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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T103000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20220126T210859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143321Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20211218T223217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T215342Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20211123T150324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T213537Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20211018T171859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T182814Z
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SUMMARY:Lo que vendrá
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the centenary of legendary Argentine composer\, Astor Piazzolla with a genre-defying marathon concert featuring the artist’s instrumental and vocal music for tango orchestra\, classical and jazz ensemble\, operita\, and the silver screen. \nCurated and directed by acclaimed bandoneonist Shinjoo Cho\, this marathon is both a retrospective and a contemplation of the future featuring Piazzolla’s works more riveting than those often heard in the concert halls\, in their original instrumentations. The works of Piazzolla’s mentors and peers\, such as Anibal Troilo\, Alberto Ginastera\, Béla Bartók\, and Duke Ellington\, will be performed to show the music and the ideas that influenced him as a composer. Performed by 17 musicians from Philadelphia\, NY\, and Argentina\, the concert will include a newly commissioned piece by Diego Schissi\, one of Argentina’s most prominent living composers\, for solo bandoneon and Orchestra 2001 featuring Shinjoo Cho as soloist. \n  \nTICKETS \nIn-person $15\, Free for Students & Seniors TICKETS\nLivestream Pay As You Wish \nPROGRAM \nLo que vendrá featured musicians \nSofia Tosello\, voice;\nPablo Pereyra\, voice\nDoris Hall-Gulati\, clarinet\nJason Klinke\, guitar\nFederico Díaz\, guitar\nMatt Davis\, guitar\nShinjoo Cho\, bandoneon\nLeandro Ragusa\, bandoneon\nSuzzette Ortiz\, piano\nEmilio Teubal\, piano\nNina Siniakova\, piano\nFranco Pinna\, percussion\nLuigi Mazzocchi\, violin/viola\nSergio Reyes\, violin\nBenjamin Blazer\, cello/bass\nDoug Mapp\, bass\nPablo Lanouguere\, bass \n  \nThe performance will be presented as an in-person and a livestreamed event\, Ticketholders are welcome to enter and exit the Teatro anytime between performances throughout the evening. \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/. \nLo que vendrá was made possible with generous lead support by the Musical Fund Society\, Steven R. Gerber Trust\, and The Presser Foundation\, and is sponsored by Jacobs Music.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/lo-que-vendra/
CATEGORIES:Music,Online/Streaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20211004T130703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T130703Z
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SUMMARY:Sábados Familiares: The Book of Life *in Spanish (with English subtitles)
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Life \n*in Spanish (with English subtitles) \n\nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nSaturday\, October 30\, 2021\, 10:30am \n  \nBring the whole family to Teatro Esperanza for games\, glitter tattoos\, and a special screening of The Book of Life to celebrate Dia de los Muertos/Halloween! \n  \nFrom producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. “The Book of Life” is the journey of Manolo\, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow\, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites\, “The Book of Life” encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future. \n  \nAll Seats $5 \n  \nTICKETS \n\nEsperanzaArtsCenter.us \nhttps://www.showclix.com/event/bookoflifeK7JN0dKSpanish Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=did2eOgVxQs \nEnglish Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP01tEMzt40
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/sabados-familiares-the-book-of-life-in-spanish-with-english-subtitles/
CATEGORIES:Family Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20211006T141639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T193926Z
UID:1654-1634326200-1634331600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:OEDIPUS EL REY
DESCRIPTION:Teatro del Sol \npresents \nOEDIPUS EL REY \nBy \nLuis Alfaro \nBilingual Production \nDirected by \nTanaquil Márquez \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nOctober 14 & 15\, 7:30pm \nOedipus El Rey takes Sophocles’ Greek tragedy\, where a destined king unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother\, and sets it in the gritty\, electrifying streets of Central L.A. This ancient story is told through the Chicano experience\, where Oedipus has just been released from prison and is propelled to take control of his own destiny. As he challenges his own fate\, he is consumed with the desire for power\, which he cannot resist\, until he realizes that the cards were always stacked against him. \nPay As You Wish Tickets \nEsperanzaArtsCenter.us \nAdult themes and strong language \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 16+ \nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cURiKrVDTDU
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/oedipus-el-rey-copy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20211006T141604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T193829Z
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SUMMARY:OEDIPUS EL REY
