TOLA'S ROOM

PUERTO RICAN HOME MUSEUM &
CULTURE SPACE

Tola's Room is a Puerto Rican home museum and culture space in Northeast Baltimore that celebrates and educates visitors about Puerto Rican/Nuyorican culture and history, with an emphasis on Baltimore’s local boricua narrative.

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THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported Tola's Room 5th anniversary and the first annual PR Baltimore Weekend. Enjoy some of the memories captured from Maddox Photography https://maddoxphoto.pixieset.com/baileluna/

Recap the Bella Luna Event

SEE UPCOMING & PAST EVENTS

We’re taking a little time to relax and recharge as summer winds down. ⛱️ We’ll be back September 1, refreshed and ready for the rest of our 2025 programming and events.

We can’t wait to share what’s coming next! 🫶🏽🙌🏽

Xoxo

#tolasroom
#endofsummervaca

@tolas_room was busy in a slightly different way during the month of July. Beyond our creative and culture-centered work, education is essential to what we do. From residencies and workshops to teaching and professional development work, we stay rooted in the education sector. 🍎 ✏️

Our practice is grounded in a philosophy that centers art, education, and community. These pillars influence not only how we show up in schools, but also how we share knowledge with fellow educators.

It’s a gift to do work we love, to teach in ways that matter, and to actively contribute to change. 🫶🏽

#tolasroom
#education
#community
#art

@tolas_room will be closed today, but we’ll be back to our regular hours (12-5) next Sunday, July 27.

In the meantime, feel free to explore our website for updates, and to book your next visit. As always, thanks for your continued support! 🫶🏽

Xoxo

#tolasroom
#closedthissunday

Grateful to #AmandaGuzman for considering @tolas_room for this opportunity! 🌺🙏🏽 It’s a full circle moment beginning in 2018 @cccadi dreaming up ideas—thanks for this beautiful recognition of our work.

📸 Images & description courtesy of @centropr

“Not Your Typical House Museum: Puerto Rican Space
Making through Artistic Practice”

Anthropologist Amanda J. Guzmán leads a conversation with artist Christina Delgado about “Tola’s Room”, a community-centered art project in Baltimore that reimagines the home as a living museum of Puerto Rican diasporic memory.

Through Guzman’s lens, the interview explores how Delgado’s work challenges dominant models of cultural preservation, blending archival practice, installation art, and collective gathering to build new frameworks for memory, resistance, and belonging.

#ricanwritings
#recordinghistory
#tolasroom

We ♥️ NY.
The history, the memories, the culture, the people — the city is always evolving, and yet it’s where our roots run deep.
These are a few intimate moments captured last month during our NYC PR Week celebrations. 🇵🇷
Missing home.

Xoxo

#tolaroom
#nycrooted
#baltimorebased

Can’t believe it’s already been a week since we were dancing the weekend away at @prweekendbaltimore — time really flies! 🇵🇷🌺

@tolas_room is still reliving the energy from #BaileLuna through these stunning shots. 💜 Huge thanks to @olliiebog for capturing the magic of the night so beautifully, and shoutout to @axelnavaja for snapping a few amazing moments too! 📸

Want to see the full gallery of images by @olliiebog? Head to our website to check them out! 🔗

#tolasroom
#BaileLuna
#PRWeekendBaltimore
#BmoreBoricuas
#Wepa

@tolas_room had to reshare some of these beautiful gems—a reminder of where we come from and what the future holds. No one is free until we all are free! 🖤🇵🇷🇵🇸🇸🇩

@prweekendbaltimore was more than we could have imagined — truly beyond anything @tolas_room dreamed of! The love and support from our community was powerful, surreal, and a reminder of why we do this work. 🌺🇵🇷

This reel captures just a glimpse of the incredible energy, the inspiring faces, and the heartfelt words we heard throughout the series. We are deeply grateful and so excited to share more highlights from the entire weekend. Coming soon…

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to our family, friends, colleagues, volunteers, community partners, vendors and more. We ❤️ U from the bottom of our ❤️

