Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United states in 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
Meet the Author: Anika Aldamuy Denise
Join us after school on Friday, November 20, to meet Pura Belpré Honor–winning author Anika Aldamuy Denise! Anika will be presenting her new book La Bandera: Poems of Resistance and Pride (also available in Spanish).
Elizabeth Acevedo’s Philly Book Launch for Anger is Only a Shadow
Join Harriett's Bookshop in partnership with Julia de Burgos Bookstore for Elizabeth Acevedo’s Philly launch of Anger is Only a Shadow.
Ecuadorian Dances
Part of VOCES: EAC’s VOCES series spotlights a different facet of Latin American culture and traditions each season. This year’s VOCES Series, ¡BAILE! will feature dance from Latin America, the Latin Caribbean, and the Latin Diaspora.
Thanksgiving Lunch & Donation Drive
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to gather with our community for the annual Thanksgiving Lunch and Donation Drive!
Memory / Place / Roots – Priscilla Bell Lamberty
Galeria Esperanza Artist In Residence
Exhibition Opening Reception
10th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony!
Join us for an afternoon of holiday cheer, music, and community celebration as we come together to light up a Christmas Tree at Fairhill Square Park and kick off the holiday season.
Opening Reception: Armando Veve: Taxonomy of a Dream
Armando Veve, a Philadelphia-based illustrator of Puerto Rican heritage, bridges the personal and universal with meticulous works in graphite, watercolor, colored pencil, and gouache.
Christmas en el Barrio
A beloved North Philly holiday tradition! Get into the Christmas spirit with an evening of festive music, food, and community featuring villancicos, aguinaldos, and other traditional Latin songs, performed by members of AMLA and other musical guests.
Stand Up
Comediante, narrador y activista, Che Guerrero presenta una noche de comedia hilarante en español con cómicos latinos. El show es recomendado para mayores de 16 años.
Artist Talk with Maurice D. Cox & Antonio Fiol-Silva
On November 7 at 2:00 pm the exhibition EN SU SITIO / IN ITS PLACE Antonio Fiol-Silva: architecture + urbanism will host an artist talk featuring Maurice Cox, Emma Bloomberg Professor in Residence of Urban Planning and Design at Harvard University, in conversation with Antonio Fiol-Silva, Founding Principal of SITIO.
Gift of Love Benefit 2026
The Gift of Love Benefit is our signature annual fundraising event, bringing together community leaders, supporters, and partners who believe in creating opportunities and hope for future generations.
MOMENTUM 2026Greater Philadelphia Latino Business Summit: Roots & Future
Small businesses across our region need strong credit and capital support to grow. Join Greenline Access Capital and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia for a free, in-person event, MOMENTUM 2026 Greater Philadelphia Latino Business Summit: Roots & Future.
Turn the Key Open House & Homeownership Celebration
This event will celebrate the transformation of a formerly vacant property into an affordable homeownership opportunity and highlight what it takes to make ownership possible for lower-income Philadelphia families.
Rowhouse Protection Project Workshop
In this training, you will learn:
1. Rights and documents you are entitled to when you are notified that you will
experience adjacent construction
2. What to document prior to the construction and signs to look out for during construction
3. Who to call when you're having problems with construction, 4. where to find out more information about the construction project
5. How you CLS's Rowhouse Protection Project can protect your home
from adjacent construction.
En esta capacitación:
1. Los derechos y documentos a Los que tiene derecho cuando se le notifica que habra
construcción adyacente
2. Que documentar antes de la construcción y las señales a las que debe prestar atención durante la construcción,
3. A quien llamar cuando tenga problemas con la construcción
4. Donde encontrar mas información sobre el
proyecto de construcción
5. Cómo el Proyecto de Protección de Casas en Hilera de CLS puede proteger su hogar de la construcción adyacente.
Let’s Dance! ¡Vamos a Bailar!
Bring the whole family to Esperanza Arts Center for an afternoon of storytelling, dancing, face painting, and fun activities with author Alyssa Reynoso Morris.
Xiente's El Festival Del Jíbaro
Come experience a day rooted in cultura, tradición y orgullo! From live music and dancing to food, artisans, history, family activities, and so much more.
Esperanza's Mural Dedication of "Juntos Somos America - Together we are America"
There will be live music, food, and photos with onsite printing for attendees. We’d love to see you there!
GPHCC 2026 State of Hispanic Business Forum
The State of Hispanic Business forum informs members, partners, policymakers and the business community about the climate, condition, and trends impacting the region's Hispanic-owned businesses.
Free Cybersecurity Essentials Webinar for Nonprofits
Join Santander's Information Security team in exploring common and emerging cyber threats, strategies for recognizing and mitigating risks, and practical steps organizations and their staff can take to better protect organizational information and reduce exposure to fraud.
