EVENTS
Bronx Attitude,
a book talk
by Rosana Rosado
Nov. 3 | 7PM (Doors open at 5:30PM) | Teatro Latea
Rosana Rosado talks about her book “Bronx Attitude”: When you’re from The Bronx people perceive a certain toughness. It is that Bronx Attitude that permeates this memoir from the 13th Commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and former El Diario Publisher & CEO. A childhood surrounded by family imbued the author with a sense of duty and empowerment that got this daughter of Puerto Rican parents through a journey in uncharted territory. Hosted and moderated by Miguel Trelles
La toma de Caronte,
a film by Paco Vazquez
Nov. 5 | 7PM (Doors open at 5:30PM) | Teatro Latea
While pursuing his family’s captors, an ex-Navy Seal is forced to confront his own demons from the past through mystical visions, only to discover that the real threat is himself.
“La Toma de Caronte” es un largometraje cinematográfico dirigido por el cineasta Paco Vázquez (también acreditado como Paco Vázquez-Radcliffe) en colaboración con Erika Jasso Morán. Se trata de una producción cinematográfica programada para estrenarse a finales de 2026. El largo cuenta con un tema musical homónimo oficial (“La Toma de Caronte”), lanzado a plataformas digitales en agosto de 2026 como pieza principal y promocional del filme.
¡Viva Pinocho!
Nov. 7, 14, 21 | 3PM | Teatro SEA
What happens when the world’s most mischievous puppet is born in Mexico, dreams of crossing to “The Other Side,” and carries with him the blessing of the Virgin of Guadalupe?
After its successful debut at the 4th International Puppet Fringe Festival NYC, Teatro SEA presents Viva Pinocho: A Mexican Pinocchio, a bilingual production in Spanish and English that reimagines the Pinocchio classic through the heart of the Latino experience. Written by Manuel Antonio Morán, this is far more than the story of a puppet who can’t stop lying — it’s the portrait of a family searching for each other, a community fighting to be seen, and a little boy — made of wood, yes — who discovers that the greatest act of courage is never forgetting who you are.
Corretjer: Un boricua en la luna, con el corazón en la patria, an Immersive Theatrical Experience Written and Performed by Angel Vazquez, directed by Julio Ramos
Nov. 7 | 5PM (Doors open at 4:30PM) | Teatro Latea
What does it mean to love the Puerto Rican homeland so profoundly that you are willing to sacrifice everything for it? This monologue takes us into the life, poetry, love, and revolutionary spirit of Juan Antonio Corretjer, one of Puerto Rico’s most influential poets and independence advocates.
HISTORIAS in Motion: ¡Y yo ya estaba!
Nov. 8 | 2PM | Maria Sola Community Green Space
128 Lincoln Ave, Bronx, NY 10454
In collaboration with Kinfolk Tech, South Bronx Unite, The Action Lab, and the International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival, The Clemente Center will present the third iteration of HISTORIAS in Motion, an augmented-reality public artwork series featuring South Bronx muralist and activist Virginia Ayress and performer and community organizer Kaila Bulé. The launch will include an accompanying zine, monument docents, a community-led walking tour, a wheatpasting project, and live music performances.
The work memorializes the South Bronx as a cradle of Latinx social movements, cultural production, and urban land stewardship. Through digitally editing an existing mural Ayress honors the land’s original Lenape stewards alongside Indigenous migrants, exploring how environmental justice, urban stewardship, Latino culture, and Indigenous ritual practice continue to shape the South Bronx today.
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Puerto Rican Filmmakers: "Esta Isla" & "Mataron a Pedro"
Nov. 11 | 3PM | CENTRO – The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College & the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival
Films are one of the many ways we experience the stories that connect us. Join filmmakers Lorraine Jones and Cristian Carretero (Esta isla, 2025) and Kristian Mercado (Mataron a Pedro, 2026), along with CENTRO Media Manager, Andrès Arias, in conversation as they explore the ways in which their films are a reflection of the Puerto Rican experience. Together, we will learn about the process of making their films, what it looks like to research, write and photograph personal and poignant portraits of the Puerto Rican experience that dives deep into the complexities of identity, resilience and colonial legacy.
Join us before the conversation starting at 3:00 PM for a screening of both films!
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Salón Metropolis
Nov. 12 | 7PM – 9PM | Flamboyan Theater
The Clemente will present the one-night-only performance of Salón Metropolis, a presentation of choreography and cinema work created by the Chun Fung Kevin Chiu and Fernando Salazar of the creative director duo Youngtale.
