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SUMMARY:Acting Fundamentals: The 15 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Around the Block Teatro offers a 15-week Acting Fundamentals course led by Nikaury Rodriguez at the Loisaida Center. \nDesigned for beginner and intermediate actors\, the program focuses on self-awareness\, truthful reactions\, and character development through theatre games\, embodiment exercises\, script analysis\, and improvisation. \nClasses are held every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. \nTuition is $350\, with scholarships and payment plans available. \nTo apply for a scholarship or to register\, visit: https://www.aroundtheblockteatro.org/
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/acting-fundamentals-the-15-week-course-8/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Paid Events,Workshop / Class
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SUMMARY:Acting Fundamentals: The 15 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Around the Block Teatro offers a 15-week Acting Fundamentals course led by Nikaury Rodriguez at the Loisaida Center. \nDesigned for beginner and intermediate actors\, the program focuses on self-awareness\, truthful reactions\, and character development through theatre games\, embodiment exercises\, script analysis\, and improvisation. \nClasses are held every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. \nTuition is $350\, with scholarships and payment plans available. \nTo apply for a scholarship or to register\, visit: https://www.aroundtheblockteatro.org/
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/acting-fundamentals-the-15-week-course-7/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Paid Events,Workshop / Class
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250626T201332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T201332Z
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SUMMARY:Acting Fundamentals: The 15 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Around the Block Teatro offers a 15-week Acting Fundamentals course led by Nikaury Rodriguez at the Loisaida Center. \nDesigned for beginner and intermediate actors\, the program focuses on self-awareness\, truthful reactions\, and character development through theatre games\, embodiment exercises\, script analysis\, and improvisation. \nClasses are held every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. \nTuition is $350\, with scholarships and payment plans available. \nTo apply for a scholarship or to register\, visit: https://www.aroundtheblockteatro.org/
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/acting-fundamentals-the-15-week-course-6/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Paid Events,Workshop / Class
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250711T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250626T203518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T203519Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Day Summer BBQ
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/senior-day-summer-bbq/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Presented by The Loisaida Inc. Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250626T201055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T201055Z
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SUMMARY:Acting Fundamentals: The 15 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Around the Block Teatro offers a 15-week Acting Fundamentals course led by Nikaury Rodriguez at the Loisaida Center. \nDesigned for beginner and intermediate actors\, the program focuses on self-awareness\, truthful reactions\, and character development through theatre games\, embodiment exercises\, script analysis\, and improvisation. \nClasses are held every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. \nTuition is $350\, with scholarships and payment plans available. \nTo apply for a scholarship or to register\, visit: https://www.aroundtheblockteatro.org/
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/acting-fundamentals-the-15-week-course-5/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Paid Events,Workshop / Class
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250626T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250626T194924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T200056Z
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SUMMARY:Wheeling & Healing 2
DESCRIPTION:Wheeling & Healing 2:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHolding the Mic in the Middle of the Storm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWheeling and Healing 2 is here! OPEN DOORS Reality Poets are back Wheeling and Healing through words of empowerment\, wisdom\, and perseverance. Wheeling & Healing II is a poetry anthology edited by the Reality Poets. We invited long-term care residents\, neighbors on Roosevelt Island\, mentors\, and friends to contribute their voices towards a message of empowerment. \nThank you to all who submitted writing and joined us at Loisaida Center on June 26th\, 2025.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/wheeling-dealing-2/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artists in Residence,Community Events and Resources,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250625T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250616T235158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T235426Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nuyorican Poets Cafe for our off-site edition of the OPEN MIC hosted by Brian Acosta Arya during our 3-year #Nuyoricanstruction of our building – at the nearby Loisaida Center in the Lower East Side (“Loisaida”) in Manhattan\, New York City!\n\nIn-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 openmic is at the tickets/welcome table (near the stage) after you enter.\n\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: poetry\, short stories\, comedy\, monologues\, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 4 minutes max. per 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.\n\n** 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 \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. **\n\nTickets:\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###\n\n\nHide Info
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/open-mic-wednesdays/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Community Events and Resources,Paid Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250621T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
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SUMMARY:Acting Fundamentals: The 15 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Around the Block Teatro offers a 15-week Acting Fundamentals course led by Nikaury Rodriguez at the Loisaida Center. \nDesigned for beginner and intermediate actors\, the program focuses on self-awareness\, truthful reactions\, and character development through theatre games\, embodiment exercises\, script analysis\, and improvisation. \nClasses are held every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. \nTuition is $350\, with scholarships and payment plans available. \nTo apply for a scholarship or to register\, visit: https://www.aroundtheblockteatro.org/
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/acting-fundamentals-the-15-week-course-4/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Paid Events,Workshop / Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250626T200609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T200609Z
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SUMMARY:Acting Fundamentals: The 15 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Around the Block Teatro offers a 15-week Acting Fundamentals course led by Nikaury Rodriguez at the Loisaida Center. \nDesigned for beginner and intermediate actors\, the program focuses on self-awareness\, truthful reactions\, and character development through theatre games\, embodiment exercises\, script analysis\, and improvisation. \nClasses are held every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. \nTuition is $350\, with scholarships and payment plans available. \nTo apply for a scholarship or to register\, visit: https://www.aroundtheblockteatro.org/
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/acting-fundamentals-the-15-week-course-3/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Paid Events,Workshop / Class
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250517T045735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T050002Z
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SUMMARY:¡Comedia en Español!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 3\n\n\n\n¡Comedia en Español!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNoche de chistes para la comunidad hispanoparlante. Mujeres chistosas\, Noche fabulosa! Con Suni Reyes (Comedy Central\, HBO Max) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nTuesday\, June 3 · 7 – 8 pm EDT.\nDoors at 6:30 pm\nAges 18+\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/comedia-en-espanol/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Event/Presentation,Paid Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250507T155055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T155055Z
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SUMMARY:TIERRA SIE II - INDIGENOUS FESTIVAL (Open Mic)
DESCRIPTION:TIERRA SIE IIINDIGENOUS FESTIVALMusic\, Dance and Media Arts \n“FIRE CIRCLE”Open Mic for the Protection of Territory \nFeaturing rapper Def-i Christopher Bidethá (Diné/Navajo Nation) — our MC for the night! \nSaturday\, May 31 • 5:30 PMLoisaida Center • 710 E 9th St\, NY\, NY 10009Free + open to the people$250 prize for contest winner!
