Bronx Summer Block Party

Our annual FREE Summer Block Party with LA CASITA presented in collaboration with Lincoln Center Out of Doors, brings you memorable artists and a one-of-a-kind afternoon!

WHEN: Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 2:30pm to 7:30pm

WHERE: 575 Walton Avenue (between 149 & 150 Streets)

WHO: Poetry — Dakota Camacho, Rashidah Ismaili, Enriqueta Lunez, Haki R. Madhubuti, Willie Perdomo, Julian Randall, Peggy Robles-Alvarado, Sonia Sanchez, Matthew Shenoda, and Yolanda Wisher. Music — Chief Joseph Chatoyer Garifuna Folkloric Ballet, Kelsey Pyro, Lone Piñon, Nina Dilet & The Mysphitz, and Raye Zaragoza. MC — Baba Israel.

WHAT: Through poetry, music, and stories, a powerful community of artist-activists give voice to the everyday heroes working to uphold and extend LGBTQ, women’s, civil, immigrant, and human rights. An afternoon of arts, culture, and community for the entire family! Also featuring a selection of local artisans, wellness and service providers, and news of upcoming events at Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater.

PLEASE NOTE: This FREE event will take place RAIN OR SHINE!

Photos by Marisol Díaz-Gordon.

LA CASITA is curated by Melody Capote, Caribbean Cultural Center; Lillian Cho, consultant; C. Daniel Dawson, arts and media consultant; LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, writer, vocalist, sound artist, and curator; Cady Gierke, Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian; Claudia Norman, Claudia Norman Management; and Rich Villar.

This FREE arts program is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Southwest Airlines is the official airline of Pregones/PRTT. For full list of our funders, visit www.pregonesprtt.org.