Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United states in 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

P FKN R Summer Book Club
Jul
15

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!


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Reception: Tramando Exhibition
Jul
17

Reception: Tramando Exhibition

Tramando—a Pew-funded project launched in 2023—revitalizes Kensington’s textile heritage while connecting ancestral textile practices to contemporary community empowerment. Curator Richie López, a queer Puerto Rican textile artist and writer, brings together participants who have transformed their creative paths into sustainable practices.


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Block Party
Jul
25

Block Party

A neighborhood celebration featuring live entertainment, local food vendors and artists, and family-friendly activities along the El Centro de Oro commercial corridor on north 5th Street.


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Arte en las Calles: LaGuaGua 47
Jul
25

Arte en las Calles: LaGuaGua 47

Feel the rhythm, flavor, and joy of summer – Latino style! Join us this July for a vibrant celebration with an outdoor concert performance of La Guagua 47 featuring the LaGuagua 47 Orchestra & Singers, Latin food, dancing, a local merchant fair, balloons, and fun for all ages.

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Spanglish: Recipes & Stories
Jul
30

Spanglish: Recipes & Stories

Join us on Thursday, July 30, for a special evening with two Boricua chefs in conversation! Chef Monti Carlo, author of Spanglish: Recipes & Stories, will be discussing her new book with Amy Rivera-Nassar of Amy’s Pastelillos.


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P FKN R Summer Book Club
Aug
12

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!


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Feria del Barrio 2026
Sep
13

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!


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Concilio’s Annual Awards Gala 2026
Oct
17
to Oct 18

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.

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World Cup Family Watch Party
Jun
24

World Cup Family Watch Party

  • Esperanza Arts Center (Gran Salon & Plaza) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a FREE Family Watch Party featuring an authorized public screening of the FIFA World Cup 26™ match between Mexico and the Czech Republic. Bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening of soccer, food, music, vendors, and activities for children.


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2026 Sugar Cane Festival
Jun
6

2026 Sugar Cane Festival

The Annual Sugar Cane Festival attracts thousands of visitors for a full day of music and activities for children and adults alike.  The Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026 from Noon to 4:00 PM, at 6th Street and Susquehanna. We are looking forward to a wonderful event and hope that you can join us!


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Dine Latino 2026 Food & Culture Passport Signup
May
29

Dine Latino 2026 Food & Culture Passport Signup

The Dine Latino Food & Culture Passport uses the Let's Rallie app to connect customers to Latino‑owned businesses across the region, driving discovery, foot traffic, and repeat visits throughout the summer. Participants will benefit from collective marketing and increased visibility during the peak of the summer season. You must be a GPHCC member in order to participate. 

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Concilio’s Senior Celebration 2026 luncheon
May
21

Concilio’s Senior Celebration 2026 luncheon

Concilio’s Senior Celebration 2026 honors the seniors who are the heart and foundation of our Latino community. This beloved annual luncheon brings together more than 300 mature adults for an uplifting afternoon filled with delicious food, live music, cultural connection, and valuable health and wellness resources.

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Chef's Tasting: Puyero Venezuelan Flavor
May
20

Chef's Tasting: Puyero Venezuelan Flavor

Join us for an intimate chef's tasting featuring the founders of Puyero, the Venezuelan fast-casual restaurant elevating street food through culture, craft, and entrepreneurship. This curated dining experience highlights a multi-course tasting inspired by Venezuelan culinary traditions and the personal stories that shaped Puyero's vision.

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CHISPA: Tu Empresa Ante La Incertidumbre Migratoria
May
20

CHISPA: Tu Empresa Ante La Incertidumbre Migratoria

Acompáñanos en este webinar donde aprenderás sobre los derechos de los dueños de negocios inmigrantes, qué sucede con tus propiedades y cuentas, y cómo proteger tu empresa ante un proceso migratorio. Información clave para planificar, proteger lo que has construido y asegurar la continuidad de tu negocio.

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Community Kickoff Day
May
16

Community Kickoff Day

Help us bring Fairhill Square back to life by helping us plant, clean, paint and revitalize the park!

We will have resources, FOOD, music, water ice, FREE giveaways & more!!

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Eagle & Empire: Music of Colonial Mexico
May
8

Eagle & Empire: Music of Colonial Mexico

Step into history and hear music tell a complex tale of power, adaptation, and survival. Eagle & Empire brings to life rich and rarely heard repertoire born from the meeting of Indigenous and European traditions. Acclaimed vocalists Nell Snaidas, Estelí Gomez, Cecilia Duarte, Jonatan Alvarado, and Andrew Padgett join the virtuosic period instrumentalists of Piffaro, the Renaissance Band in an evening of Aztec dance and traditional Indigenous cuisine, courtesy of Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac, Philadelphia’s trailblazing Aztec dance troupe and cultural preservationists.

