Hostos Events

Spring 2026 Events

Lunar New Year

Gallop into 2026 with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company’s joyful Lunar New Year celebration! Experience dazzling Chinese dance, thrilling world premieres, and vibrant live music inspired by the Horse’s spirit of speed, strength, and freedom. A festive, family-friendly event for all ages. celebrate movement, music, and cultural unity this New Year!

El Quijote

Repertorio Español
Miguel De Cervantes’

“EL QUIJOTE”

Wednesday | Feb 18 | 2:30 p.m.
Thursday | Feb 19 | 7:00 p.m.

Immerse yourself in Repertorio Español’s stunning adaptation of El Quijote, directed by Jorge Alí Triana and adapted by Santiago García. Witness twelve whimsical mis-adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in a visually rich, masterfully staged production, a must-see for lovers of classic literature and captivating live storytelling.

A brand-new production at Repertorio Español. René Marqués’ “Los Soles Truncos”

La Música Dominicana

Saturday | FEB 28 | 7:30 p.m.

In celebration of Dominican Heritage Month, Mes de la Patria, Hostos Center proudly presents an extraordinary concert honoring the island’s defining rhythms. From Típico, Merengue, and Bachata to the fierce energy of Dembow, this evening offers an authentic musical journey that brings Quisqueya vividly to life on the Hostos stage.

the Walls Part Two

What if an old Lower East Side apartment, covered with 40 layers of wallpaper, revealed the lives of those who came before? Using puppetry, masks, and live performance, Layer the Walls Part Two peels back three intertwined stories of Jewish, Chinese, and Puerto Rican migrants who helped shape the America we know today.

A brand-new production at Repertorio Español. René Marqués’ “Los Soles Truncos”

The play follows three Puerto Rican sisters portrayed by Zulema Clares, Wanda Arriaga, and Mónica Steuer. As they lose parents, status, and wealth, they retreat to their Cristo Street home in Old San Juan. Their conversations explore love, jealousy, time, aging, powerlessness, and the American invasion, revealing pain and restlessness.

A brand-new production at Repertorio Español. René Marqués’ “Los Soles Truncos”

Ever wondered how ballerinas dance on their toes or spin without losing balance? This family-friendly program reveals how SAB students train to become dancers. In costume with live music, students perform excerpts from The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and The Sleeping Beauty, and invite children to learn steps from their seats.

the Walls Part Two

Shirley Chisholm:
Unbossed and Unbowed

Tuesday | Mar 31 | 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday | Mar 31 | 7:00 p.m.

Unbossed & Unbowed is an immersive solo show about Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman to run for U.S. president. Set against mid-20th-century America, it blends storytelling, music, and visuals to explore justice, power, and resilience, inspiring audiences to reflect on leadership and systemic change.

the Walls Part Two

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
“Monarcas”

Friday | Apr 17 | 10:30 a.m.
Sunday | Apr 19 | 3:00 a.m.

Monarcas is a moving collection of short stories honoring the resilience, sacrifices, and vital contributions of Mexican immigrants in the United States. Named for the monarch butterfly, one of the world’s most inspiring migrants, the piece reflects a powerful journey across North America and a vision of a world without borders.

the Walls Part Two

¡CHARANGAZO!

Saturday | Apr 25 | 7:30 p.m.

Experience a star-studded charanga celebration featuring Orquesta Broadway, led by Eddy Zervigón, and flute virtuoso Karen Joseph. Enjoy a tribute to Félix “Pupi” Legarreta by Foto Rodríguez y su Orquesta Única, with Son del Monte opening. An incredible night of Cuban dance music and pride!

the Walls Part Two

In Eleanor Burgess' play, a brilliant Black student dares challenge her white professor's version of American history — what begins as a polite discussion quickly erupts into an urgent debate over race, history, and power.

the Walls Part Two

KR3TS Dance Company presents
BREAKIN’ THE CODE

Friday | May 1 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday | May 2 | 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate 37 years of KR3TS with "Breakin’ the Code," a high-energy showcase led by Bessie Award-winner Violeta Galagarza. Featuring Hip-Hop, Salsa, African, Ballet and Modern, this performance highlights East Harlem’s resilience. Support their non-profit mission of affordable dance education with a lineup including
D-Story, La Bruja, and Messiah Poet. Join the movement!






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