Junta Hispana 2023 is a family-oriented festival of Latin food, music, dance, beauty, and folklore from 20 Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas. Sort of a casual Latin World’s Fair, it’s even on the Flushing Meadows Corona Park location of the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The festival is produced by Bravo and Ctown Supermarkets which sell many Latin products in Latin … [Read more...] about Junta Hispana 2023 is a Family Festival of Latin Culture in Queens
Puerto Rican Archive
New York Puerto Ricans are one of the communities that have defined New York City since the 1950s “Great Migration.”
Traditional Puerto Rican culture includes bomba, plena, and música jíbara. Contemporary Puerto Rican culture includes salsa, reggaeton, latin trap, spoken word and theatre.
Explore New York's Puerto Rican art museum, dance companies, film festival, music halls, parades, street festivals. and theatre.
Explore Puerto Rican Culture in New York City
New York City Ballet 75th Anniversary Fall Season is a Ballet Master Class
The New York City Ballet Fall 2023 Season presents "Jewels" and other repertory gems by Balanchine. The 75th Anniversary Season continues with Winter and Spring showcases of Jerome Robbins and other choreographers who follow in the masters' footsteps. New York City Ballet Fall 2023 Season New York City Ballet's Fall 2023 Season opens its 75th anniversary year with … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet 75th Anniversary Fall Season is a Ballet Master Class
Queens Hispanic Parade is a Grand Community Celebration
The Queens Hispanic Parade 2023 celebrates the diversity, traditions, folklore and unity of the Queens Hispanic community. Founded in 1976, the parade is a series of community events including: a parade queen coronation, gala, and parade. Queens is probably the most diverse region on the planet. It's the starting point for many New Yorkers. Wherever you are from, there is … [Read more...] about Queens Hispanic Parade is a Grand Community Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Isn’t About Spanish Culture Any More
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 isn't about Spanish culture, it's about us, the Americans of the Americas who come together in the United States, and especially New York City, the capital of the Latin world. We meditate on Hispanic Heritage Month every year, because as New Yorkers traveling constantly in the Caribbean and Latin America, our understanding of what it means to be … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Isn’t About Spanish Culture Any More
Celebrate Oshun, Yoruba Orisha of Fresh Water, Fertility and Love
Oshun is the Yoruba orisha of fresh water, fertility and love. She is young, petite, beautiful, and a little bit vain. She likes to see her beauty in her mirror. But don't underestimate her. Oshun is one of the most powerful of all the orishas. When there is no other solution, she will find one. And she loves humanity. Characteristics of Oshun Oshun wears yellow and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Oshun, Yoruba Orisha of Fresh Water, Fertility and Love
The Armory Show Brings International Latin and African Galleries to New York
The Armory Show 2023 is New York City's big fall contemporary art fair. It anchors the Armory Week cluster of contemporary art fairs, and is currently run by a leadership team of women. The fair was acquired this year by Frieze, a London art magazine and art fair producer. Frieze produces the Frieze art fair which anchors New York's Frieze Week cluster of contemporary art … [Read more...] about The Armory Show Brings International Latin and African Galleries to New York
NYC Broadway Week Summer 2023 Offers 2-for-1 Tickets to Great Latin Broadway
NYC Broadway Week Summer 2023 is a popular 2-for-1 ticket promotion to Broadway shows. Some people plan their New York visits around NYC Broadway Week. We recommend that you purchase upgraded tickets. Some of the general tickets don't have the best views. It's still a great deal! NYC Broadway Week Summer 2023 NYC Broadway Week Summer 2023 2-for-1 tickets go on sale … [Read more...] about NYC Broadway Week Summer 2023 Offers 2-for-1 Tickets to Great Latin Broadway
Celebrate Yemayá, the Great Mother Orisha of the Sea
