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 Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Howard Gilman Foundation, Booth Ferris Foundation, The Mosaic Network and Fund in The New York Community Trust, and the Office of New York City Councilmember Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
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WEDNESDAY | Oct 8 | 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Tuya siempre, Julita by Roberto Ramos-Perea boldly reimagines the rumored love between poets Julia de Burgos and Luis Lloréns Torres. Exploring passion, influence, and rivalry, the play highlights Burgos’ struggle in a male-dominated arena and the enduring legacies of two voices that shaped Puerto Rican literature and identity.
October 9 to October 11, 2025
The International Indigenous Hip-Hop Festival (IIHHF) arrives in the South Bronx, October 9–12. Featuring artists from across the Americas, the festival includes tours, open mics, wellness sessions, workshops, and a main stage jam at Hostos Center. Indigenous voices return to Hip-Hop’s birthplace, sharing culture, resilience, and future solutions.
Friday | Oct 17 | 7:00 p.m.
Hostos Center proudly hosts the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in a FREE Bronx series, featuring two Romantic piano quintets highlighted by the deep resonance of the double bass. Experience an unforgettable evening of chamber music performed by world-class CMS musicians, bringing timeless artistry to our community.
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