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SUMMARY:Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMore details:\n** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **\n** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. **\n\nAll art forms are welcome:\nSpoken Word/Poetry\, Short Stories/Scripts\, Stand-Up Comedy\, Short Monologues/Excerpts\, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).\nFour 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. **\n** 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. **\nTicket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)\n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays-at-loisaida-center-hosted-by-brian-acosta-arya-3/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
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SUMMARY:W.O.W. Open Mic @ The Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nMore details:\n** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **\n** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. **\n\nAll art forms are welcome:\nSpoken Word/Poetry\, Short Stories/Scripts\, Stand-Up Comedy\, Short Monologues/Excerpts\, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).\nFour 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. **\n** 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. **\nTicket info here.\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/w-o-w-open-mic-loisaida-center-monthly/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
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SUMMARY:The Familia Reading: A Celebration of Orange
DESCRIPTION:Loisaida Center welcomes you to a family style reading celebrating Noel Quiñones’ debut poetry collection. \nThis reading is a Family Affair!  \nFeaturing poets who supported Noel throughout their poetry journey. Orange wouldn’t exist without them. Readers: Willie Perdomo\, José Olivarez\, Cynthia Manick\, Yesenia Montilla\, and Sean DesVignes. \nEvent Details:\nFriday\, May 8th\n6:30PM – 8:00PM\nFree and open to the public\nLoisaida Center\n710 East 9th Street\nNew York\, NY 10009\n\nPlease RSVP utilizing the attached link!\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-familia-reading-a-celebration-of-orange-tickets-1986831684051?aff=oddtdtcreator\n 
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/the-familia-reading-a-celebration-of-orange/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMore details:\n** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **\n** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. **\n\nAll art forms are welcome:\nSpoken Word/Poetry\, Short Stories/Scripts\, Stand-Up Comedy\, Short Monologues/Excerpts\, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).\nFour 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. **\n** 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. **\nTicket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)\n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays-at-loisaida-center-hosted-by-brian-acosta-arya-3/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMore details:\n** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **\n** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. **\n\nAll art forms are welcome:\nSpoken Word/Poetry\, Short Stories/Scripts\, Stand-Up Comedy\, Short Monologues/Excerpts\, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).\nFour 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. **\n** 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. **\nTicket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)\n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays-at-loisaida-center-hosted-by-brian-acosta-arya-3/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
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SUMMARY:The 39th Annual Loisaida Festival
DESCRIPTION:For nearly four decades\, the Loisaida Festival has stood as one of the Lower East Side’s most cherished public traditions\, bringing together residents\, artists\, families\, merchants\, community organizations\, and visitors in a joyful celebration of the neighborhood’s enduring cultural life. In a community shaped by Nuyorican and immigrant histories\, and one that continues to confront the pressures of displacement and cultural erasure\, the Loisaida Festival remains a powerful affirmation of presence\, memory\, and collective pride. \nThis year’s theme\, “Our AmeRícan Thing\,” reflects our commitment to celebrating Loisaida not only as a geographic place\, but as a language\, a rhythm\, and a way of belonging carried through music\, poetry\, theater\, food\, and shared community experience. Inspired by the spirit of Jesús “Tato” Laviera\, the theme seeks to honor the neighborhood not through nostalgia alone\, but through renewed energy\, hope\, imagination\, and the living future we continue to shape together.  \nThe 39th Annual Loisaida Festival\, historically celebrated on the Sunday before Memorial Day\, will take place on Sunday\, May 24\, 2026\, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM\, spanning Avenue C / Loisaida Avenue from East 12th Street to East 5th Street. As the Lower East Side’s largest Puerto Rican-heritage and Latinx neighborhood block party\, the Festival will once again feature a rich\, multidisciplinary program across several activations throughout its footprint.  \nThis year’s Main Stage\, co-hosted by Giraldo Alvare and Caridad “La Bruja” de la Luz\, will feature artists\, including local alternative rock ensemble Daso y el Grupo Cemí feat. urbano artists; Daydrian and Bebé Bambú\, salsa and merengue with Grupo K’ndela\, afro-caribbean heritage music by Legacy Women\, cumbia-rock from Philadelphia-based powerhouse Las Mariposas Galácticas\, and Latin-jazz and flamenco by Grammy-award winning bassist\, John Benítez & Revolution Latin Jazz. Featured street-level activations will also include Ecolibrium and BioBus Mobile Laboratory for children to explore community science and technology as well as cultural programs by BombaYo\, the Nuyorican Poets Café\, and an opening parade led by afro-brazilian samba reggae group Batalá NY;  performances at Francisco Pancho Ramos Community Garden of Puerto Rican jíbaro music from YoToco and Grupo Fascinantes; and a dynamic TheaterLab at La Plaza Cultural de Armando Perez Community Garden featuring artists such as Fernandito Ferrer\, and visiting us from Puerto Rico\, urbano artists Guada and producer/deejay El S\, alongside community partners like Dorill Initiative\, El Bohío\, Inc.