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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
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SUMMARY:ENSEMBLE132 | ANJOLI SANTIAGO
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Chamber Music Society & WRTI \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n4/11/26\, 3:00pm\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nensemble132 will be joined by Philadelphia storyteller Anjoli Santiago to perform a reimagined bilingual abridged version of Igor Stravinsky’s Petrushka. Experience a classic tale woven with ancestral stories to explore magic\, love\, belonging\, and purpose – featuring original narration\, written and performed by Santiago to complement the score and a performance of chamber works by Latine composers. \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/ensemble132-anjoli-santiago/
CATEGORIES:Music,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20250821T124701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T171236Z
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SUMMARY:NATIVE MEXICO
DESCRIPTION:Calpulli Mexican Dance Company \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n2/21/26\, 3:00pm\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nPraised by the New York Times as a company of “warm\, generous dancers presenting a vibrant tour of Mexican traditions with eye-popping costumes\,” the acclaimed folkloric dance ensemble presents the Philadelphia premiere of a full-length production of Native Mexico honoring Native American dance traditions still alive in Mexico. \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/native-mexico-v/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Theater,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20250821T124521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T132948Z
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SUMMARY:STAND UP
DESCRIPTION:Che Guerrero & Friends \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n2/7/26\, 3:00pm\nEn Español / In Spanish \n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \n$5 Livestream \nComedian\, Storyteller\, and Activist\, Che Guerrero hosts a night of side-splitting comedy in Spanish featuring Latino comics.  \nComediante\, narrador y activista\, Che Guerrero presenta una noche de comedia hilarante en español con cómicos latinos. \nHosted by Dominican comedian from Philadelphia\, Che Guerrero\, the show presents a night of Spanish-language comedy featuring standout Latino comics: Raquel Maldonado\, a Venezuelan comedian; El Cacique\, a Venezuelan comedian and producer; and Gilberto Vega\, the show’s host\, born in Pennsylvania with Costa Rican roots. \nThis show is recommended for audiences ages 16 and up. \nConducido por el comediante dominicano de Philadelphia\, Che Guerrero\, el espectáculo presenta una noche de comedia en español junto a destacados cómicos latinos: Raquel Maldonado\, comediante venezolana; El Cacique\, comediante y productor venezolano; y Gilberto Vega\, anfitrión del show\, nacido en PA\, con raíces costarricenses. \nEl show es recomendado para mayores de 16 años. \nPart of Sesquicentenario: In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, EAC will feature several programs that celebrate explore the Latino Voice and the American Landscape. \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/stand-up-s/
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20250821T123338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T171841Z
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SUMMARY:LA OTRA CARA DE LA HISTORIA
DESCRIPTION:Ángel Vázquez\nEn Español / In Spanish \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n11/8/25\, 3:00pm\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nSixto llega a Nueva York en marzo de 2020 para hacerse cargo de una herencia. El último miembro de una familia puertorriqueña en East Harlem ha fallecido. No sabe mucho sobre los puertorriqueños en Nueva York. Básicamente\, su única referencia es la película West Side Story. Por lo tanto\, Sixto tiene una idea preconcebida de ellos. Lo que desconoce es que este lugar se convirtió en la embajada no oficial de Puerto Rico durante la década de 1920. Está a punto de descubrir la verdadera historia positiva y no contada del pueblo puertorriqueño en Estados Unidos. \nPart of Sesquicentenario: In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, EAC will feature several programs that celebrate explore the Latino Voice and the American Landscape. \nFood and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of Vickie’s Sweets.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/la-otra-cara-de-la-historia-s/
CATEGORIES:Music,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
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SUMMARY:TITE CURET ALONSO: LÍRICA Y POESÍA (En español/In Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Ágora | BoriCorridor \n(En español/In Spanish) \nOctober 5\, 2025\, 6:00 pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nAs the centennial of the influential composer Tite Curet Alonso approaches\, award-winning actor and playwright Josean Ortiz brings his story to life in this anecdotal piece\, inspired by the book of the same name by folklorist Norma Salazar\, exploring the cultural legacy of one of the greatest composers of bolero and salsa in 20th-century Latin America of Puerto Rican descent. With an acting career as intense as it is diverse\, Ortiz has distinguished himself by bringing illustrious Black figures to the stage through his own plays. He has also established himself in New York theater as an actor\, director\, and producer. \nPart of Semiquincentennial : In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, EAC will feature several programs that celebrate explore the Latino Voice and the American Landscape. \nFood and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of Vickie’s Sweets.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/tite-curet-alonso-lirica-y-poesia-s/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240909T203705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T153832Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Stand Up! 