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/tierra-sie-ii-indigenous-festival-open-mic/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Community Events and Resources,Free Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250514T193856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T193856Z
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SUMMARY:Nuyorican Poets Cafe Open Mic Wednesdays hosted by Solpreme at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Wednesdays in partnership with Nuyorican Poets Cafe is every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. \nThe slam will be hosted by @orgsolpreme in person and on stage at the Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street\, NY\, NY 10009\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM! \nOpen to all genres including poetry\, music\, comedy\, and storytelling. All art forms are welcome: poetry\, short stories\, humor\, monologues\, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 4 minutes maximum per performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance\, please email the .mp3 or .wav file or your online audio URL link to chris@loisaida.org in advance. \nNote:  All performances will be recorded and live-streamed via LoisaidaTV and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s YouTube channels (and the recording will be available to watch on our YouTube channel immediately afterward). 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 performance\, find the recorded videos on our YouTube. \n\nBy attending and/or participating in these Open Mic events\, you acknowledge that your voice and/or likeness will be recorded and/or photographed and may be used for promotional or educational purposes by both the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and Loisaida Center.\n\nTickets:\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticketing 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<<Purchase Tickets – Click Here>>
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/nuyorican-poets-cafe-open-mic-wednesdays-hosted-by-solpreme-at-loisaida-center-4/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250327T134531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T134617Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Woodworking - Session 7: Final Touches and Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Course Title: Basics of Woodworking\nClass Schedule: Saturdays\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (April 12 – May 24)\nDuration: 7 sessions (28 hours total)\nCapacity and Target Audience: 6 Students – Beginners with no prior woodworking experience\nLocation: Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009\nInstructor: Josué Guarionex Colón \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xu2y4dt \n\nScope of Work\n\nObjective:\nProvide participants with foundational woodworking skills\, safety protocols\, and hands-on experience to build small projects independently.\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstand and apply woodworking safety standards.\nIdentify and use essential woodworking tools and materials.\nMeasure\, cut\, and assemble wood accurately.\nFinish a personal woodworking project.\n\n\nResources Provided:\n\nTools: Saws\, drills\, clamps\, sanders\, measuring tapes\, etc.\nMaterials: Lumber\, screws\, glue\, sandpaper\, and protective equipment.\nInstructional handouts and project templates.\n\n\nKey Deliverables:\n\nCompleted personal project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nParticipant certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\nCurriculum\nSession 1: Introduction to Woodworking & Safety\n\nOverview of tools and materials.\nShop safety rules and demonstration.\nBasic measuring and marking techniques.\n\nSession 2: Tools & Techniques\n\nHands-on practice: saws (manual and power)\, drills\, and sanders.\nTechniques for cutting\, drilling\, and sanding.\n\nSession 3: Wood Joints & Assembly Basics\n\nIntroduction to types of wood joints (butt\, miter\, dado).\nPractice assembling a simple joint.\n\nSession 4: Project Planning & Material Preparation\n\nSelecting and measuring materials for the project.\nCutting and preparing wood pieces.\n\nSession 5: Assembly and Construction\n\nAssembling the project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nTips for ensuring structural integrity.\n\nSession 6: Sanding and Finishing\n\nSanding techniques for smooth surfaces.\nIntroduction to wood finishes (paint\, varnish\, stains).\n\nSession 7: Final Touches and Reflection\n\nCompleting the project and applying finishes.\nGroup project showcase and feedback session.\n\n\nAssessment:\nParticipants will be evaluated on their ability to follow safety protocols\, demonstrate basic skills\, and complete their project within the course timeline. \nRequirements:\nParticipants must wear closed-toe shoes\, and the program will provide safety goggles.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/basics-of-woodworking-session-7-final-touches-and-reflection/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artists in Residence,Workshop / Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T040644Z
