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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Lullaby Project Celebration Concert
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission \nAn evening of songs and stories from Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute program that pairs new parents and caregivers with professional musicians to write a lullaby for their child. The concert features acclaimed Philadelphia musicians with guest performances by family participants. \nRefreshments after the concert. \nFree parking available \nDirections\, and public transport details are HERE \nLead support provided by the William Penn Foundation
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/philadelphia-lullaby-project-celebration-concert/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
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SUMMARY:Christmas in the Barrio
DESCRIPTION:Community Holiday Celebration \nA North Philly tradition\, Esperanza’s annual Christmas celebration for the community returns to Teatro Esperanza! Join us for an evening of Christmas caroling\, traditional Latino music and dance\, festive food\, face-painting\, and fun activities for the entire family. \nPerformances will be presented at limited capacity in the Teatro. Social distancing and masks recommended throughout the event regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nTickets\nIn Person\nLivestream
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/christmas-in-the-barrio-2022/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Free,Online/Streaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T163048Z
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SUMMARY:A Winter’s Dream
DESCRIPTION:From an enchanted winter forest to the glowing Northern Lights\, take a magical journey through a world of dance in A Winter’s Dream\, created and choreographed by Christina Castro-Tauser. International Ballet Exchange invites audiences of all ages to the beautiful Teatro Esperanza (4261 N. 5th Street\, Philadelphia 19140)\, on Saturday\, December 10. Two shows only: 1 and 7pm. All tickets $25. Free parking. Seating is limited\, so purchase early.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/a-winters-dream-2/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20221117T163009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T163009Z
UID:1765-1670677200-1670684400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:A Winter’s Dream
DESCRIPTION:From an enchanted winter forest to the glowing Northern Lights\, take a magical journey through a world of dance in A Winter’s Dream\, created and choreographed by Christina Castro-Tauser. International Ballet Exchange invites audiences of all ages to Teatro Esperanza on Saturday\, December 10. Two shows only: 1 and 7pm. All tickets $25. Free parking. Seating is limited\, so purchase early.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/a-winters-dream/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220812T214331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T164349Z
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SUMMARY:Miguel Zenón
DESCRIPTION:Latin Jazz \nDescribed as a composer who is “reestablishing the artistic\, cultural\, and social tradition of jazz while creating an entirely new jazz language for the 21st century\,” multiple Grammy nominee\, MacArthur Genius\, and Guggenheim Fellow\, Jazz saxophonist and composer\, Miguel Zenón\, will lead a performance of classic and original Latin Jazz with his ensemble. \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/miguel-zenon/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220812T214222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T164421Z
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SUMMARY:Música en tus Manos
DESCRIPTION:Hailed as “an adventurous ensemble” (The New York Times) and “One of the most dynamic groups in the US” (The Huffington Post)\, the Dolce Suono Ensemble will present a program of chamber music by Latino composers’ Ernesto Lecuona\, Astor Piazzolla\, María Grever\, Consuelo Velázquez\, Samuel Zyman\, Charles Abramovic\, and a world premiere by Daniel de Jesús. \nPerformers: \nMimi Stillman\, flute \nCelina Velez\, violin \nGabriel Cabezas\, cello \nCharles Abramovic\, piano \nGabriel Globus-Hoenich\, percussion \n \nAnd featuring a side-by-side performance with students from Esperanza Academy and AMLA! \nPerformances will be presented at limited capacity in the Teatro. Social 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/.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/musica-en-tus-manos/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220812T214541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T135121Z
