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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/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
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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-13/2025-12-05/
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T160316Z
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SUMMARY:Artisferio Multimedia Showcase - The Colors of Identity
DESCRIPTION:The Colors of Identity Multimedia Showcase is happening this December 6 and 7 at the Loisaida Center. ☀️ \nThis event brings together a powerful group of Latin artists working across performance\, visual work\, sound\, and storytelling. It’s a space to share what we’ve been creating\, to celebrate the richness of our identities\, and to connect through art that feels bold and alive. \nEvent begins at 6:30 PM!
RSVP through the link in our bio via Eventbrite \nCome experience it with us! Atrévete a brillar
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/artisferio-multimedia-showcase-the-colors-of-identity/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/artisferio-Colors-of-Identity-Poster.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251207T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20251204T160641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T160641Z
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SUMMARY:Artisferio Multimedia Showcase - The Colors of Identity
DESCRIPTION:The Colors of Identity Multimedia Showcase is happening this December 6 and 7 at the Loisaida Center. ☀️ \nThis event brings together a powerful group of Latin artists working across performance\, visual work\, sound\, and storytelling. It’s a space to share what we’ve been creating\, to celebrate the richness of our identities\, and to connect through art that feels bold and alive. \nEvent begins at 6:30 PM!
RSVP through the link in our bio via Eventbrite \nCome experience it with us! Atrévete a brillar
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/artisferio-multimedia-showcase-the-colors-of-identity-2/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
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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-3/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20251204T165725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T165725Z
UID:10000814-1765731600-1765738800@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Loisaida Parranda!
DESCRIPTION:Meeting point @piraguaartspace  \nÚnanse a nuestro tercer año de parranda en la comunidad de Loisaida\, una tarde to be in community and sing the songs of las navidades junto a todos ustedes!\nBring your panderos\, palitos\, maracas\, trumpets para llenar de amor y música las calles del barrio. \nPlease take note of the following parranda route and times: \nStops will be: \n5:00 PM – meet at Piragua Art Space @piraguaartspace   \n6:00 PM – Titis Empanadas @titisnyc \n6:30 PM – CCTV @cllctv.nyc \n7:00 PM – Adela’s @casaadelarestaurant \n7:30 PM -Last Stop: Loisaida Center \n*There will be food and drinks served at The Loisaida Center.*
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/3rd-annual-loisaida-parranda/
LOCATION:Piragua Art Space\, 367 E 10th St\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20251211T151850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T151850Z
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SUMMARY:American Boricua Photography Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Loisaida Center welcomes you to the opening reception of the current photography exhibition\, American Boricua. \nAmerican Boricua celebrates the Puerto Rican Diaspora throughout North America through the lens of photographer\, Wanda Benvenutti. \nWanda Benvenutti is a freelance photojournalist\, cultural worker\, writer\, model and proud Boricua with roots in Salinas\, Puerto Rico. She is currently working on the compilation of her first book\, American Boricua\, the first visual history of the Puerto Rican diaspora in all 50  of the United States. \n  \nJoin us on Tuesday\, December 16th as we celebrate the opening. There will be light refreshments and a discussion on the importance of heritage and cultural preservation with: \nRanald Woodaman- Assistant Director of Exhibition Development at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/american-boricua-photography-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251217T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
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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-3/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251224T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
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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-3/2025-12-24/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events,Partnerships
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251231T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
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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-3/2025-12-31/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260106T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20260112T171925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T171925Z