Five years in — and we’re just getting started. Stay tuned. 💫

#PRWeekendBaltimore #TolasRoom #BmoreBoricuas #CommunityPower #Gratitude

Come celebrate 5 years of @tolas_room TONIGHT! 💜

SIDE A: BAILE LUNA 🌙✨✨
Sat 6/14 - 6-11PM
A house party and moonlit tribute to Edwin Delgado

Sounds by BEMBONA ( @djbembona ) + Sunny Cheeba (@sunnaay )
Bites by Cane de Sucre ( @cane_de_sucre )
Sips by ( @puertoricodistillery )
Hosted en La Casa de Annette Ortiz ( @offlye02 )
Curated by Christina Delgado ( @tolas_room )

All #PRWeekendBaltimore graphics by The Curious Creative ( @_thecuriouscreative )

🎟️ link in bio

#tolasroom
#5years
#BaileLuna
#PRWeekendBaltimore

Daddy would be proud 💜🌙✨✨✨

If you haven’t seen @prweekendbaltimore #BaileLuna #BaileSol promotions in @stationnorth at Charles & Lanvale Streets, go check it out!

Tomorrow night is the last night. Take a pic and tag us! 🤳🏽

XOXO

Photo creds: @clublasonora

SIDE A: BAILE LUNA 🌙 Sat 6/14 - 6-11pm A house party and moonlit tribute to Edwin Delgado.

All #PRWeekendBaltimore graphics by The Curious Creative ( @_thecuriouscreative )
 🎟️ link in bio  
#PRWeekendBaltimore #TolasRoom #clublasonora #BaileLuna #BaileSol #BmoreBoricuas #PuertoRicoForever #Bomba #Salsa #Plena #Vinyl #DonQDC #BEMBONA #SunnyCheeba #LosBomberosDeLaCalle #BaltimoreEvents #LiveMusic #Dance #Salsa #BaltimoreArtists #NYArtists #DCArtists #DMVArtists #PhillyArtists #PRArtists #FathersDay

@tolas_room would like to introduce our friend, colleague, and gracious host for our #BaileLuna event this Saturday, June 14th, Annette Ortiz Miranda ( @offlye02 )

Dr. Annette S. Ortiz Miranda is the conservation scientist at The Walters Art Museum, where she leads the museum’s scientific analysis laboratory. Prior to joining the Walters, she served as a postdoctoral researcher at Northwestern University’s Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts in Chicago and as a conservation scientist at the National Gallery of Denmark (SMK). Her research focuses on the identification and characterization of artists’ materials and techniques, as well as the study of their degradation processes. She has worked with museums and cultural institutions in around seventeen countries and is the author of numerous publications on several aspects of heritage science, including academic articles, book chapters, and journalistic pieces.

In addition to her role at the Walters, Dr. Ortiz Miranda actively contributes to the field through multiple leadership roles. She serves on the Board of Governors of the Centro de Conservación y Restauración de Puerto Rico (CENCOR), is the elected Assistant Chair of the Research and Technical Studies (RaTS) group of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), and is part of the leadership of the Art, Archaeology & Conservation Science group within the American Ceramic Society (ACerS).

SIDE A: BAILE LUNA 🌙 Sat 6/14 - 6-11pm A house party and moonlit tribute to Edwin Delgado.

All #PRWeekendBaltimore graphics by The Curious Creative ( @_thecuriouscreative ) 🎟️ link in bio  
#PRWeekendBaltimore #TolasRoom #clublasonora #BaileLuna #BaileSol #BmoreBoricuas #PuertoRicoForever #Bomba #Salsa #Plena #Vinyl #DonQDC #BEMBONA #SunnyCheeba #LosBomberosDeLaCalle #BaltimoreEvents #LiveMusic #Dance #Salsa #BaltimoreArtists #NYArtists #DCArtists #DMVArtists #PhillyArtists #PRArtists #FathersDay

In celebration of the Puerto Rican Day Parade 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 and all the beauty that is boricua @tolas_room is offering $5 off ALL #PRWeekendBaltimore ticket purchases!

WEPAAAAAA! 📣 📣📣

Use code BAILE5 when checking out.

🎟️ link in bio. XOXO.

