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SUMMARY:ORLANDO'S MAGICAL REALISM - EXHIBIT
DESCRIPTION:Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony \n\n\nJoin us for the grand opening of Orlando’s Magical Realism\, featuring the renowned Cuban artist Orlando Quevedo.\nStep into a world where creativity knows no bounds and imagination becomes reality. This captivating collection features Quevedo’s most iconic works alongside several pieces showcased to the public for the very first time. \nHighlights include a personalized rendition of the Mona Lisa and inventive reinterpretations of art history\, each infused with Quevedo’s signature surrealism and masterful storytelling. \nThis one-of-a-kind exhibition invites you to explore Orlando’s art through time\, heritage\, and the essence of his life as an artist—a true journey into the heart of Magical Realism. Enjoy an evening filled with live music\, delicious Latin cuisine\, children’s activities\, vendors and a one-of-a-kind celebration of art and culture at Galería Esperanza. \nNote: A few artworks include classical artistic depictions of the human form presented in a fine art context. \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, December 5\, 2025\n5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nGalería Esperanza\, Philadelphia \nFree Event — Register Now!\nLimited tickets available. \nFor GPS navigation\, please use 409 W Bristol Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19140\, to be directed across from our parking lot. To access Galería Esperanza (Esperanza Art Gallery)\, please enter through Esperanza’s main entrance. \nGetting Here 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/orlandos-magical-realism-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:Esperanza
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T160000
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SUMMARY:Tu Voto es Tu Voz
DESCRIPTION:¡Únase a nuestro gran evento comunitario presentado por Univision 65 e Impacto Media en el Esperanza el 13 de agosto\, de 4 PM a 7 PM!  \nDisfrute de una tarde fantástica con la transmisión especial de Noticias Univision 65 enfocada en las Elecciones 2024\, inscripción para votar\, conozca a Ilia Garcia\, organizaciones comunitarias locales\, presentación en vivo de Swing De Guille y degustaciones GRATIS de Empanadas United y Cafe Don Pedro.  \n https://www.facebook.com/events/409939295403078
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/tu-voto-es-tu-voz/
LOCATION:4261 N 5th St. Philadelphia\, PA 19140\, 4261 N 5th St.\, Philadephia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20240502T040025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T155545Z
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SUMMARY:Arte en las Calles – Venezuelan Expressions
DESCRIPTION:Arte en las Calles – Venezuelan Expressions \nOutdoor Community Celebration \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. \n  \nTICKETS
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/arte-en-las-calles-venezuelan-expressions/
LOCATION:4261 N 5th St. Philadelphia\, PA 19140\, 4261 N 5th St.\, Philadephia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Teatro Esperanza
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20240502T160912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T190531Z
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SUMMARY:God in the City 2024
DESCRIPTION:God in the City\nOn June 1st\, 2024\, EYLI will be hosting our 3rd annual God in the City Conference designed especially for you and others serving and inspiring youth in the urban context. Our God in the City Conference will inspire and equip urban youth ministers with the resources to effectively reach youth in the urban context and to appreciate the beauty of the city; a place filled with abundance and hope\, where God is already at work! \nParticipate in enrichening workshops\, network with others serving and inspiring youth in the urban context and celebrate how God is already at work in the city. \nRapzilla will be back hosting the third annual 16-Bar Challenge. Last\, but certainly not least\, we’ll close out with a citywide youth afterparty\, including performances by special guests (both far and near) you won’t want to miss. \nMore Info & Register Here
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/god-in-the-city-2024/
LOCATION:4261 N 5th St. Philadelphia\, PA 19140\, 4261 N 5th St.\, Philadephia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230824T190306Z
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SUMMARY:Lyric Fest Mariachi!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLyric 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.esperanza.us/event/lyric-fest-mariachi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230824T190008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T164445Z
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SUMMARY:Corazón de Esperanza
DESCRIPTION:  \nCorazón 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.esperanza.us/event/corazon-de-esperanza/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230823T190200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T190200Z