\, and Third Street Music School. We are also especially excited that this year’s Festival will include the 40th Anniversary celebration of Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts (PRIDA) along Avenue C between East 5th and 6th Streets\, as well as Somos Arte’s La Borinqueña Superhéroe Workshop and a Vejigante mask-making pop-up at Piragüa Art Space on 10th Street. Other street-level partners include: LES Yearbook\, Fourth Arts Block\, El Bohío\, Lower Eastside Girls Club\, Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop\, Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space\, and many more. The 39th annual commemorative poster art is by Mateo Nazario. Born in Guatemala and growing up both there and in Puerto Rico\, Nazario is currently a resident artist at the Loisaida Center. \nAs part of this year’s celebration\, Loisaida\, Inc. will also honor a distinguished group of community leaders\, cultural workers\, and neighborhood champions through the Viva Loisaida! Awards\, presented at the Essex Market. This year’s honorees are Council Member Chris Marte\, recognized for his public service and steadfast advocacy for Lower Manhattan; Naomi Peña\, for her leadership in education justice\, family advocacy\, and community empowerment; David Sanders\, for his longstanding grassroots commitment to community building and neighborhood care; Chanel Elliott\, for her trusted and tireless service to Lower East Side residents through constituent advocacy; and Destiny Mata\, for her important photographic and archival work documenting the lived memory\, culture\, and resilience of the Lower East Side. Together\, these awardees embody the spirit of Loisaida through service\, creativity\, advocacy\, and deep commitment to community building. \nThe day’s offerings will include live music\, poetry\, theater\, street performance\, artisan vendors\, and community-based programming reflective of the Puerto Rican\, Nuyorican\, Caribbean\, and immigrant traditions that define Loisaida. Rooted in history and alive with contemporary energy\, the Loisaida Festival continues to serve as a vital public platform where culture\, memory\, and community are not only celebrated but actively carried forward.  \nThis year’s celebration is made possible thanks to the support of the Acacia Network\, Popular Bank\, Grand Street Settlement\, Lower Manhattan Presbyterian Hospital\, and Trinity Church Wall Street. Additional support is provided by Green Mountain Energy Company\, Wellcare Medicare\, and MetroPlus Health. Additional support for the Loisaida Festival and Loisaida Inc. cultural programs is provided by he New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development\, in partnership with the New York City Council\, former Councilmember Carlina Rivera\, and the current Council Member Harvey Epstein of Manhattan District 2\, Community Board 3\, and the New York State Council on the Arts. \nAs the Lower East Side’s largest Puerto Rican-heritage and Latinx neighborhood block party\, the Festival will once again feature a rich\, multidisciplinary program across several activations throughout its footprint.  \nLoisaida\, Inc. continues to celebrate our Puerto Rican roots\, Lower East Side immigrant contributions\, Latiné and Caribbean heritage\, through food\, music\, theater\, art\, and culture. The 39th annual commemorative poster art is by Mateo Nazario. Born in Guatemala and raised between their native Country and Puerto Rico. Nazario is currently a resident artist at the Loisaida Artist in Residence (L.A.I.R.) program. \nJoin us in this one-of-a-kind community celebration in the Lower East Side’s Loisaida neighborhood. \n-Alejandro Epifanio Torres\, Executive & Artistic Director\, Loisaida\, Inc. \n_ \nSponsorship Opportunities • Vendor Registration Form \nVolunteer Registration Form • Parade Registration Form
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/the-39th-annual-loisaida-festival/
LOCATION:Avenue C / Loisaida Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Loisaida Festival,Presented by The Loisaida Inc. Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
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SUMMARY:The 39th Annual Loisaida Festival
DESCRIPTION:For nearly four decades\, the Loisaida Festival has stood as one of the Lower East Side’s most cherished public traditions\, bringing together residents\, artists\, families\, merchants\, community organizations\, and visitors in a joyful celebration of the neighborhood’s enduring cultural life. In a community shaped by Nuyorican and immigrant histories\, and one that continues to confront the pressures of displacement and cultural erasure\, the Loisaida Festival remains a powerful affirmation of presence\, memory\, and collective pride. \nThis year’s theme\, “Our AmeRícan Thing\,” reflects our commitment to celebrating Loisaida not only as a geographic place\, but as a language\, a rhythm\, and a way of belonging carried through music\, poetry\, theater\, food\, and shared community experience. Inspired by the spirit of Jesús “Tato” Laviera\, the theme seeks to honor the neighborhood not through nostalgia alone\, but through renewed energy\, hope\, imagination\, and the living future we continue to shape together.  \nThe 39th Annual Loisaida Festival\, historically celebrated on the Sunday before Memorial Day\, will take place on Sunday\, May 24\, 2026\, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM\, spanning Avenue C / Loisaida Avenue from East 12th Street to East 5th Street. As the Lower East Side’s largest Puerto Rican-heritage and Latinx neighborhood block party\, the Festival will once again feature a rich\, multidisciplinary program across several activations throughout its footprint.  \nThis year’s Main Stage\, co-hosted by Giraldo Alvare and Caridad “La Bruja” de la Luz\, will feature artists\, including local alternative rock ensemble Daso y el Grupo Cemí feat. urbano artists; Daydrian and Bebé Bambú\, salsa and merengue with Grupo K’ndela\, afro-caribbean heritage music by Legacy Women\, cumbia-rock from Philadelphia-based powerhouse Las Mariposas Galácticas\, and Latin-jazz and flamenco by Grammy-award winning bassist\, John Benítez & Revolution Latin Jazz. Featured street-level activations will also include Ecolibrium and BioBus Mobile Laboratory for children to explore community science and technology as well as cultural programs by BombaYo\, the Nuyorican Poets Café\, and an opening parade led by afro-brazilian samba reggae group Batalá NY;  performances at Francisco Pancho Ramos Community Garden of Puerto Rican jíbaro music from YoToco and Grupo Fascinantes; and a dynamic TheaterLab at La Plaza Cultural de Armando Perez Community Garden featuring artists such as Fernandito Ferrer\, and visiting us from Puerto Rico\, urbano artists Guada and producer/deejay El S\, alongside community partners like Dorill Initiative\, El Bohío\, Inc.\, and Third Street Music School. We are also especially excited that this year’s Festival will include the 40th Anniversary celebration of Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts (PRIDA) along Avenue C between East 5th and 6th Streets\, as well as Somos Arte’s La Borinqueña Superhéroe Workshop and a Vejigante mask-making pop-up at Piragüa Art Space on 10th Street. Other street-level partners include: LES Yearbook\, Fourth Arts Block\, El Bohío\, Lower Eastside Girls Club\, Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop\, Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space\, and many more. The 39th annual commemorative poster art is by Mateo Nazario. Born in Guatemala and growing up both there and in Puerto Rico\, Nazario is currently a resident artist at the Loisaida Center. \nAs part of this year’s celebration\, Loisaida\, Inc. will also honor a distinguished group of community leaders\, cultural workers\, and neighborhood champions through the Viva Loisaida! Awards\, presented at the Essex Market. This year’s honorees are Council Member Chris Marte\, recognized for his public service and steadfast advocacy for Lower Manhattan; Naomi Peña\, for her leadership in education justice\, family advocacy\, and community empowerment; David Sanders\, for his longstanding grassroots commitment to community building and neighborhood care; Chanel Elliott\, for her trusted and tireless service to Lower East Side residents through constituent advocacy; and Destiny Mata\, for her important photographic and archival work documenting the lived memory\, culture\, and resilience of the Lower East Side. Together\, these awardees embody the spirit of Loisaida through service\, creativity\, advocacy\, and deep commitment to community building. \nThe day’s offerings will include live music\, poetry\, theater\, street performance\, artisan vendors\, and community-based programming reflective of the Puerto Rican\, Nuyorican\, Caribbean\, and immigrant traditions that define Loisaida. Rooted in history and alive with contemporary energy\, the Loisaida Festival continues to serve as a vital public platform where culture\, memory\, and community are not only celebrated but actively carried forward.  \nThis year’s celebration is made possible thanks to the support of the Acacia Network\, Popular Bank\, Grand Street Settlement\, Lower Manhattan Presbyterian Hospital\, and Trinity Church Wall Street. Additional support is provided by Green Mountain Energy Company\, Wellcare Medicare\, and MetroPlus Health. Additional support for the Loisaida Festival and Loisaida Inc. cultural programs is provided by he New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development\, in partnership with the New York City Council\, former Councilmember Carlina Rivera\, and the current Council Member Harvey Epstein of Manhattan District 2\, Community Board 3\, and the New York State Council on the Arts. \nAs the Lower East Side’s largest Puerto Rican-heritage and Latinx neighborhood block party\, the Festival will once again feature a rich\, multidisciplinary program across several activations throughout its footprint.  \nLoisaida\, Inc. continues to celebrate our Puerto Rican roots\, Lower East Side immigrant contributions\, Latiné and Caribbean heritage\, through food\, music\, theater\, art\, and culture. The 39th annual commemorative poster art is by Mateo Nazario. Born in Guatemala and raised between their native Country and Puerto Rico. Nazario is currently a resident artist at the Loisaida Artist in Residence (L.A.I.R.) program. \nJoin us in this one-of-a-kind community celebration in the Lower East Side’s Loisaida neighborhood. \n-Alejandro Epifanio Torres\, Executive & Artistic Director\, Loisaida\, Inc. \n_ \nSponsorship Opportunities • Vendor Registration Form \nVolunteer Registration Form • Parade Registration Form
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/the-39th-annual-loisaida-festival-3/
LOCATION:Avenue C / Loisaida Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Loisaida Festival,Presented by The Loisaida Inc. Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T200000
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CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000854-1779904800-1779912000@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMore details:\n** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **\n** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. **\n\nAll art forms are welcome:\nSpoken Word/Poetry\, Short Stories/Scripts\, Stand-Up Comedy\, Short Monologues/Excerpts\, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).\nFour 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. **\n** 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. **\nTicket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)\n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays-at-loisaida-center-hosted-by-brian-acosta-arya-3/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/OPEN-MIC-EVERY-WEDNESDAY-2025-1-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20260417T192900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T192900Z