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SUMMARY:Acting Fundamentals: The 15 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Around the Block Teatro offers a 15-week Acting Fundamentals course led by Nikaury Rodriguez at the Loisaida Center. \nDesigned for beginner and intermediate actors\, the program focuses on self-awareness\, truthful reactions\, and character development through theatre games\, embodiment exercises\, script analysis\, and improvisation. \nClasses are held every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. \nTuition is $350\, with scholarships and payment plans available. \nTo apply for a scholarship or to register\, visit: https://www.aroundtheblockteatro.org/
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/acting-fundamentals-the-15-week-course-2/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Paid Events,Workshop / Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250521T051621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T060008Z
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SUMMARY:Fiesta De Cruz en Loisaida
DESCRIPTION:“For nine consecutive years (1990–1999)\, during the celebration of Mayo Florido\, Madrina Milagros Rodríguez and the pleneros group El Quinto Sonó—composed of Enrique Díaz\, Echavarrias\, Johnny\, and Carmen—helped me fulfill my promise to the cross. I also send greetings to Norman Valee and José Lyn\, founders of the Green Oasis Garden on East 8th Street in New York\, who now smile down on us from heaven. We celebrated our Fiesta de la Cruz there for seven years. Special thanks to Samy Tanco\, Carmen Pabón\, Julio Picó\, Mercedes Amarilis Villaman\, Miguel Juan Concepción\, Dennis Girón\, Jeff Fogel\, Julio Peña\, and David Lemeire\, who dedicated their resources to sustaining and continuing the Fiestas de Cruz tradition in Loisaida. \nPuerto Ricans brought the Fiestas de Cruz to New York\, where they found fertile ground and took root. Just as in Puerto Rico\, in the great New York City metropolis these celebrations have evolved—from being intimate\, family-centered events to becoming large public gatherings with meticulous organization and the participation of hundreds of people. \nIt is expected that the six Fiestas de Cruz currently held in New York will continue. We even dare to predict a strengthening and expansion of the devotion to the Holy Cross\, a tradition that has adapted well to changing times without losing its spiritual essence and cosmic significance. \nNow rooted in concrete and snow\, the Fiestas de Cruz offer a space for community nourishment and empowerment\, a renewal of energy and faith in life. Devotees and participants remain loyal to them because of the deep benefits they experience—benefits that go beyond wholesome recreation or simple socializing. \nThe key lies in the symbol itself\, the revelation within the ideogram: there resides an epiphany. \nIn summary\, the journey undertaken toward the Fiestas de Cruz celebrated in New York is divided into two stages. The first analyzes the main components of the devotion in order to establish its origins\, similarities\, and meaning—seeking to uncover the mythical connections of universal resonance preserved within this particular expression.” \nLas Fiestas de Cruz se han celebrado en Puerto Rico por mas de doscientos anos\, arraigandose en el fervor popular como una de las preferidas o “tipicas”. Cuenta con celebraciones\, devotos y participantes a lo largo y ancho de la isla del encanto Borinquen\, pasando la prueba del tiempo\, han evolucionado desde el altar hogareno hasta la actual actividad publica con kioscos\, orquestas\, donde devotos hacen despliege de extravagantes altares\, politicos y firmas comerciales “hacen su agosto”. \nLos puertorriquefios trajeron las Fiestas de Cruz a Nueva York donde encontraron tierra fertil\, echando raices\, al igual queen Puerto Rico\, en la gran manzana neoyorquina se han transformado de ser un acontecimiento familiar en actos publicos\, de meticulosa organizaci6n\, contando con la participaci6n de cientos de personas. Se prevee un continuar de la celebraci6n de las seis Fiestas de Cruz queen la actualidad se llevan a cabo en Nueva York.  \nNos atrevemos a pronosticar un fortalecimiento y expansion de la devoci6n a la Santisima Cruz\, que tan bien se han amoldado a los tiempos sin desvirtuar su esencia espiritual de significado c6smico. Adaptadas al cemento y la nieve\, son las Fiestas de Cruz un espacio de alimentaci6n y fortalecimiento comunitario\, de renovaci6n de energias y fe en la vida\, que sus devotos y participantes siguen fieles a ellas por los beneficios obtenidos\, mas alla de la sana recreaci6n o mera socializaci6n. la clave del simbolo\, la revelaci6n del ideograma:  \nAhi reside Una epifania. Resumiendo\, el viaje emprendido hacia las Fiestas de Cruz celebradas en Nueva York\, esta dividido en dos etapas. En la primera se analizan los componentes principales de la devoci6n para establecer procedencia\, semejanzas\, significado\, queriendo encontrar las conexiones miticas de resonancias universales preservadas en el hecho particular.  \n-MAITREYI VILLAMAN MATOS\, LAS FIESTAS DE CRUZ EN NUEVA YORK.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/fiesta-de-cruz-en-loisaida/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Presented by The Loisaida Inc. Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Sala de Pepe y Foto Espacio":MAILTO:lasaladepepe@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250507T174450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T051216Z
