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  • Arts in Solidarity

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    VENUE CHANGE  On Friday September 5, two days before Sunday’s “Arts In Solidarity” event, organizers were informed that the venue Alhambra Palace had cancelled use

    $25

  • Book Presentation of Art Papi

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Center hosts a presentation of Art Papi, a 216-page bilingual book about Puerto Rico's contemporary history and subculture through an artistic lens. Appetizers by Jibaritos on Harlem and Wine reception at 6:00 pm. Art Papi is an archival account of the creative flourishing that occurred on the island after Hurricane Maria and a questioning of our political and cultural landscape. The book provides insight into the voices of creatives who challenged this emerging nexus while sharing with readers the strength of their vulnerabilities as artists.

  • Reconnecting with Your Creative Self Day 1

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Art Papi is a book that chronicles contemporary Puerto Rican history through a contemporary art and subculture lens. It covers a crucial time in the island - from 2016 to 2022 - which saw Hurricane Maria, Ricky Renuncia and COVID-19 as well as the takeover of Promesa.

    Join Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Miguel Figueroa for a presentation of the book as well a workshop where he will share creative writing techniques to unlock your creative potential and envision your dream project.

    Free

  • Reconnecting with Your Creative Self Day 2

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    A 2- day workshop with Miguel Figueroa, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Art Papi from Puerto Rico.

    Free

  • La Cantera and Friends Residency feat Richard Peña

    The California Clipper 1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    La Cantera's monthly residency at The California Clipper comes for another installment with special guest Richard Peña from Puerto Rico.

  • Richard Peña and La Cantera

    Kedvale Park 4134 W. Hirsch St., Chicago, IL, United States

    La Cantera bring their Latin Jazz and Salsa series to the parks with special guest Richard Peña, coming directly from Puerto Rico.

    Free

  • Barrio Bugalú

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    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.

    $10

  • Mano a Mano con 20 Cuerdas

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Prodigio, Tony Toyán y artistas invitados se enfrentan en una batalla musical de virtuosismo, ritmo y tradición, pro fondos CCOP

  • La Cantera feat. Alejandro Salazar

    The California Clipper 1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    La Cantera's monthly residency at The California Clipper comes for another installment with special guest and local drummer Alejandro Salazar.

    $5

  • Open House Chicago 2025

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Open House Chicago (OHC), one of the largest architecture and urban exploration festivals in the world, returns to celebrate 15 years of architecture, culture and

    Free

  • PICC Flow: A Short Film by Ama Ríos

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Wine reception and appetizers from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm. After a Leukemia AML Cancer diagnosis on September 2021, Ama embarks on the adventure of, once again, turning pain into art. "Picc Flow" is the first song with a music video released since her diagnosis and is track #4 of 7 songs that make up a movement titled "Picc Flow Suite", created and developed by producer David Marrero of oXLab production.

    $8