#PRWeekendBaltimore #TolasRoom #clublasonora #BaileLuna #BaileSol #BmoreBoricuas #PuertoRicoForever #Bomba #Salsa #Plena #Vinyl #DonQDC #BEMBONA #SunnyCheeba #LosBomberosDeLaCalle #BaltimoreEvents #LiveMusic #Dance #Salsa #BaltimoreArtists #NYArtists #DCArtists #DMVArtists #PhillyArtists #PRArtists #FathersDay

Cane de Sucre and Lote 787 are #bringingsazontothecity revolutionizing the Latin food scene in Baltimore, combining the flavors from their Puerto Rican ancestors and giving it a modern flair.

They are proud to be 100% Puerto Rican and women-owned! They strive to bring their clients the best Latin experience possible using fresh and authentic ingredients.

Chefs Dashira & Lizmarie, are true island born and bred Puerto Ricans! Both have more than 20 years of experience in international cuisine and have specialized studies in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management. Beyond having a menu, Cane de Sucre, LLC specializes in consulting and creating completely personalized menus that are sure to entice a variety of their clients.

They want you to fulfill your soul and enjoy food how locals do on the island!

Come ready next Saturday for ALL THE FLAVORS! 🇵🇷🌺🤤

Instagram: @cane_de_sucre & @lote_787

SIDE A: BAILE LUNA 🌙 Sat 6/14 - 6-11pm A house party and moonlit tribute to Edwin Delgado. COME VIBE WITH US! ❤️‍🔥

All #PRWeekendBaltimore graphics by The Curious Creative ( @_thecuriouscreative )
 🎟️ link in bio  
#PRWeekendBaltimore #TolasRoom #clublasonora #BaileLuna #BaileSol #BmoreBoricuas #PuertoRicoForever #Bomba #Salsa #Plena #Vinyl #DonQDC #BEMBONA #SunnyCheeba #LosBomberosDeLaCalle #BaltimoreEvents #LiveMusic #Dance #Salsa #BaltimoreArtists #NYArtists #DCArtists #DMVArtists #PhillyArtists #PRArtists #FathersDay

Tola’s Room presents Baile Luna—an intimate DJ experience and moonlit house party held at a secret location (disclosed upon ticket purchase). This immersive night is more than just music—it’s a sonic tribute to the life and legacy of Edwin Delgado (1954–2013) founder Christina Delgado’s father, told through the rhythms that shaped his era.

No better way to set the vibe and pay tribute than with two of New York’s best–Sunny Cheeba ( @sunnaay ) & BEMBONA ( @djbembona )–curating the sounds for this unforgettable night!
 Bites by Cane de Sucre ( @cane_de_sucre ) Hosted en La Casa de Annette Ortiz ( @offlye02 )
Curated by Christina Delgado ( @tolas_room )

All #PRWeekendBaltimore graphics by The Curious Creative ( @_thecuriouscreative )

Two days. One rhythm. #PRWeekendBaltimore

🎟️ link in bio

#PRWeekendBaltimore #TolasRoom #clublasonora #BaileLuna #BaileSol #BmoreBoricuas #PuertoRicoForever #Bomba #Salsa #Plena #Vinyl #DonQDC #BEMBONA #SunnyCheeba #LosBomberosDeLaCalle #BaltimoreEvents #LiveMusic #Dance #Salsa #BaltimoreArtists #NYArtists #DCArtists #DMVArtists #PhillyArtists #PRArtists #FathersDay

Tola’s Room is a Puerto Rican home museum and cultural space in Northeast Baltimore dedicated to Puerto Rican heritage through art, memory, and community. Part storytelling lab, part cultural installation, part community hub, Tola’s Room honors both personal legacy and the broader histories of the Puerto Rican and Baltimore diaspora—especially those often overlooked in mainstream narratives. The only Puerto Rican hub of its kind in Baltimore, it serves as a second home for the Boricua community—where the past is remembered and the future imagined.