UID:10000709-1747933200-1747940400@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:¡Viva Puerto Rico! - Brief History of Puerto Rico 1898-Present (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Brief History of Puerto Rico 1898-Present\nLocation: Losaida Center – 710 E 9th St\, New York\, NY 10009\nTime: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM\n\nPart 2 – Thursday\, May 22nd \, 2025\n• Puerto Rico\, from 1952 to the Fiscal Control Board.\n• The struggle for independence\, from the commonwealth to the present.\n\nPart 3 – Tuesday\, June 17th\, 2025\n• Puerto Rico in the present.\n• The migration of Puerto Ricans to the United States and their struggles.\n\nDistinguished professors (economist\, historians and political science professors) and advocates for social justice and for the sovereignty of Puerto Rico; Iván F. Elías Rodríguez\, Martha G. Quiñones Domínguez\, Julio A. Muriente Pérez\, Jose (Che) Velasquez will present a brief history of Puerto Rico.\nModerator: Oscar Ocasio\, PhD\nPresented by: Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano & Friends of Puerto Rico Impact
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/viva-puerto-rico-brief-history-of-puerto-rico-1898-present/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Event/Presentation,Free Events,Panel / Town Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250327T134336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T134336Z
UID:10000695-1747490400-1747504800@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Woodworking - Session 6: Sanding and Finishing
DESCRIPTION:Course Title: Basics of Woodworking\nClass Schedule: Saturdays\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (April 12 – May 24)\nDuration: 7 sessions (28 hours total)\nCapacity and Target Audience: 6 Students – Beginners with no prior woodworking experience\nLocation: Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009\nInstructor: Josué Guarionex Colón \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xu2y4dt \n\nScope of Work\n\nObjective:\nProvide participants with foundational woodworking skills\, safety protocols\, and hands-on experience to build small projects independently.\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstand and apply woodworking safety standards.\nIdentify and use essential woodworking tools and materials.\nMeasure\, cut\, and assemble wood accurately.\nFinish a personal woodworking project.\n\n\nResources Provided:\n\nTools: Saws\, drills\, clamps\, sanders\, measuring tapes\, etc.\nMaterials: Lumber\, screws\, glue\, sandpaper\, and protective equipment.\nInstructional handouts and project templates.\n\n\nKey Deliverables:\n\nCompleted personal project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nParticipant certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\nCurriculum\nSession 1: Introduction to Woodworking & Safety\n\nOverview of tools and materials.\nShop safety rules and demonstration.\nBasic measuring and marking techniques.\n\nSession 2: Tools & Techniques\n\nHands-on practice: saws (manual and power)\, drills\, and sanders.\nTechniques for cutting\, drilling\, and sanding.\n\nSession 3: Wood Joints & Assembly Basics\n\nIntroduction to types of wood joints (butt\, miter\, dado).\nPractice assembling a simple joint.\n\nSession 4: Project Planning & Material Preparation\n\nSelecting and measuring materials for the project.\nCutting and preparing wood pieces.\n\nSession 5: Assembly and Construction\n\nAssembling the project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nTips for ensuring structural integrity.\n\nSession 6: Sanding and Finishing\n\nSanding techniques for smooth surfaces.\nIntroduction to wood finishes (paint\, varnish\, stains).\n\nSession 7: Final Touches and Reflection\n\nCompleting the project and applying finishes.\nGroup project showcase and feedback session.\n\n\nAssessment:\nParticipants will be evaluated on their ability to follow safety protocols\, demonstrate basic skills\, and complete their project within the course timeline. \nRequirements:\nParticipants must wear closed-toe shoes\, and the program will provide safety goggles.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/basics-of-woodworking-session-6-sanding-and-finishing/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artists in Residence,Workshop / Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250603T035425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T165053Z
UID:10000716-1747486800-1747495800@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Acting Fundamentals: The 15 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Around the Block Teatro offers a 15-week Acting Fundamentals course led by Nikaury Rodriguez at the Loisaida Center. \nDesigned for beginner and intermediate actors\, the program focuses on self-awareness\, truthful reactions\, and character development through theatre games\, embodiment exercises\, script analysis\, and improvisation. \nClasses are held every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. \nTuition is $350\, with scholarships and payment plans available. \nTo apply for a scholarship or to register\, visit: https://www.aroundtheblockteatro.org/
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/acting-fundamentals-the-15-week-course/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Paid Events,Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250411T171026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T171026Z
UID:10000705-1747247400-1747252800@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP (FOR WOMEN!)
