based residency program that focuses on the creative process and cohort development for emerging artists. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your artistic practice and connect with a vibrant community of creatives.
At its core, Workspace nurtures experimentation, creative risk-taking, collaboration, learning, and skill sharing through regular opportunities for dialogue with peers and arts professionals. Participating artists are provided round-the-clock access to semi-private studios based in a commercial space in Lower
Manhattan and are expected to engage with the cohort for the full duration of the nine-month program.

Whitney Kids Recorridos Familiares
2023-04-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Sábado 25 de marzo
Sábado 15 de abril
Sábado 6 de mayo
12–1 pm
En todo el Whitney
Familias con niños y niñas de cinco años o más

Invitamos a las familias de habla hispana con niños y niñas de cinco años o más a que, junto al personal docente del Whitney, recorran las salas del museo y participen en divertidas actividades grupales de creación artística. Quédense después de la visita guiada para crear arte con nuestro programa Open Studio para familias con niños y niñas de todas las edades.
Esta visita guiada es gratuita, pero debe registrarse.
Si tiene consultas sobre las próximas visitas guiadas, envíe un mensaje a amilyprograms@whitney.org.
Obtenga más información sobre el acceso a los servicios y las instalaciones.

Hand Built Ceramic 3-Part Workshop (April 15 & 22, May 6)
2023-04-15 10:00 - 13:00 | HACO Project Space, 31 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11249, United States
Hand Built Ceramic Workshop with artist, Calora Bermudez
Let’s build your one & only Ceramic! Could be functional, abstract, however you like.
In this workshop (3 CLASSES), participants will explore the pinch pot and coil hand building techniques to create 1 to 2 pieces. Additionally, decorative techniques such as carving, stamping, perforation, and modeling textures will be introduced to make the work even more original and unique! Lastly, basic glazing will be learned to complete the works, and make them shine.

When:
Saturday, April 15, 10am – 1pm
Saturday, April 22, 10am – 1pm
Saturday, May 6, 10am – 1pm

Where:
HACO Project Space
31 Grand St, Brooklyn NY 11249
Eligibility:

Adults : 10 years and older, all skill levels, beginners are welcome.
Children under 10 years, with an adult participant.

Workshop Fees:
*Materials + Firing fee included

10 years & up $250.00
Family pack #1 $375.00 / 1 child under 10 with 1 adult
Family pack #2 $560.00 / 2 children under 10 with 1 adult, or 1 child with 2 adults

Class description:
＊Don’t forget to bring your imagination…

First class: Participants will learn basic facts about clay and its building stages by modeling with both pinching and coiling, and proper attachment techniques.

Second class: We will focus on refining the works that were built on the First class, and adding textures by using stamps and perforations.

Third class: Glazing. The class will focus on basic brush glazing techniques, and glaze combinations, and complete pieces by adding one or 2 glazes.

All the participants are invited to exhibit their pieces at HACO
Exhibition : May 13th – 20th
Reception Party : Saturday, May 13th, 4pm
Limited seats available. Click here to register or contact cruise@haconyc.com

Discount Community Tickets for THE DIAMOND (April 12-14)
2023-04-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-04-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Pregones Theater, 575 Walton Ave, Bronx, NY, 10451, United States
At People’s Theatre Project, we are very excited about our world premiere production of The Diamond with performances running from April 12-23 at Teatro Pregones in the South Bronx. The play has been in development since 2019 and is borne of the experiences of dozens of immigrant artists who have contributed to the process. It is important to us that our community partners have an opportunity to attend this, our most ambitious production to date.
The Diamond follows a group of detained immigrants who conspire against a dystopian government. They lead a revolution, but realize they will only be free when they remember who they are. Devised by and featuring a cast of immigrant actors, The Diamond is written by Christin Eve Cato (Sancocho) and directed by Chuk Obasi (The Weaver (part II): Paradigm).

Discount Ticket Offer
We are extending an offer to the Loisaida community for $10 Discount Tickets to our preview performances on April 12, 13, and 14 at 7:00 P.M.

How to Purchase

Up to six (6) discounted tickets may be purchased online (https://ci.ovationtix.com/36532/production/1149838) at one time using the code: PTPTEN
You are welcome to purchase additional discounted tickets online, however, to do so you will need to make a second transaction.
For groups of seven (7) or more, or to pay via check, please email Priscilla Aguilar (paguilar@pregones.org, Business and Operations Manager for Pregones) and copy communications@peoplestheatreproject.org.

