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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20240718T210321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T150919Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20240718T210611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T151000Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
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SUMMARY:Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined WHYY/EAC Latin Rhythms & Reels Miniseries
DESCRIPTION:Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined WHYY/EAC Latin Rhythms & Reels Miniseries \nEsperanza Arts Center proudly announces LATIN RHYTHM & REELS\, a new watch party mini-series in collaboration with WHYY. This unique series features Latin food\, live music\, and a screening and discussion of recent films. Join us for our opening night with Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Thursday\, November 21\, 2024\nLocation: Esperanza – GRAN SALON & LA PLAZA\nAddress: 4261 North 5th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19140\nParking: Free and on site \n  \nProgram Schedule & Event Information \n6:00 PM – Opening Reception with Latin food & live music \n6:45 PM – Pre-Show Live with Everett Robinson \n7:00 PM – Screening of Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined \n8:00 PM – Conversation and Q&A session \n  \nExplore the life and career of Julia Alvarez\, one of the most influential Latina writers of her generation. Since bursting onto the American literary scene in 1991 with her autobiographical novel\, “How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents\,” the widely acclaimed book that sold 250\,000 copies\, followed by “In the Time of the Butterflies” (1994)\, which raised global awareness about three sisters assassinated by Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo\, Alvarez has blazed a trail for Latina authors to break into the literary mainstream. One of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful writers\, Alvarez’s work spans multiple genres and audiences\, including three books of nonfiction\, three collections of poetry\, 11 books for children and young adults\, and seven literary novels. \n  \nLive Music will be performed by:\nThe Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet led by Tino Serrano  \nCatering by Empanadas United  \nHost: Anjoli Santiago M. S. Ed \nPANELISTS \nAlba Martinez\nKeila Cordova\nCaliph Gamble\nRita Mejias\nAntony Rivera\nDave Peth \n  \nSpecial Offer from the Julia de Burgos Bookstore courtesy of our event partner\, Taller Puertorriqueño \nPurchase a book by Julia Alvarez and other Dominican authors ahead of time and pick them up at the event. \n  \nBy Julia Álvarez: \nThe Cemetery of Untold Stories \nEl cementerio de los cuentos sin contar \nHow The García Girls Lost Their Accent (Paperback / Hardback Collector’s Edition) \nDe cómo las muchachas García perdieron el acento \nIn The Time of the Butterflies (Paperback) \nIn The Time of the Butterflies (Hardback Collector’s Edition) \nEn el tiempo de las mariposas \nAfterlife \n  \nBooks by Dominican authors: \nGloriana\, Presente  \nGloriana\, Presente (Spanish version) \nAngélica and the Güira (English) \nAngélica y la güira (Spanish) \nHow Not to Drown in a Glass of Water  \nDominicana \nThe Girl\, The Ring\, and the Baseball Bat \nThe Poet X \nFamily Lore \nReinbou
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/julia-alvarez-a-life-reimagined-whyy-eac-latin-rhythms-reels-miniseries/
CATEGORIES:Cinema Series,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T162537Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas in the Barrio - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Christmas in the Barrio  \nDecember 14\, 2024\, 3:00pm – FREE \nEsperanza’s beloved holiday celebration with villancicos\, aguinaldos\, and festive Puerto Rican traditions.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/christmas-in-the-barrio-3/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20241205T193734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T193734Z
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SUMMARY:Perspect-vida de un Sueno. Huellas de Puerto Rico - Un Legado en Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Perspect-vida de un Sueño: Huellas de Puerto Rico – Un Legado en Philadelphia” Celebrates Puerto Rico’s vibrant cultural traditions and their deep connection to Philadelphia. Danny Torres\, celebrated for his work as a painter and muralist\, will present an inspiring collection of iconic pieces from various stages of his career. \nJoin us at Galería Esperanza\, located on Esperanza’s main campus in Hunting Park. The gallery is the newest addition to the Esperanza Arts Center\, dedicated to making Latin arts and culture accessible to the community. \nEnjoy traditional Puerto Rican music\, savor Latin cuisine\, and experience an exhibit that celebrates Puerto Rico’s unique cultural traditions and its connection to Philadelphia.\n📅 Date: Saturday\, December 14th\, 2024 \n⏰ Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM \n📍 Location: Galería Esperanza \nFREE Event \n\n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/perspect-vida-de-un-sueno-huellas-de-puerto-rico-un-legado-en-philadelphia/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20240909T193637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T164209Z
