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...
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
Holiday celebration for the whole family Esperanza presents our annual holiday celebration for the community! Featuring christmas carols, performances, festive food, and family activities.
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...
Korean percussion and bandoneon virtuosos share the stage with a celebrated Argentinian vocalist – led by versatile Israeli cellist Udi-Bar David from The Philadelphia Orchestra. This ensemble of international artists will transcend boundaries, present transformative music from Asia and Latin America, and introduce surprise musical guests from the community. ARTolerance Ensemble Shinjoo-Cho, bandoneon Udi Bar-David, cello Hyunjin Cha,...
The documentary "Después de María: Las 2 orillas" looks at Puerto Rico eight months after the passing of Hurricane Maria. Filmmaker, Sonia Fritz exhibits the strength and sustainability of the people of Puerto Rico centered on their cultural agency and sense of community with her evocative use of cultural motifs and images of Puerto Rican/Borinquen...
Second Saturdays Family Series Storytelling, movies, games, and fun for the whole family. Storytime with Free Library of Philadelphia! Stories from Puerto Rico. 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
Join the Three Little Kittens as they travel through nursery rhymes and fairy tale worlds of Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin to find their lost mittens.
Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers' Faith Project/The Door is an abstract dance work created by founder and Artistic Director, Kun-Yang Lin, that contemplates the relationship between religious practice and contemporary dance. An important part of the project consisted of “story circle” encounters with community participants from various faith perspectives, dance artists and other artistic collaborators. Engaging with practitioners...
Esperanza Arts Center presents a special streamed presentation of Ologundê’s entertaining and electric live 2019 performance at Teatro Esperanza. 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...