DESCRIPTION:The New York Junior League and Loisaida\, Inc. presents: \nSelf-defense Workshop\nJoin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu trainer Rachel Piazza to learn about physical and verbal strategies you can use to navigate difficult interactions\, from common situations to worst-case scenarios. \nFeatured in: The New York Times \n\nLocation & Details\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, May 14th at 6:30–8:00 PM ET \n\n\nWhere: The Loisaida Center\, 710 E 9th St\, New York\, NY 10009 \n\n\nPizza & beverages provided
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/self-defense-workshop-for-women/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/self-defense-workshop-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250514T193618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T193618Z
UID:10000711-1747202400-1747254600@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Nuyorican Poets Cafe Open Mic Wednesdays hosted by Solpreme at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Wednesdays in partnership with Nuyorican Poets Cafe is every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. \nThe slam will be hosted by @orgsolpreme in person and on stage at the Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street\, NY\, NY 10009\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM! \nOpen to all genres including poetry\, music\, comedy\, and storytelling. All art forms are welcome: poetry\, short stories\, humor\, monologues\, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 4 minutes maximum per performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance\, please email the .mp3 or .wav file or your online audio URL link to chris@loisaida.org in advance. \nNote:  All performances will be recorded and live-streamed via LoisaidaTV and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s YouTube channels (and the recording will be available to watch on our YouTube channel immediately afterward). 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 performance\, find the recorded videos on our YouTube. \n\nBy attending and/or participating in these Open Mic events\, you acknowledge that your voice and/or likeness will be recorded and/or photographed and may be used for promotional or educational purposes by both the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and Loisaida Center.\n\nTickets:\n* $10 (plus online fee) in advance here on this ticketing 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<<Purchase Tickets – Click Here>>
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/nuyorican-poets-cafe-open-mic-wednesdays-hosted-by-solpreme-at-loisaida-center-3/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Paid Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SOLPREME.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250327T134112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T134112Z
UID:10000694-1746885600-1746900000@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Woodworking - Session 5: Assembly and Construction
DESCRIPTION:Course Title: Basics of Woodworking\nClass Schedule: Saturdays\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (April 12 – May 24)\nDuration: 7 sessions (28 hours total)\nCapacity and Target Audience: 6 Students – Beginners with no prior woodworking experience\nLocation: Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009\nInstructor: Josué Guarionex Colón \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xu2y4dt \n\nScope of Work\n\nObjective:\nProvide participants with foundational woodworking skills\, safety protocols\, and hands-on experience to build small projects independently.\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstand and apply woodworking safety standards.\nIdentify and use essential woodworking tools and materials.\nMeasure\, cut\, and assemble wood accurately.\nFinish a personal woodworking project.\n\n\nResources Provided:\n\nTools: Saws\, drills\, clamps\, sanders\, measuring tapes\, etc.\nMaterials: Lumber\, screws\, glue\, sandpaper\, and protective equipment.\nInstructional handouts and project templates.\n\n\nKey Deliverables:\n\nCompleted personal project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nParticipant certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\nCurriculum\nSession 1: Introduction to Woodworking & Safety\n\nOverview of tools and materials.\nShop safety rules and demonstration.\nBasic measuring and marking techniques.\n\nSession 2: Tools & Techniques\n\nHands-on practice: saws (manual and power)\, drills\, and sanders.\nTechniques for cutting\, drilling\, and sanding.\n\nSession 3: Wood Joints & Assembly Basics\n\nIntroduction to types of wood joints (butt\, miter\, dado).\nPractice assembling a simple joint.\n\nSession 4: Project Planning & Material Preparation\n\nSelecting and measuring materials for the project.\nCutting and preparing wood pieces.\n\nSession 5: Assembly and Construction\n\nAssembling the project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nTips for ensuring structural integrity.\n\nSession 6: Sanding and Finishing\n\nSanding techniques for smooth surfaces.\nIntroduction to wood finishes (paint\, varnish\, stains).\n\nSession 7: Final Touches and Reflection\n\nCompleting the project and applying finishes.\nGroup project showcase and feedback session.\n\n\nAssessment:\nParticipants will be evaluated on their ability to follow safety protocols\, demonstrate basic skills\, and complete their project within the course timeline. \nRequirements:\nParticipants must wear closed-toe shoes\, and the program will provide safety goggles.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/basics-of-woodworking-session-5-assembly-and-construction/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artists in Residence,Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screen-Shot-2025-03-27-at-9.29.39-AM.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250503T192101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T185658Z
