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SUMMARY:INDIGENOUS STORIES FROM LATIN AMERICA
DESCRIPTION:Alyssa Reynoso Morris\nBilingual Storytime & Activities \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n11/22/25\, 3:00pm\n$5 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nChildren’s book author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris leads an afternoon of bilingual story time & activities for children and families featuring Indigenous Stories from Latin America that reflect themes of heritage\, courage\, and belonging. Perfect for ages 4-8! \nPart of VOCES: EAC’s VOCES series spotlights a different facet of Latin American culture and traditions each season. This year’s VOCES Series will feature indigenous cultural traditions from Latin America and the Caribbean. \nFood and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of EAC’s official concession partner Helados Chupi Chupi.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/indigenous-stories-from-latin-america-v/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
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SUMMARY:AfroLatine Stories – Storytime with Stephanie Brown (V)
DESCRIPTION:AfroLatine Stories – Storytime with Stephanie Brown (V)  \nJanuary 11\, 2025\, 3:00pm \n$10 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors \nAn interactive storytime featuring AfroLatine writers\, perfect for children ages 4-8.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/afrolatine-stories-storytime-with-stephanie-brown-v/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T220000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20240718T203023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T203042Z
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SUMMARY:Arte en las Calles - Street Movies!
DESCRIPTION:Esperanza Arts Center\npresents \n  \nArte en las Calles\nScribe Video Center’s 27th Annual Street Movies! \n  \nIndependent\, Local\, and Award-Winning Short Films \nCurated by Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival \n  \nSaturday\, August 10\, 2024 \nEsperanza Parking Lot (entrance on 4th & Bristol Street) \n  \nJoin us for an evening of Latin food\, music\, balloons\, local merchant fair\, and movies under the stars. Featuring Spanish-language comedy shorts\, hosted by comedian and storyteller Che Guerrero. \n  \nPublic Transportation: Esperanza is located along SEPTA Bus Line 47. \nParking: Free parking available \n  \nFree and open to the public. Registration encouraged but not required. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n  \nThank you to our Event Partners & Sponsors \nScribe Video Center | Congreso | AARP \nMade possible by support from Independence Public Media Foundation\, the William Penn Foundation\, the Samuel S. Fels Fund\, Philadelphia’s Office of Arts\, Culture\, and the Creative Economy. Please visit https://www.scribe.org/street-movies-2024 for more information about the films screening at this event\, and other locations in the 2024 Street Movies! Series. \n  \nTRAILERS & PREVIEWS\nKey Lime Pie Trailer – PHLAFF2024 (youtube.com) \nSupa Hair Trailer – PHLAFF2024 (youtube.com) \nCanta Santiago Trailer – PHLAFF2024 (youtube.com) \nFish Out Of Town Trailer – PHLAFF2024 (youtube.com) \nPHLAFF 2024: Q&A Session #11 (youtube.com)
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/arte-en-las-calles-street-movies/
CATEGORIES:Cinema Series,Family Series,Free,Music,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20230822T181506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T155428Z
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SUMMARY:Arte en las Calles – Venezuelan Expressions
DESCRIPTION:Arte en las Calles – Venezuelan Expressions \nOutdoor Community Celebration  \n  \nFeatured Artists \nEduardo Betancourt \nLa Luz del Son \n  \nEvent Partners \nCasa de Venezuela \nArtcinia \nCongreso \n  \nSeries Sponsor \nAARP \n  \nSaturday\, June 29\, 2024  \n4:00pm-9:00pm  \n  \nEsperanza Parking Lot (4th & Bristol)  \nGeneral Admission: FREE  \n  \nCome celebrate summer with an evening of Latin food and music\, activities for kids\, face painting\, balloons\, Domino Tournament\, and a local merchant fair!  \n  \nFree and open to the public.\nRegistration encouraged but not required. 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/arte-en-las-calles-venezuelan-expressions/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20230822T180528Z
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SUMMARY:Lyric Fest Mariachi!
