Loisaida Inc.

FREE OSHA30 Training and Certification at Loisaida Center
2026-06-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Loisaida Inc. Center, 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Join us for a FREE OSHA 30-Hour Training & Certification sessions taking place on:
(Wednesdays & Thursdays) 10:00am-5:00pm
June 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th .
This 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.
To 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.
Boost your resume! Learn workplace safety! Become OSHA 30 certified!
This program is proudly offered in partnership with Trinity Church Wall Street.

Plena Afterschool Workshop
2026-06-10 15:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-11 15:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-12 15:30 - 18:30 UTC
Join us for a 3-day after-school Puerto Rican Plena music workshop at Loisaida Center on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 10–12, from 3:30–6:30 PM.
Open to all ages, youth will build a strong foundation in Puerto Rican folkloric Plena music through learning all three panderos, güiro, song composition, dance, and cultural history.
Participants will engage in hands-on musical instruction while deepening their understanding of the roots and traditions of Plena.
Come celebrate culture, rhythm, and community through this vibrant intergenerational workshop!

Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 UTC and 4 more dates
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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Loisaida Pride Day Werk-Shops!
2026-06-18 18:00 - 22:00 UTC
Loisaida is very excited to welcome you to our Loisaida Pride Werk-Shops!
On this day, we welcome community to participate in werkshops which focus on the spirit and culture of the LGBTQAI+ community.
Special thanks to our resident artist, Mateo Nazario for leading and curating these programs!

Thursday June 18th 2026
Loisaida Center- 710 E 9th Street New York, NY 10009

6:00pm – 8:00pm
Self Portrait Class for Everyone!
Guided by: Maite Nazario
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Vogue 101 for Beginners
Guided by: NYC House Mother- Mother of the House of Babylon, Disco Babylon!

W.O.W. Open Mic @ The Loisaida Center
2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
On the first Wednesday of the month we host our Womxn Orator Wednesday (“WOW“) Open Mic – hosted by the Nuyorican 2024 Grand Slam Champion Sumbodies Mama – and a featured performer, off-site at the Loisaida Center during our 3-year #Nuyoricanstruction of our building.

** PLEASE NOTE: In order to foster a safer and more intimate space for sharing and bonding amongst participants, we will no longer be streaming/filming our WOW events! For those of you who have skipped out to avoid the cameras, now’s the time to come out and connect! **

When?
– On the first Wednesday of each month.
– Doors open at 6 P.M.
– Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.

– Digital signup form to perform in-person is at our ticket table at the door, limited to 15 guaranteed spots. Signups occur in person only and are limited to 15 guaranteed spots for those who arrive prior to 7pm, so arrive early to secure yours. Note: audio tracks will be accepted until 7PM.

Where?
The Loisaida Center
710 East 9th Street
(between Avenues C & D)
Manhattan, NY 10009

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)

**All art forms are welcome: poetry, short stories, comedy, monologues, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 3 to 5 minutes max. per performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance, the digital signup sheet at our ticket table provides an online form to upload your audio file.**

Our WOW open mic events are made possible in part through Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Howard Gilman Foundation, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, and the Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts.

SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
2026-07-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
SENIOR DAY at the LOISAIDA CENTER
Activities include art workshops, educational panels, live music, snacks, coffee, and more!
Senior Day always takes place on the first Friday of the month (except for the month of June), from 10AM to 1PM.
Location: Loisaida, Inc. Center
710 E 9th Street, New York, NY 10009
Questions? Contact Loisaida, Inc. at
(646) 726-4715
or
info@loisaida.org

La Bomba Crece En Loisaida!
2026-07-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-01 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for live drumming, dance, and community connection in the heart of Loisaida, as we celebrate our Puerto Rican culture!
We welcome you to our monthly bombazo occurring every first Tuesday of every month.
Although not needed, Feel free to bring your maracas, claves and other small instruments.
During our intermission, we will serve sancocho, cooked by our organizers of La Sala de Pepe and Diasporic Pa’lante Collective.
Every First Tuesday of the Month
6:00pm-9:00pm
Loisaida Center- 710 E 9th Street NY NY 10009

La Lucha Continua - Open Studio
2026-07-25 12:00 - 16:00 UTC
On Saturday, July 25 12:00pm- 4:00pm, we will be presenting a body of work created during the protests of 2017 to 2019 in Puerto Rico — beginning with the budget cuts to the university system and culminating in the resignation of former governor Ricardo Rosselló.
Loisaida Inc Center welcomes you to this upcoming Open Studio, La Lucha Continua, lead by our resident artist, Adrian Rivera Ferran.
Come see a wide selection of images from this moment, share your feelings about them, your memories of the protests, and be part of the curation of the photobook I am creating.
If you are in Puerto Rico, you will also be able to participate. I am working on a digital version of the voting so you can be part of the curation from the island. More details coming soon.
The residency was made possible by the support of NYSCA (New York State Council on the Arts).

SENIOR DAY at the Loisaida Center
2026-09-04 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)

Film Screening: Esta Isla
2026-09-05 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
As part of the BoriCorridor Screening Tour, Ágora Cultural Architects presents a special screening of Esta Isla, an intimate, thought-provoking film developed in Puerto Rico by a new generation of internationally recognized filmmakers.
Synopsis:
Bebo, a teenager from a coastal Puerto Rican town, lives with his brother in a public housing complex. They fish for a living, but growing desperation drives them to illegal dealings that promise easy money. When a job goes wrong and blood is spilled, Bebo flees with Lola, a wealthy girl seeking to escape her troubled reality. As they navigate the labyrinthine mountains, they encounter remnants of a fading way of life, contrasting with the violence that follows them. As hitmen close in, Bebo must confront his choices and decide if redemption is possible, or if the sea will be their final escape.
A deeply personal and poignant portrait of the Puerto Rican experience that dives into the complexities of identity, resilience, and colonial legacy, the film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it was honored with Best Cinematography, Best New Director, and the Jury Award. In 2026 it was nominated for the prestigious Spirit Awards, where it won the John Cassavetes Award, solidifying its place as one of the most celebrated Puerto Rican films.