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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.esperanza.us/event/mariposas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230822T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T211037Z
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SUMMARY:Street Heroines
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nStreet Heroines  \nScreening & Conversation \n  \nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024 \n7:30pm \n  \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults \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  \nOfficial Trailer: \nhttps://youtu.be/DcIgwOhUKnU \n  \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/street-heroines/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230822T210651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T182221Z
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SUMMARY:Bailando con Maria (Dancing with Maria)
DESCRIPTION:Bailando con Maria (Dancing with Maria)  \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.   \n  \nSaturday\, March 23\, 2024  \n3:00pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults  \nChildren\, Students & Seniors FREE  \n                                                                              \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/poesia-en-movimiento-cool-salsa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230822T210404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T210404Z
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SUMMARY:Stand Up! Latina Comics
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nStand Up! Latina Comics  \nwith Che Guerrero  \n  \nFriday\, March 15\, 2024  \n7:30pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults  \nStudents & Seniors FREE  \n                                                                              \nComedian\, playwright\, storyteller\, and Tik-Tok sensation\, Che Guerrero returns to Teatro Esperanza to host an evening of bilingual stand-up comedy featuring Latina comedians.   \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/stand-up-latina-comics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230822T210228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T210228Z
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SUMMARY:LatinX Composers – Astral Artists
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nLatinX Composers – Astral Artists  \nDaniel de Jesus WORLD PREMIERE  \n                                          \nFriday\, February 16\, 2024  \n6:30pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults  \nStudents & Seniors FREE  \n  \nAstral Artist’s roster of emerging virtuosos returns to the Teatro with chamber music by Latin American composers\, including the world premiere of a new work by Daniel de Jesus.   \n 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/latinx-composers-astral-artists/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230822T205903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T205903Z
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SUMMARY:Retrato: Suzzette Ortiz
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nRetrato: Suzzette Ortiz   \nEAC 2023/2024 Artist In Residence  \n  \nSaturday\, January 27\, 2024  \n7:30pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults  \nStudents & Seniors FREE  \n                                                                              \nMultifaceted composer and performer\, Suzzette Ortiz\, curates and performs a kaleidoscopic retrospective of her work spanning Classical\, Latin\, Choral Music\, and Jazz featuring young performers and internationally celebrated musicians.  \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/retrato-suzzette-ortiz/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230822T205632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T193516Z
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SUMMARY:Little Mass for Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Little Mass for Christmas – WORLD PREMIERE  \nVivaldi – Gloria in D Major\, RV 589\nChamber Orchestra of Philadelphia  \nSaturday\, December 16\, 2023 \n7:30pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA  \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults  \nStudents & Seniors FREE  \nComposer Evan Williams conducts the world premiere of his Baroque and Medieval-inspired “A Little Mass for Christmas.” Countertenor Reginald Mobley leads a chorus of voices in this intimate interpretation of ancient text and musical tradition and features alongside soprano Sage DeAgro-Ruopp as soloist in Vivaldi’s Gloria in D Major\, RV 589. \nThis performance is part of “Recomposing the Past: An African American Perspective” and has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/little-mass-for-christmas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230822T205139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T205139Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas in the Barrio
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nChristmas in the Barrio  \nCommunity Holiday Celebration \n  \nSaturday\, December 9\, 2023 \n7:00pm \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: FREE \n  \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. \n  \nSALVATION ARMY TOY DRIVE! \nBring a new\, unwrapped toy to bless a family this Christmas.