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SUMMARY:LatinX Composers/Astral Artists
DESCRIPTION:Astral Artists \nAstral Artist’s roster of emerging virtuosos will perform chamber music by Latin American composers\, including the world premiere of a new work by Sergio Delgado Rodriguez. \nFeatured Astral Artists \n\nBeomjae Kim\, flute\nAmer Hasan\, clarinet\nByeol Kim\, piano\nHao Yang\, guitar\n\n  \nPerformances will be presented at limited capacity in the Teatro. Social distancing and masks recommended throughout the event regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nTickets\nIn Person\nLivestream \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/latinx-composers-astral-artists/
CATEGORIES:Music,Online/Streaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20221012T130741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T130741Z
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SUMMARY:Venezuelan Expressions 2022
DESCRIPTION:Casa de Venezuela Presents\nVenezuelan Expressions 2022\nNovember 5\, 2022\n5pm-8pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA  \nLa Flauta de Venezuela\nHUASCAR BARRADAS\nSus Amigos \nWorld renowned Venezuelan flutist and Latin Grammy® winner Huáscar Barradas has worked with some of the most important musical talents in Venezuela\, including Simón Díaz\, Oscar D’ León\, Ilán Chester\, Guaco\, Voz Veis\, and Chino & Nacho. He has also performed with the great international artists Rosario Flores\, Isabel Pantoja\, and Miguel Bosé. Huáscar and his friends will be joined on the Teatro stage by María Virginia Caldera\, Venezuelan songwriter\, musician\, producer and Latin Grammy Nominee\, as well as percussionist Nerio Mattheus. \nArcoNet’s alumni and students will also be featured on the program\, joined by Mary Javian\, Bass (Curtis Institute of Music faculty);  Luigi Mazzocchi\, Violin (Philadelphia Ballet Concertmaster); Adriana Linares\, Viola (Dali Quartet and ArcoNet Director); and Carlos Rubio\, violin (Dali Quartet and West Chester University Faculty). \nMaster of ceremonies will be musician\, singer and composer Juan Carlos Ruiz. \nLimited capacity\, buy your tickets before they sell out.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/venezuelan-expressions-2022-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20221012T130453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T153057Z
UID:1757-1667577600-1667584800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Venezuelan Expressions 2022
DESCRIPTION:Casa de Venezuela Presents \nVenezuelan Expressions 2022\nNovember 4\, 2022\n4pm-6pm\nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nLa Flauta de Venezuela\nHUASCAR BARRADAS\nMaster Class \nNot just for musicians\, this master class is an enjoyable view towards the road to “success” based on the personal story of an artist with over 30 years’ experience in the music scene. Through anecdotes\, tips\, experiences\, successes and failures\, Huascar Barradas\, “The Venezuelan Unlimited Flutist”\, addresses the difficulties of such a competitive and challenging career in today’s world. \nThe class also includes topics from the most specific musical technical problems to issues that have to do with the competitive world of commercial music. Sonata by Bach to a Salsa from Oscar D’León will be featured in the masterclass. \nIt is a motivational session\, where beyond the music\, it will reinforce values such as responsibility\, ethics\, teamwork\, perseverance\, recognition of their talents among many other topics that seek to raise\, educate\, and prepare individuals to succeed. \nPresentation will take place in-person or online. Limited capacity for in-person attendance. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. \nMore information available upon registration.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/venezuelan-expressions-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220812T214037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T143146Z
UID:1732-1665084600-1665091800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:iConexiones! Music from Cuba
DESCRIPTION:Orchestra 2001 continues its annual iConexiones! series at Esperanza Arts Center this season featuring orchestral and chamber music by Cuban composers. \nErnesto Abelardo Valdés – Almendra  \nTania León – Toque  \nIleana Pérez Velázquez – Zunzun  \nLeo Brouwer (Juan Leovigildo Brouwer Mezquida) – Sones y Danzones\, III \nPaquito D’Rivera – Preludio y Merengue  \nPerformances will be presented at limited capacity in the Teatro. Social distancing and masks recommended throughout the event regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nTickets\nIn Person\nLivestream
