Puerto Rican Arts Alliance's Desde Mi Barrio Concert Series continues with a February 14 performance by Milly Santiago. Purchase tickets at: https://praachicago.networkforgood.com/events/38148-milly-santiago-valentine-s-day-concert
Join PRAA for a special music event with Roy McGrath, a Chicago based tenor saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and educated in Boston, New Orleans and Chicago, Roy brings to bear these diverse influences in his playing and composing. In addition to leading and recording with his own […]
Desde Mi Barrio (From my Neighborhood) is a concert series presented by Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s the Latin Music Project. This series features local and national musicians while celebrating the rich music of Puerto Rico and other Latinx cultures. Join us on April 30 for the next concert in our series, Cuerdas Clásicas. This Latin American performing […]
Conjunto Superior brings back lovely boleros of yesteryear with Recordando a Mamá (Remembering Mom). This eight-piece band features vocalist Narda Martinez, violinist Ernesto Paz, and cuatrista Félix Sánchez. Special guest; Voces del Recuerdo.
Fabiola Méndez is bringing folk and contemporary Puerto Rican music to Humboldt Park’s back yard. Native to Caguas, PR, Fabiola Méndez is a cuatro player, singer-songwriter, and a composer for many original music projects. In addition, she has been a pillar in the community as an ambassador for the Puerto Rican Parade in New York […]
Exhibition Viewing La Primera Parada & Panel Discussion An open discussion about LGBTQ/SGL activism in Chicago communities. A panel of Latin@ and African American LGBTQ/SGL leaders will discuss the daring experience of walking for the first time on their community parades (1993-1994). A second panel of young activists will react and ask questions contextualizing […]
Join AfroCaribe (in partnership with Puerto Rican Arts Alliance) on a journey to explore the influence of African culture in the island of Puerto Rico through music, dance, songs and stories of Bomba. Come and experience the call of our ancestors through the drum and help us honor their memories. Come and join us on […]
Join Us for an evening of music by Gustavo Cortiñas' Desafío Candente, Roy McGrath's Menjunje and Radio Free Honduras celebrating the music of Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Honduras! Bring your lawn chair, beverages and snacks while you enjoy this cultural experience. Please no pets. Free parking available across the street at the US Bank Employee Lot
Since 2017, PRAA has hosted the Noche Caribeña concert at Navy Pier’s Polk Bros Park Lake Stage Lawn. In partnership with Navy Pier, this summertime event is FREE and open to the public. Featured are Cuatristas along with international and local artists with their groups, as well as, up and coming musicians. This concert offers […]
Baila Conmigo, supporting local music artists while bringing artistic excellence and enjoyment to our community! This outdoor event is held at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Terraza and FREE to the public. Audience is encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Due to limited space you should arrive early and no pets. Doors open 6pm Schedule: […]
Baila Conmigo, supporting local music artists while bringing artistic excellence and enjoyment to our community! This outdoor event is held at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Terraza and FREE to the public. Audience is encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Due to limited space you should arrive early and no pets. Doors open 6pm Schedule: […]
Baila Conmigo, supporting local music artists while bringing artistic excellence and enjoyment to our community! This outdoor event is held at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Terraza and FREE to the public. Audience is encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Due to limited space you should arrive early and no pets. Doors open 6pm Schedule: […]
The Cuatro is regarded as the national instrument of Puerto Rico and is revered by the Puerto Rican community as an important part of our history. It is recognized and acknowledged as “our guitar” and holds important traditional and historical value. The Emmy Award-winning Annual National Cuatro Festival (NCF) is a unique music event that […]
Exhibition Opening - Semillas: Artwork by Raul Ortiz Bonilla Our Resident Artist, Raul Ortiz Bonilla, will unveil his first exhibition, Semillas, at the National Puerto Rican Museum’s 2nd Floor Gallery on Friday, January 6th. Ortiz Bonilla utilizes pointillism, in which he meticulously paints small dots to create areas of color that together form these colorful, large masterpieces. […]