Yemayá is the Yoruba orisha of motherhood and the sea. She is often represented as a mermaid, but is not just a mermaid. She is the great mother of us all and represents Mother Earth, the life giver. As the patron of women, she is associated with the moon which has a powerful influence on women. The Mother of the Fish In the Yoruba language, Yemayá's name means "mother … [Read more...] about Celebrate Yemayá, the Great Mother Orisha of the Sea
Yewá Dances in the Cemetery to Help the Dead Move On
In the Caribbean, Yewá is a warrior orisha of fertility, chastity, loneliness, and death. She doesn't cause death, she helps us get through it. She has other meanings in Mother Africa. [NOTE: These are oral traditions that vary by region, town, and even family. We don't do religion. This is culture, a very beautiful one. It's a Caribbean framework for understanding the … [Read more...] about Yewá Dances in the Cemetery to Help the Dead Move On
Dance Salsa Sundays at Orchard Beach, The Bronx
Salsa Sundays at Orchard Beach is a casual outdoor salsa dance party in Parking Section 5 at Orchard Beach, The Bronx from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend, from 12-5pm. The dancing is free, but you have to pay for parking. . The Bronx is called "El Condado de la Salsa" (The Borough of Salsa) because Latin jazz and salsa developed here once upon a time in New York … [Read more...] about Dance Salsa Sundays at Orchard Beach, The Bronx
NYC Pride Builds to a Climax at the NYC Pride Parade
NYC Pride 2023 is a series of Pride events in June, that climax with the NYC Pride Parade (Pride March), PrideFest street fair, and Pride Island music festival. June is NYC Pride Month because of the Stonewall Riots of June 28, 1969 which energized the Pride Movement. 52nd NYC Pride 2023 Events These are the official Pride events: The Rally The Pride Rally of … [Read more...] about NYC Pride Builds to a Climax at the NYC Pride Parade
NYC’s Museum Mile Festival is an Open House Block Party on Fifth Avenue
The Museum Mile Festival is a free open house block party, put on by the museums on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile. It's on the second Tuesday in June. Fifth Avenue closes to traffic. The Avenue fills with people and family-friendly street entertainment. You can visit the museums for free. It's one of the highlights of summer in New York City. Museum Mile Festival 2023 The … [Read more...] about NYC’s Museum Mile Festival is an Open House Block Party on Fifth Avenue
Willie Colón Headlines the New York Salsa Festival
Willie Colón headlines the New York Salsa Festival with El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Victor Manuelle, Grupo Niche, Oscar de Leon, Jerry Rivera, Tony Vega, Edgar Joel, and merengueros Oro Sólido, with percussionists Bobby Allende and Marc Quiñones; at Barclays Center in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn; on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 8pm. From $84. 🇵🇷 🇩🇴 🇨🇴 🇻🇪 Willie … [Read more...] about Willie Colón Headlines the New York Salsa Festival
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Plays the New York Salsa Festival
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico headlines the New York Salsa Festival with Willie Colón, Victor Manuelle, Grupo Niche, Oscar de Leon, Jerry Rivera, Tony Vega, Edgar Joel, and merengueros Oro Sólido, with percussionists Bobby Allende and Marc Quiñones; at Barclays Center in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn; on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 8pm. From $84. 🇵🇷 🇩🇴 🇨🇴 🇻🇪 El Gran Combo de … [Read more...] about El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Plays the New York Salsa Festival
Tribeca Film Festival 2023 is Screening Some Latin Films That are Deep Dives into Latin Culture
The Tribeca Film Festival 2023 is screening several Latin films that give unique perspectives on Latin culture and other international points of view, in Tribeca and around town; June 7-18, 2023. Tribeca Film Festival 2023 Boca Chica "Boca Chica," by Gabriella Moses, is the story of twelve-year old Desi who sings in the local choir, but dreams of becoming a … [Read more...] about Tribeca Film Festival 2023 is Screening Some Latin Films That are Deep Dives into Latin Culture
New York Salsa Festival 2023 Features Willie Colón, El Gran Combo, Victor Manuelle, Oscar D’Leon and Merengueros Oro Solido