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/iconexiones-music-from-cuba/
CATEGORIES:Music,Online/Streaming,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220812T213101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T214358Z
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SUMMARY:De Cerca
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Ballet \nEAC opens our 22/23 season with an evening of intimate performances and conversation featuring Latino principal dancers of the Philadelphia Ballet. \nPhiladelphia Ballet’s performances at Esperanza highlight the talented company members in the Latinx/Hispanic community. The program includes three solos\, performed by Principal Dancer Nayara Lopes\, Soloist Thays Golz\, and Corps de Ballet dancer Fernanda Oliveira. Principal Dancer Mayara Pineiro and Soloist Pau Pujol will perform a pas de deux from Paquita\, in addition to an excerpt from Don Quixote performed by Principal Dancers Arian Molina Soca and Dayesi Torriente. Philadelphia Ballet’s performance will conclude with Bourbon St.\, choreographed by Artistic Director Angel Corella and Demi Soloist Russell Ducker with music by Louis Prima and the Barcelona Hot Angels. Bourbon St. is a high-energy\, character-driven work that is an homage to the nightlife of New Orleans\, and features the Lindy Hop\, a swing-era dance-craze. Philadelphia Ballet is honored to collaborate with Esperanza in this celebration of the Latinx/Hispanic communities of Philadelphia. Learn more about Philadelphia Ballet at philadelphiaballet.org. \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/de-cerca/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220812T212730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T141550Z
UID:1730-1662831000-1662847200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Arte en las Calles
DESCRIPTION:Opera in the Park\, featuring Opera Philadelphia \nLOCATION: Esperanza Parking Lot (entrance on Bristol Street\, between 3rd & 5th) \nBring the whole family for an evening of Latin food\, face painting\, local business fair\, bilingual comedy with Che Guerrero\, Live Latin Jazz\, and a hi-definition outdoor screening of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro with Spanish subtitles. \nPerformance will be presented outdoors. Masks and social distancing recommended throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nLet us know you’re coming!
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/arte-en-las-calles-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220610T183032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T183032Z
UID:1724-1656759600-1656774000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Esperanza Arts Center &  Wawa Welcome America present Celebration of Community & Culture
DESCRIPTION:Wawa Welcome America Festival – Arte en las Calles  \nSaturday\, July 2\, 2022\, 11:00am-3:00pm\nEsperanza Parking Lot + Teatro Esperanza \nFREE ADMISSION \nImmerse yourself in the rich and vibrant Latino cultures found across our city.  Enjoy a festive block party style atmosphere complete with Latin food\, Salsa music and dancing with Lia Montalvo y su Orquesta\, and local vendors\, before heading inside to Teatro Esperanza for performances by Argentinian pianist Emiliano Messiez and his quartet\, and performances and dance lessons with members of the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School. \nMasks Recommended Indoors
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/esperanza-arts-center-wawa-welcome-america-present-celebration-of-community-culture/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220126T211754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T135359Z
UID:1689-1653593400-1653600600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:BalletX
DESCRIPTION:Caili Quan – Nichos Project \nEAC’s Winter-Spring season and 2022 Voces Series comes to an exciting close with the world premiere of a new dance work by acclaimed choreographer and former BalletX dancer\, Caili Quan\, inspired by stories from neighborhood youth and their families\, in collaboration with EAC Artist-In-Residence\, Tanaquil Marquez\, and visual artist\, Cesar Viveros. \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. \nPart of Voces 2022 \nLimited Seating | Masks Recommended \nFor Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: Free Admission
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/balletx-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220126T211657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T172616Z
UID:1688-1653161400-1653168600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:iConexiones!