| @tolas_room | tolasroom.com |
#PRWeekendBaltimore #TolasRoom #BmoreBoricuas

All #PRWeekendBaltimore graphics by The Curious Creative ( @_thecuriouscreative )
Two days. One rhythm. #PRWeekendBaltimore  🎟️ link in bio  
#PRWeekendBaltimore #TolasRoom #clublasonora #BaileLuna #BaileSol #BmoreBoricuas #PuertoRicoForever #Bomba #Salsa #Plena #Vinyl #DonQDC #BEMBONA #SunnyCheeba #LosBomberosDeLaCalle #BaltimoreEvents #LiveMusic #Dance #Salsa #BaltimoreArtists #NYArtists #DCArtists #DMVArtists #PhillyArtists #PRArtists #FathersDay

@tolas_room is thrilled to share their collaboration with The Parkway for Perspectivas Puertorriqueñas, a series of Puerto Rican film programs on Wednesday, June 11.

Following a reception in the Parkway Lounge (6:30-7:30), there will be a screening of the essential documentary MALA MALA a film that highlights the trans community in Puerto Rico and a work-in-progress screening of the short film BMORE BORICUAS for this gathering in celebration of PUERTO RICAN PRIDE.

Partway Lounge Reception details:
Music by @vannvegapr 🎧🎙️
Vendors:
Titi Muniz @titimuniz85 🖼️🦖
Javier Gonzales @bendicionbxny 🛍️👕

Check our 🔗 👆🏽for more information & ticket purchase.

#tolasroom
#PerspectivasPuertorriqueñas
#bmoreboricuas

@tolas_room had a wonderful time promoting @prweekendbaltimore across #BaltimoreCity. It was a beautiful reminder that we’re a part of a vibrant creative community. ♥️🌺😘

PS, if you haven’t checked out @artscapebmore you still have time, it’s open until 10PM.

A shout out to the all who agreed to share our promotional materials:

@hellobonitabaltimore
@owlscornercafe
@scout_art_fair_baltimore
@kocos_pub
@thedenbaltimore_

Two days. One rhythm. #PRWeekendBaltimore

🎟️ Link in bio. XOXO

All #PRWeekendBaltimore graphics by The Curious Creative ( @_thecuriouscreative )

#PRWeekendBaltimore #TolasRoom #clublasonora #BaileLuna #BaileSol #BmoreBoricuas #PuertoRicoForever #Bomba #Salsa #Plena #Vinyl #DonQDC #BEMBONA #SunnyCheeba #LosBomberosDeLaCalle #BaltimoreEvents #LiveMusic #Dance #Salsa #BaltimoreArtists #NYArtists #DCArtists #DMVArtists #PhillyArtists #PRArtists #FathersDay

@tolas_room is thrilled to share 1 of 3 special CITYWIDE events we’re hosting in June to celebrate PR history, culture & the diaspora. 🇵🇷🌺🌀

First up ⬆️ Wednesday, June 11, Perspectivas Puertorriqueñas in partnership with @mdffparkway

In collaboration with Tola’s Room, The Parkway presents Perspectivas Puertorriqueñas, a series of Puerto Rican film programs.

Following a reception in the Parkway Lounge, there will be a screening of the essential documentary MALA MALA a film that highlights the trans community in Puerto Rico and a work-in-progress screening of the short film BMORE BORICUAS for this gathering in celebration of PUERTO RICAN PRIDE.

Partway Lounge Reception details:
Music by @vannvegapr 🎧🎙️
Vendors:
Titi Muniz @titimuniz85 🖼️🦖
Javier Gonzales @bendicionbxny 🛍️👕

Check our 🔗 👆🏽for more information & ticket purchase.

#tolasroom
#PerspectivasPuertorriqueñas
#bmoreboricuas

AND THAT’S A WRAP! 🎬🇵🇷🌀

Witnessing the growth of @tolas_room and the #BmoreBoricuas Project has been a surreal experience. Yesterday was a full circle moment for us and we are so grateful for our community 🫶🏽

We’re excited for what’s next! Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about the #BmoreBoricuas film directed by @maysoleum and other exciting events we have planned for our PR Weekend June 14 & 15. 🌕🌞

Xoxo

#tolasroom
#bmoreboricuas

Hola familia! For those who have shown interest in joining @maysoleum & @tolas_room this Sunday, May 4, RSVP emails have been sent out. 🌺

If still interested in participating please RSVP at may@maillim.com by this Friday, May 2, 2025.