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/christmas-in-the-barrio-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230822T200146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T170447Z
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SUMMARY:Latina Children’s Stories
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nLatina Children’s Stories  \nStorytime with Stephanie Brown  \n  \nSaturday\, November 18\, 2023  \n3:00pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $5\, Adults  \nChildren & Seniors FREE  \n  \nBring the whole family for games\, balloons\, storytime\, and other fun activities! Philadelphia-based children’s author\, Dr. Stephanie Brown\, reads stories for children featuring female characters and writers from Latin America.   \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/latina-childrens-stories/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20231030T164939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T165028Z
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SUMMARY:ECE Conference: Advancing Early Childhood Education in Our Latinx Communities and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Esperanza College of Eastern University and Vanguard Strong Start for Kids™\, the 2023 conference will empower those interested in or active practitioners within the Early Childhood Education space\, including local centers\, to incorporate culturally responsive and other strategies to address the needs of our children in a post pandemic society.\nThis is a FREE Conference and PQAS credit will be awarded.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/ece-conference-advancing-early-childhood-education-in-our-latinx-communities-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Esperanza College of Eastern University\, 4261 N 5th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Esperanza College
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230822T195848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T195848Z
UID:10280-1698435000-1698440400@www.esperanza.us
SUMMARY:¡Conexiones! Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n¡Conexiones! Puerto Rico  \nOrchestra 2001: Roberto Sierra WORLD PREMIERE \n  \nFriday\, October 27\, 2023 \n7:30pm \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15 \nStudents & Seniors FREE \n  \nOrchestra 2001 continues its annual ¡Conexiones! series at Esperanza Arts Center this season featuring contemporary classical music from Puerto Rico. The concert will include the world premiere of Latin Grammy-winning composer Roberto Sierra’s “Canciones de amor” based on poetry of Julia de Burgos; and works by composer and multi-instrumentalist Angélica Negrón. \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/conexiones-puerto-rico/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230927T152818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T153314Z
UID:10341-1698226200-1698238800@www.esperanza.us
SUMMARY:LIHEAP Open House
DESCRIPTION:LIHEAP Casa Abierta para Utilidades \nAsistencia Gratis para solicitar a programas de Servicios Publicos \n 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/liheap-open-house/
LOCATION:4261 N 5th St. Philadelphia\, PA 19140\, 4261 N 5th St.\, Philadephia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230815T144522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T150103Z
UID:10262-1697185800-1697205600@www.esperanza.us
SUMMARY:Minorities in Health Sciences Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Calling all high school aged youth! Join us at Esperanza College for our 9th annual Minorities in Health Sciences Symposium for a fun-filled day and a chance to learn more about STEM fields. Featuring in-person sessions\, experiments\, breakout rooms and a virtual dissection (Anatomage) table focused on metabolic diseases like diabetes and how they disproportionately affect our communities.  \nFriday Oct. 13th 8:30am – 2:00pm\nEsperanza College
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/minorities-in-health-sciences-symposium-3/
LOCATION:4261 N 5th St. Philadelphia\, PA 19140\, 4261 N 5th St.\, Philadephia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Esperanza College
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230822T185520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T185520Z
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SUMMARY:De Cerca
DESCRIPTION:  \nDe Cerca  \nPhiladelphia Ballet \n  \nFriday\, September 22\, 2023 \n7:30pm \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15 \nStudents & Seniors FREE \n  \nDe Cerca\, returns to Teatro Esperanza\, this year featuring Latina dancers of the Philadelphia Ballet. The evening will begin with the premiere of a new film\, Moving Words\, blending movement\, picture and sound in innovative ways to reflect the drama of everyday life in Philadelphia\, followed by uplifting 50’s era inspired piece\, On Cloud 9\, classical variations performed by Philadelphia Ballet company dancers. After the performance\, Blanca Huertas-Agnew\, Founder and Artistic Director of the Puerto Rico Classical Dance Competition will lead an audience conversation with Latin women dancers of the Ballet. \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/de-cerca/
LOCATION:Teatro Esperanza\, 4261 N 5th Street\, Philadephia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230831T174510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T174510Z
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SUMMARY:Nichos Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in an exciting day of creating masks\, music and dance\, and exploring the cultural roots that strengthen the Mexican identity. \nFREE Event for ALL ages \nFood will be provided. \n  \nTo register & for more information: \nWhatsApp or Call Tanaquil Marquez 301-312-3792 \n 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/nichos-community-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Juntos\, 600 Washington Ave\, Unit 18UA\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230810T210120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T191904Z
UID:10233-1694889000-1694899800@www.esperanza.us
SUMMARY:Arte en las Calles - Opera in the Park
DESCRIPTION:OPERA IN THE PARK  \n6:00pm – 9:30pm\, Saturday\, September 16\, 2023 \nEsperanza Parking Lot (entrance on 4th & Bristol Street)  \nBring the whole family for an evening of live performances\, Latin music\, food trucks\, and opera on the big screen at Esperanza!  \n6:00   Local business fair with face painting\, balloon art\, and more\n7:00   Live performances by Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol\, soprano Ethel Trujillo\, pianist Ting Ting Wong\, and others\n7:30   Outdoor movie screening of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel (Spanish and English subtitles) \nIn Opera Ithaca’s 90-minute adaptation of Engelbert Humperdinck’s classic\, two children lost in the woods are captured by a celebrity chef witch\, who hosts the kids on her cooking show as both the guest stars…and the main ingredients.  \nPublic Transportation: Esperanza is located along SEPTA Bus Line 47.\nParking: Free parking available  \nFree and open to the public.\n \nRegistration encouraged but not required.  \nArte en las Calles – Opera in the Park is a collaboration between Esperanza Arts Center and Opera Philadelphia.