DESCRIPTION:Orchestra 2001 – Mexican Composers  \nEncore Streamed Presentation \nEsperanza Arts Center concludes VOCES 2022 with an encore streamed presentation of iCONEXIONES!. Orchestra 2001’s Cinco de Mayo 2019 performance from Teatro Esperanza spotlights music of Mexican composers – including the world premiere of Transcending Walls by Francisco Cortés-Álvarez featuring images of murals by Mexican artists painted on the border wall that inspired the work. \nStreamed Presentation: Pay As You Wish
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/iconexiones/
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Online/Streaming,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220126T211506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T142131Z
UID:1686-1651951800-1651959000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Behind the Stage Door
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new way to experience ballet. Behind the Stage Door is an interactive multimedia performance that explores the “invisible” forces that bring the ballet to life. A multi-part experience\, the program includes original musical composition\, live dance\, film\, sculpture and multimedia stage design to illuminate the untold stories that are integral to Philadelphia Ballet. \nPhiladelphia Ballet II performs new choreography by Maria Konrad\, Gary Jeter\, Da’Von Doane\, and Zecheng Liang to original music composed by John B. Hedges; the evening will also include an animated film produced by Big Picture Alliance\, animated by Cybee Bloss and Alex Aldrich Barrett as well as set designs in partnership with Mural Arts.   \nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are recommended throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: Free Admission
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/behind-the-stage-door/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220412T234720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T234809Z
UID:1716-1650718800-1650724200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Defying Gravity
DESCRIPTION:Arte es las Calles \nDefying Gravity\nWords and Music in Celebration of Resilience  \nEsperanza Parking Lot (Entrance on Bristol Street between 3rd and 5th Aves) \nJoin the celebrated Bearded Ladies Cabaret\, the Teen Voices of the City Ensemble (T-VOCE)\, students from Esperanza Academy\, and Artistas y Músicos Latinoamericanos Ensemble (AMLA) as they sing\, read\, and reflect about themes of fate\, resilience\, and rising up in joy. \nT-VOCE is presented by Esperanza Arts Center and AMLA in collaboration with Opera Philadelphia\, Singing City\, and ArtSmart \nPerformance will be presented outdoors 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/. \nFREE ADMISSION
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/defying-gravity/
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220126T211401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143141Z
UID:1685-1650655800-1650663000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Adios Amor
DESCRIPTION:Film – Imagen Award 2020  \nIn-Person Film Screening \nDiscovery of lost photographs sparks the search for a hero that history forgot— Maria Moreno\, a migrant mother who sacrificed everything but her twelve kids in the passionate pursuit of justice for farmworkers. Years before Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta launched the United Farm Workers\, Maria picked up the only weapon she had—her voice—and became an outspoken leader in an era when women were relegated to the background. The first farm worker woman in America to be hired as a union organizer\, Maria’s story was silenced and her legacy buried—until now.    \nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: $10
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/adios-amor/
CATEGORIES:Cinema Series,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220325T145318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T145318Z
UID:1711-1649359800-1649359800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Jazz Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Latin Jazz with Suzzette Ortiz & AMLA \n7:30pm\, April 7 at Teatro Esperanza \nLed by celebrated composer and many-faceted musician\, and AMLA artistic director\, Suzzette Ortiz\, the City of Philadelphia Office of Art\, Culture\, and the Creative economy presents a program of Latin Jazz featuring Ms. Ortiz and the AMLA Ensemble. \nFREE
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/jazz-philadelphia/
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
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:20220319T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220126T211204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143220Z
UID:1683-1647685800-1647693000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Stories from Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with Alberto Pagan Ramirez \nIn-Person Event \nCelebrated Philadelphia musician and Children’s Librarian\, Alberto Pagan-Ramirez will share bilingual stories and folk tales from Mexico. Bring the whole family for a morning of games\, face-painting\, and storytelling. Suitable for ages 4-10. \nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: $5
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/stories-from-mexico/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220126T211108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T165106Z
UID:1682-1647093600-1647104400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Fandango
DESCRIPTION:Ximena Violante and Friends \nIn-Person Event \nEverybody is welcome to join our fandango at Esperanza – a celebration of traditional son jarocho music from Mexico – think somewhere between jam session and bomba celebration\, except with guitars and percussive dancing.  Bring an acoustic instrument\, bring your voices\, and get ready to learn more about this tradition with roots in indigenous\, African\, and Spanish cultures. \nOpen to all ages and levels of musical experience. Vendors will be selling artesanías (traditional Mexican crafts and clothing) so bring some cash and let’s make beautiful music together! \nTAKE OUR FREE SHUTTLE BUS FROM JUNTOS TO ESPERANZA!!\n\n\n\nMarch 12\, 2022\n\n1:15pm\nBus departs from Juntos (600 Washington Avenue\, https://www.vamosjuntos.org/)\n\n2:00pm \nBus arrives at Esperanza\n(4261 North 5th Street\, parking lot)\n\n5:15pm\nBus departs from Esperanza\n(4261 North 5th Street\, parking lot)\n\n6:00pm \nBus arrives at Juntos\n(600 Washington Avenue)\n\nQuestions? Please contact patronservices@esperanza.us \n\nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: $5
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/fandango/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Music,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220126T211012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143257Z
UID:1681-1645871400-1645878600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:She Looks Like Me!