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SUMMARY:Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends
DESCRIPTION:Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends  \nWHYY/EAC Latin Rhythms & Reels Miniseries \nDecember 19\, 2024\, 6:00pm – FREE \nThe Mambo Legends Orchestra keeps the music of Afro-Cuban bandleaders Machito\, Tito Puente\, and Tito Rodriguez alive. Featuring former members of these legendary orchestras\, they connect today’s audiences to the golden era of 1940s New York\, where Latin rhythms and big-band sounds merged. \n  \nEVENT SCHEDULE \n6:00pm-6:45pm \nLive music with the Tino Serrano Ensemble \nLatin food by Empanadas United \n  \n6:45pm-7:30pm \nPreshow with WHYY’s Everett Robinson and screening of MAMBO LEGENDS \n7:30pm-8:00pm \nPost-screening panel and audience Q&A moderated by Anjoli Santiago\, featuring panelists Suzzette Ortiz and Tony Mendez
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/mambo-legends-the-music-never-ends/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20240909T194717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165452Z
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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:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20240909T194818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T205621Z
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SUMMARY:AfroRican State of Soul – Lucas Rivera (V)
DESCRIPTION:AfroRican State of Soul – Lucas Rivera (V)  \nJanuary 24\, 2025\, 7:00pm \n$20 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors \nExperience the powerful fusion of Afro-Puerto Rican poetry and Latin music at AfroRican State of Soul\, featuring renowned poet Lucas Rivera. Inspired by iconic Afro-Puerto Rican poets Piri Thomas and Pedro Pietri\, Rivera presents his original poetry alongside a live Latin musical ensemble\, featuring Philadelphia’s Los Bomberos de la Calle\, Tosstones\, Will Gato Brown\, Kyle Just Sole Clark\, and Dr. Jay Fluellen. The performance will merge vibrant sounds of salsa\, bomba\, and plena\, illuminating stories rooted in Afro-Puerto Rican culture and identity.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/afrorican-state-of-soul-lucas-rivera-v/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20240909T204203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T160859Z
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SUMMARY:Tommy Mesa  – Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (V) 
DESCRIPTION:Tommy Mesa  – Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (V)  \nFebruary 15\, 2025\, 7:00pm \n$20 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors \nHailed as one of the most charismatic\, innovative\, and engaging artists of this generation\, Cuban-American cellist\, Tommy Mesa\, performs a program featuring music by the world premiere of a new work by Evan Williams.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/tommy-mesa-chamber-orchestra-of-philadelphia-v/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20241008T161152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T170855Z
UID:2141-1740074400-1740081600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Jose Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
DESCRIPTION:JOSE CLEMENTE OROZCO: MAN OF FIRE \n  \nWHYY/EAC Latin Rhythm & Reels Miniseries \n  \nLatin Food\, Live Music & Screening\, and Conversation \n  \n2/20/25\, 6:00pm \nGran Salon & Plaza \nFREE \n  \nThe life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949)\, a life filled with drama\, adversity and triumph\, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Despite poverty\, childhood rheumatic fever that damaged his heart and an explosion in his youth that cost him his left hand\, Orozco persisted in his wish to become an artist.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/jose-clemente-orozco-man-of-fire/
CATEGORIES:Cinema Series,Free,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20240909T204308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T185352Z
UID:2128-1740841200-1740848400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Philadanco (V) 