The 17th New York Salsa Festival features the biggest stars in salsa including: Willie Colón, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Victor Manuelle, Grupo Niche, Oscar de Leon, Jerry Rivera, Tony Vega, Edgar Joel, with special guests New York merengueros Oro Sólido, backed by a great salsa band directed by Bobby Allende and Marc Quiñones; at Barclays Center in Prospect Heights, … [Read more...] about New York Salsa Festival 2023 Features Willie Colón, El Gran Combo, Victor Manuelle, Oscar D’Leon and Merengueros Oro Solido
ACO SONiC Festival with Miguel Zenón and Angélica Negrón Creates Avant-Garde Puerto Rican Classical Music at Hostos
The ACO SONiC Festival with Miguel Zenón & Angélica Negrón creates new Latin classical music with the American Composers Orchestra featuring Ahmed Alom, Raquel Acevedo Klein, Victor Pablo, Darian Thomas; in the Repertory Theater at Hostos Center; on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 4pm. From $25. Student ID ($5). hostos.cuny.org 🇵🇷 🇨🇴 🇮🇱 🇺🇸 This show is a primer on some of the … [Read more...] about ACO SONiC Festival with Miguel Zenón and Angélica Negrón Creates Avant-Garde Puerto Rican Classical Music at Hostos
Miguel Zenón Curates the American Composers Orchestra SONiC Festival
Miguel Zenón News Miguel Zenón & Angélica Negrón curate the American Composers Orchestra SONiC Festival with new Latin classical music featuring Ahmed Alom, Raquel Acevedo Klein, Victor Pablo, Darian Thomas; in the Repertory Theater at Hostos Center; on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 4pm. From $25. Student ID ($5). hostos.cuny.org 🇵🇷 🇨🇴 🇮🇱 🇺🇸 Miguel Zenón is a Multiple … [Read more...] about Miguel Zenón Curates the American Composers Orchestra SONiC Festival
The BIG Salsa Festival New York 2023 is a Long Memorial Day Weekend Salsa & Bachata Party
The BIG Salsa Festival New York 2023 is a salsa and bachata dance festival with workshops, dance parties, master classes, a bootcamp and the Pro-Am Yamulee Challenge; at the New York Hilton Midtown; over Memorial Day Weekend, Friday-Monday, May 26-29, 2023. From $66. Full Pass $267. BIG Salsa Festival New York 2023 This is a really fun way to improve your moves and … [Read more...] about The BIG Salsa Festival New York 2023 is a Long Memorial Day Weekend Salsa & Bachata Party
Anuel AA is Real Hasta La Muerte
The Anuel AA "Legends Never Die Tour" brings one of the giants of Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap to Madison Square Garden in Chelsea; on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 8pm. From $123. msg.com 🇵🇷 Anuel AA Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago is a rapper from Carolina, Puerto Rico. His father worked in A&R for Sony Music with the biggest names in salsa. As a teenager, Anuel … [Read more...] about Anuel AA is Real Hasta La Muerte
Ballet Hispánico Dances an Iconic Ballet Pas de Deux, New Commissions and a Latin Classic at New York City Center
Ballet Hispánico Spring 2023 Dances Ballet Hispánico Spring 2023 dances “New Sleep,” an iconic Forsythe ballet pas de deux; new commissions: “Sor Juana” by Michelle Manzanales and “Papagayos” by Omar Román de Jesús; and a company classic “Club Havana” by Pedro Ruiz; at New York City Center in Midtown, Manhattan; Thursday-Saturday, June 1-3, … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Dances an Iconic Ballet Pas de Deux, New Commissions and a Latin Classic at New York City Center
New York’s National Puerto Rican Day Parade 2023 Celebrates Música, Cultura y Alegría
New York's 66th National Puerto Rican Day Parade 2023 celebrates música, cultura y alegría (music, culture and joy on Fifth Avenue; on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 11am. It's broadcast on ABC-7 in New York and streaming worldwide on abc7ny.com from 12 noon. FREE! 🇵🇷 Over a million Puerto Ricans and friends are expected to line Fifth Avenue for the parade. It is one of America's … [Read more...] about New York’s National Puerto Rican Day Parade 2023 Celebrates Música, Cultura y Alegría
Bronx Week 2023 Climaxes with the Bronx Week Parade, Food and Arts Festival and Concert
