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...
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. *Tickets will...
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Led by acclaimed pianist and recording artist Suzzette Ortiz, Teatro Esperanza resident ensemble, AMLA will explore the folk and dance music of Puerto Rico.
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
Esperanza invites you to Artistas y Músicos Latinoamericanos (AMLA)'s winter recital.
Holiday celebration for the whole family Esperanza presents our annual holiday celebration for the community! Featuring christmas carols, performances, festive food, and family activities.