UID:10000706-1746640800-1746649800@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Nuyorican Poets Cafe W.O.W. Open Mic at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:Nuyorican Poets Cafe W.O.W (Womxn Orator Wednesday) Open Mic\nEvery First Wednesday of the Month from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Loisaida Center! \nHosted by Sumbodies Mama in-person & on-stage at the Loisaida Center\, 710 East 9th Street (between Avenues C & D)\, Manhattan\, NY 10009. Please note: all performances are live-streamed on Loisaida’s and our Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s YouTube channels (and the recording is available to watch on our YouTube channel right thereafter). \n** On the first Wednesday of each month. **\n** Doors open at 6 P.M. **\n** Open Mic is from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. **\nTickets:\n$10 (plus online fee) for performers or audience/viewing (same price).\n$10 (at the door\, via credit card or Zelle or Apple Pay\, no cash \n\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. **\n\n** All art forms are welcome: poetry\, short stories\, comedy\, monologues\, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 4 minutes max. per performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance\, please email the .mp3 or .wav file or the link to your online audio URL to chris@loisaida.org in advance. **\n\n###
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/nuyorican-poets-cafe-w-o-w-open-mic-at-loisaida-center-4/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Event/Presentation,Paid Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WOW.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250409T160121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T165419Z
UID:10000704-1746297000-1746304200@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Mixed Poetics 3 - BODIES
DESCRIPTION:MIXED POETICS 3\nBODIES\nProduced by Miah Artola \nFeaturing works by: Manon Wada\, Hiromi Kiba\, Miah Artola\, Patrick Todd\, Amy Hosig\, Art Jones\, Andrea Frierson\, Townsend West\, Marcelo Siles\, Mark Mayer\, James Long\, Melissa Grey\, David Morneau \nDate: Saturday\, May 3rd 2025  \nTime: 6:30 – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Loisaida Inc 710 East 9th Street New York\, NY 10009\n \nAdmission: $20/ $10 (All funds will support participating artists!)  \nPay with Venmo (must have/create Venmo account)  \nAdmission can also be paid at the door.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/mixed-poetics-3-bodies/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Event/Presentation,Paid Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mixed Poetics":MAILTO:artoladigital@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250327T133936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T133936Z
UID:10000693-1746280800-1746295200@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Woodworking - Session 4: Project Planning & Material Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Course Title: Basics of Woodworking\nClass Schedule: Saturdays\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (April 12 – May 24)\nDuration: 7 sessions (28 hours total)\nCapacity and Target Audience: 6 Students – Beginners with no prior woodworking experience\nLocation: Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009\nInstructor: Josué Guarionex Colón \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xu2y4dt \n\nScope of Work\n\nObjective:\nProvide participants with foundational woodworking skills\, safety protocols\, and hands-on experience to build small projects independently.\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstand and apply woodworking safety standards.\nIdentify and use essential woodworking tools and materials.\nMeasure\, cut\, and assemble wood accurately.\nFinish a personal woodworking project.\n\n\nResources Provided:\n\nTools: Saws\, drills\, clamps\, sanders\, measuring tapes\, etc.\nMaterials: Lumber\, screws\, glue\, sandpaper\, and protective equipment.\nInstructional handouts and project templates.\n\n\nKey Deliverables:\n\nCompleted personal project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nParticipant certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\nCurriculum\nSession 1: Introduction to Woodworking & Safety\n\nOverview of tools and materials.\nShop safety rules and demonstration.\nBasic measuring and marking techniques.\n\nSession 2: Tools & Techniques\n\nHands-on practice: saws (manual and power)\, drills\, and sanders.\nTechniques for cutting\, drilling\, and sanding.\n\nSession 3: Wood Joints & Assembly Basics\n\nIntroduction to types of wood joints (butt\, miter\, dado).\nPractice assembling a simple joint.\n\nSession 4: Project Planning & Material Preparation\n\nSelecting and measuring materials for the project.\nCutting and preparing wood pieces.\n\nSession 5: Assembly and Construction\n\nAssembling the project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nTips for ensuring structural integrity.\n\nSession 6: Sanding and Finishing\n\nSanding techniques for smooth surfaces.\nIntroduction to wood finishes (paint\, varnish\, stains).\n\nSession 7: Final Touches and Reflection\n\nCompleting the project and applying finishes.\nGroup project showcase and feedback session.\n\n\nAssessment:\nParticipants will be evaluated on their ability to follow safety protocols\, demonstrate basic skills\, and complete their project within the course timeline. \nRequirements:\nParticipants must wear closed-toe shoes\, and the program will provide safety goggles.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/basics-of-woodworking-session-4-project-planning-material-preparation/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artists in Residence,Workshop / Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250327T133731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T133731Z
UID:10000692-1745676000-1745690400@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Woodworking - Session 3: Wood Joints & Assembly Basics
