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Loisaida, Inc.

Alphabet City

A young, energetic crew keeps Lower East Side culture alive through free and affordable workshops, performances, and community events rooted in Puerto Rican and Latino heritage. Roll up your sleeves and join in: this is neighborhood arts with real soul.

Puerto Rican heritage
free & cheap events
workshops & classes
neighborhood arts

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🎭"First-rate arts and cultural programming" (local reviewer)
💪"keeping it real in the downtown area" (local reviewer)
📅check their calendar for weekly events

Loisaida, Inc.

710 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009, USA

loisaida.org

Upcoming at Loisaida, Inc.

Thursday, Jun 11
39th Annual Loisaida Festival 2026

39th Annual Loisaida Festival 2026

June 11 at 10am

Since 1987, the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend has meant one thing on the Lower East Side: Loisaida Festival. This year marks the 39th annual celebration of Latinx and immigrant culture along Avenue C (Loisaida Avenue), spanning eight blocks from 5th to 12th Street. What started as a neighborhood gathering has grown into the largest ethnic community pride event in the area, drawing 15,000+ visitors for live music, street theater, artisan vendors, food stalls, and cultural activations that honor the Nuyorican spirit Tato Laviera captured in his 1985 poem "AmeRícan." The 2026 poster by artist Maite Nazario sets the tone: a testament to the brilliance and resilience of a community still imagining its future.

FREE OSHA30 Training and Certification

FREE OSHA30 Training and Certification

June 11 at 10am

Get OSHA 30-Hour certified for free and open doors to better job opportunities. This four-session program teaches workplace safety essentials while boosting your resume: all you need is a New York State ID and four days to invest in your future.

Wednesday, Jun 24
W.O.W. Open Mic & Open House

W.O.W. Open Mic & Open House

June 24 at 6:30pm

Take the mic at this welcoming weekly showcase where poets, comedians, musicians, and storytellers share original work in four-minute bursts. Hosted by Sumbodies Mama and backed by the legendary Nuyorican Poets Cafe, it's a genuine Lower East Side creative scene.

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