DESCRIPTION:Teatro del Sol \npresents \nOEDIPUS EL REY \nBy \nLuis Alfaro \nBilingual Production \nDirected by \nTanaquil Márquez \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nOctober 14 & 15\, 7:30pm \nOedipus El Rey takes Sophocles’ Greek tragedy\, where a destined king unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother\, and sets it in the gritty\, electrifying streets of Central L.A. This ancient story is told through the Chicano experience\, where Oedipus has just been released from prison and is propelled to take control of his own destiny. As he challenges his own fate\, he is consumed with the desire for power\, which he cannot resist\, until he realizes that the cards were always stacked against him. \nPay As You Wish Tickets available at the door. \nEsperanzaArtsCenter.us \nAdult themes and strong language \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 16+ \nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cURiKrVDTDU
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/oedipus-el-rey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210810T145554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T162600Z
UID:1632-1634153400-1634157000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Calpulli Dance
DESCRIPTION:This terrific company of warm\, generous dancers and a mostly female band gave a quick\, vibrant tour of Mexican traditions – from Yucatán\, Oaxaca\, Jalisco – with eye-popping costumes for every stop. The finale with flying machetes was something to see.  — The New York Times \nCalpulli Mexican Dance Company’s repertoire is a carnival of folkloric traditions and original creations both choreographic and musical developed since 2003.  Artistic Director & Co-Founder Alberto Lopez Herrera tells narrative-based stories entirely through dance\, music\, elaborate and colorful costumes\, and the passion and virtuosity of its performers.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/calpulli-dance/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Online/Streaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210810T145507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T162734Z
UID:1631-1633548600-1633552200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Minas
DESCRIPTION:maintains its cool\, even at its most racing tempos; always urbane\, sophisticated\, and contemporary.        –City Paper \nLed by Orlando and Patricia Haddad\, Minas’ impact on the Philadelphia music and cultural scene has been a constant since 1984\, when the couple moved from Rio de Janeiro to The City of Brotherly Love. They introduced Philadelphia audiences to Brazilian Carnaval\, founded the city’s first samba drum troupe – Philasamba\, and have presented educational programs introducing the music of Brazil in schools for more than half a million children. \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/minas/
CATEGORIES:Music,Online/Streaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210810T145251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T162926Z
UID:1630-1632943800-1632947400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Luna de Cuernos
DESCRIPTION:… vibrant\, full of expression\, humor\, and mystery … a cohesive artistic product and transformative concert experience. –ChicagoMusic.org \n  \nLuna de Cuernos is a modern interpretation of a Puerto Rican folktale inspired by the true stories of Chicagoans and told through music for woodwind quintet and stunning illustrations by Sarah Becan. It’s the story of a tight-knit group of friends and family under threat\, and the risks they will take to defend the garden that is their community’s source of life. The program features works by Mario Lavista\, Miguel del Aguila\, Bohuslav Martinu\, Alexandre Tansman\, and Jörg Widmann. \n[vc_btn title=”SUBSCRIBE HERE” color=”inverse” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fesperanza.salsalabs.org%2Fvlaf2021|||”]
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/luna-de-cuernos/
CATEGORIES:Music,Online/Streaming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210810T145218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T162920Z
UID:1629-1632339000-1632342600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Sofia Viola
DESCRIPTION:Sofia Viola takes us into her home in Buenos Aires for an intimate acoustic set that highlights the strength of her voice and the brilliance and honesty of her songwriting. Embracing her guitar and her charangón\, Viola’s songs drift from tango to vibrations of the Andes\, from milonga to happy cumbia\, from rock to vallenato\, and from chamamé to blues. \n  \nShe composes songs in which she professes her unconditional love for Latin American folklore in all its dimensions; and in her solo show\, she tells micro-stories that speak of love\, ecology\, junk food\, and universal themes from her perspective. Sofia’s provocative humor leads the audience on a journey to discover the roots of Argentina through the characters and landscapes that inhabit her songs. \n  \n[vc_btn title=”SUBSCRIBE HERE” color=”inverse” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fesperanza.salsalabs.org%2Fvlaf2021|||”]
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/sofia-viola/
CATEGORIES:Music,Online/Streaming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210907T185106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T185127Z
UID:1640-1631898000-1631903400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Artes en las Calles
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/arte-en-las-calles/