DESCRIPTION:Course Title: Basics of Woodworking\nClass Schedule: Saturdays\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (April 12 – May 24)\nDuration: 7 sessions (28 hours total)\nCapacity and Target Audience: 6 Students – Beginners with no prior woodworking experience\nLocation: Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009\nInstructor: Josué Guarionex Colón \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xu2y4dt \n\nScope of Work\n\nObjective:\nProvide participants with foundational woodworking skills\, safety protocols\, and hands-on experience to build small projects independently.\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstand and apply woodworking safety standards.\nIdentify and use essential woodworking tools and materials.\nMeasure\, cut\, and assemble wood accurately.\nFinish a personal woodworking project.\n\n\nResources Provided:\n\nTools: Saws\, drills\, clamps\, sanders\, measuring tapes\, etc.\nMaterials: Lumber\, screws\, glue\, sandpaper\, and protective equipment.\nInstructional handouts and project templates.\n\n\nKey Deliverables:\n\nCompleted personal project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nParticipant certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\nCurriculum\nSession 1: Introduction to Woodworking & Safety\n\nOverview of tools and materials.\nShop safety rules and demonstration.\nBasic measuring and marking techniques.\n\nSession 2: Tools & Techniques\n\nHands-on practice: saws (manual and power)\, drills\, and sanders.\nTechniques for cutting\, drilling\, and sanding.\n\nSession 3: Wood Joints & Assembly Basics\n\nIntroduction to types of wood joints (butt\, miter\, dado).\nPractice assembling a simple joint.\n\nSession 4: Project Planning & Material Preparation\n\nSelecting and measuring materials for the project.\nCutting and preparing wood pieces.\n\nSession 5: Assembly and Construction\n\nAssembling the project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nTips for ensuring structural integrity.\n\nSession 6: Sanding and Finishing\n\nSanding techniques for smooth surfaces.\nIntroduction to wood finishes (paint\, varnish\, stains).\n\nSession 7: Final Touches and Reflection\n\nCompleting the project and applying finishes.\nGroup project showcase and feedback session.\n\n\nAssessment:\nParticipants will be evaluated on their ability to follow safety protocols\, demonstrate basic skills\, and complete their project within the course timeline. \nRequirements:\nParticipants must wear closed-toe shoes\, and the program will provide safety goggles.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/basics-of-woodworking-session-3-wood-joints-assembly-basics/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artists in Residence,Workshop / Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://loisaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screen-Shot-2025-03-27-at-9.29.39-AM.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250320T160120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T220731Z
UID:10000687-1745517600-1745524800@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Ecolibrium Community Meeting: Solar and Batteries in Public Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Ecolibrium Community Meeting: Solar and Batteries in Public Spaces\nDate: April 24\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nLocation: Loisaida Center\, 710 East 9th St\, NYC 10009\nJoin us for the next Ecolibrium Community Meeting\, where we’ll explore the role of solar energy and battery storage in public spaces and their integration into a community-scale Virtual Power Plant (VPP). This initiative connects solar and battery installations in public parks\, community centers\, and shared spaces with residential and commercial buildings\, creating a more resilient\, efficient\, and sustainable urban energy network. \nAt our last meeting\, we introduced the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) concept\, showcasing how distributed energy resources (DERs) can work together to support a decentralized\, clean energy grid. This session will dive deeper into the practical applications of solar and battery systems in public spaces\, highlighting their role in reducing emissions\, enhancing grid reliability\, and providing backup power during outages. \nWe’ll also provide an overview of Ecolibrium’s paid summer internship program\, which offers hands-on experience in engineering\, data science\, IT & cybersecurity\, environment\, digital arts\, media\, and economics—preparing students for careers in the green economy while working with our community to create a vision for a climate resilient future in the LES. \nLoisaida Center’s Ecolibrium program is committed to energy and climate justice\, empowering local talent to design and implement innovative sustainability solutions. By merging technical expertise\, creative problem-solving\, and community-centered action\, the program fosters the next generation of leaders in urban sustainability. \nBe part of the conversation—help shape the future of community energy!\nThis initiative is made possible through the generous support of Con Edison\, the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (Ladders for Leaders)\, CUNY Career Corps\, NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation\, and the U.S. Department of Education/Congressional Community Project Funding.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/ecolibrium-community-meeting-solar-and-batteries-in-public-spaces/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Ecolibrium,Free Events,Panel / Town Hall,Presented by The Loisaida Inc. Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135350
CREATED:20250402T134803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T180856Z
UID:10000700-1745431200-1745440200@loisaida.org
SUMMARY:Nuyorican Poets Cafe Open Mic Wednesdays hosted by Solpreme at Loisaida Center
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Wednesdays in partnership with Nuyorican Poets Cafe is every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. \nThe slam will be hosted by @orgsolpreme in person and on stage at the Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street\, NY\, NY 10009\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM! \nOpen to all genres including poetry\, music\, comedy\, and storytelling. All art forms are welcome: poetry\, short stories\, humor\, monologues\, songs (Note: ORIGINAL songs only). 4 minutes maximum per performer. If you’d like to add an original audio track to your performance\, please email the .mp3 or .wav file or your online audio URL link to chris@loisaida.org in advance. \nNote:  All performances will be recorded and live-streamed via LoisaidaTV and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s YouTube channels (and the recording will be available to watch on our YouTube channel immediately afterward). 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 performance\, find the recorded videos on our YouTube. \n\nBy attending and/or participating in these Open Mic events\, you acknowledge that your voice and/or likeness will be recorded and/or photographed and may be used for promotional or educational purposes by both the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and Loisaida Center.\n\nTickets:\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<<Purchase Tickets – Click Here>>
