Presented in collaboration with Museica's Art Studio, La Decima Musa is a two-day, multidisciplinary arts event celebrating the life and advocacy work of Sor Juana Ines de La Cruz. Its mission is to highlight women and the LGBTQ+ community and create a safe space to explore what Sor Juana was most passionate about: poetry, art, music, and education. This two-day event will feature artists Julieta Zavala, Erika “with a K”, Jaqui Arte, DJ Roxyo Sounds, Madera Once, and  Braided Janes.

Day 1 will feature a selection of artists showcasing Fashion, Music, Art, and a Market by the Mexican Folk Art Collective. Be inspired by a fashion presentation by Julieta Zavala, whose designs blend cultural heritage with sustainability. Additionally, a spoken word performance by Erika “with a K”. Immerse yourself in the colorful world of visual artist Jaqui Arte, who'll be live painting. DJ Roxyo Sounds will delight us with a sonic cocktail of alternative Latin-American music. The first night will close with a live musical performance from Madera Once and The Braided Janes, a queer, femme-fronted Latin alternative band making waves nationwide.

This event is 21+.

This event is in collaboration with Jessica Rodríguez (Museica) a Mexican-American multidisciplinary artist, educator, and activist from Chicago. She is the singer-songwriter for The Braided Janes and the founder of Museica’s Art Studio, a creative space in Bucktown. Holding a B.A. in Business Marketing from Northeastern Illinois University, she blends her passion for art and music to inspire change. A first-generation Chicana and gun violence survivor, Jessica uses her art to foster healing and inclusivity. She co-founded The Braided Janes in 2011 and opened Museica’s Art Studio in 2017, quickly making it a Chicago staple. Currently, she is expanding her multidisciplinary arts programming across the U.S. and internationally.