LOCATION:Alexander K. McClure Elementary School\, 600 West Hunting Park Avenue\, Philadelphia\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210810T145133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T162809Z
UID:1626-1631734200-1631737800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Feos
DESCRIPTION:Feos \nTeatro y su Doble \nSeptember 15 \n  \nThe result is simply masterful. A major work of art with just the right amount of everything\, brimming with transparent beauty\, sensitivity and emotion and resonating deeply with the audience. \n–El Mercurio \n  \nA man and woman meet for the first time in the line at the movie theater. Both have visible physical deformities\, are alone and have lived their whole lives being stared at. Inevitably\, they realize they have something in common and that they are ‘made for each other’. Together\, they decide to go in search of the light behind the darkness\, although nothing is quite as it seems.  \n  \nInspired by the story La Noche de los Feos by Mario Benedetti and with the playwright Guillermo Calderón\, Feos is the latest production by Teatro y Su Doble from Santiago\, Chile using puppets and animations as the main characters in the story. \n[vc_btn title=”SUBSCRIBE HERE” color=”inverse” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fesperanza.salsalabs.org%2Fvlaf2021|||”]
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/feos/
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210716T152914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T152914Z
UID:1623-1627498800-1627507800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:HAROLD + ELENA
DESCRIPTION:Harold Guerra and Elena Witt are worship leaders and songwriters whose songs reflect their desire to experience God’s presence personally and see Him move in the local church. Join Harold and Elena for their only Summer Tour Show in Philadelphia at Teatro Esperanza for a memorable evening of music and prayer. \nTheir first project as a duo entitled “Desciende Aquí”\, as well as their participation in the album “Jesus Salva” alongside some of the most prominent Spanish Christian worship leaders\, opened the doors to ministering in more than 14 different countries. \nThey are recipients of the YouTube silver play button\, were nominated to a Dove award\, and received an Arpa award and many of their videos have reached millions of views throughout the course of their time of ministry. They have been active in organizing international charity projects to provide clean water\, shelter\, emergency response\, and access to medical treatment to communities in need and currently serve as senior pastors in The Woodlands\, Texas. \nwww.haroldyelenaoficial.com \nwww.canzion.com
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/harold-elena/
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210123T200052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T160528Z
UID:1552-1624474800-1624480200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Conexões
DESCRIPTION:Orchestra 2001: Classical music by Brazilian composers \nJune 23\, 2021\, 7 pm – Livestream \nOrchestra 2001 returns to Teatro Esperanza as part of Esperanza Arts Center’s Voces series\, featuring live-streamed performances that spotlight the arts and traditions of Brazil. Chamber music by Brazilian composers will be the focus of Conexões\, including the world premiere of a new work by a Brazilian composer\, and music by Philadelphia-based composer Orlando Haddad. \nMake it Brazilian Night at Home! \nEnjoy authentic Brazilian food while watching VOCES at home and support our local Latino-owned restaurants.\n\nVISIT: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/make-it-brazilian-night-at-home/ \n————————————————————————————————– \nVOCES\nEsperanza Arts Center presents live-streamed performances\, screenings\, and conversations from Teatro Esperanza spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/voces-conexoes/
CATEGORIES:Music,Online/Streaming,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210104T205419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T145353Z
UID:1547-1620414000-1620419400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Forrópera Experiência
DESCRIPTION:Astral Artists \nMay 7\, 2021\, 7 pm – Livestream \n\n\n\nEsperanza Arts Center presents a special streamed staged world premiere in partnership with Astral Artists featuring Brazilian Forró music\, opera\, dance\, and storytelling traditions\, as part of Voces 2021. Building on the sound of Forrópera\, co-created by Chrystal E. Williams and Felipe Hostins\, Forrópera Experiência features Chrystal E. Williams (mezzo-soprano) and Forró musicians Gabe Hall-Rodrigues (accordion)\, Davi Vieira (zabumba)\, and the Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble. This unique production culminates a season-long residency\, with performances of original stageworks created and performed by Esperanza Academy students\, Ms. Williams\, Mr. Hostins\, Mr. Hall-Rodrigues\, and Mr. Vieira. \nForrópera Experiência is generously supported by The Presser Foundation and the Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation \n\n\n\nMake it Brazilian Night at Home! \nEnjoy authentic Brazilian food while watching VOCES at home and support our local Latino-owned restaurants.\n\nVISIT: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/make-it-brazilian-night-at-home/ \n————————————————————————————————– \nVOCES\nEsperanza Arts Center presents live-streamed performances\, screenings\, and conversations from Teatro Esperanza spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/voces-forropera/