DESCRIPTION:Philadanco (V)  \nMarch 1\, 2025\, 3:00pm \n$20 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors \nDescribed as a “brilliant mix of skill\, energy\, and artistry”\, Philadelphia’s groundbreaking dance company\, Philadanco returns the Teatro stage in a one-night only performance featuring its virtuoso dancers in a diverse and imaginative program rooted in African-American traditions.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/philadanco-v/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20240909T204359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T143721Z
UID:2129-1742050800-1742058000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Di Buenos Días Si Es De Noche | Say Good Morning If It’s Night
DESCRIPTION:Di Buenos Días Si Es De Noche | Say Good Morning If It’s Night \nKeila Cordova | 3 Pony Show \nWORLD PREMIERE \nMarch 15\, 2025\, 3:00pm \n$20 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors \nLauded as a “thoroughly distinctive voice who sculpts multi-tiered tableaus teeming with vivid imagery” Esperanza Arts Center Artist In Residence’ Keila Cordova performs the world premiere of her new multidisciplinary work colliding fragments of Panamanian heritage\, culture\, and resistance featuring performances by Yesenia Escobar-Espitia\, Venrick James\, Cory Seals and Vyette Tiya\, and music by Panamanian composer and guitarist\, Emiliano Pardo-Tristán \nPart of VOCES Series \nPREVIEWS \nA Tree When No Moon Shines \nExcerpt from “A Tree When No Moon Shines” | Philadelphia Fringe Festival September 2023 \nDeconstructed Girl \nKeila Cordova\, MR@ Judson Church\, 01/07/08
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/dibuenosdiassiesdenoches/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20240909T205112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T180219Z
UID:2130-1742655600-1742662800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Harlem Samba | Philly Salsa featuring Edmar Castañeda & Curtis Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Harlem Samba | Philly Salsa \nfeaturing Edmar Castañeda & Curtis Stewart \n  \nSaturday\, March 22\, 2025 \n3:00pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $20\, Adults\, Children & Seniors (60+) FREE \n  \nHosted and curated by Grammy-nominated artists Edmar Castañeda and Curtis Stewart\, Harlem Samba/Philly Salsa spotlights two Latino dance and music traditions that blossomed to two separate cities in the 20th century: Samba in New York City and Salsa in Philadelphia\, and celebrates the cultural legacy of the Brazilian and Puerto Rican residents responsible for cultivating and sustaining these traditions. Featuring performances by Harlem Samba and Siempre Salsa Philly. \nThis program is presented as part of American Composers Orchestra’s CoLABoratory Fellowship program at Carnegie Hall – an exploration of how Latin American\, Afro-Caribbean\, and United States cultures have been interconnected for centuries by the effects of colonization and how these musics have been transformed and transported across the Atlantic in the process. \nPresented in partnership with AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA \n  \nPart of VOCES Series \nLead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/harlem-samba-philly-salsa-v/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20240909T205533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T182336Z
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SUMMARY:Peru Negro - World Premiere 
DESCRIPTION:Peru Negro – World Premiere  \nApril 26\, 2025\, 3:00pm \n$20 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors \nPianist\, Priscila Navarro leads a guided musical tour of composer Jimmy López’s homage to AfroPeruvian music. Including the premiere of Peru Negro in a two piano\, two percussion version featuring six Afro-Peruvian dances in what Lopez calls a “personal desire to assimilate Peruvian folk music to the point of blending it seamlessly with his own language. \nFeatured Artists \nPriscila Navarro\, piano \nYi-Yang Chen\, piano \nArx Duo\, percussion (Sijia Huang\, Garret Arney)
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/peru-negro-world-premiere/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20240909T205646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T164121Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Guitar from Latin America 
DESCRIPTION:Classical Guitar from Latin America  \n$20 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors \nMay 10\, 2025\, 3:00pm \nEmiliano Pardo-Tristán\, Ana Vidovic\, John Penn\, Alejo de los Reyes\, and others perform an intimate program of classical music for the guitar from Latin America – with music from Cuba\, Argentina\, Paraguay\, Venezuela\, and Mexico\, along with a special performance by AMLA guitar students. \n50% of all net proceeds from this event will support lessons for AMLA students by the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/classical-guitar-from-latin-america/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20250507T180817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T123732Z