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up! \nLaura Bolivar & Che Guerrero  \n  \nPerformance in SPANISH \n  \nSaturday\, February 1\, 2025\, 7:00pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \n  \n$20\, General Admission \nStudents & Seniors FREE \n  \nRising stars Laura Bolivar and Che Guerrero return to Teatro Esperanza to headline an entertaining evening of bilingual stand-up comedy. \n  \nSuitable for ages 16 and over. \nPhilly comedian Che Guerrero finds humor and absurdity in his undocumented life – Read more here – Philadelphia Inquirer \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/stand-up-2/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240718T211719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T151022Z
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SUMMARY:Nichos - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NICHOS \nWORLD PREMIERE \nTanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa \n  \nSunday\, October 27\, 2024\, 3:00pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15 \nStudents & 60+ FREE \nJoin the artists immediately following this performance for a conversation and audience Q&A! \n  \nWhat is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? \nTanaquil Márquez \, Ximena Violante\, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS\, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest\, colonization\, exile\, assimilation\, and cross-cultural generations. \n  \nMajor support for Nichos has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-10-27-24-3pm/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240718T210611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T151000Z
UID:2074-1729969200-1729976400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Nichos - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NICHOS \nWORLD PREMIERE \nTanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa \n  \nSaturday\, October 26\, 2024\, 7:00pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15 \nStudents & 60+ FREE \nJoin the artists immediately following this performance for a conversation and audience Q&A! \n  \nWhat is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? \nTanaquil Márquez \, Ximena Violante\, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS\, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest\, colonization\, exile\, assimilation\, and cross-cultural generations. \nMajor support for Nichos has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-10-26-24-7pm/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240718T210148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T150936Z
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SUMMARY:Nichos - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NICHOS \nWORLD PREMIERE \nTanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa \n  \nFriday\, October 25\, 2024\, 7:00pm \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15 \nStudents & 60+ FREE \n  \n  \nWhat is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? \nTanaquil Márquez \, Ximena Violante\, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS\, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest\, colonization\, exile\, assimilation\, and cross-cultural generations. \nMajor support for Nichos has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-10-25-24-7pm/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240718T210321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T150919Z
UID:2072-1729796400-1729803600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Nichos - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NICHOS \nWORLD PREMIERE \nTanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa \n  \nThursday\, October 24\, 2024\, 7:00pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15 \nStudents & 60+ FREE \n  \nFriday\, October 25\, 2024 \n5:30pm Juntos => 6:00pm Esperanza \n9:30pm Esperanza =>10:00pm Juntos \n  \nWhat is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? \nTanaquil Márquez \, Ximena Violante\, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS\, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest\, colonization\, exile\, assimilation\, and cross-cultural generations. \nMajor support for Nichos has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-10-24-24-7pm/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240718T205849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T181033Z
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SUMMARY:Nichos - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NICHOS \nWORLD PREMIERE \nTanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa \n  \nWednesday\, October 23\, 2024\, 7:00pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15 \nStudents & 60+ FREE \nJoin the artists immediately following this performance for a conversation and audience Q&A! \n  \nWhat is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? \nTanaquil Márquez \, Ximena Violante\, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS\, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest\, colonization\, exile\, assimilation\, and cross-cultural generations. \nMajor support for Nichos has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-10-23-24-7pm/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240718T205627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T132428Z