UID:10000872-1780480800-1780506000@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:FREE OSHA30 Training and Certification at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE OSHA 30-Hour Training & Certification sessions taking place on: \n(Wednesdays & Thursdays) 10:00am-5:00pm \nJune 3rd\, 4th\, 10th\, and 11th . \nThis comprehensive training is a great opportunity for community members looking to strengthen their workplace safety knowledge and advance their careers. Participants must attend all four sessions to receive certification. \nTo be eligible\, you must bring a valid New York State ID and be proficient in English\, as the training will be conducted entirely in English. \nBoost your resume! Learn workplace safety! Become OSHA 30 certified! \nThis program is proudly offered in partnership with Trinity Church Wall Street.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/free-osha30-training-and-certification-at-loisaida-center/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/OSHA30_Loisaida_Training.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000855-1780509600-1780516800@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMore details:\n** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **\n** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. **\n\nAll art forms are welcome:\nSpoken Word/Poetry\, Short Stories/Scripts\, Stand-Up Comedy\, Short Monologues/Excerpts\, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).\nFour 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. **\n** 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. **\nTicket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)\n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays-at-loisaida-center-hosted-by-brian-acosta-arya-3/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/OPEN-MIC-EVERY-WEDNESDAY-2025-1-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T012538Z
UID:10000810-1780509600-1780516800@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:W.O.W. Open Mic @ The Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nMore details:\n** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **\n** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. **\n\nAll art forms are welcome:\nSpoken Word/Poetry\, Short Stories/Scripts\, Stand-Up Comedy\, Short Monologues/Excerpts\, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).\nFour 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. **\n** 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. **\nTicket info here.\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/w-o-w-open-mic-loisaida-center-monthly/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/W.O.W.-OPEN-MIC-EVERY-1ST-WEDNESDAY-2025.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20260417T192900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T192900Z
UID:10000873-1780567200-1780592400@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:FREE OSHA30 Training and Certification at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE OSHA 30-Hour Training & Certification sessions taking place on: \n(Wednesdays & Thursdays) 10:00am-5:00pm \nJune 3rd\, 4th\, 10th\, and 11th . \nThis comprehensive training is a great opportunity for community members looking to strengthen their workplace safety knowledge and advance their careers. Participants must attend all four sessions to receive certification. \nTo be eligible\, you must bring a valid New York State ID and be proficient in English\, as the training will be conducted entirely in English. \nBoost your resume! Learn workplace safety! Become OSHA 30 certified! \nThis program is proudly offered in partnership with Trinity Church Wall Street.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/free-osha30-training-and-certification-at-loisaida-center/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/OSHA30_Loisaida_Training.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20260417T192900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T192900Z
UID:10000874-1781085600-1781110800@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:FREE OSHA30 Training and Certification at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE OSHA 30-Hour Training & Certification sessions taking place on: \n(Wednesdays & Thursdays) 10:00am-5:00pm \nJune 3rd\, 4th\, 10th\, and 11th . \nThis comprehensive training is a great opportunity for community members looking to strengthen their workplace safety knowledge and advance their careers. Participants must attend all four sessions to receive certification. \nTo be eligible\, you must bring a valid New York State ID and be proficient in English\, as the training will be conducted entirely in English. \nBoost your resume! Learn workplace safety! Become OSHA 30 certified! \nThis program is proudly offered in partnership with Trinity Church Wall Street.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/free-osha30-training-and-certification-at-loisaida-center/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/OSHA30_Loisaida_Training.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000856-1781114400-1781121600@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMore details:\n** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **\n** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. **\n\nAll art forms are welcome:\nSpoken Word/Poetry\, Short Stories/Scripts\, Stand-Up Comedy\, Short Monologues/Excerpts\, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).\nFour 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. **\n** 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. **\nTicket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)\n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays-at-loisaida-center-hosted-by-brian-acosta-arya-3/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/OPEN-MIC-EVERY-WEDNESDAY-2025-1-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20260417T192900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T192900Z
