Hailing from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, artist Lio Villahermosa shares his craft as a tool for personal & collective transformation in healing & resistance of the island. Join us for a night of Afroboricua dance, expression, & solidarity!

The following events are part of ongoing effort to bridge the work of people of color in their homelands and diasporas as we are reminded that the survival of our communities is fully dependent on our ability to heal, create, and organize together.   

I. Puerto Rican Bomba Dance Workshop in Los Angeles: $20

WHEN: Wednesday, October 3rd, 8:30PM

WHERE: Live Arts LA, 4210 Panamint St. Los Angeles

II. First Friday Open Mic: Queer Bomba w/ Lio Villahermosa in Santa Barbara: FREE

WHEN: Friday, October 5th, 7PM-10PM

WHERE: El Centro, Santa Barbara