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SUMMARY:Nichos - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NICHOS \nWORLD PREMIERE \nTanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa \n  \nSunday\, October 20\, 2024\, 3:00pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $1 \nStudents & 60+ FREE \nJoin the artists immediately following this performance for a conversation and audience Q&A! \n  \nSunday\, October 20\, 2024 \n1:30pm Juntos => 2:00pm Esperanza \n5:30pm Esperanza => 6:00pm Juntos \n  \nWhat is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? \nTanaquil Márquez \, Ximena Violante\, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS\, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest\, colonization\, exile\, assimilation\, and cross-cultural generations. \nMajor support for Nichos has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-10-20-24-3pm/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240718T204658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T132527Z
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SUMMARY:Nichos - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NICHOS \nWORLD PREMIERE \nTanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa \n  \nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024\, 7:00pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15 \nStudents & 60+ FREE \n  \nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024 \n5:30pm Juntos => 6:00pm Esperanza \n9:30pm Esperanza =>10:00pm Juntos \n  \nWhat is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? \nTanaquil Márquez \, Ximena Violante\, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS\, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest\, colonization\, exile\, assimilation\, and cross-cultural generations. \n  \nMajor support for Nichos has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-10-19-24-7pm/
CATEGORIES:Theater
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240718T204459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T132359Z
UID:2067-1729278000-1729285200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Nichos - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NICHOS \nWORLD PREMIERE \nTanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa \n  \nFriday\, October 18\, 2024\, 7:00pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15 \nStudents & 60+ FREE \n  \nWhat is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? \nTanaquil Márquez \, Ximena Violante\, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS\, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest\, colonization\, exile\, assimilation\, and cross-cultural generations. \n  \nMajor support for Nichos has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-10-18-24-7pm/
CATEGORIES:Theater
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240718T203935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T131327Z
UID:2064-1729191600-1729198800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Nichos - Opening Night - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NICHOS \nWORLD PREMIERE \nTanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa \nThursday\, October 17\, 2024\, 7:00pm (Opening Night) \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15 \nStudents & 60+ FREE \nWhat is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? \nTanaquil Márquez \, Ximena Violante\, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS\, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest\, colonization\, exile\, assimilation\, and cross-cultural generations. \nMajor support for Nichos has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nTickets Here
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichosopening/
CATEGORIES:Theater
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240718T203023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T203042Z
UID:2062-1723316400-1723327200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20240621T141848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T143659Z
UID:2056-1721487600-1721494800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:The Forge - Exclusive Pre-Release Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:July 20th | 3:00 PM | Teatro Esperanza\nExclusive Pre-Release Movie Screening: 3:00 PM \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nSpace is limited. Seating will be on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive on time. \nThe movie screening will be in English with Spanish subtitles. \nLimited ticket availability.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/the-forge-movie-screening/
CATEGORIES:Cinema Series,Free,Theater
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20220812T214928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T171233Z
UID:1740-1676662200-1676669400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Stand Up!
DESCRIPTION:Latino Comedians Rojo Perez\, with Che Guerrero\, Laura Bolivar\, and Jesse Pedraza \nFriday\, February 17\, 2023\, 7:30pm-9:00pm\nTEATRO ESPERANZA \n$10\, General Admission\nStudents & Seniors FREE\nPay As You Wish Livestream \nEsperanza Arts Center Artist-In-Residence comedian\, playwright\, and Tik-Tok sensation\, Che Guerrero hosts an evening of bilingual stand-up comedy featuring Rojo Perez\, with Laura Bolivar and Jesse Pedraza. \nSocial distancing is recommended and masks are welcome 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/stand-up/