Building from ten years of artistic collaboration and the sounds of New York City, the performance will focus on themes of belonging, adversity, and cultural stereotypes through a blend of dance, comedy, unreleased film, and real-time audiovisual storytelling.
BORIMIX Awards Ceremony
CELEBRATION
Nov. 13 | 5PM | The Clemente
Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the people who shape and strengthen Puerto Rican culture. The BORIMIX 2026 Awards celebrate outstanding members of our community whose work spans a wide range of fields and professions, recognizing their achievements and the lasting impact they have made.
The night begins with a reception and an art exhibition, followed by the awards ceremony and live music. Come celebrate with us as part of BORIMIX, now in its 21st year, our annual festival of Puerto Rican heritage, arts, and culture throughout the month of November.
Produced by Teatro SEA, Teatro LATEA, and The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center.
TUFIÑYO PER Se,
La magia de la iridiscencia/The magic of iridescence
ART EXHIBITION
Nov. 13 | 5PM (After BORIMIX Award Ceremony) | The Clemente
A one person show of Clemente Puerto Rican pioneer resident artist, RAFAEL TUFIÑYO II.
Color does not belong to this world; it comes from the sky. In reality, COLOR is an optical illusion. TUFIÑYO’S work “explores, among other things, how to give shape to reality at the intersection of art and life.”
CITICIEN
Official Book Launch
Nov. 13 | 7:30PM | Flamboyan Theater
Archiving Home:
A Community of Practice
Nov. 14 | 10AM – 5PM | Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College (CENTRO)
Archiving Home: A Community of Practice brings together archivists, cultural workers, and community practitioners to explore diasporic memory and archival practices. Through workshops, shared experiences, and creative activities, participants examine the challenges of preserving community histories and connecting institutional archives with lived experiences. The culminating event will showcase participants’ work and invite the broader community to engage in conversations about the personal, cultural, and emotional dimensions of archiving.
The Silent (and Not So Silent) Art of Mime
with Bill Bowers
Nov. 14 | 10:30AM – 12:30PM | The Clemente
An interactive workshop exploring physical storytelling, expression, and creativity.
The Clemente
107 Suffolk Street, #309
New York, NY, 10002
Writing & Dramaturgy:
A Bilingual Talk — with Carolina Cuervo
Nov. 14 | 11AM – 1PM | Kabayitos @ The Clemente
A three-hour masterclass in Spanish exploring theatrical creation, imagination, and artistic expression.
El Creador y su Imaginario
International Masterclass with Jorge Hugo Marín
Nov. 14 | 2PM – 5PM | Kabayitos @ The Clemente, 107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002
A three-hour masterclass in Spanish exploring theatrical creation, imagination, and artistic expression.
Loneliness, Solitude & Community
Nov. 14 | 2:30PM – 4PM | The Clemente
A free bilingual panel/workshop for performing artists with Bruno Rigobello and Tessie Herrasti, in conversation with Martha Schreiner.
The Art of Puppetry
with Paco Paricio
Nov. 15 | 1PM | Teatro SEA
The Art of Puppetry with Paco Paricio
A Lecture Demonstration and Workshop | Festival BoriMix 2026
Festival BoriMix 2026 invites you to a rare New York encounter with master puppeteer Paco Paricio, co-founder of Los Titiriteros de Binéfar, one of Spain’s celebrated puppet companies.
Drawing on more than five decades of creative work, Paricio will share how he brings puppets to life and why he has chosen them as a means of connecting with others. Through demonstrations, theatrical games, and simple puppet manipulation exercises, participants will explore puppetry as an art of storytelling, human communication, and education.
Founded in 1975 by Paricio and Pilar Amorós, Los Titiriteros de Binéfar has presented more than 6,000 performances. Paricio has created over forty productions that have traveled around the world, bringing imagination, play, and the expressive power of puppets to generations of audiences.
Whether you are a puppeteer, performer, educator, student, or simply curious about the art, join us for this special opportunity to learn from a master.
The session will be conducted in Spanish. Everyone is welcome.
Library & Archives Lunch Hour: The Roger Cabán Photographic Collection
Nov. 17 | 12PM | Virtual | Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College (CENTRO)
For decades, photography has allowed Puerto Rican communities to document and share our humanity, culture, struggles, dreams, and stories on our own terms. More than fifty years ago, photographer and social worker Roger Cabán co-founded En Foco to support this work and amplify the voices and perspectives of diasporic lens-based artists.
Today, Roger Cabán’s personal photographic collection has been processed, and we are excited to offer a sneak peek into materials documenting his professional and personal life.
