White Plains to Host Vibrant Puerto Rican Arts Weekend at ArtsWestchester
White Plains, N.Y. (March 31, 2026) – The rhythmic beats of Bomba and the colorful flair of Caribbean craftsmanship are coming to Mamaroneck Avenue.
ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Roots initiative will host Chinchorreo White Plains, a dynamic three-day Puerto Rican Arts Weekend running from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26.
The festivities kick off Friday night with a dose of high-energy humor featuring Off-Broadway sensation Eli Castro. Castro, known for his ability to weave together Puerto Rican culture and language, will perform a family-friendly set starting at 7:30 p.m. Doors open an hour early for the show, with tickets priced at $35 for general admission and $30 for ArtsWestchester members.
The celebration continues Saturday and Sunday with an immersive Artisan Fair open from noon to 5:00 p.m. both days. Visitors can browse local artisan-made crafts, masks, and books, while enjoying authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Saturday’s highlights include a live Bomba music and dance performance at 3:30 p.m., alongside hands-on arts activities designed for children and families.
Sunday shifts the focus toward the written word with a dedicated Literary Day. In addition to the ongoing artisan market, the afternoon will feature author readings and book talks celebrating diverse Puerto Rican voices.
This 3-day event is at 31Mamaroneck Ave. and is presented in partnership with the White Plains Puerto Rican Cultural Committee. It is made possible through support from Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Westchester County.
Click here to purchase tickets and for more event information.
Contact: Ernie Garcia, Thompson & Bender, 914-762-1900 or [email protected]
About ArtsWestchester
Founded in 1965, ArtsWestchester is New York State’s largest private not-for-profit arts council. The leading funder and advocate for the arts in Westchester and Rockland Counties, ArtsWestchester works to create an equitable, inclusive, vibrant and sustainable community in which the arts are integral to and integrated into every facet of life. Building on its 60-year legacy, ArtsWestchester advances arts and culture by providing grants, bringing artists into schools and community centers, advocating for the arts, and building audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. ArtsWestchester enriches the lives of everyone in the community and operates a multi-use gallery and home for the arts at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, New York.