About Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

Named the “the powerful locus of Latino Art” by The New York Times, the Hostos Center is recognized nationally as a leader in Latino and African-based programming. An integral part of Hostos Community College/CUNY, the Center serves as a cultural hub for students, faculty and staff, as well as the greater community at large.

Every year our programming features over 20 performances - from Hip Hop to Latin Jazz, Salsa to Chamber Music, Theater to Film, Dance, and more.

As a dynamic force dedicated to enhancing the cultural and artistic life of the Bronx and New York City, Hostos Center plays a central role in providing accessible programs that celebrate the artistic richness of our communities.

We look forward to welcoming you in person.

Hostos Center events are sponsored by the Hostos Community College Foundation with funds from the: National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the Coalition of Theaters of Color, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathleen Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Howard Gilman Foundation, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Office of New York State Assemblyman José Rivera, and the Office of New York City Councilmember Rafael Salamanca, Jr.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 The Beauty of Ballet

Curious about ballet? See how dancers train at the School of American Ballet, learn some moves, and watch excerpts from classics like Swan Lake. This family-friendly show reveals the magic behind ballet, perfect for ages 4+.



 The Beauty of Ballet

Hostos Center honors Mercedes Sosa for Women's History Month with a musical tribute led by her nephew, Jorge Luis 'Coqui' Sosa. Artists like Grupo Tepeu perform her classics, celebrating her legacy as "the voice of the voiceless." Fifteen years on, her songs of resistance and peace remain powerfully relevant.


¡BACHATARENGUE DOMINICANO! Celebrando la Herencia Dominicana con Bachata y Merengue

World Premiere
STEPHANIE PEÑA
PAJÓN CON AGUA

Saturday | March 22 | 7:30 p.m.


Stephanie Peña debuts "Pajón con agua" at Hostos Center, exploring Afro hair and water. Through dance, she reclaims narratives, transforming negative associations into liberation. "Pajón," Dominican for Afro hair, is central, connecting to heritage and self-discovery. Peña's work celebrates the beauty and strength of Blackness.




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