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/arte-en-las-calles/
LOCATION:Esperanza’s Parking Lot\, 4261 N 5th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20230831T173511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T174645Z
UID:10310-1693846800-1693855800@www.esperanza.us
SUMMARY:Nichos Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in an exciting day of creating masks\, music and dance\, and exploring the cultural roots that strengthen the Mexican identity. \nFREE Event for ALL ages \nFood will be provided. \n  \nTo register & for more information: \nWhatsApp or Call Tanaquil Marquez 301-312-3792 \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/nichos-community-workshop/
LOCATION:Juntos\, 600 Washington Ave\, Unit 18UA\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20220407T181423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T181423Z
UID:9987-1652918400-1653004799@www.esperanza.us
SUMMARY:Celebrating Hope for Immigrants: Cuentos de Esperanza
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Hope for Immigrants: Cuentos de Esperanza will highlight the stories or cuentos of immigrants in our communities as told in their own words: including the powerful contributions immigrants are making each day in our neighborhoods and the ways in which EILS’ legal services provided encouragement\, opportunity and hope along their journeys.
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/celebrating-hope-for-immigrants-cuentos-de-esperanza/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20211226T221025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211226T221025Z
UID:9921-1639855800-1639855800@www.esperanza.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.esperanza.us/event/christmas-in-the-barrio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20211107T020000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T182919Z
UID:9859-1636221600-1636234200@www.esperanza.us
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.esperanza.us/event/lo-que-vendra/
LOCATION:Teatro Esperanza\, 4261 N 5th Street\, Philadephia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20211030T183000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T175830Z
UID:9840-1635589800-1635595200@www.esperanza.us
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.esperanza.us/event/sabados-familiares-the-book-of-life-in-spanish-with-english-subtitles/
LOCATION:Teatro Esperanza\, 4261 N 5th Street\, Philadephia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20211018T190947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T190947Z
UID:9868-1635343200-1635346800@www.esperanza.us
SUMMARY:eSports Manangement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 20th at 2:00 PM (In-Person) for our Esports Workshop featuring notable panelists from diverse backgrounds.\n\nLearn about our “New Associate Degree” program in Esports Management and exciting career opportunities in the Esports industry.\n\n\n\nRegister Here:\nhttps://form.jotform.com/212786153218154
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/esports-manangement-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Esperanza College,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20210913T184527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T184527Z
UID:9807-1634153400-1634157000@www.esperanza.us
SUMMARY:Calpulli Dance
DESCRIPTION:Calpulli Dance\nThis 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. \n  \nTICKETS
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/calpulli-dance/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Teatro Esperanza
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T004845
CREATED:20210913T184413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T184413Z
UID:9806-1633548600-1633552200@www.esperanza.us
SUMMARY:Minas
DESCRIPTION:Minas\nmaintains 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  \nTICKETS
URL:https://www.esperanza.us/event/minas-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Teatro Esperanza
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