CATEGORIES:Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210104T205812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T134900Z
UID:1551-1615489200-1615494600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Minas
DESCRIPTION:Brazilian Jazz: Bossa Nova and Samba  \n\nMarch 11\, 2021\, 7 pm Livestream \nEsperanza Arts Center presents Philadelphia’s own Minas as part of Voces 2021 featuring live-streamed performances that spotlight the arts and culture of Brazil.  Led by Orlando and Patricia Haddad\, Minas’ impact on the Philadelphia music and cultural scene has been a constant since 1984\, when the couple moved from Rio de Janeiro to The City of Brotherly Love. They introduced Philadelphia audiences to Brazilian Carnaval\, founded the city’s first samba drum troupe – Philasamba\, and have presented educational programs introducing the music of Brazil in schools for more than half a million children. \nMake it Brazilian Night at Home! \n\nEnjoy authentic Brazilian food while watching VOCES at home and support our local Latino-owned restaurants.\n\nVISIT: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/make-it-brazilian-night-at-home/ \n————————————————————————————————– \nVOCES\nEsperanza Arts Center presents live-streamed performances\, screenings\, and conversations from Teatro Esperanza spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/voces-minas/
CATEGORIES:Music,Online/Streaming,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210104T205542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T200957Z
UID:1549-1614193200-1614198600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Movimento
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania Ballet/Philadelphia Latino Film Festival\nCelebration of dance\, cinema\, and Brazilian culture \n\nFebruary 24\, 2021\, 7 pm – Livestream  \nEsperanza Arts Center spotlights Brazilian artists and storytelling through film and dance in a special double-bill presented in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Ballet and Philadelphia Latino Film Festival \nFeaturing\nCapoeira In Our Lives – film by Patricia Ovando\nPennsylvania Ballet dancers in performance and conversation\nLive Out Loud – film directed by Glenn Holsten and produced by Freshfly featuring Pennsylvania Ballet dancers \n\nMake it Brazilian Night at Home! \n\nEnjoy authentic Brazilian food while watching VOCES at home and support our local Latino-owned restaurants.\n\nVISIT: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/make-it-brazilian-night-at-home/ \n\n————————————————————————————————– \nVOCES\nEsperanza Arts Center presents live-streamed performances\, screenings\, and conversations from Teatro Esperanza spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/voces-movimento/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Online/Streaming,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20210104T195810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T200813Z
UID:1545-1612983600-1612989000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Ologundê
DESCRIPTION:Afro-Brazilian folkloric music and dance \n\nFebruary 10\, 2021\, 7 pm – Livestream \nTo kick-off Voces – spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil – Esperanza Arts Center presents a live-streamed celebration of Carnaval with a performance from Teatro Esperanza featuring Ologundê. A live online Q&A and conversation with Dendê Macêdo and the Ologundê ensemble will immediately follow the performance. Ologundê will lead an online workshop with area students as part of their virtual residency at Esperanza Arts Center and a full recording of the live-streamed performance and study guide will be available as VOD for free to area schools the entire season. Ologundê ensemble celebrates the rich Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador\, Bahia through a diverse repertoire of music\, dance\, and martial arts. Comprised of Brazilians living in the United States and Brazil\, the ensemble includes former members of world-renowned music and dance troupes under the direction of master Afro-Brazilian percussionist Dendê Macêdo. \nMake it Brazilian Night at Home! \nEnjoy authentic Brazilian food while watching VOCES at home and support our local Latino-owned restaurants.\nVISIT: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/make-it-brazilian-night-at-home/ \n————————————————————————————————– \nVOCES\nEsperanza Arts Center presents live-streamed performances\, screenings\, and conversations from Teatro Esperanza spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/voces-ologunde/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Online/Streaming,Theater,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20201015T125254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T162649Z
UID:1504-1605726000-1605727800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Bodas de Sangre\, Episode 7