Include the following in your email:

Performance date, # of tickets requested, the name of your organization, and contact person.

All checks should be made payable to Pregones Puerto Rican Traveling Theater.
Checks can be mailed in advance or dropped off in person anytime before the performance, or brought with you on the day of the performance.

Mailing/Drop-Off Address for checks: Pregones Theater, 575 Walton Ave, Bronx, NY 10451

LES Sports Academy Afterschool Bowling
2023-04-14 15:30 - 17:30, 2023-04-07 15:30 - 17:30, 2023-03-31 15:30 - 17:30, 2023-03-24 15:30 - 17:30 | The Gutter, 77 Essex St, New York, NY, 10002, United States
Join LES Sports Academy at The Gutter Bowling Alley (LES) on Fridays from 3:30pm – 5:30pm throughout March and April for bowling after school! Middle School age and teenage kids are welcome!

Super Adult Day at Loisaida
2023-04-14 10:30 - 13:30 | The Loisaida Inc. Center, 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Loisaida Inc. is committed to our senior community by providing programs that help improve people’s mental & physical health through arts and culturally enriching programming and engaging activities that help support good mental health, physical and emotional well-being.
Super Adult Day at Loisaida is on the first Friday of each month, from 10:30am – 1:30pm at the Loisaida Center. During each event, we offer snacks and beverages, a wide variety of enrichment classes such as dance, exercise, arts, and live music to our guests!
Capacity is limited, so come early!
Dates:
February 3, 2023 / 10:30am – 1:30pm
March 3, 2023 / 10:30am – 1:30pm
*April 14, 2023 / 10:30am – 1:30pm (*first Friday of April is skipped)
May 5, 2023 / 10:30am – 1:30pm
July 7, 2023 / 10:30am – 1:30pm
August 4, 2023 / 10:00am – 1:30pm
September 1, 2023 / 10:00am – 1:30pm
October 6, 2023 / 10:00am – 1:30pm
November 3, 2023 / 10:00am – 1:30pm
**December 1, 2023 / 10:00am – 1:30pm (**Holiday Celebration)

Wearable Art for a Purpose Roundtable Discussion
2023-04-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom
April 10th, 4:30 – 5:30pm via Zoom
This round table discussion is the preface to the Fashion Show and visual arts exhibition that provokes conversations about consumer trends, fast fashion, and other commercial ailments.
Tired of social disparities? Use your purchasing power to change it! This fashion show and exhibition will start conversations about consumer trends, fast fashion, and other commercial conversations that will have you thinking before you make that next fast-fashion purchase. Fight the status quo, and get to know what your purchasing power is truly buying!
More Info
Register for Zoom

DEADLINE: National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) Scholarship Program
2023-04-02 | NY
National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) Scholarship Program
Applications Due by April 2nd
Each year, the National Puerto Rican Day Parade awards 100 scholarships valued at $2,000 each, for a total $200,000, to exceptional students of Puerto Rican descent who are making a difference in their communities. To be eligible for scholarship consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be of Puerto Rican descent.
Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better, or an equivalent high school grade.
Be a high school senior or freshman through junior in college, ages of 17 through 25.
Be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college/university, for college students.
Have a track record of doing volunteer work or community service.
Participate in an interview with a member(s) of the scholarship selection committee.

Apply Here!
For more info, email scholarships@nprdpinc.org

Social Work Summit
2023-03-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Palladium Residence Hall at NYU (Multi-Purpose Room 326), 140 E 14th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Latinx/e in Social Work in collaboration with Latinx Social Work Student Organization at NYU will be hosting a Social Work Summit, this March 31, 2023, from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Multi-Purpose Room- Palladium at NYU.
The purpose of this event is to showcase and honor the voices of Volume 1 authors, who started this movement by leading by example and sharing their narratives. Their vulnerability in telling their story has ensured that many of us feel seen and heard, and know we are not alone.
During this time they will connect students to their work around book series so they feel supported and connected, and continue to build community. They also want to support organizations’ efforts in connecting with social workers that are fit to assist the communities they serve.