DESCRIPTION:Lyric Fest Mariachi!  \nMexican Classical Song & Ranchera Folksong with Mariachi Band   \n  \nSaturday\, May 18\, 2024 \nEvent begins 2:00pm; Performance begins 3:00pm \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $5\, Adults \nChildren & Seniors FREE \n  \nBring the whole family for an afternoon of Mariachi\, Mexican art and folk songs\, food\, face painting\, and local artesanías. Experience the richness of Mexico\, both in beautiful classical songs for voice and piano by some of Mexico’s finest composers\, and in the electrifying style of ranchera songs with Mariachi. All sung by dazzling artists\, Cecilia Violetta Lopez and Levi Hernandez. \n  \nFree shuttle bus! \nJuntos (departing 1pm) to/from Esperanza (departing 4:30pm).
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/lyric-fest-mariachi/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
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SUMMARY:Christmas in the Barrio
DESCRIPTION:  \nChristmas in the Barrio  \nCommunity Holiday Celebration \n  \nSaturday\, December 9\, 2023 \n7:00pm \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: FREE \n  \nA North Philly tradition\, Esperanza’s annual Christmas celebration for the community returns to Teatro Esperanza! Join us for an evening of Christmas caroling\, traditional Latino music and dance\, festive food\, face-painting\, and fun activities for the entire family. \n  \nSALVATION ARMY TOY DRIVE! \nBring a new\, unwrapped toy to bless a family this Christmas.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/christmas-in-the-barrio-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20230821T184343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T184343Z
UID:1828-1700319600-1700326800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Latina Children’s Stories
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nLatina Children’s Stories  \nStorytime with Stephanie Brown  \n  \nSaturday\, November 18\, 2023  \n3:00pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $5\, Adults  \nChildren & Seniors FREE  \n  \nBring the whole family for games\, balloons\, storytime\, and other fun activities! Philadelphia-based children’s author\, Dr. Stephanie Brown\, reads stories for children featuring female characters and writers from Latin America.   \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/latina-childrens-stories/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20230831T172953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T175608Z
UID:1850-1695060000-1695065400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Nichos Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in an exciting day of creating masks\, music and dance\, and exploring the cultural roots that strengthen the Mexican identity. \nFREE Event for ALL ages \nFood will be provided. \n  \nTo register & for more information: \nWhatsApp or Call Tanaquil Marquez 301-312-3792 \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-community-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Juntos\, 600 Washington Ave\, Unit 18UA\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Series,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20230831T171954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T175302Z
UID:1848-1693846800-1693855800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Nichos Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in an exciting day of creating masks\, music and dance\, and exploring the cultural roots that strengthen the Mexican identity. \nFREE Event for ALL ages \nFood will be provided. \n  \nTo register & for more information: \nWhatsApp or Call Tanaquil Marquez 301-312-3792 \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-community-workshop/
LOCATION:Juntos\, 600 Washington Ave\, Unit 18UA\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Series,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20220812T215236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T164240Z
UID:1745-1686393000-1686400200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Stories from the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Storytime and Activities with Dr. Stephanie Brown \nBring the whole family for games\, balloons\, storytime\, and other fun activities\, as Philadelphia-based children’s author\, Stephanie Brown\, reads her new book and other stories for children by writers from the Caribbean. \nPerformances will be presented at limited capacity in the Teatro. Social distancing and masks recommended throughout the event regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/stories-from-the-caribbean/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20220812T214501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T142049Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas in the Barrio
DESCRIPTION:Community Holiday Celebration \nA North Philly tradition\, Esperanza’s annual Christmas celebration for the community returns to Teatro Esperanza! Join us for an evening of Christmas caroling\, traditional Latino music and dance\, festive food\, face-painting\, and fun activities for the entire family. \nPerformances will be presented at limited capacity in the Teatro. Social distancing and masks recommended throughout the event regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nTickets\nIn Person\nLivestream
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/christmas-in-the-barrio-2022/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Free,Online/Streaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T220000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20220812T212730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T141550Z
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SUMMARY:Arte en las Calles
DESCRIPTION:Opera in the Park\, featuring Opera Philadelphia \nLOCATION: Esperanza Parking Lot (entrance on Bristol Street\, between 3rd & 5th) \nBring the whole family for an evening of Latin food\, face painting\, local business fair\, bilingual comedy with Che Guerrero\, Live Latin Jazz\, and a hi-definition outdoor screening of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro with Spanish subtitles. \nPerformance will be presented outdoors. Masks and social distancing recommended throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nLet us know you’re coming!
