Collaborate & Perform at SRBCC: A Stage for Artists

A Space for Artistic Innovation & Cultural Exchange

The Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) welcomes both local and visiting artists to collaborate, create, and showcase their work at its state-of-the-art 200-seat performance venue in Hermosa, Chicago.

SRBCC prioritizes BIPOC artists and productions that align with its mission of cultural preservation, artistic innovation, and community impact. However, all project proposals are encouraged and carefully considered.

Supporting BIPOC Artists & Creative Communities

At SRBCC, we are committed to establishing a lasting impact within BIPOC communities by fostering strategic partnerships that expand opportunities for:

🎭 Artists of color & young creatives
🤝 Collaborative projects & cross-cultural exchanges
🎶 Original productions & performance showcases
📚 Families & communities engaged in the arts

Through this commitment, SRBCC continues to empower artists by providing resources, exposure, and a professional platform to develop and present their work.

Exclusive Opportunities for Artists

SRBCC offers a variety of artist support initiatives, including:

🏡 Artist Residencies – Access to SRBCC’s La Resi residency program for visiting artists.
🎤 Subsidized Performances – Financial support to make performances more accessible.
🎭 Free Rehearsal Spaces – Available for artists developing new productions.
🎧 Recording Opportunities – Studio access to document and share artistic work.

These initiatives ensure that artists, performers, and creative professionals receive the necessary resources to bring their artistic visions to life.

Submit Your Proposal & Join Our Creative Network

📩 Interested in performing at SRBCC? Submit your artist proposal today!

📧 Email us at: [email protected]
📍 Visit us in Hermosa, Chicago

Join Marquette Park Music Program, Cafe con Leche, PRAA, and La Cantera, SRBCC in the Lasalle Ballroom for a pop up social! The mission of the Chicago International Salsa Congress is to unite cultures and generations, engender leadership through empowerment opportunities in its showcase and to keep alive the history of the many cultures’ contributions to the creation and evolution of Latin, Afro-Latin and Afro-Caribbean music and dance.

Flaco Navaja X La Cantera

2/21 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

We're back with the first 2025 installment of our monthly residency at The California Clipper: La Cantera featuring Flaco Navaja

Carnival! Open Rehearsal and Plenazo

2/27 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us as we prepare to represent Puerto Rico at Navy Pier’s annual International Carnival. This year we enlisted the help of Noel Rosado (Viento de Agua, La Máquina Insular, Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound) to take our plena to the next level. Joining Rosado we have Los Pleneros de Don Segundo “agrandado” with a heavy horn section. We will have food while supplies last, BYOB policy y mucha plena!

Barrio Bugalú

2/28 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Held every last Friday of the month, Barrio Bugalú is not just a dance party; it’s a celebration of history, a tribute to the pioneers of Latin music, and a testament to the timeless power of Afro-Caribbean rhythms to bring people together.

A global tradition, celebrated in many unique ways, will come to life in the Aon Grand Ballroom.

Our monthly residency at The California Clipper continues every third Friday of the month with special guest Tino Melecio from Tino Melecio and the Latin Swing Factor.

Past Shows