Upcoming Events in the Puerto Rican Community

Cafecito con… Marisel Vera & Carmen Cruz-Venie

Virtual Event

Join CENTRO and Hunter College AFPRL Department for an event discussing the themes of colonialism, relocation, and the forging of Puerto Rican communities in Hawaii as shown in Marisel Vera’s book, The Taste of Sugar and Carmen Cruz-Venie’s upcoming documentary Bajari: Honor and Respect. The Taste of Sugar is a novel set in Puerto Rico on the eve of the Spanish-American War. Up in the mountainous region of Utuado, Vicente Vega and Valentina Sanchez labor to keep their coffee farm from the creditors. When the great San Ciriaco hurricane of…

Saborea Puerto Rico Winter Party

Hilton Garden Inn

El Saborea Puerto Rico Winter Party forma parte de la prestigiosa plataforma “Saborea Puerto Rico, A Culinary Extravaganza” de la Asociación de Hoteles y Turismo de Puerto Rico (PRHTA). Este evento resalta a Puerto Rico como el destino gastronómico líder del Caribe, brindando una experiencia culinaria única en la que los sabores navideños se fusionan con la excelencia de nuestra cocina. ¿Qué encontrarás? Más de 25 estaciones de degustación: Prueba una diversidad de comidas y bebidas excepcionales, inspiradas en los sabores tradicionales de la época festiva. ‍Gastronomía de clase mundial:…

$85.00

December Nights at Balboa Park

Balboa Park

HPRSD is excited to offer our delicious Puerto Rican food and drinks for sale. Volunteers are needed to serve food and to assist in the Spirit Garden. This is a great opportunity to show your support. Do not have a Food Handler's Card or Alcohol Server Certificate? HPRSD will help you obtain one. Food Service: Friday: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Spirit Garden: Friday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 1:30 PM - 11:30 PM Please respond to this email with you available day(s)…

National Coquito Festival

Rincon Family Services 3710 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Purchase Your 2024 National Coquito Festival Tickets TODAY! Join Us for the 7th Annual National Coquito Festival! This is a fundraising event to support the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance's year-round youth music and arts educational programs. Ticket purchase includes appetizers, beverages, a complimentary shot glass, Coquito tasting, live "parranda" music, dancing and of course Coquito! Stay tuned for more information. Cheers! Parking is available via the alley behind Rincon Family Services. There is also ample street parking. Tickets are $75 in advance, $100 at the door. Capacity is limited.

Noche de Encanto Scholarship Gala

River City Casino Hotel 777 River City Casino Blvd, St Louis, MO, United States

We are thrilled to announce that this year marks a historic collaboration between the Puerto Rican Society, St. Louis Colombian Society, and the Ecuadorian Society of Metropolitan St. Louis as we come together to host the 2024 Noche de Encanto Scholarship Gala. This event offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the achievements of scholarship awardees from all three organizations and to raise essential funds for future recipients. Noche de Encanto will take place on December 7, 2024, at the River City Casino & Hotel in St. Louis, MO. This enchanting evening will be filled with celebration, live entertainment, and…

50 Years of Bimbo Rivas

the Loisada Center 710 E 9th St

Co-sponsored by The Loisaida Center Bimbo Rivas was a Puerto Rican artist and activist who lived and made his mark on the Lower East Side. He played a key role in the Nuyorican Movement and authored the poem “Loisaida,” which popularized the term and reinforced a sense of cultural identity in the neighborhood. To mark the 50th anniversary of that poem’s publication, this event will celebrate Bimbo’s life, work, and legacy. The program will feature a live performance of the poem by one of his daughters, with live music by one…

Parrandon Navideno

Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center 2800 Archwood Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States

Celebrate the Season with us at Parrandón Navideño Christmas is a wonderful time to celebrate Latino heritage with family, friends, and community! Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center is looking forward to the season and our annual celebration, Parrandón Navideño on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. This event brings together hundreds of families and children from all parts of our community to experience the joy of the season. GIVE GIFTS Parrandon Navideno is our chance to give gifts to the community. Over 150 kids come to celebrate with us, and we send…

Festival Puertorriqueno de Massachusetts Festival Navideno

Florian Hall

Welcome to the Festival Navideño 2024! Join us for a festive celebration at Florian Hall filled with holiday cheer, music, and fun activities for the whole family. Get ready to immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas with live performances, delicious food, and unique Raffles. Don't miss out on this special event where you can create lasting memories with your loved ones. Please mark your calendars and spread the joy with us at Festival Navideño 2024!

Opening Night of Diasporic Collage: Puerto Rico & the Survival of a People

The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, NY, United States

Join CENTRO on the opening night of Diasporic Collage: Puerto Rico and the Survival of a People, on view at the CENTRO Gallery in El Barrio from March 13th, 2025 to September, 2025. This exhibition honors Puerto Rican identities in the archipelago and its diasporas. The Puerto Rican diaspora can be understood as a collage of overlapping histories of colonialism, resistance, and survival, and Diasporic Collage engages with collage as both practice and metaphor. Countering the concept of a melting pot, which emphasizes assimilation and loss of culture, the idea…

Alicia Baro Achievement Award Luncheon Ceremony

Miami Shores Country Club 10000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores, United States

Alicia Baro Achievement Award Luncheon Ceremony Honoring Maruxa Cardenas Surillo Sunday March 16, 2025 Miami Shores Country Club 10000 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Shores, FL 33138 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM

$55.00

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