Bronx Week 2023 finishes with the Bronx Week Parade, Bronx Week Food and Arts Festival and Bronx Week Concert; on Grand Concourse from 167th St to 161st St in Concourse, The Bronx; on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 10am - 6pm. FREE! Bronx Week 2023 Bronx Week 2023 is more than a week. It's The Bronx! Friday, May 12 is a Silent Disco at the Woodlawn Cemetery and … [Read more...] about Bronx Week 2023 Climaxes with the Bronx Week Parade, Food and Arts Festival and Concert
Loisaida Festival 2023 Kicks Off Summer in Alphabet City
The 36th Loisaida Festival 2023 kicks off summer in Alphabet City in the East Village with a community parade, live music, theatre, street food, artisanal crafts, and lots of family activities; on Avenue C (Loisaida Avenue) between 5th and 12th St in the East Village; on Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 12-5pm. FREE! The neighborhood used to be called the Lower East Side. It got … [Read more...] about Loisaida Festival 2023 Kicks Off Summer in Alphabet City
152nd Street Festival 2023 is Basically a Bronx Fiesta Patronales or Taíno Areíto
The 152nd Street Festival 2023 launches the 2023 National Puerto Rican Day Parade celebrations with a family street fair of live music, dancing, food, and activities for little Boricuas, on 152nd St between Jackson and Tinton Ave in Longwood, The Bronx; on Saturday, May 27, 2023. 🇵🇷 Bring la bandera mas bonita and get ready for some good bomba, plena, and música jíbara; … [Read more...] about 152nd Street Festival 2023 is Basically a Bronx Fiesta Patronales or Taíno Areíto
Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Hosted by Ana Navarro with Sergio Trujillo Tributes The Miranda Family at The Plaza
Support Ballet Hispánico at its Legacy Gala tribute toThe Miranda Family, with Ana Navarro, Sergio Trujillo, many special guests, dinner, and dancing to the Spanish Harlem Orchestra at The Plaza Hotel. It follows Ballet Hispánico's opening night performance at New York City Center in Midtown; on Thursday, June 1, 2023 with a 5:30pm reception for the 6:30pm premiere performance. … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Hosted by Ana Navarro with Sergio Trujillo Tributes The Miranda Family at The Plaza
Dance Parade NYC 2023 DanceFest Gets over 10,000 New Yorkers Dancing in the Streets
The 17th Dance Parade NYC 2023 is dancing in the streets with over 100 styles of dance, from Sixth Avenue at 17th St in Chelsea, to the DanceFest at Tompkins Square Park in the East Village; on Saturday, May 20, 2023 starting at 11:45am. FREE! 🇧🇴 🇧🇷 🇨🇺 🇨🇴 🇩🇴 🇮🇹 🇯🇲 🇲🇽 🇳🇬 🇵🇪 🇵🇷 🇪🇸 🇹🇹 Dance Parade NYC 2023 Parade Route The parade starts on Sixth Avenue this year. It is … [Read more...] about Dance Parade NYC 2023 DanceFest Gets over 10,000 New Yorkers Dancing in the Streets
Ballet Hispánico Makes its Mark as America’s Largest Latinx Cultural Organization
Ballet Hispánico takes center stage in Spring 2023 with William Forsythe's iconic ballet pas de deux "New Sleep" at New York City Center. William Forsythe's "New Sleep" William Forsythe is an iconic New York contemporary dance choreographer known for his work with Ballet Frankfurt and The Forsythe Company. @william_forsythe_🗽 "New Sleep" is a duet danced in a … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Makes its Mark as America’s Largest Latinx Cultural Organization
Spanish Harlem Orchestra with Oscar Hernández plays the Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Honoring The Miranda Family
The Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) plays New York salsa for dancing in the style of the 1970s Salsa Golden Age. Almost every song on their albums is great and danceable from beginning to end. Put on the record and let the party begin. A Spanish Harlem Orchestra party no paré. As salsa dancers in Puerto Rico, they are one of our favorite salsa bands. It also should be said … [Read more...] about Spanish Harlem Orchestra with Oscar Hernández plays the Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Honoring The Miranda Family
Ballet Hispánico Leaps into the Top Tier of American Dance Companies
Ballet Hispánico in Spring 2023 has grown into America's largest Latinx cultural organization. It's become a full-fledged dance organization with its own studios, a touring company, school of dance, and multidimensional community arts outreach. The Hispanic community dance company that Venezuelan-born, Mexican Puerto Rican dancer Tina Ramirez started in 1970, has grown into … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Leaps into the Top Tier of American Dance Companies