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January 2020
ARTolerance – Asia & Latin America
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,…
Find out more »February 2020
Primeros Viernes- “Después de María: Las 2 orillas”
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…
Find out more »Segundos Sábados
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
Find out more »SOLD OUT: Fairy Rhymes – PENNSYLVANIA BALLET II
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.
Find out more »March 2020
Kun-Yang Lin/Dance Company – Faith Project
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…
Find out more »Planeando Para su Éxito
¿Tienes un negocio sin un plan? ¡Únase a nosotros durante esta presentacion donde estaremos repasando lo que necesita para avanzar su negocio!
Find out more »April 2020
Star Party/ Fiesta de Estrellas
Join us for a Star Party! Observe visible planets and stars while learning about the wonders of the skies, right from Esperanza's parking lot. Snacks and telescopes will be provided. FREE! Únase a nosotros para una Fiesta de Estrellas! Observe los planetas y estrellas visibles mientras aprende acerca de las maravillas del cielo nocturno desde…
Find out more »Science in the Park
Celebrate the Philadelphia Science Festival right in the neighborhood! Enjoy dozens of science hands-on activities for the family, music, face painting, and more, in the park! SPREAD THE WORD!! // ¡Celebre el Festival de Ciencia de Philadelphia aquí en el barrio! Disfrute de docenas de actividades interactivas de ciencia para la familia, música, pintura de…
Find out more »August 2020
Ologundê
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…
Find out more »September 2020
¡Vívelo!
iVivelo! is a journey through a wide diversity of rhythms and traditions that gave rise to the Son Jarocho genre in the Mexican State of Veracruz. This unique art form began to develop during the Spanish Colonization of the region: pre-hispanic dance traditions, sacred-profane syncretism, indigenous instruments, clothing, and symbolism mixed with African influence from Spanish…
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