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Classical Guitar From Latin America
May
2

Classical Guitar From Latin America

Following their sold-out performance last season, the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society returns to the Teatro stage to present an intimate program of classical music for the guitar from Latin America, along with a special performance by AMLA guitar students.

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Reception: Hagudeza Rullán-Fantauzzi:Mi Isla y Yo
Apr
24

Reception: Hagudeza Rullán-Fantauzzi:Mi Isla y Yo

Join us on Friday, April 24 at 5:30pm for the reception of Hagudeza Rullán-Fantauzzi’s exhibition, Mi Isla y yo, draws a parallel between the Puerto Rican people’s yearning for territorial sovereignty and the struggle for bodily autonomy. This theme echoes the upcoming semi-quincentennial celebration, yet feels increasingly out of reach for many.

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Pablo Batista: Latin Jazz Orchestra
Apr
17

Pablo Batista: Latin Jazz Orchestra

EAC launches our new annual Latin Jazz series, led and curated by series director, Grammy-winning Philadelphia-based percussionist and recording artist, Pablo Batista. Featuring the first Latin big band in Philadelphia comprised of twenty acclaimed regional musicians, donned in vibrant coordinated formal wear from the 40’s and 50’s, and seated on multi-tiered platforms evocative of the big band era.

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LETÓN PÉ – LATAM/U.S. Tour 2026
Apr
16

LETÓN PÉ – LATAM/U.S. Tour 2026


Leticia Pellicione
, mejor conocida como Letón Pé, es una cantautora y actriz dominicana que se ha posicionado como una de las voces más singulares y prometedoras de la nueva escena musical latina. Su propuesta artística se nutre de una fusión audaz de ritmos afrocaribeños, merenhouse, jazz y electrónica, explorando sonoridades contemporáneas sin perder el pulso de sus raíces.

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Ensemble132 | Anjoli Santiago
Apr
11

Ensemble132 | Anjoli Santiago

Ensemble132 will be joined by Philadelphia storyteller Anjoli Santiago to perform a reimagined bilingual abridged version of Igor Stravinsky’s Petrushka. Experience a classic tale woven with ancestral stories to explore magic, love, belonging, and purpose – featuring original narration, written and performed by Santiago to complement the score and a performance of chamber works by Latine composers.

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Remembering the Sin Colonias March of 1975: A Two-Part Panel Discussion
Apr
11

Remembering the Sin Colonias March of 1975: A Two-Part Panel Discussion

On July 4, 1976, as the United States celebrated its 200th anniversary, a massive multiracial alliance—led by Puerto Rican and Native American activists—took to the streets of Philadelphia under the banner “A Bicentennial Without Colonies” (Sin Colonias). Tens of thousands marched to demand social and economic justice, exposing the gap between American ideals and the colonialist realities still shaping the lives of many communities.

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Dine Latino Restaurant Week
Apr
5
to Apr 12

Dine Latino Restaurant Week

Dine Latino Restaurant Week is a one-of-a-kind culinary celebration that honors local Latino-owned restaurants by showcasing their authentic flavors and time-honored traditions. 

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Nidia Góngora
Mar
21

Nidia Góngora

The most recognized singer from the Colombian Pacific coast, winner of the Shock Award, and Latin Grammy nominee Nidia Góngora builds bridges between the traditional music of her native Timbiquí (Cauca) other world genres.

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30th Annual Arturo Schomburg Symposium
Feb
27
to Feb 28

30th Annual Arturo Schomburg Symposium

The 30th Annual Arturo Schomburg Symposium traces how African-descended peoples, both enslaved and free, have sustained cultures and liberation struggles through rich, dynamic, spiritual, and religious expressions.

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La Lengua del Tambor Screening x Concert Fundraiser
Feb
21

La Lengua del Tambor Screening x Concert Fundraiser

La Lengua del Tambor is taking on a new form Saturday, February 21st for a special screening x concert fundraiser with Tumbao Entertainment at Philly’s beloved Taller Puertorriqueño. This night is about bringing the film to life. Not just seeing it, but hearing it, feeling it, moving with it.

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Native Mexico
Feb
21

Native Mexico

Praised by the New York Times as a company of “warm, generous dancers presenting a vibrant tour of Mexican traditions with eye-popping costumes,” the acclaimed folkloric dance ensemble presents the Philadelphia premiere of a full-length production of Native Mexico honoring Native American dance traditions still alive in Mexico.

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