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/arte-en-las-calles-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20220126T211204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143220Z
UID:1683-1647685800-1647693000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Stories from Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with Alberto Pagan Ramirez \nIn-Person Event \nCelebrated Philadelphia musician and Children’s Librarian\, Alberto Pagan-Ramirez will share bilingual stories and folk tales from Mexico. Bring the whole family for a morning of games\, face-painting\, and storytelling. Suitable for ages 4-10. \nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: $5
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/stories-from-mexico/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20220126T211108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T165106Z
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SUMMARY:Fandango
DESCRIPTION:Ximena Violante and Friends \nIn-Person Event \nEverybody is welcome to join our fandango at Esperanza – a celebration of traditional son jarocho music from Mexico – think somewhere between jam session and bomba celebration\, except with guitars and percussive dancing.  Bring an acoustic instrument\, bring your voices\, and get ready to learn more about this tradition with roots in indigenous\, African\, and Spanish cultures. \nOpen to all ages and levels of musical experience. Vendors will be selling artesanías (traditional Mexican crafts and clothing) so bring some cash and let’s make beautiful music together! \nTAKE OUR FREE SHUTTLE BUS FROM JUNTOS TO ESPERANZA!!\n\n\n\nMarch 12\, 2022\n\n1:15pm\nBus departs from Juntos (600 Washington Avenue\, https://www.vamosjuntos.org/)\n\n2:00pm \nBus arrives at Esperanza\n(4261 North 5th Street\, parking lot)\n\n5:15pm\nBus departs from Esperanza\n(4261 North 5th Street\, parking lot)\n\n6:00pm \nBus arrives at Juntos\n(600 Washington Avenue)\n\nQuestions? Please contact patronservices@esperanza.us \n\nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: $5
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/fandango/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20220126T211012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143257Z
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SUMMARY:She Looks Like Me!
DESCRIPTION:Storytime and Activities with Stephanie Brown \nIn-Person Event \nElena is a spunky and curious little girl who realizes that none of the people in the stories they read in class look like her. Elena goes on a journey and discovers something amazing! Bring the whole family for games\, balloons\, story time\, and other fun activities\, as Philadelphia-based children’s author\, Stephanie Brown\, reads her new book\, She Looks Like Me!  and other stories by Afro-Latinx writers.  \nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: $5
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/she-looks-like-me/
CATEGORIES:Family Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20220126T210859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143321Z
UID:1680-1645266600-1645273800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Casa Villaseñor
DESCRIPTION:Mariachi Music & Dance \nIn-Person Event \nFounded and led by celebrated mariachero Pedro Villaseñor\, Casa Villaseñor presents authentic Mexican Mariachi music and dance in all its splendor and rich folkloric history.  \nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/.\n\nIn Person: $5
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/casa-villasenor/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T084754
CREATED:20211004T130703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T130703Z
UID:1649-1635589800-1635595200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Sábados Familiares: The Book of Life *in Spanish (with English subtitles)
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Life \n*in Spanish (with English subtitles) \n\nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nSaturday\, October 30\, 2021\, 10:30am \n  \nBring the whole family to Teatro Esperanza for games\, glitter tattoos\, and a special screening of The Book of Life to celebrate Dia de los Muertos/Halloween! \n  \nFrom producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. “The Book of Life” is the journey of Manolo\, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow\, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites\, “The Book of Life” encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future. \n  \nAll Seats $5 \n  \nTICKETS \n\nEsperanzaArtsCenter.us \nhttps://www.showclix.com/event/bookoflifeK7JN0dKSpanish Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=did2eOgVxQs \nEnglish Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP01tEMzt40
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/sabados-familiares-the-book-of-life-in-spanish-with-english-subtitles/
CATEGORIES:Family Series
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