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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:20251122T150000
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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:20251220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131320
CREATED:20250821T123843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T183400Z
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SUMMARY:CHRISTMAS EN EL BARRIO
DESCRIPTION:Artistas y Músicos Latinoamericanos \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n12/20/25\, 3:00pm\nFREE General Admission \nBring an unwrapped gift to support children in need. \nA beloved North Philly holiday tradition! Get into the Christmas spirit with an evening of festive music\, food\, and community featuring villancicos\, aguinaldos\, and other traditional Latin songs\, performed by members of AMLA and other musical guests.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/christmas-en-el-barrio/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131320
CREATED:20250821T124018Z
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SUMMARY:PRE-INCAN SKETCHES
DESCRIPTION:Dolce Suono Ensemble \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n1/24/26\, 3:00pm\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nHeralded by The New York Times as “a consummate and charismatic performer\,” flutist Mimi Stillman leads the Dolce Suono Ensemble in a concert featuring Latin Grammy-winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s evocative musical depictions of pre-Incan culture “Four Pre-Incan Sketches.” \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. \nMusic by Cécile Chaminade\, Gabriela Lena Frank\, Rafael Hernández\, Jacob Bancks\, and more!\nPerformed by Jeysla Rosario Santos\, soprano; Mimi Stillman\, flute; Charles Abramovic\, piano; Gabriel Globus-Hoenich\, percussion; with Daniel de Jesús\, cello \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/pre-incan-sketches-v/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000
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SUMMARY:DE CERCA
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Ballet \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n1/31/26\, 3:00pm\nTICKETS SOLD OUT\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nPhiladelphia’s premiere dance company presents intimate evening of performance and conversation spotlighting the Latinx dancers of the Philadelphia Ballet. Community celebration and reception with the artists immediately follows the performance. \nPerformance Program \nConnection\nChoreography             Juliano Nunes            \nMusic                           Ezio Bosso\nCostume Design          Hogan McLaughlin\nLighting Design          Michael Mazzola \nConcerto Francaix\nChoreography          Charles Askegard\nMusic                        Jean Francaix\nCostumes                  Jennifer Tierney \nPhiladelphia Ballet’s De Cerca performance is sponsored by Carolyn C. Newsom\, Ph.D. with the reception to follow sponsored by Sarah and Brad Marshall.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/de-cerca-3/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
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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:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
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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:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131320
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SUMMARY:NIDIA GÓNGORA
DESCRIPTION:TEATRO ESPERANZA \n3/21/26\, 3:00pm\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nThe most recognized singer from the Colombian Pacific coast\, winner of the Shock Award\, and Latin Grammy nominee Nidia Góngora builds bridges between the traditional music of her native Timbiquí (Cauca) other world genres. \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. \nThis engagement of Nidia Gongora is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts in collaboration with Ibermusicas.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nidia-gongora-v/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131320
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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:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131320
CREATED:20250821T125214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T193427Z
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SUMMARY:ESPERANZA LATIN JAZZ SHOWCASE
DESCRIPTION:Esperanza Latin Jazz Showcase\nCurated by Award-Winning Percussionist Pablo Batista\n\nCelebrating the Latino voice in the American landscape\, featuring the  22 Piece Lopez Perez Mambo Big Band!\n\nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n4/17/26\, 7:00pm\n\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nComplimentary Livestream\nEnjoy the free livestream for this performance on our YouTube channel!