UID:10000816-1767722400-1767729600@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Gifts Of the Magi - Community Toy and Pantry Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:“Gifts of the Magi” Play\, is a family friendly play currently produced and directed by David “DASO” Soto. DASO is a community leader with years of experience working in community development and is continuing his mother\, Angie Hernandez’ tradition of producing this annual production to neighborhood children exposing them to the story of Jesus’ birth through Puerto Rican influenced artistry and in the end\, offering gifts to the children and food to the families.\n\nThe production will be at Loisaida Center and due to our limited capacity in our theater\, it will be shown to two groups of children from the local afterschool\, Campos Plaza Community Center.\n\nAfter the two showings the the Gifts of the Magi Play\, we will be holding a community Toy and Food Drive at Loisaida Center\, where all community members are welcomed to stop by and receive toys and bags of pantry food while supplies last.\n\nTime:6:00pm-8:00pm\nLocation: Loisaida Center
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/gifts-of-the-magi-community-toy-and-pantry-giveaway/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/3-Kings-Toy-Pantry-Giveaway-1.6.26-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000834-1767808800-1767816000@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-3/2026-01-07/
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:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20251201T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T012538Z
UID:10000805-1767808800-1767816000@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/2026-01-07/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000835-1768413600-1768420800@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-3/2026-01-14/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000836-1769018400-1769025600@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-3/2026-01-21/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20260120T191321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T191321Z
UID:10000817-1769266800-1769277600@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:"A Loisaida Lullaby- On the Night You Were Born" Book Release Event
DESCRIPTION:“A Loisaida Lullaby- On the Night you Were Born” is a children’s lullaby book written by Kanielle Hernandez\, a born and raised resident of the Lower East Side. She has not only witnessed the many community developments in her neighborhood but has inspired her to give back to her community through outreach and advocacy. \nIn the book\, Kanielle highlights the contributions of various Loisaida community leaders\, and community organizations in the neighborhood in hopes to share the impactful history and inspiring stories to young children. \nPlease join us for an intimate afternoon celebrating the release of “A Loisaida Lullaby” honoring community stories\, elders and the magic of where we come from! \nLocation: Loisaida Center \nDate: January 24th 2026 \nTime: 3:00pm- 6:00pm \n 
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/a-loisaida-lullaby-on-the-night-you-were-born-book-release-event/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Loisaida_Lullaby_Flyer.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000837-1769623200-1769630400@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-3/2026-01-28/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20260202T185505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T172259Z
UID:10000819-1770141600-1770148800@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:La Bomba Crece en Loisaida - Monthly Bombazo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for live drumming\, dance\, and community connection in the heart of Loisaida\, as we discuss how Bomba ties to our legacy of resistance! \nFeel free to bring your instruments\, although not required. \nSancocho will be served while supplies last\, curtesy of La Sala de Pepe. \nFor any questions\, please contact\, info@loisaida.org \n  \nDate: February 3rd \nTime: 6:00pm-9:00pm \nLocation: Loisaida Center (710 E 9th Street New York\, NY 10009) \n 
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/la-bomba-crece-en-loisaida-monthly-bombazo/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:2026,Artist Opportunities and Resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000838-1770228000-1770235200@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-3/2026-02-04/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20251201T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T012538Z
UID:10000806-1770228000-1770235200@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/2026-02-04/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20251201T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154720Z
UID:10000748-1770372000-1770386400@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-13/2026-02-06/
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
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000839-1770832800-1770840000@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-3/2026-02-11/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260216T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20260202T154702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T165554Z
UID:10000818-1771261200-1771272000@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:American Boricua Artist Talk with Omar Eaton-Martinez