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/nuyorican-poets-cafe-open-mic-wednesdays-hosted-by-solpreme-at-loisaida-center-2/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Event/Presentation,Paid Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T140000
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SUMMARY:Basics of Woodworking - Session 2: Tools & Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Course Title: Basics of Woodworking\nClass Schedule: Saturdays\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (April 12 – May 24)\nDuration: 7 sessions (28 hours total)\nCapacity and Target Audience: 6 Students – Beginners with no prior woodworking experience\nLocation: Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009\nInstructor: Josué Guarionex Colón \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xu2y4dt \n\nScope of Work\n\nObjective:\nProvide participants with foundational woodworking skills\, safety protocols\, and hands-on experience to build small projects independently.\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstand and apply woodworking safety standards.\nIdentify and use essential woodworking tools and materials.\nMeasure\, cut\, and assemble wood accurately.\nFinish a personal woodworking project.\n\n\nResources Provided:\n\nTools: Saws\, drills\, clamps\, sanders\, measuring tapes\, etc.\nMaterials: Lumber\, screws\, glue\, sandpaper\, and protective equipment.\nInstructional handouts and project templates.\n\n\nKey Deliverables:\n\nCompleted personal project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nParticipant certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\nCurriculum\nSession 1: Introduction to Woodworking & Safety\n\nOverview of tools and materials.\nShop safety rules and demonstration.\nBasic measuring and marking techniques.\n\nSession 2: Tools & Techniques\n\nHands-on practice: saws (manual and power)\, drills\, and sanders.\nTechniques for cutting\, drilling\, and sanding.\n\nSession 3: Wood Joints & Assembly Basics\n\nIntroduction to types of wood joints (butt\, miter\, dado).\nPractice assembling a simple joint.\n\nSession 4: Project Planning & Material Preparation\n\nSelecting and measuring materials for the project.\nCutting and preparing wood pieces.\n\nSession 5: Assembly and Construction\n\nAssembling the project (e.g.\, a small table or shelf).\nTips for ensuring structural integrity.\n\nSession 6: Sanding and Finishing\n\nSanding techniques for smooth surfaces.\nIntroduction to wood finishes (paint\, varnish\, stains).\n\nSession 7: Final Touches and Reflection\n\nCompleting the project and applying finishes.\nGroup project showcase and feedback session.\n\n\nAssessment:\nParticipants will be evaluated on their ability to follow safety protocols\, demonstrate basic skills\, and complete their project within the course timeline. \nRequirements:\nParticipants must wear closed-toe shoes\, and the program will provide safety goggles.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/basics-of-woodworking-session-2-tools-techniques/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artists in Residence,Workshop / Class
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250417T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T180816Z
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SUMMARY:Fist Up Film Festival - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:FIST UP FILM FESTIVAL\nFist Up Film Festival presents 3 days of films that inspire discussion\, foster understanding\, and build visual connections between global and local struggles. This pop-upsfocus is on Immigration.\n\nDay 1\nThurs\, April 17 | 6-9PM – Series of Short Film Screenings + Discussion\nFeature Film: Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay\n\n\nFeature: “Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay“\nA powerful story of two undocumented Latinx mothers seeking sanctuary in churches to protect their families from deportation.\n\n\nDay 2\nFri\, April 18 | 6-9PM – Feature Film + Discussion\n\n\nShort Film Series: Immigration + Culture\nA curated short film selection explores identity\, migration\, and cultural memory. \n\n‍The Game God(S): A powerful film narrated by Oakland poet laureate Ayodele Nzinga that delves into how Black communities navigate survival through underground economies forged by centuries of systemic racism and exclusion.‍\nBoat People: An animated documentary that uses the striking metaphor of childhood memories—where a mother rescued ants from sugar water and later received the favor back—to trace one family’s daring escape across the turbulent waters of history.‍\nAnansi the Spider: A vibrant tale in which a small spider with big ambitions challenges the jungle’s mightiest\, capturing the elusive Snake to ultimately earn the title “King of the Jungle” and keeper of its stories.‍\nThe People Could Fly: A reflective documentary that illuminates the history of Black gathering spaces in Louisville—from segregated roller rinks to cultural safe havens—capturing decades of joy\, resistance\, and community.‍\nWe are Taíno: A compelling journey following a Taino woman from the U.S. Virgin Islands as she reclaims her indigenous heritage and aspires to become the first female Kasike (chief) of her tribe.\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3\nSat\, April 19 | 6-9PM – Feature Film: Nos Tenemos / We Still Here – Screening + Workshop led by Fantauzzi bros\n\n\nFeature: “Nos Tenemos / We Still Here“\nA coming-of-age story following the youth of Comerío\, Puerto Rico\, as they organize and lead in the aftermath of Hurricane María.\n\n\n\nJoin us for three days of films\, post-screening dialogue\, and workshops!
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/fist-up-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250416T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T200000
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SUMMARY:YOU ARE REMARKABLE!
DESCRIPTION:Learn self-promotion and build confidence in this week’s workshop! \nWALK AWAY WITH:↘️ Skills to promote yourself IN ANY ROOM↘️ Easy ways to maintain CONFIDENCE in work and life↘️ A FREE gift to take home \nWEDNESDAY4.16.25STARTING 6:30 PMLoisaida Center710 East Ninth StreetNew York\, NY 10009 \nDON’T MISS OUT ON FREE DINNER + TAKE-HOME GIFT! \nHOSTED BY:NYJLNEW YORK JUNIOR LEAGUE \nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH:Loisaida Center
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/you-are-remarkable/
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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