DESCRIPTION:Bodas de Sangre \nTeatro Quarantine \nEpisode 7   \nStarring Yajaira Paredes\, Arianne Bracho\, Tanaquil Márquez\, Lorenza Bernasconi\, Daniela Malave\, Betsai Gomez\, Daniel de Jesus\, Krystal Rosa\, and Emily Fernandez. Directed by Tanaquil Márquez and edited by Gagik Ashark.   \nEsta noche La Novia confronts La Madre as the women in the village enter to pay their respects. Now it is time for La Madre to make a decision\, what will she choose?   \nWATCH: https://youtu.be/wmxakVLqR_g\n_______________________________________________________________ \nFrederico Garcia Lorca’s\nBODAS DE SANGRE  \nTeatro Quarantine  \nEsperanza Arts Center presents Teatro Quarantine’s production of Lorca’s seminal work for the stage as you’ve never experienced it before – produced virtually with actors and sets in remote locations. In the face of the current lockdown\, necessity has again become the mother of invention and innovation as every actor has become their own costume designer\, set designer\, lighting designer\, technical director\, and crew member. The result? A gathering of incredible artists to create a unique fully virtual production of Bodas de Sangre! Bilingual\, online\, and full of DUENDE!   \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/bodas-de-sangre-episode-7/
CATEGORIES:Free,Online/Streaming,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20201015T125206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T141654Z
UID:1503-1605121200-1605123000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Bodas de Sangre\, Episode 6
DESCRIPTION:Bodas de Sangre\nTeatro Quarantine \nEpisode 6   \nBodas de Sangre Act III. Starring William Márquez\, Isabel Sazak\, Daniel de Jesus\, Tanaquil Márquez\, Daniel Melo y Anthony Diaz. Directed by Tanaquil Márquez and edited by Gagik Ashark.   \nEsta noche La Novia y Leonardo escapes into the forest\, tragedy follows as La Luna y La Bendiga intervene.  \nWATCH: https://youtu.be/c02klL_LVZg\n___________________________________________________________________ \nFrederico Garcia Lorca’s\nBODAS DE SANGRE  \nTeatro Quarantine  \nEsperanza Arts Center presents Teatro Quarantine’s production of Lorca’s seminal work for the stage as you’ve never experienced it before – produced virtually with actors and sets in remote locations. In the face of the current lockdown\, necessity has again become the mother of invention and innovation as every actor has become their own costume designer\, set designer\, lighting designer\, technical director\, and crew member. The result? A gathering of incredible artists to create a unique fully virtual production of Bodas de Sangre! Bilingual\, online\, and full of DUENDE!   \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/bodas-de-sangre-episode-6/
CATEGORIES:Free,Online/Streaming,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20201015T125135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T152117Z
UID:1502-1604516400-1604518200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Bodas de Sangre\, Episode 5
DESCRIPTION:Bodas de Sangre \nTeatro Quarantine \nEpisode 5   \nStarring Yajaira Paredes\, Arianne Bracho\, Tanaquil Márquez\, Victor Rodriguez\, Lorenza Bernasconi\, Daniel Melo\, Anthony Diaz\, Krystal Rosa\, and Emily Fernandez. Directed by Tanaquil Márquez and edited by Gagik Ashark.   \nEsta noche tension builds with the newlyweds\, their families and bloodlines. Boundaries are crossed and an impulse decision unravels a lifetime of regret.    \nWATCH: https://youtu.be/I5uLugBXufY\n___________________________________________________________________ \nFrederico Garcia Lorca’s\nBODAS DE SANGRE  \nTeatro Quarantine  \nEsperanza Arts Center presents Teatro Quarantine’s production of Lorca’s seminal work for the stage as you’ve never experienced it before – produced virtually with actors and sets in remote locations. In the face of the current lockdown\, necessity has again become the mother of invention and innovation as every actor has become their own costume designer\, set designer\, lighting designer\, technical director\, and crew member. The result? A gathering of incredible artists to create a unique fully virtual production of Bodas de Sangre! Bilingual\, online\, and full of DUENDE!   \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/bodas-de-sangre-episode-5/
CATEGORIES:Free,Online/Streaming,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T150052
CREATED:20201015T125043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T163149Z
UID:1501-1603911600-1603913400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Bodas de Sangre\, Episode 4
DESCRIPTION:Bodas de Sangre\nTeatro Quarantine\nEpisode 4     \nBodas de Sangre Act II. Starring Yajaira Paredes\, Arianne Bracho\, Joel Guerrero\, Lorenza Bernasconi\, Daniel Melo\, Anthony Diaz\, Betsai Gomez\, Krystal Rosa\, and Emily Fernandez. With cameos by Victor Rodriguez\, Estella Felder\, Gustavo Luna\, Mario Segovia\, Lici Gomez\, David Gomez\, Gael Gomez\, and  Katarina Gomez. Directed by Tanaquil Márquez\, assistant-directed by Yajaira Paredes and edited by Gagik Ashark\, with music by Daniel de Jesús.   \nEsta noche you are invited to the wedding of La Novia y El Novio! Everyone will be attending\, including Leonardo with unfinished business to layout.  \nWATCH: https://youtu.be/vAkobqnc4gk\n___________________________________________________________________ \nFrederico Garcia Lorca’s\nBODAS DE SANGRE  \nTeatro Quarantine  \nEsperanza Arts Center presents Teatro Quarantine’s production of Lorca’s seminal work for the stage as you’ve never experienced it before – produced virtually with actors and sets in remote locations. In the face of the current lockdown\, necessity has again become the mother of invention and innovation as every actor has become their own costume designer\, set designer\, lighting designer\, technical director\, and crew member. The result? A gathering of incredible artists to create a unique fully virtual production of Bodas de Sangre! Bilingual\, online\, and full of DUENDE!   \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/bodas-de-sangre-episode-3-copy/
CATEGORIES:Free,Online/Streaming,Theater
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