DESCRIPTION:Storytime and Activities with Stephanie Brown \nIn-Person Event \nElena is a spunky and curious little girl who realizes that none of the people in the stories they read in class look like her. Elena goes on a journey and discovers something amazing! Bring the whole family for games\, balloons\, story time\, and other fun activities\, as Philadelphia-based children’s author\, Stephanie Brown\, reads her new book\, She Looks Like Me!  and other stories by Afro-Latinx writers.  \nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: $5
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/she-looks-like-me/
CATEGORIES:Family Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220126T210859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143321Z
UID:1680-1645266600-1645273800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Casa Villaseñor
DESCRIPTION:Mariachi Music & Dance \nIn-Person Event \nFounded and led by celebrated mariachero Pedro Villaseñor\, Casa Villaseñor presents authentic Mexican Mariachi music and dance in all its splendor and rich folkloric history.  \nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/.\n\nIn Person: $5
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/casa-villasenor/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Music,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
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:20260417T115700
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:20220204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220120T154510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T212239Z
UID:1673-1644003000-1644010200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Philadanco (Livestreamed)
DESCRIPTION:LIVESTREAMED TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. \nJOIN US IN-PERSON THIS FRIDAY! \n$15 In-Person\nFREE for Students & Seniors \nIN-PERSON TICKETS\nhttps://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/philadanco-inperson/ \nPhiladanco is celebrated internationally for its innovation\, creativity and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. To celebrate its 50th anniversary\, Philadanco dancers return to Teatro Esperanza to perform company favorites and new works. \nFounded in 1970\, Philadanco has a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides\, consistently performing for audiences representing an amalgamation of people from diverse communities. \nLimited Seating\nMasks Required Regardless of Vaccination Status \nHybrid Event: In-Person/Livestreamed presentation
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/philadanco/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Online/Streaming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20220120T110013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T210129Z
UID:1676-1644003000-1644010200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Philadanco (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Philadanco is celebrated internationally for its innovation\, creativity and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. To celebrate its 50th anniversary\, Philadanco dancers return to Teatro Esperanza to perform company favorites and new works. \nFounded in 1970\, Philadanco has a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides\, consistently performing for audiences representing an amalgamation of people from diverse communities. \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 \nLimited Seating\nMasks Required Regardless of Vaccination Status \nHybrid Event: In-Person/Livestreamed presentation \n$15 In-Person\nLivestream: Pay as you wish
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/philadanco-inperson/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20211218T223217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T215342Z
UID:1668-1641670200-1641673800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Three Kings Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED – Due to unforeseen circumstances associated with the health pandemic\, our Tres Reyes Magos event on January 8th is cancelled. We look forward to hosting Los Reyes in a future year. Please stay tuned for further information about upcoming performances via livestream or in person at Teatro Esperanza at www.esperanzartscenter.us \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\nSaturday\, January 8\, 2021 \nFeaturing: Mi Mejor Rega \nDoors Open 7:00pm\nShow begins 7:30pm \nThree Kings Day is a sacred celebration deeply rooted in Puerto Rican cultural genealogy and the Latino community. For over two decades\, Los Reyes Cantores combine culture and faith\, performing folk music in various genres that provide positive and inspiring messages for the Christmas season. \nSponsored by Hispanic Community Counseling Services. \n$5 Admission\nLimited Seating\nMasks Required Regardless of Vaccination Status
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/three-kings-day-celebration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115700
CREATED:20211123T150324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T213537Z
UID:1664-1639855800-1639859400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Christmas in the Barrio
DESCRIPTION:Presenting Christmas in the Barrio at Esperanza Arts Center. Join us on Saturday\, December 18 at 7:30pm. Free Admission. \nA holiday Celebration for the Whole Family!  Join us for an evening of Christmas caroling\, traditional Latino music and dance\, festive food\, face-painting\, and fun activities for the entire family.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/christmas-in-the-barrio/
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