Centro Cultural Cubano de Nueva York

Y los quiero conocer takes its title from a popular song by Trio Matamoros and covers the first 60 years of Cuban history after the island’s independence from Spain in 1898. It combines archival film footage from the time of the inauguration of the Republic of Cuba in 1902 to the last days of the Batista […]

A conversation between Cuban-American poet Richard Blanco and writer Gustavo Pérez-Firmat, who will address issues such as cultural identity, displacement, and the Cuban diaspora, and how these have helped drive their creative impulse and are reflected in their respective writings. The authors will also read selections from their work germane to the conversation. Co-sponsored by Americas Society. Richard […]

Come join us for tapas and mojitos at a unique art auction, featuring works by some of the most sought-after Cuban and Cuban-American artists today, as well as outstanding new talent, many of whom will be present at the event!Given the fundraising nature of the auction, these highly coveted works will be offered at a starting […]

A one-man-show written and performed by Jay Alvarez. Told with humor and pathos through the sensitive lens of a child, the story relates a family’s perilous escape from Cuba. Alvarez’s “galvanizing solo piece” will be followed by performances of newly written compositions for the play by the multi-Grammy winner Paquito D’Rivera, with lyrics by Gaby Gold. […]