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming,Theater,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20220812T214843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T164637Z
UID:1739-1674934200-1674941400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:The Perfect Latino
DESCRIPTION:Javier Ávila \nAward-winning Poet\, Actor\, and Educator\, Javier Ávila\, returns to Esperanza Arts Center with his new one-man show\, The Perfect Latino\, which blends comedy and poetry to explore the American Latino experience. The show draws on the arts\, education\, and entertainment to deliver a message about diversity\, inclusion\, race\, and representation. \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/the-perfect-latino/
CATEGORIES:Theater,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20220126T211310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T162048Z
UID:1684-1648927800-1648935000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Nichos Project
DESCRIPTION:Tanaquil Márquez  \nIn-Person Event \nThe Nichos Community Project is a multidisciplinary interactive cultural piece of the Mexican American community in Philadelphia. Through workshops and oral histories led by acclaimed actor/director\, Tanaquil Márquez\, Nichos will explore; la migra\, chicano culture\, la familia\, Nahuatl and Mexican heritage. The community will collaborate and find inspiration to create dance\, poetry and scene work from the authentic stories that have been shared.    \nPay As You Wish
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-project/
CATEGORIES:Theater,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20220126T210425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143340Z
UID:1679-1644694200-1644701400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Hecho en Puelto Rico (Livestreamed)
DESCRIPTION:HYBRID: In-Person & Livestreamed Event \nEN ESPANOL / IN SPANISH \nCalled “one of the most important plays of contemporary Puerto Rican theater”\, Angel Vázquez’ one-man show is a tender funny tale of discovery and pride as a student who attempts to escape the economic hardships of Puerto Rico unearths his cultural roots through the lives of notable men and women in the Island’s 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\nLivestream: Pay As You Wish
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/hecho-en-puelto-rico-in-person-livestream/
CATEGORIES:Free,Online/Streaming,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20220126T210420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T210109Z
UID:1678-1644694200-1644701400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Hecho en Puelto Rico (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:HYBRID: In-Person & Livestreamed Event \nEN ESPANOL / IN SPANISH \nCalled “one of the most important plays of contemporary Puerto Rican theater”\, Angel Vázquez’ one-man show is a tender funny tale of discovery and pride as a student who attempts to escape the economic hardships of Puerto Rico unearths his cultural roots through the lives of notable men and women in the Island’s 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: $10 \nLivestream: Pay As You Wish
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/hecho-en-puelto-rico-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20210810T145133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T162809Z
UID:1626-1631734200-1631737800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Feos
DESCRIPTION:Feos \nTeatro y su Doble \nSeptember 15 \n  \nThe result is simply masterful. A major work of art with just the right amount of everything\, brimming with transparent beauty\, sensitivity and emotion and resonating deeply with the audience. \n–El Mercurio \n  \nA man and woman meet for the first time in the line at the movie theater. Both have visible physical deformities\, are alone and have lived their whole lives being stared at. Inevitably\, they realize they have something in common and that they are ‘made for each other’. Together\, they decide to go in search of the light behind the darkness\, although nothing is quite as it seems.  \n  \nInspired by the story La Noche de los Feos by Mario Benedetti and with the playwright Guillermo Calderón\, Feos is the latest production by Teatro y Su Doble from Santiago\, Chile using puppets and animations as the main characters in the story. \n[vc_btn title=”SUBSCRIBE HERE” color=”inverse” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fesperanza.salsalabs.org%2Fvlaf2021|||”]
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/feos/
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20210104T195810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T200813Z
UID:1545-1612983600-1612989000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Ologundê
