Besides being a legend of Latin music, Johnny Colon founded the successful East Harlem School of Music in which he mentored other well-known musicians for decades. He is now housing his successful method of cognitive development through music theory at Loisaida Inc.
Festival de la Palabra (The Word Festival) is the top literary event in Puerto Rico, and the only literary festival in the world based on one single community -the Puerto Rican community- which is held in two very distinct cities: San Juan and New York, and for the first time celebrated at Loisaida Inc. in the heart of the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
San Juan's Finest POP-UP Puerto Rico's Rising Artists Come to Your Community Saturday April 27 3 - 7 PM at the LOISAIDA CENTER (710 E 9TH ST) Featuring: Photo Booth by Kiss Desayuno Merch from the artists DJ Sets by DJ Salese (and more!) Exclusive Listening Party (unreleased music!) Live Painting Session with Maite Nazario
NEW VILLAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL AUGUST 31st 2pm - 6pm Location: Tompkins Square Park (7th Street & Ave A & B) For more information, goo to the homepage (www.NYmusicFEST.com)
A Night of Featured Artists: Community Arts Showcase Date: September 27th, 2024 Hours: Door Opens at 6:30 PM; Show Begins at 7pm and ends at 9:30 pm Location: The Loisaida Center (710 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009)
Join the Nuyorican Poets Cafe's off-site edition of the OPEN MIC hosted by Solpreme at the nearby Loisaida Center in the Lower East Side ("Loisaida")! In-person & on-stage at the Loisaida Center, 710 East 9th Street (between Avenues C & D), Manhattan, NY 10009. Buy ticket(s) in advance or at the door - the signup sheet to perform in the [...]
PIPIRIS NIGHTS FEST 2025 Schedule at Loisaida Center Welcome to Pipiris Nights Fest! This festival celebrates the rich musical and cultural traditions of Venezuelan Joropos, right here in the Lower East Side of Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn. Happening on February 21, 22 and 23; save the dates! Register to attend! Feb 21, 6:00 pm Loisaida Inc, 710 [...]
PIPIRIS NIGHTS FEST 2025 Schedule at Loisaida Center Welcome to Pipiris Nights Fest! This festival celebrates the rich musical and cultural traditions of Venezuelan Joropos, right here in the Lower East Side of Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn. Happening on February 21, 22 and 23; save the dates! Register to attend! Feb 22, 2:00 pm Loisaida Inc, 710 E [...]