Nuyorican Poets Café

The Nuyorican Poets Café is a cultural hub in New York City celebrating Puerto Rican and wider Latino art, poetry, and performance. Founded in 1973, it serves as a platform for diverse voices to express social issues, identity, and creativity through poetry, music, and theater. The café fosters community and artistic expression, attracting performers and audiences of all backgrounds. It’s renowned for its open mic nights, where emerging poets and artists showcase their work. The venue plays a vital role in promoting cultural heritage, supporting creative expression, and advancing social dialogue within the urban fabric of New York.