UID:2246-1751050800-1751058000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Songs of Hope - Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:SONGS OF HOPE\nChamber Orchestra of Philadelphia\nReggie Mobley\, leader and countertenor \nFriday\, June 27\, 2025\n7:00pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\nGeneral Admission: $20\nStudents & Seniors (60+) FREE \nExperience the captivating voice of countertenor Reggie Mobley as he performs a program of uplifting songs\, arias\, and spirituals with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Highlights include Dowland’s Flow My Tears\, Deep River\, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child\, and Handel’s Eternal Source of Light Divine. \nPROGRAM \nCHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF PHILADELPHIA\nReginald Mobley\, leader and countertenor \nSancho Songs and Dances\nHandel Selected arias\nPurcell Selected arias\nWilliams Flow My Tears \nThis performance is part of “Recomposing the Past: An African American Perspective” and has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation\, with additional support by the Presser Foundation\, and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. \nPREVIEW VIDEO \nReggie Mobley in Performance \nhttps://www.reginaldmobley.com/videos
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/songs-of-hope-chamber-orchestra-of-philadelphia/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20250625T135936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T140440Z
UID:2262-1752940800-1752951600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Arte en las Calles - Fiesta de Verano: Timbalona
DESCRIPTION:Esperanza Arts Center \npresents \nArte en las Calles \nFiesta de Verano: Timbalona \nin partnership with Artcinia & Marz Auto Central \nSaturday\, July 19\, 2025 \n4:00pm-7:00pm \nMarz Auto Central (5th & Annsbury) \nJoin us at Marz Auto Central for our first Arte en las Calles event of the summer with live music by Timbalona. Featuring Latin food\, merchant fair\, dancing\, and fun activities for all ages. \n  \nPublic Transportation: Marz Auto is located along SEPTA Bus Line 47. \nParking: Free parking available at Rite Aid on 5th & Annsbury \n  \nFree and open to the public.\nRegistration encouraged but not required. \n  \nThank you to our Event Partners & Sponsors \nArtcinia | AARP | Marz Auto | Pan American Academy \n  \nMade possible by support from AARP\, Creative PHL\, Presser Foundation\, and William Penn Foundation.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/arte-en-las-calles-fiesta-de-verano-timbalona/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20250625T140305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T155415Z
UID:2263-1755367200-1755378000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Arte en las Calles – Fiesta de Verano: Dendê Macêdo & Band\, Chrystal E. Williams & Felipe Hostins
DESCRIPTION:Esperanza Arts Center  \npresents  \n  \nArte en las Calles \nFiesta de Verano \n  \nFeaturing \nDendê & Band \nForrópera (Chrystal E. Williams & Felipe Hostins) \nBlaze Born (AMLA Rock Band) \n  \nHosted by Rumba 106.1’s Johanny Rodriguez \n  \nSaturday\, August 16\, 2025 \n6:00pm-9:00pm \n  \nEsperanza Parking lot (4th & Bristol) \n  \nThis summer\, feel the rhythm\, flavor\, and joy – Latino style! Join us this August for a vibrant celebration featuring Latin food\, live music\, dancing\, a local merchant fair\, balloons\, and fun for all ages. \n  \nPublic Transportation: Esperanza is located along SEPTA Bus Line 47. \nParking: Free parking available at 4th and Bristol \n  \nFree and open to the public.\nRegistration encouraged but not required. \n  \nMade possible with support from AARP\, Creative PHL\, Presser Foundation\, and William Penn Foundation. \n  \nVIDEO PREVIEW \n  \nDendê & Band \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMATF_Of5Fk \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJP58vU842w \n  \nForrópera \nFeaturing Esperanza Academy students\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deJTjBd3R9w \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf7bAmTpBiU
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/arte-en-las-calles-fiesta-de-verano-dende-macedo-band-chrystal-williams-felipe-hostins/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20250821T122007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T171110Z
UID:2294-1757692800-1757700000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:SONQO
