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October 2019
The Trouble with my Name by Javier Ávila
This high-octane, poignant, and hilarious one-man show is a tour-de-force that will make audiences laugh, cry, and embrace the autobiographical journey of a man who moves between cultures to provide a fascinating perspective of American Latinos who struggle to dispel misconceptions about their identity and place in the world. The Trouble with My Name examines the…
Find out more »Sofia Viola, with Dat Garcia
Few cities offer such a colorful, varied and unpredictable underground music scene than Buenos Aires, and no singer gives a better sense of the Buenos Aires music scene than Sofia Viola. Blending the tradition-grounded directness of folk singing with the vast emotional palette of jazz, Viola’s songs reach deep into Argentina’s multi-layered cultural heritage.
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Led by saxophonist José A. Zayas Cabán, {Trés} brings their Tribute to Puerto Rico national tour and fundraising concert to Philadelphia in a program that spotlights the music and composers of Puerto Rico. All donations will support Friends of Puerto Rico, which is dedicated to creating an economic and innovation hub in Puerto Rico by…
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Plena Libre
Plena and Bomba are distinctive musical styles of Puerto Rico, and the virtuoso musicians of Plena Libre are their contemporary masters. These four-time Grammy Award nominees combine a hard-hitting horn section, master hand drummers, and lush three-part vocal harmonies into a modern blend. Plena Libre mix traditional Puerto Rican rhythms with modern Afro-Caribbean influences, and folkloric musical roots with…
Find out more »Philadanco
Across the nation and around the world, Philadanco is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. To celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary, Philadanco dancers will perform company favorites Between the Lines and Super 8. Founded in 1970, Philadanco has a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides, consistently performing for audiences representing an amalgamation…
Find out more »AMLA – Artistas y Músicos Latinoamericanos
Led by acclaimed pianist and recording artist Suzzette Ortiz, Teatro Esperanza resident ensemble, AMLA will explore the folk and dance music of Puerto Rico.
Find out more »December 2019
Primeros Viernes – Decade of Fire
In the 1970s the Bronx was on fire. Abandoned by city government, nearly a half-million people were displaced as their close-knit multi-ethnic neighborhood burned to the ground. While insidious government policies caused the devastation, Black and Puerto Rican residents bore the blame. Now Bronx-born, Vivian Vasquez Irizarry exposes the truth about the borough’s untold history…
Find out more »Segundos Sábados – “Three Kings and other Christmas stories”
Second Saturdays Family Series Storytelling, movies, games, and fun for the whole family. Storytime with Free Library of Philadelphia! Three Kings and other Christmas stories. Bilingual storytelling with Children’s Librarian for Free Library of Philadelphia, Mr. Pagan-Ramirez. Two Storytime Sessions: 11:00am, ages 4-6 11:30am, ages 6-8
Find out more »CHRISTMAS IN THE BARRIO
Holiday celebration for the whole family Esperanza presents our annual holiday celebration for the community! Featuring christmas carols, performances, festive food, and family activities.
Find out more »January 2020
Segundos Sábados – Disney’s Coco
Second Saturdays Family Series Disney’s Coco In Disney/Pixar’s vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure, aspiring young musician named Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael Garcia Bernal) becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the…
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