DESCRIPTION:Afro-Brazilian folkloric music and dance \n\nFebruary 10\, 2021\, 7 pm – Livestream \nTo kick-off Voces – spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil – Esperanza Arts Center presents a live-streamed celebration of Carnaval with a performance from Teatro Esperanza featuring Ologundê. A live online Q&A and conversation with Dendê Macêdo and the Ologundê ensemble will immediately follow the performance. Ologundê will lead an online workshop with area students as part of their virtual residency at Esperanza Arts Center and a full recording of the live-streamed performance and study guide will be available as VOD for free to area schools the entire season. Ologundê ensemble celebrates the rich Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador\, Bahia through a diverse repertoire of music\, dance\, and martial arts. Comprised of Brazilians living in the United States and Brazil\, the ensemble includes former members of world-renowned music and dance troupes under the direction of master Afro-Brazilian percussionist Dendê Macêdo. \nMake it Brazilian Night at Home! \nEnjoy authentic Brazilian food while watching VOCES at home and support our local Latino-owned restaurants.\nVISIT: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/make-it-brazilian-night-at-home/ \n————————————————————————————————– \nVOCES\nEsperanza Arts Center presents live-streamed performances\, screenings\, and conversations from Teatro Esperanza spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/voces-ologunde/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Online/Streaming,Theater,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20201015T125254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T162649Z
UID:1504-1605726000-1605727800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Bodas de Sangre\, Episode 7
DESCRIPTION:Bodas de Sangre \nTeatro Quarantine \nEpisode 7   \nStarring Yajaira Paredes\, Arianne Bracho\, Tanaquil Márquez\, Lorenza Bernasconi\, Daniela Malave\, Betsai Gomez\, Daniel de Jesus\, Krystal Rosa\, and Emily Fernandez. Directed by Tanaquil Márquez and edited by Gagik Ashark.   \nEsta noche La Novia confronts La Madre as the women in the village enter to pay their respects. Now it is time for La Madre to make a decision\, what will she choose?   \nWATCH: https://youtu.be/wmxakVLqR_g\n_______________________________________________________________ \nFrederico Garcia Lorca’s\nBODAS DE SANGRE  \nTeatro Quarantine  \nEsperanza Arts Center presents Teatro Quarantine’s production of Lorca’s seminal work for the stage as you’ve never experienced it before – produced virtually with actors and sets in remote locations. In the face of the current lockdown\, necessity has again become the mother of invention and innovation as every actor has become their own costume designer\, set designer\, lighting designer\, technical director\, and crew member. The result? A gathering of incredible artists to create a unique fully virtual production of Bodas de Sangre! Bilingual\, online\, and full of DUENDE!   \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/bodas-de-sangre-episode-7/
CATEGORIES:Free,Online/Streaming,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20201015T125206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T141654Z
UID:1503-1605121200-1605123000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Bodas de Sangre\, Episode 6
DESCRIPTION:Bodas de Sangre\nTeatro Quarantine \nEpisode 6   \nBodas de Sangre Act III. Starring William Márquez\, Isabel Sazak\, Daniel de Jesus\, Tanaquil Márquez\, Daniel Melo y Anthony Diaz. Directed by Tanaquil Márquez and edited by Gagik Ashark.   \nEsta noche La Novia y Leonardo escapes into the forest\, tragedy follows as La Luna y La Bendiga intervene.  \nWATCH: https://youtu.be/c02klL_LVZg\n___________________________________________________________________ \nFrederico Garcia Lorca’s\nBODAS DE SANGRE  \nTeatro Quarantine  \nEsperanza Arts Center presents Teatro Quarantine’s production of Lorca’s seminal work for the stage as you’ve never experienced it before – produced virtually with actors and sets in remote locations. In the face of the current lockdown\, necessity has again become the mother of invention and innovation as every actor has become their own costume designer\, set designer\, lighting designer\, technical director\, and crew member. The result? A gathering of incredible artists to create a unique fully virtual production of Bodas de Sangre! Bilingual\, online\, and full of DUENDE!   \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/bodas-de-sangre-episode-6/
CATEGORIES:Free,Online/Streaming,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20201015T125135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T152117Z
UID:1502-1604516400-1604518200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Bodas de Sangre\, Episode 5
DESCRIPTION:Bodas de Sangre \nTeatro Quarantine \nEpisode 5   \nStarring Yajaira Paredes\, Arianne Bracho\, Tanaquil Márquez\, Victor Rodriguez\, Lorenza Bernasconi\, Daniel Melo\, Anthony Diaz\, Krystal Rosa\, and Emily Fernandez. Directed by Tanaquil Márquez and edited by Gagik Ashark.   \nEsta noche tension builds with the newlyweds\, their families and bloodlines. Boundaries are crossed and an impulse decision unravels a lifetime of regret.    \nWATCH: https://youtu.be/I5uLugBXufY\n___________________________________________________________________ \nFrederico Garcia Lorca’s\nBODAS DE SANGRE  \nTeatro Quarantine  \nEsperanza Arts Center presents Teatro Quarantine’s production of Lorca’s seminal work for the stage as you’ve never experienced it before – produced virtually with actors and sets in remote locations. In the face of the current lockdown\, necessity has again become the mother of invention and innovation as every actor has become their own costume designer\, set designer\, lighting designer\, technical director\, and crew member. The result? A gathering of incredible artists to create a unique fully virtual production of Bodas de Sangre! Bilingual\, online\, and full of DUENDE!   \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/bodas-de-sangre-episode-5/