See you there!

Xoxo

#BmoreBoricuas
#tolasroom

VOLUNTEER CALL

Historical Context: On Sunday, May 4, there will be a memorial service in Fells Point to commemorate the Puerto Rican residents that lived in the neighborhood from the 1950s-1980s. These residents were exploited and taken advantage of by slumlords, resulting in legal scandals that exposed the failure of the Baltimore City government in protecting their human rights. While Fells Point is currently considered one of the most desirable and expensive neighborhoods to live in the city, the neighborhood used to be derided as “Puerto Rican-infested” and nicknamed “El Barrio” by the press. Eventually, these residents were pushed out through gentrification efforts, which gutted Fells Point and Patterson Park of important Puerto Rican and Latine businesses and homes that served the Black and brown communities of South Baltimore.

What: On Sunday, May 4, there will be a memorial service held outside the former residences and businesses of the Puerto Rican enclave in Fells Point. We are looking for anyone to join us — any age, race, or ethnicity. We want to honor these people that have been mostly forgotten and whose historical presence and significance has largely been erased in our modern-day. We will be passing out pamphlets and honoring their memory as we walk the blocks that were their home.

Where: El Barrio roughly existed at the intersection of Fleet, South Ann, and South Wolfe streets. Please RSVP to may@maillim.com for information on the meet-up location on May 4.

When: 2-4 PM on Sunday, May 4.

Please share this call for volunteers/cast far and wide! RSVP to may@maillim.com. DM @maysoleum or @tolas_room for any questions.

#baltimore #puertorico #fellspoint #elbarrio #documentary #castingcall #volunteercall #latinosenbaltimore #latinamerica #bmoreboricuas #tolasroom

@tolas_room had another great visit with @marylandstatearchives today. It was so nice viewing their offsite facility and meeting the people who work to persevere the stories and history of #Maryland. 🔥🔥🔥

We also enjoyed the experience of adding more of our collection to the #TolasRoom archive database. It’s amazing to see our story and the story of the diaspora in Baltimore have a place in Maryland history. 🇵🇷🌀🌺

Thanks @raynathan_skugs and @bmoreheritage for the support. ☺️

Xoxo

#tolasroom

Talk about GOOD TIMES !🧄🍚🥄

@tolas_room and #TitiMaiLing have talked about developing this workshop for a long time‼️Her food is one of our super powers 💥💥💥 and a way we show the community our love.

It was so nice to finally see the idea come to life and more importantly, it was lovely to share with some of our favorite people. ♥️

Thank you to all that made #TitisCosina a place to call home.

Xoxo

#tolasroom

@tolas_room had such an amazing experience this past Saturday during our Taino Symbols Linoleum Printmaking workshop. It’s always refreshing to be in community with beautiful people. ❤️🌸

A big thank you to @offlye02 for leading the workshop and @alma.digna for traveling from Queens, NY to participate in this workshop! It means so much to know the work we’re doing is traveling far. 🌀 🇵🇷

Xoxo

#tolasroom

Up next @tolas_room 👇🏽

Titi’s Cocina Cooking Demo & Workshop
April 6, 2025 |12–4 PM | Tola’s Room
$40 per person |Limited Seating | Ages 18+

Spend an afternoon en la cocina with Titi Mai-Ling, learning to make her legendary mojo y tostones. 🇵🇷✨✨✨

If you’ve ever enjoyed the bold, mouthwatering flavors at a Tola’s Room event, you already know Titi’s cooking is something special. This hands-on cooking demonstration and workshop includes all materials. Come ready to cook, eat, and connect—this one’s gonna be delicious!🤤

Seats are limited! Visit our bio link & website for more information, www.tolasroom.com

Xoxo

Taino Symbols Linoleum Printmaking Workshop
March 29, 2025
2-5PM
$50, all supplies & snacks

Join @tolas_room and Annette Ortiz-Miranda (@offlye02 ) to learn about Taino symbols and their connection to Puerto Rican culture while creating your very own linoleum stamp and print during this 3 hour workshop. Visit our bio or website for more details, www.tolasroom.com.