DESCRIPTION:Season Opening Celebration\nin partnership with Artcinia \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n9/12/25\, 4:00pm\nFree\, Invitation-Only \nEAC opens our 2024/2025 season and previews our VOCES Series with an evening of music\, food\, and community featuring traditional Altiplano music from South America by SONQO. \nSonqo means heart in Quechua\, the language of the Incas\, which is still spoken in several countries in South America.  SONQO consists of a group of musicians from different backgrounds who are united to preserve the traditions\, culture\, and music from their ancestors\, the Inca Empire and previous civilizations. The celebrated ensemble plays authentic Andean music with a variety of traditional instruments that originated during the Pre-Columbian times in combination with the stringed instruments brought by the Spanish conquistadors. \nFeatured performers: Patricio Acevedo\, Jorge Gomez\, Fabricio Hernandez\, and Alex Shaw. \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/sonqo-v/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20250827T200035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T203758Z
UID:2316-1758652200-1758659400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Barcos de Esperanza – World Premiere Screening
DESCRIPTION:Barcos de Esperanza\nin partnership with HITN \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n9/23/25\, 6:45pm\nFree \nThis powerful new series follows the inspiring mission of Mercy Ships\, a floating hospital that provides free surgeries and medical training in underserved African countries. \nThe program shines a light on humanitarian service and is designed to encourage volunteerism and leadership in our communities. \n  \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening featuring: \n\nScreening of the first episode of Barcos de Esperanza\nDiscussion and Q&A on the remarkable humanitarian work highlighted in the series
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/barcos/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20250821T122256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T171151Z
UID:2295-1758913200-1758920400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:LEO BROUWER PORTRAIT
DESCRIPTION:Network for New Music \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n9/26/25\, 7:00pm\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nPhiladelphia’s premiere new music ensemble presents a celebration of the music of Latin Grammy-winning Afro-Cuban composer and guitarist\, Leo Brouwer. Featuring Brouwer’s El Mito de Sísifo for guitar\, Perpetuum mobile for clarinet and guitar\, Concierto de Toronto\, Sones y danzones for piano trio\, and the world premiere of a new work inspired by Latin American indigenous traditions. \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/leo-brouwer-portrait-v/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20250821T122542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T171829Z
UID:2296-1759687200-1759698000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20250821T122839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T191802Z
UID:2297-1760122800-1760130000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:SONIDOS LATINOS
DESCRIPTION:Marcelle McGuirk \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n10/10/25\, 7:00pm\n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) \nPraised for her “clear\, beautiful soprano\, Puerto Rican American singer Marcelle McGuirk leads a program of classical songs from Latin America and the Caribbean – including rarely performed gems from Puerto Rico\, Argentina\, Brazil\, Cuba\, and Mexico. Featuring Brazilian pianist Gabriel Rebolla and French-Argentinian mezzo-soprano Eugenia Forteza. \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/sonidos-latinos/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20250821T123109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T122633Z
UID:2298-1761242400-1761249600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:MOSAICO DE PHILADELPHIA
DESCRIPTION:The Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase\nSotomayor Productions | Esperanza Immigration Legal Services \nGRAN SALON & PLAZA\n10/23/25\, 6:00pm\nFree General Admission \nTwo films: Expanding Sanctuary and Status Pending serve as a centerpiece in an evening of Latin food\, live music\, and conversation highlighting stories of resilience\, activism\, and the cultural richness of Philadelphia’s immigrant communities. \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.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/mosaico-de-philadelphia/
CATEGORIES:Cinema Series,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031649
CREATED:20250821T123338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T171841Z
UID:2299-1762614000-1762621200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
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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