\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7aNmIvsLWQzreFeGD451Q \nEAC launches our new annual Latin Jazz series\, led and curated by series director\, Grammy-winning Philadelphia-based percussionist and recording artist\, Pablo Batista. This inaugural concert will feature the first Latin big band in Philadelphia comprised of twenty acclaimed regional musicians\, donned in vibrant coordinated formal wear from the 40’s and 50’s\, and seated on multi-tiered platforms evocative of the big band era\, premiering new arrangements by bandleaders Jimmy Lopes and Tony Perez of classic big band Latin jazz greats\, including Mario Balza\, Tito Rodriguez\, Machito\, and Dizzy Gillespie. \nPart of the U.S. Semiquincentennial: In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, EAC will present a series of programs that celebrate and explore the Latino voice within the American landscape. Through arts\, culture\, and community engagement\, these programs will highlight the contributions\, histories\, and perspectives of Latino communities as part of the broader American story. \nFood and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of EAC’s official concession partner Helados Chupi Chupi. \nThis program was made possible through the generous support of the City of Philadelphia\, with additional support from the Presser Foundation\, and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. \n\nPREVIEW VIDEOS\nPablo Batista Latin Jazz Ensemble at South
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/pablo-batista-latin-jazz-orchestra-s/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131320
CREATED:20250821T125330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T171006Z
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SUMMARY:CLASSICAL GUITAR FROM LATIN AMERICA
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society | AMLA \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n5/2/26\, 3:00pm\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nFollowing their sold-out performance last season\, the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society returns to the Teatro stage to present an intimate program of classical music for the guitar from Latin America\, along with a special performance by AMLA guitar students. \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/classical-guitar-from-latin-america-2/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131320
CREATED:20250821T125518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T131334Z
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SUMMARY:EAGLE & EMPIRE: MUSIC OF COLONIAL MEXICO
DESCRIPTION:Piffaro | Ollin Yolitzli Calmecac \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n5/8/26\, 7:00pm\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nStep into history and hear music tell a complex tale of power\, adaptation\, and survival. Eagle & Empire brings to life rich and rarely heard repertoire born from the meeting of Indigenous and European traditions. Acclaimed vocalists Nell Snaidas\, Estelí Gomez\, Cecilia Duarte\, Jonatan Alvarado\, and Andrew Padgett join the virtuosic period instrumentalists of Piffaro\, the Renaissance Band in an evening of Aztec dance and traditional Indigenous cuisine\, courtesy of Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac\, Philadelphia’s trailblazing Aztec dance troupe and cultural preservationists.  \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.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/eagle-empire-music-of-colonial-mexico-v/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131320
CREATED:20250821T125737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155912Z
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SUMMARY:FESTIVAL DE LA CALLE DE SAN SEBASTIÁN EN FILADELFIA
DESCRIPTION:Tony Mendez & Los Bomberos de la Calle\nin partnership with American Composers Forum \nGRAN SALON & PLAZA\, TEATRO ESPERANZA\n5/30/26\, 3:00pm\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nEAC Artist in Residence\, 2024 Philadelphia Cultural Treasures Artist Fellow\, Tony Mendez and Los Bomberos de la Calle present the world premiere of a new work modeled after the widely celebrated annual Fiesta de la Calle de San Sebastián in Puerto Rico. Mendez celebrates Plena and Bomba musical traditions through an evocative\, multidisciplinary experience that immerses the audience and offers a guided tour of the history\, significance\, and legacy of one of Puerto Rico’s most important indigenous art forms.  \nPresented in partnership with the American Composers Forum ( ACF) . ACF’s Recomposing America is a multi-year initiative led by American Composers Forum that highlights artistic perspectives unique to the United States and the broader Americas through direct commissions\, institutional collaborations\, and public dialogue. Timed with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, Recomposing America aims to refresh and reimagine the “who\,” “what\,” and “why” of the United States\, and the stories therein. Music has always told the story of the United States. From anthems that forged unity and protest songs that challenged power\, to the intimate soundtracks of our daily lives\, music composition is a vessel to chart the stories\, ideas\, and origins of people and communities. Recomposing America is a platform that expands on this legacy by centering the role of music in our past and future stories — an evolving score shaped by many people and cultures across the U.S. \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. \nPart of the U.S. Semiquincentennial: In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, EAC will present a series of programs that celebrate and explore the Latino voice within the American landscape. Through arts\, culture\, and community engagement\, these programs will highlight the contributions\, histories\, and perspectives of Latino communities as part of the broader American story. \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/festival-de-la-calle-de-san-sebastian-en-filadelfia-v/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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