Hospitality Pathways FOH Training (Interview)
2023-03-29, 2023-03-27 | NY
Interested in joining the hospitality industry? Apply today and join Hospitality Pathways 4 week training program! Interviews will be held on March 27th and March 29th.
Apply for an interview here.

Guided Art Workshops for Super-Adults ¡En Español!
2023-03-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-21 10:30 - 11:30 | The Loisaida Inc. Center, 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
The Loisaida, Inc. Center, in partnership with The Whitney Museum, hosts hybrid guided drawing sessions and exhibition tours inspired by no existe un mundo poshuracán: Puerto Rican Art in the Wake of Hurricane Maria currently on view at the Whitney Museum.
no existe un mundo poshuracán: Puerto Rican Art in the Wake of Hurricane Maria explores how artists have responded to the transformative years since that event by bringing together more than fifty artworks made over the last five years by an intergenerational group of more than fifteen artists from Puerto Rico and the diaspora.
Join us at The Loisaida, Inc. Center (710 East 9th Street). No experience needed. All materials will be provided. Lead artist: Jano Cortijo
Workshops will also be accessible virtually via Zoom.

Dates:
Tuesday, February 21 – 10:30 – 11:30am
Tuesday, February 28 – 10:30 – 11:30am
Tuesday, March 7 – 10:30 – 11:30am
Tuesday, March 14 – 10:30 – 11:30am
Tuesday, March 21 – 10:30 – 11:30am
Tuesday, March 28 – 10:30 – 11:30am

Virtual Class Art Workshop / Talleres de Arte y Clase Virtual
2023-03-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-21 10:30 - 11:30 | The Loisaida Inc. Center, 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Six guided drawing sessions for older adults (60+) inspired by no existe un mundo poshuracán: Puerto Rican Art in the Wake of Hurricane Maria, currently on view at the Whitney Museum. With artist Jano Cortijo.
No experience needed. All materials will be provided.
Dates:
Tuesday, February 21 – 10:30 – 11:30am
Tuesday, February 28 – 10:30 – 11:30am
Tuesday, March 7 – 10:30 – 11:30am
Tuesday, March 14 – 10:30 – 11:30am
Tuesday, March 21 – 10:30 – 11:30am
Tuesday, March 28 – 10:30 – 11:30am

Seis clases de dibujo guiadas en español inspirada en la exhibición no existe un mundo poshuracán: Puerto Rican Art in the Wake of Hurricane Maria, actualmente presentada en el Whitney Museum. Para adultos de edad (60+).
No se necesita experiencia. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados.
Fechas:
Martes, 21 de febrero – 10:30 – 11:30 am
Martes, 28 de febrero – 10:30 – 11:30 am
Martes, 7 de marzo – 10:30 – 11:30 am
Martes, 14 de marzo – 10:30 – 11:30 am
Martes, 21 de marzo – 10:30 – 11:30 am
Martes, 28 de marzo – 10:30 – 11:30 am

Women in Salsa
2023-03-23 18:00 - 23:00 | The Clemente Center, 107 Suffolk St, New York, NY, 10002, United States
Join Lulada Club in celebrating their one year anniversary and women’s history month on March 23rd at the Clemente Center, in the Lower East side.
This event in in collaboration with The Salsa project. Your ticket will include food by Que Chevere (while supplies last) and drinks will be available for purchase by The Community Spirit. Dance the night away on the Clemente’s beautiful wooden dance floor to the sounds of DJ Daniela Posada plus a very special performance by NYC’s all women salsa band – Lulada Club.
Get your tickets here!

UFT/NAACP Spring '23 College & Career Fair
2023-03-20 09:30 - 15:00 | UFT Bronx Borough Office, 2500 Halsey Street, Bronx, NY, 10461, United States
The Bronx UFT, The NAACP and the NYC Department of Education are partnering to host the annual UFT citywide spring college and career fair for high school students, parents and counselors.
Admissions recruiters from over 100 colleges and universities will be on hand to meet with students applying to postsecondary institutions in the fall of the 2023-24 school year. Additionally, organizations that provide ancillary support services will be present to provide information for students and counselors.
For more information on how or where to register for this FREE event, please contact James Rodriguez at 866-509-5921 or submit your questions to Jrodrig32@schools.nyc.gov or to Nicholas Cruz at Ncruz@uft.org

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.