Take a break from work, grab your lunch, and join CENTRO Archivist Oscar Zamora as he explores this important collection, offering a unique glimpse into life in New York City and Puerto Rico from the 1960s through the 2010s.
Remesas y Sobremesa: Manufacturing Cunt
Nov. 17 | 7PM | Performance Space NY, 150 1st Ave, 4th floor, New York, NY 10009e
The Clemente will present the next edition of Remesas y Sobremesa, discussion and community event centered around a shared meal, as a collaboration with artist Jesús Hilario-Reyes, Raúl Lopez (founder and lead designer of LUAR), and writer Carina del Valle Schorske.
Building from a three-part radio series commissioned from Montez Press Radio on the history and ongoing evolution of Latinx nightlife, dance culture, and collective memory, the conversation will focus on the influence of Nightlife in the Latinx and fashion community.
Performance Space NY
150 1st Ave 4th floor, New York, NY 10009
7:00 – 10:00pm
Sanctuary is
a Revolutionary Act
Nov. 18 | 6:30PM | Flamboyan Theater
In partnership with Creative Time, The Clemente Center will present Sanctuary is a Revolutionary Act, a panel discussion featuring photographer Máximo Colón, filmmaker and author Jamal Joseph, and Dr. jah Elyse Sayers, founder of “the people’s riisearch group”; a collective preserving the queer histories and futures of The People’s Beach at Jacob Riis Park in Queens. The program explores how radical community-oriented organizations create sanctuary through political organizing, mutual aid, and creative practice.
Drawing from their personal experiences with the Black Panther Party, The Young Lords, and El Comité, Joseph and Colón will discuss how Civil Rights–era initiatives established a precedent for social transformation. Joseph will share insights from his work as an author and filmmaker, while Colón will highlight his photography documenting Young Lords community programs.
This event is presented as part of Creative Time’s Towards Sanctuary program series.
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Alvin Velazquez & Mariely Lopez-Santana: What is PROMESA?
Nov. 19 | 6PM | Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College (CENTRO)
Ahead of CENTRO’s upcoming symposium, A Decade of PROMESA: Accountability, Good Governance, and Puerto Rico’s Future, on December 4, join us for a free virtual information session exploring PROMESA, the circumstances surrounding its enactment in 2016, and the creation of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico (La Junta).
Featuring professors Alvin Velazquez and Mariely López-Santana, and moderated by CENTRO’s Carlos Vargas-Ramos, Ph.D., the conversation will examine PROMESA’s history, purpose, and impact on Puerto Rico. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and engage with the panelists.
Beneath the Tree
Nov. 20 | 7PM | Teatro Kabayitos at The Clemente, 107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY
Admission: Free, donations welcome
Beneath the Tree is a community gathering celebrating art, literature, music, and cultural exchange, presented as part of the BORIMIX Fest. The event brings together artists and audiences to share creative work, connect across disciplines, and build community through an intimate and welcoming experience.
This edition features filmmaker Marta Bautis; poets Jorge Luis Berrios and Tanya Ko Hong; writer and poet Linda Morales Caballero; writer Rolando Perez; and a music performance by FireArms are Always the Answer (FAAA). The gathering creates space for diverse artistic voices through film, poetry, literary readings, and live music.
Conceived as a recurring community gathering, Beneath the Tree encourages artists to present excerpts or samples of their work rather than full-length performances. Its purpose is to foster dialogue, discover new creative voices, and strengthen connections among artists and the Lower East Side community.
The event is presented by Juan Valenzuela and Gloria Zelaya and initiated by Jacob Garcés Marquez. Hosted at Teatro Kabayitos at The Clemente, Beneath the Tree welcomes the public to an evening of artistic expression, collaboration, and community.
EL MUSICAL: A FIRST LOOK
Nov. 22 | 4PM | Teatro SEA
TEATRO SEA & EL MUSICAL PRESENT
EL MUSICAL: A FIRST LOOK
Showcase & Reception
Four new Latiné musicals. A taste of their music. A celebration of what’s next.
Join us for our first showcase and reception honoring the four recipients of the inaugural EL MUSICAL Seed Grants. Enjoy live musical selections, meet the writers, and celebrate these exciting new works.
ON THE LINE
Joseph Rosario and Gabriel Diego Hernandez
OUR OWN ODYSSEY: AN EPIC REMIXED
Joe Montoya and Chris Rivera
WAIT FOR HER
Jenna Cox-Hadley
SILUETAS, A NEW MUSICAL
Erlina Ortiz and Robi Hager
Free admission • Donations welcome