DESCRIPTION:Loisaida Center welcomes you to a special Artist Talk with Wanda Benvenutti\, photojournalist of the current photography exhibition\, American Boricua\, and Omar Eaton-Martinez. In celebration of Black History Month\, this conversation centers on Afro-Puerto Rican voices\, lived experience\, and the power of curating the everyday to challenge erasure and rewrite the narrative. \n Black History is Puerto Rican History. From confronting anti-Blackness within our own communities to imagining a just cultural future\, this dialogue honors the past while shaping what comes next. \nOmar Eaton-Martinez is the Senior Vice President for Historic Sites at the National Trust for Historic Preservation and will join Wanda to discuss culture and the importance of accuracy and nuance in the experience of shared physical spaces. As American Boricua celebrates the Puerto Rican Diaspora throughout North America through a photojournalistic lens\, Eaton-Martinez leads the preservation\, interpretation\, and overall stewardship of 28 historical sites across the country to tell the full American story. \nThis is an invitation to listen deeply\, ask hard questions\, and collectively build a more truthful and expansive understanding of who we are. Wanda Benvenutti ✕ Omar Eaton-Martinez in conversation at the Loisaida Center. This intimate gallery talk takes the form of a mutual interview\, where Wanda and Omar speak with—and challenge—each other around the idea of “curating the everyday” as a way to disrupt the master narrative of Puerto Rican identity. \n Monday\, February 16\, 2026 (Presidents Day Weekend) \n Loisaida Center Theater (limited seating) \n 5:00 PM Doors & exhibition viewing \n 6:00 PM Conversation begins \n Topics include: \n• Puerto Rican identity beyond stereotype \n• Afro-Latinidad and internal anti-Blackness \n• Building a positive cultural future for the next 50–200 years \n Introduced by: Pepe Flores\, Loisaida community elder\, co-founder of @lasaladepepe \n Recorded live (YouTube + podcast format) #LoisaidaTV \n Extended Q&A with artists\, cultural workers\, and the public. Space is limited (45–50 seats) \n Registration required | Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8qusv5r \n #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsPuertoRicanHistory #AfroBoricua #AfroLatinidad #PuertoRicanHistory #DiasporaStories #AmericanBoricua #CuratingTheEveryday #DisruptTheNarrative #CounterNarratives #LivingArchives #PublicHistory #Loisaida #LowerEastSide #NYCCulture #CommunityVoices #CulturalWorkers #LatinxArts #CulturalEquity #RepresentationMatters #DecolonizeHistory #FutureAncestral
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/american-boricua-artist-talk-with-omar-eaton-martinez/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Community Events and Resources,Event/Presentation,Free Events,Presented by The Loisaida Inc. Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000840-1771437600-1771444800@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-3/2026-02-18/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
UID:10000841-1772042400-1772049600@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-3/2026-02-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20260218T164415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T164415Z
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SUMMARY:Artistic Noise's Inaugural Alumni Artist in Residence Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Loisaida Center invites you to this vibrant exhibition open reception showcasing artwork by young adult Alumni Resident Artists of Artist Noise. \nIn collaboration with Artist Noise\, we are excited to celebrate the creativity\, vision\, and artistic growth of emerging artists who continue to shape their communities through art. \nThe evening will feature a collection of works that reflect Artist Noise’s theme of “putting the noise in artistic.” \nJoin us as we uplift the voices of these talented young artists. \nDate: Thursday\, February 27th \nTime: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM \nLocation: Loisaida Center 
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/artistic-noises-inaugural-alumni-artist-in-residence-opening-reception/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20260224T142841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T142841Z
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SUMMARY:"Putting the Noise in Artistic: Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Loisaida Center invites you to join the first Artistic Noise Artist Meet and Greet: Putting the Noise in Artistic. \nIn collaboration with the organization\, Artistic Noise\, Loisaida Center will be displaying the work of young resident artist alumni representing Artistic Noise. \nOn this day\, visitors will also have the opportunity to meet the young artists and engage in a panel focusing on the inspirations and processes of each artist. \nCome show your support and enjoy an afternoon surrounded by art\, expression and community. \nLocation: Loisaida Inc. Center \nDate: February 28th \nTime: 12:00pm- 4:00pm (Artist Talk will begin 2:00pm-3:00pm) \n 
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/putting-the-noise-in-artistic-artist-talk/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20260224T172702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T172702Z
UID:10000864-1772560800-1772571600@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Loisaida Bombazo - March 3rd 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for live drumming\, dance\, and community connection in the heart of Loisaida\, as we discuss how Bomba ties to our legacy of resistance! \nFeel free to bring your instruments\, although not required. \nSancocho will be served while supplies last\, curtesy of La Sala de Pepe. \nFor any questions\, please contact\, info@loisaida.org \n  \nDate: Marchy 3rd \nTime: 6:00pm-9:00pm \nLocation: Loisaida Center (710 E 9th Street New York\, NY 10009)
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/monthly-loisaida-bombazo-march-3rd-2026/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20250909T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154439Z
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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-3/2026-03-04/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225406
CREATED:20251201T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T012538Z
UID:10000807-1772647200-1772654400@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/2026-03-04/
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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