Established in 2018, PRAA’s National Coquito Festival celebrates Puerto Rican culture through food, music, and a coquito competition. Honoring this beloved holiday drink, the event preserves tradition, fosters community pride, and invites participants to share treasured family recipes for a chance to earn the title of best coquito.

The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance proudly presents the National Cuatro Festival. Through the sounds of aguinaldos, the cuatro, and vibrant Latin rhythms, the National Cuatro Festival continues to honor generations of musical legacy while uplifting the next generation of cultural leaders.

Join us on the PRAA Center’s terrace for music from talented local artists. These outdoor events are held at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Terraza and FREE to the public. Come solo or bring a partner as we dance under the stars! Due to limited space you should arrive early and pets are not allowed.

Since 2017, PRAA’s FREE Noche Caribeña concert at Navy Pier has showcased cuatristas, international and local artists, and emerging talent. Featuring Puerto Rican, Afro-Caribbean, and Latin American genres, this summer event offers vibrant music against the stunning backdrop of Chicago’s lakefront, drawing residents and visitors alike.

A conversation on Afro-Caribbean spirituality, photography, memory, and Black diasporic identity inspired by the work of Lisa DuBois, "Black Women Wearing White".

Explore Caribbean food traditions, migration, ancestral knowledge, and diasporic cultural exchange through the preparation of traditional seasoning bases and herbal blends.

Join us for a concert series presented by our Latin Music Project. This series features local and national musicians while celebrating the rich music of Puerto Rico and other Latinx cultures.

Created in 2017, the Felisa Rincón de Gautier Distinguished Woman Award honors the first female mayor of a capital city in the Americas. Presented annually, it recognizes women whose leadership, service, and advocacy reflect Rincón de Gautier’s legacy, inspiring others through their distinguished contributions to community and country.