CATEGORIES:Free,Online/Streaming,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20201015T125043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T163149Z
UID:1501-1603911600-1603913400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Bodas de Sangre\, Episode 4
DESCRIPTION:Bodas de Sangre\nTeatro Quarantine\nEpisode 4     \nBodas de Sangre Act II. Starring Yajaira Paredes\, Arianne Bracho\, Joel Guerrero\, Lorenza Bernasconi\, Daniel Melo\, Anthony Diaz\, Betsai Gomez\, Krystal Rosa\, and Emily Fernandez. With cameos by Victor Rodriguez\, Estella Felder\, Gustavo Luna\, Mario Segovia\, Lici Gomez\, David Gomez\, Gael Gomez\, and  Katarina Gomez. Directed by Tanaquil Márquez\, assistant-directed by Yajaira Paredes and edited by Gagik Ashark\, with music by Daniel de Jesús.   \nEsta noche you are invited to the wedding of La Novia y El Novio! Everyone will be attending\, including Leonardo with unfinished business to layout.  \nWATCH: https://youtu.be/vAkobqnc4gk\n___________________________________________________________________ \nFrederico Garcia Lorca’s\nBODAS DE SANGRE  \nTeatro Quarantine  \nEsperanza Arts Center presents Teatro Quarantine’s production of Lorca’s seminal work for the stage as you’ve never experienced it before – produced virtually with actors and sets in remote locations. In the face of the current lockdown\, necessity has again become the mother of invention and innovation as every actor has become their own costume designer\, set designer\, lighting designer\, technical director\, and crew member. The result? A gathering of incredible artists to create a unique fully virtual production of Bodas de Sangre! Bilingual\, online\, and full of DUENDE!   \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/bodas-de-sangre-episode-3-copy/
CATEGORIES:Free,Online/Streaming,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20201015T125014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T123704Z
UID:1500-1603306800-1603308600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Bodas de Sangre\, Episode 3
DESCRIPTION:Bodas de Sangre \nTeatro Quarantine \nEpisode 3    \nDirected by Tanaquil Márquez\, assistant directed by Yajaira Paredes and edited by Gagik Arshak. Starring Yajaira Paredes\, Joel Guerrero\, Arianne Bracho Hernandez\, Tanaquil Márquez y Anthony Diaz.   \n Esta noche new characters come into play when both wedding parties meet.  \n___________________________________________________________________ \nFrederico Garcia Lorca’s\nBODAS DE SANGRE  \nTeatro Quarantine  \nEsperanza Arts Center presents Teatro Quarantine’s production of Lorca’s seminal work for the stage as you’ve never experienced it before – produced virtually with actors and sets in remote locations. In the face of the current lockdown\, necessity has again become the mother of invention and innovation as every actor has become their own costume designer\, set designer\, lighting designer\, technical director\, and crew member. The result? A gathering of incredible artists to create a unique fully virtual production of Bodas de Sangre! Bilingual\, online\, and full of DUENDE!   \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/bodas-de-sangre-episode-3/
CATEGORIES:Free,Online/Streaming,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003649
CREATED:20200812T143036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T194036Z
UID:1443-1602698400-1602703800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Ensemble Murgier
DESCRIPTION:WATCH: https://youtu.be/V_Z4D71IS78\n  \nFor Esperanza Arts Center’s Virtual Latino Arts Festival 2020 finale\, viewers will take a front seat in Ensemble Murgier’s recent intimate and captivating performance from Paris. Led by Argentine musical polymath and composer\, Pablo Murgier\, Ensemble Murgier represents a meeting point between avant-garde tango\, jazz\, and Latin American popular music. The Ensemble projects itself onto the map of Latin America. The trajectories of each individual musician allows the sextet to perform intimate chamber music without losing the power and freshness of popular Latin American folklore.   \n\nJUST ADDED!\nBodas de Sangre\nTeatro Quarantine \n\nStay tuned at the end of Ensemble Murgier’s presentation for a special bonus feature by Teatro Quarantine – the second episode of Frederico Garcia Lorca’s Bodas de Sangre!  \n\n\nTeatro Quarantine presents Lorca’s seminal work for the stage as you’ve never experienced it – produced virtually with actors and sets in remote locations. In the face of the current lockdown\, necessity has again become the mother of invention and innovation as every actor has become their own costume designer\, set designer\, lighting designer\, technical director\, and crew member. The result? A gathering of incredible artists to create a unique fully virtual production of Bodas de Sangre! Bilingual\, online and full of DUENDE!  \n\n___________________________________________________________________________________VIRTUAL LATINO ARTS FESTIVAL  \nEsperanza Arts Center presents our first Virtual Latino Arts Festival\, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with streamed performances by Latino artists and traditions from around the world. 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/ensemble-murgier/
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Online/Streaming,Theater
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