Xoxo.

Join @tolas_room _room in partnership with @offlye02 for our 2nd annual Taino Symbols Linoleum Printmaking Workshop. 🌀🇵🇷🌺

Tickets are selling, get yours soon!

Taino Symbols Linoleum Printmaking Workshop
March 29, 2025
2-5PM
$50, all supplies & snacks

Xoxo.

@tolas_room is at it again this year, in partnership with @offlye02 for our 2nd annual Taino Symbols Linoleum Printmaking Workshop. 🌀🇵🇷🌺

Taino Symbols Linoleum Printmaking Workshop
March 29, 2025
2-5PM
$50, all supplies & snacks

Learn about the Taino symbols and their connection to Puerto Rican culture while creating your very own print during this 3 hour workshop. Visit our bio or website for more details, www.tolasroom.com.

Xoxo.

Join @tolas_room founder & creative director @baltimoremuseumofart Lexington Market. 🧡✨✨✨

Objects of Home: Archiving Our Stories
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 1-3 p.m.
BMA Lexington Market
Free

Join @baltimoremuseumofart Lexington Market for an interactive workshop led by photographer and curator Christina Delgado where we’ll uncover the power of personal and cultural archives. Guided by storytelling, photography, and community dialogue, participants are invited to bring meaningful objects to document-family heirlooms, everyday items, or cherished keepsakes that connect to histories of home, migration, and belonging.

Xoxo.

@tolas_room has an incredible lineup of events and workshops over the next few months, and we’d love for you to join us!

📅 March 22 – Objects of Home: Archiving Our Stories at BMA Lexington Market | 1-3PM
📅 March 29 – Taíno Symbols Linoleum Printmaking Workshop | 2-5PM
📅 April 6 – Titi’s Cocina Cooking Demo & Workshop | 12-4PM
📅 June 14 & 15 – PR Weekend | Save the Date!

Visit our website for more details, and be sure to RSVP—spaces are limited! ❤️🇵🇷

Xoxo.

#TolasRoom
#BmoreBoricuas

2025 marks 5 YEARS of @tolas_room, and we’re going BIG! 🔥✨ Puerto Rican culture, history, and the diaspora run deep in Baltimore, and this year, we’re bringing it to an even larger stage for a weekend of celebrations in partnership with @clublasonora. 🎭🇵🇷

Stay tuned for all the exciting details—trust us, you won’t want to miss this! 👀💃🏾🥁

#TolasRoom #5YearAnniversary #BmoreBoricuas #PuertoRicanDiaspora

Today is Tola’s 13th birthday!!!! 💞💞💞 I can’t believe I have a teenager?! My baby is growing to be a beautiful young woman. Happy 13th birthday Bear! ☝🏽3️⃣

(Losing my father a day before Tola’s birthday often brings up many emotions of wonder, sadness, happiness, and pride ❤️‍🩹)

Here’s to celebrating life!
Here’s to holding gratitude for my father as our ancestor!
Here’s to understanding the power of healing!

Xoxo

@tolas_room was honored to be part of the @marylandstatearchives oral history series!✨✨✨ It was truly inspiring to connect with those who are shaping #boricua history in #Maryland and the dedicated individuals working to preserve our stories--- keeping them safe and ensuring they remain a cherished part of Maryland's heritage.

2024 Recap. 💫

@tolas_room went through photos from this past year and realized there’s too much to share in a single post. 🎞️🤯 This curated selection gives a tiny glimpse.

We would like to express immense gratitude to our COMMUNITY (family, friends, volunteers, supporters, partners, funders, mentors). Our cup is full! ♥️✨

Here’s to 2025!🥂

Xoxo

#2024recap
#heresto2025
#tolasroom

Tola’s Room Christmas recap. 🎄🌟♥️

Here’s to family, friends, and community. It’s been nice to slow down and take it all in.

Xoxo

#Christmas2024
#TolasRoom

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