The Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) invites both local and visiting artists to collaborate and showcase their work at its 200-seat performance venue in Hermosa. All project proposals are welcome, with preference given to productions featuring artists from BIPOC backgrounds, aligned with SRBCC’s mission.
SRBCC is dedicated to establishing a lasting impact within BIPOC communities by continually fostering strategic partnerships. These partnerships aim to enhance programs that directly benefit artists of color, young creatives, their families, and communities. This commitment is demonstrated through ongoing residencies, subsidized performances, collaborative projects, free rehearsal spaces, and recording opportunities that spotlight original works by local and visiting artists within our broader community. To submit artist proposals, email us at [email protected].
The Free Neighborhood Tour fosters an appreciation for puppetry throughout the city by bringing free, family-friendly performances to locations outside of Chicago’s theaters, but areas in the city where people may not have the chance to see puppetry very often. The tour offers a range of high-quality puppetry styles in order to create moments of community enjoyment while expanding the base of puppet enthusiasts. For 2025, the Tour is twice the size of previous years presenting TWO free, family-friendly puppet shows from Puerto Rico and Vermont at venues and community spaces all over the city. This program was made possible with special support from Kristy & Brandon Moran, Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks Program, and UChicago.
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.
