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SUMMARY:Stand Up! Latina Comics
DESCRIPTION:  \nStand Up! Latina Comics  \nwith Che Guerrero  \nPerformance in SPANISH \n  \nFriday\, March 15\, 2024  \n7:30pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults  \nStudents & Seniors FREE  \n                                                                              \nComedian\, playwright\, and writer Che Guerrero returns to the Esperanza Theater to present an evening of comedy featuring top Latina comedians\, such as Laura Bolívar\, Natalia de los Santos\, and Audrey Mora. Join us for a night full of laughter!  \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/stand-up-latina-comics/
CATEGORIES:Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000
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SUMMARY:Poesía en Movimiento Bailando con Maria
DESCRIPTION:Poesía en Movimiento Bailando con Maria \nWORLD PREMIERE \n  \nPhiladelphia Ballet II \n  \nSaturday\, March 23\, 2024 \n3:00pm \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults \nChildren\, Students & Seniors FREE \n  \nLiving in Mexico\, young Maria wants to carve her own path in life. Her parents dream of her becoming a doctor or a soccer player\, but dance is the only passion that lives in Maria’s heart.   Join Maria as her dreams take her across stages in Latin America where she performs cultural dances from Mexican folk dance\, flamenco\, tango\, salsa\, and more. \n  \nChoreographed by Philadelphia Ballet II Director\, Eddy Tovar\, and narrated by Kela Cordova. \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/poesia-en-movimiento/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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SUMMARY:Nichos Reading and Talk Back
DESCRIPTION:Lectura y Conversación de Nichos \n  \nEntradas: Gratis\nDomingo\, 7 de abril a las 6pm\nThe Drake – 302 S Hicks St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19102 \n  \nPoética\, política\, chistosa y dolorosa. Únase a nosotros para escuchar la versión final de la obra estreno mundial\, Nichos. Basada en entrevistas con la comunidad migrante en Philadelphia y sus familias en México\, Nichos sigue tres historias entrelazadas a través de la historia y el tiempo de México. Celebrando las complejidades\, el color y la magia del país. \n  \n  \n \nNichos Reading and Talk Back \n  \nTickets: Free\nSunday\, April 7th at 6pm\nThe Drake – 302 S Hicks St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19102 \n  \nPoetic\, political\, humorous\, and painful. Join us to listen to our final version of the world premiere play\, Nichos. Based on interviews with the migrant community in Philly and their families in Mexico\, Nichos follows three intertwined stories throughout Mexico’s history and time. Celebrating the country’s complexities\, color\, and magic. \n  \nNichos has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-reading-and-talk-back/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 302 S Hicks St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T201004Z
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SUMMARY:Street Heroines
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nTickets Here!\n  \nStreet Heroines \n \nScreening & Conversation \nfeaturing opening short \n  \nI AM DANNY TORRES \n \n  \nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024\, 7:30pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \n  \n$15\, General Admission \nStudents & Seniors FREE \n  \nJuxtaposing the experiences of Latina artists from New York City\, Mexico City\, and São Paulo as they navigate a male-dominated subculture to establish artistic identities within chaotic urban landscapes\, Street Heroines combines anecdotes from pioneering artists including Lady Pink\, Swoon\, and Toofly in this first-of-its-kind film to capture the collective outcry of female street artists. \n  \nStreet Heroines Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/DcIgwOhUKnU \n  \nCreated by Abigail Torres\, Somos Society: I Am Danny Torres is part of a series of short documentaries highlighting the everyday people of Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican Community and showing what it takes to make our community beautiful while teaching Puerto Rico’s rich culture in Philadelphia. \n  \nI Am Danny Torres Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/EjMNVkQvYwI?si=TM04_BIioLD-eruD \nFeatured Panelists \nErick Barragán Ramírez (Moderator) \nAlexandra Henry (Director) \nMichelle Angela Ortiz (Artist) \nManuela Guillén (Artist) \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 \n  \nOfficial Trailer: \nhttps://youtu.be/DcIgwOhUKnU \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/street-heroines/
CATEGORIES:Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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SUMMARY:Mariposas
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nMariposas – WORLD PREMIERE  \nChristina Castro-Tauser  \n  \nSaturday\, April 27\, 2024  \n7:30pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults  \nStudents & Seniors FREE  \n  \nEvening of dance choreographed by Christina Castro-Tauser exploring the lives and legacy of the Mirabal sisters of the Dominican Republic under Trujillo’s regime and the strength of women through time.  \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/mariposas/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
CREATED:20230822T175101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T163407Z
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SUMMARY:Corazón de Esperanza
DESCRIPTION:Corazón de Esperanza – WORLD PREMIERE  \nGilda Lyons: Dali Quartet with Ben Toth \n  \nThursday\, May 16\, 2024 \n7:30pm \n  \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults \nStudents & Seniors FREE \n  \nNicaraguan-American composer/vocalist Gilda Lyons’ new work  for voice\, percussion\, strings\, and media interweaves universally humane reflections on Nicaraguan culture in a series of musical portraits inspired by found text\, extant poems\, and stories told in the words of those who have lived them. \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/corazon-de-esperanza/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
CREATED:20230822T180528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T163638Z
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SUMMARY:Lyric Fest Mariachi!
