El Grito de Lares: Commemorating a Legacy of Resistance
After Party: ¡Grita! with the Cast of CABORCA's Play "Zoetrope"
On September 23, 1868 in Lares, a group of brave souls rose up to secure independence from the Spanish colonizers and social justice for all Puerto Ricans. On September 23, 2023 on the Lower East Side, we commemorate their bravery and the legacy of resistance that has endured on the archipelago and in the diaspora in the 155 years since.
Grito de Lares represented a dream among Puerto Ricans not only for independence from Spain, but for democratic reforms and the abolition of slavery. It is clear that the legacy of resistance remains strong in Puerto Rico, even after years of austerity imposed by PROMESA and the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
Event Highlights:
Commemorative Events: Travel through Manhattan’s Lower East Side neighborhood to explore a series of commemorative events, shedding light on the legacy of resistance in Puerto Rico and its diaspora.
2pm - La Sala de Pépé: Café, food, and music co-hosted with Loisaida Center
5pm - Abrons Arts Center: Zoetrope by Javier Antonio González
8pm - The Clemente: ¡Grita! Live performance by Las Mariquitas and Dj Mira Mira, dancing, and drinks with curated playlist by Payola from RadioRed Puerto Rico and the specialty Camaradas Sangria from Orlando Plaza.
A Tribute to El Grito de Lares: Experience a vibrant tribute to the dream of Puerto Ricans for independence from Spain, democratic reforms, and the abolition of slavery that El Grito de Lares represented in Zoetrope’s play at Abrons and at The Clemente’s after party through music and dancing.
After-Party "¡Grita!" at The Clemente: The Clemente invites you to close off this day of commemoration with a lively celebration. Join us for a night of music, dance, and artistic expression.
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Party Playlist by DJ Payola: Enjoy a curated playlist by DJ Payola from RadioRed Puerto Rico.
Las Mariquitas Live Salsa Performance: Be mesmerized by a live experimental salsa musical performance by members of Las Mariquitas salsa band collective.
DJ Mira Mira's Set: Keep the energy high with DJ Mira Mira’s live set, ensuring a night of fantastic music and dancing as resistance and perseverance.
Ticket Information:
E-tickets: $10
Door Price: $15
Special Discount: $5 off with a token from the Sala de Pepe’s community gathering.
FREE Entry: RSVP and Present Your Ticket for Zoetrope's performance at Abrons. To attend the "After Party: ¡Grita! with the Cast of CABORCA's Play "Zoetrope": A Celebration of Resistance" for FREE, simply RSVP to this event and present your Zoetrope e-ticket at the door. If you haven't purchased your tickets for Abrons’ performances yet, you can do so by clicking HERE
RSVP or purchase your tickets to our event HERE
This event is presented in conjunction with the exhibition “entre la tragedia y la belleza, ¿qué hacer?” at The Clemente’s LES Gallery on view through October 28th.
Artwork by Estefanía Rivera Cortés of agitarte
Participating Organizations:
Caborca, Abrons Arts Center, Loisaida Center, La Sala de Pepe, The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center