Concilio’s Annual Awards Gala 2026
Join us for Concilio’s Annual Awards Gala 2026, a signature evening dedicated to honoring the achievements, leadership, and lasting contributions of Philadelphia’s Latino community. This unforgettable night brings together changemakers, partners, and supporters to celebrate impact, culture, and opportunity.
Latinas Writing Horror
Spooky season collides with Latine Heritage Month! Join us on Wednesday, October 14, for a panel of 3 Latina horror short story authors: Ann Dávila Cardinal, Diana Rodriguez Wallach, and Wi-Moto Nyoka. Hear more about their process of writing horror and the anthologies their stories are featured in.
10 / 10 / 10: Celebrating 10 Years of El Centro Cultural
Taller Puertorriqueño is celebrating our tenth anniversary at the Corazón Cultural Center with a dinner honoring Antonio Fiol-Silva, our building’s architect, during his exhibition En Su Sitio, “In Its Place” Antonio Fiol-Silva: architecture + urbanism, and Carmen Febo San Miguel, Former Executive Director and Board Chair of Taller Puertorriqueño.
¡Congreso Celebra!
On Thursday, October 8, community leaders, corporate partners, and changemakers from across the region will come together for Congreso Celebra, our signature Hispanic Heritage Month celebration benefiting Congreso de Latinos Unidos.
GPHCC 2026 PA Conference for Women
Join 8,500+ professionals gathering for a day dedicated to growth, inspiration, and connection. Attendees come to gain practical advice and inspiration around navigating the evolving landscape of work and life.
Dine Latino Restaurant Week
Dine Latino Restaurant Week is back for its 10th edition, taking place October 4–10 during Hispanic Heritage Month!
Concilio’s Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade 2026
Join us for the Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade, one of Concilio’s signature cultural events, proudly honoring the history, resilience, and vibrant contributions of the Puerto Rican community.
Salsa Fest 2026: El Festival de Borinquen
Salsa Fest 2026: El Festival de Borinquen
Sunday, September 27, 2026
11:00 AM–8:00 PM
400 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19133
PFKNR with authors Vanessa Díaz & Petra Rivera-Rideau
Join us on Wednesday Septemebr 16, with Petra Rivera-Rideau and Vanessa Díaz, authors of P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became The Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance. The talk will be followed by a book signing and will kick off our P FKN R Summer Book Club!
Feria del Barrio 2026
Save the date for our yearly block party Feria del Barrio. At Taller Puertorriqueño on North Fifth Street between Huntingdon and Lehigh. This event is RAIN OR SHINE!
En Su Sitio, “In Its Place”
Ten years after completing Taller’s permanent home, El Corazón Cultural Center, Taller’s building lead architect, Antonio Fiol-Silva (Founding Principal, SITIO architecture + urbanism) presents an exhibition that reflects on the social role of architecture.
Sunset & Sails
Join for Sunset & Sails on the Waterfront on Wednesday, August 27 at The Estuary at Sea Philly—a curated summer evening celebrating the flavors, culture, and community of the Dine Latino Food & Culture Passport.
First Time HomeBuyer Workshop
Ready to become a homeowner? Join our First-Time Home Buyer Workshop on August 26, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Esperanza, 4261 North 5th St., 3rd Floor, Philadelphia.
Tattoo fundraiser event
Congreso is partnering up with Skin Deep Tattoo & Piercing for a special fundraising event on Saturday, August 22nd! Every tattoo or piercing purchased will be going back to Congreso's vital services that support families in our neighborhoods.
B2B Latino Mixer
B2B Latino Unlock new opportunities with B2B Latino, your exclusive, members-only referral exchange circle brought to you by the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce!
Philadelphia Caribbean Festival
Learn about our history! The Festival continues to be a family-oriented event, is always free to the public, and all members of the Festival Committee are unpaid volunteers.
Cooking con Omi: A Love Letter to Puerto Rican Home Cooking
Join us for an unforgettable evening with food entrepreneur Omi Hopper in conversation with Amy Rivera-Nassar of Amy’s Pastelillos. To celebrate the launch of Cooking con Omi: A Love Letter to Puerto Rican Home Cooking, these two Boricua chefs will be discussing all things food and culture.
SALSA NIGHTS at Fairhill Square Park
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and community vibes with LIVE performance by Panchito Bongo
P FKN R Summer Book Club
Join us for a summer-long book club to discuss P FKN R, either virtually or in-person! Whether you’re a huge Bad Bunny fan or interested in learning more about recent Puerto Rican history and politics, this book club is for you!
Back to School Fair
Get ready for the school year with Congreso! Visit us for book bags, supply giveaways, free produce, a petting zoo, cooling stations, and more!