FREE OSHA30 Training and Certification at Loisaida Center
2026-06-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 17:00, 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.

Open Mic Wednesdays at Loisaida Center hosted by: Brian Acosta Arya
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
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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W.O.W. Open Mic @ The Loisaida Center
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
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.

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 8:30 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.
* $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)

Our 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.

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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!

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!

SENIOR DAY at Loisaida Center
2026-07-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2027-01-01 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, 2026-10-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2027-01-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2027-02-02 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