DESCRIPTION:Lyric Fest Mariachi!  \nMexican Classical Song & Ranchera Folksong with Mariachi Band   \n  \nSaturday\, May 18\, 2024 \nEvent begins 2:00pm; Performance begins 3:00pm \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $5\, Adults \nChildren & Seniors FREE \n  \nBring the whole family for an afternoon of Mariachi\, Mexican art and folk songs\, food\, face painting\, and local artesanías. Experience the richness of Mexico\, both in beautiful classical songs for voice and piano by some of Mexico’s finest composers\, and in the electrifying style of ranchera songs with Mariachi. All sung by dazzling artists\, Cecilia Violetta Lopez and Levi Hernandez. \n  \nFree shuttle bus! \nJuntos (departing 1pm) to/from Esperanza (departing 4:30pm).
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/lyric-fest-mariachi/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
CREATED:20230822T181506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T155428Z
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SUMMARY:Arte en las Calles – Venezuelan Expressions
DESCRIPTION:Arte en las Calles – Venezuelan Expressions \nOutdoor Community Celebration  \n  \nFeatured Artists \nEduardo Betancourt \nLa Luz del Son \n  \nEvent Partners \nCasa de Venezuela \nArtcinia \nCongreso \n  \nSeries Sponsor \nAARP \n  \nSaturday\, June 29\, 2024  \n4:00pm-9:00pm  \n  \nEsperanza Parking Lot (4th & Bristol)  \nGeneral Admission: FREE  \n  \nCome celebrate summer with an evening of Latin food and music\, activities for kids\, face painting\, balloons\, Domino Tournament\, and a local merchant fair!  \n  \nFree and open to the public.\nRegistration encouraged but not required. 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/arte-en-las-calles-venezuelan-expressions/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Free,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
CREATED:20240621T141848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T143659Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
CREATED:20240718T203023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T203042Z
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SUMMARY:Arte en las Calles - Street Movies!
DESCRIPTION:Esperanza Arts Center\npresents \n  \nArte en las Calles\nScribe Video Center’s 27th Annual Street Movies! \n  \nIndependent\, Local\, and Award-Winning Short Films \nCurated by Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival \n  \nSaturday\, August 10\, 2024 \nEsperanza Parking Lot (entrance on 4th & Bristol Street) \n  \nJoin us for an evening of Latin food\, music\, balloons\, local merchant fair\, and movies under the stars. Featuring Spanish-language comedy shorts\, hosted by comedian and storyteller Che Guerrero. \n  \nPublic Transportation: Esperanza is located along SEPTA Bus Line 47. \nParking: Free parking available \n  \nFree and open to the public. Registration encouraged but not required. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n  \nThank you to our Event Partners & Sponsors \nScribe Video Center | Congreso | AARP \nMade possible by support from Independence Public Media Foundation\, the William Penn Foundation\, the Samuel S. Fels Fund\, Philadelphia’s Office of Arts\, Culture\, and the Creative Economy. Please visit https://www.scribe.org/street-movies-2024 for more information about the films screening at this event\, and other locations in the 2024 Street Movies! Series. \n  \nTRAILERS & PREVIEWS\nKey Lime Pie Trailer – PHLAFF2024 (youtube.com) \nSupa Hair Trailer – PHLAFF2024 (youtube.com) \nCanta Santiago Trailer – PHLAFF2024 (youtube.com) \nFish Out Of Town Trailer – PHLAFF2024 (youtube.com) \nPHLAFF 2024: Q&A Session #11 (youtube.com)
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/arte-en-las-calles-street-movies/
CATEGORIES:Cinema Series,Family Series,Free,Music,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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:20241023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
CREATED:20240718T205849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T181033Z
UID:2070-1729710000-1729717200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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:20260417T102954
CREATED:20240909T193404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T184931Z
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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:20260417T102954
CREATED:20240909T193445Z
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:20260417T102954
CREATED:20241205T193734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T193734Z
UID:2158-1734195600-1734202800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
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:20260417T102954
CREATED:20240909T193637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T164209Z
UID:2123-1734631200-1734638400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
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:20260417T102954
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:20260417T102954
CREATED:20240909T194818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T205621Z
UID:2125-1737745200-1737752400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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:20250215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102954
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:20260417T102954
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
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