UID:10000875-1781172000-1781197200@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:FREE OSHA30 Training and Certification at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE OSHA 30-Hour Training & Certification sessions taking place on: \n(Wednesdays & Thursdays) 10:00am-5:00pm \nJune 3rd\, 4th\, 10th\, and 11th . \nThis comprehensive training is a great opportunity for community members looking to strengthen their workplace safety knowledge and advance their careers. Participants must attend all four sessions to receive certification. \nTo be eligible\, you must bring a valid New York State ID and be proficient in English\, as the training will be conducted entirely in English. \nBoost your resume! Learn workplace safety! Become OSHA 30 certified! \nThis program is proudly offered in partnership with Trinity Church Wall Street.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/free-osha30-training-and-certification-at-loisaida-center/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/OSHA30_Loisaida_Training.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000857-1781719200-1781726400@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMore details:\n** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **\n** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. **\n\nAll art forms are welcome:\nSpoken Word/Poetry\, Short Stories/Scripts\, Stand-Up Comedy\, Short Monologues/Excerpts\, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).\nFour 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. **\n** 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. **\nTicket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)\n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays-at-loisaida-center-hosted-by-brian-acosta-arya-3/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/OPEN-MIC-EVERY-WEDNESDAY-2025-1-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000858-1782324000-1782331200@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMore details:\n** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **\n** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. **\n\nAll art forms are welcome:\nSpoken Word/Poetry\, Short Stories/Scripts\, Stand-Up Comedy\, Short Monologues/Excerpts\, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).\nFour 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. **\n** 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. **\nTicket info here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35133\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)\n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays-at-loisaida-center-hosted-by-brian-acosta-arya-3/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/OPEN-MIC-EVERY-WEDNESDAY-2025-1-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T012538Z
UID:10000811-1782928800-1782936000@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:W.O.W. Open Mic @ The Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nMore details:\n** Held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. **\n** (Note: except during the summer months in July & August 2025) ***\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. **\n\nAll art forms are welcome:\nSpoken Word/Poetry\, Short Stories/Scripts\, Stand-Up Comedy\, Short Monologues/Excerpts\, 3-4 Minute Original Songs or Performances (Note: ORIGINAL songs only).\nFour 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. **\n** 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. **\nTicket info here.\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticket page (for either audience/viewing or performances\, same price)\n* $10 (at the door at the Loisaida Center\, via credit card or Zelle or ApplePay only\, no cash)\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/w-o-w-open-mic-loisaida-center-monthly/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/W.O.W.-OPEN-MIC-EVERY-1ST-WEDNESDAY-2025.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000752-1783072800-1783087200@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSCN0553_Original-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000753-1786096800-1786111200@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSCN0553_Original-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
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SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000755-1790935200-1790949600@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000756-1793959200-1793973600@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000757-1796378400-1796392800@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSCN0553_Original-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000758-1798797600-1798812000@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2027-01-01/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSCN0553_Original-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000759-1801821600-1801836000@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2027-02-05/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSCN0553_Original-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000760-1804240800-1804255200@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2027-03-05/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSCN0553_Original-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000761-1806660000-1806674400@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2027-04-02/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSCN0553_Original-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000762-1809684000-1809698400@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2027-05-07/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSCN0553_Original-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T202512
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000763-1812103200-1812117600@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER\nActivities include art workshops\, educational panels\, live music\, snacks\, coffee\, and more!\nSenior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June)\, from 10AM to 1PM. \nLocation: Loisaida\, Inc. Center\n710 E 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \nQuestions? Contact Loisaida\, Inc. at\n(646) 726-4715\nor\ninfo@loisaida.org
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-at-loisaida-center-13/2027-06-04/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Free Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSCN0553_Original-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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