Meet the Author: The Dominican Kitchen
2024-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States
Join us on May 4 with Vanessa Mota, founder of My Dominican Kitchen®, in conversation with Amy Rivera-Nassar of Amy’s Pastelillos. This free event is for all ages, including a Q&A, book signing, and activity table for kids.

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Artist Talk with Betsy Z. Casañas
2024-05-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States
Join us for an engaging conversation with Betsy Z. Casañas as we discuss her new paintings in her show, Call and Response. In contemporary art’s vibrant and ever-evolving world, few artists capture the essence of storytelling through the visual medium as compellingly as Betsy Z. Casañas. Known for her intricate Mural designs and profound narratives, Casañas’ work has captivated audiences and sparked global conversations. This event is free and open to the entire family, let us know you’re coming by registering below.

Betsy Z Casañas (b. 1974 in Philadelphia, PA), based in Philadelphia and Puerto Rico, is a Visual and Public Artist, an educator, a community activist, and an organizer. She is the director of A Seed on Diamond Gallery (closed in 2020) and founder of Semilla Arts LLC, a grassroots organization that uses art for social change. Casañas has 29 years of experience in the arts and has created over 70 murals worldwide. In 2018, Casañas was featured in the Robb Report as one of the “5 Women Changing the Face of Street Art Around the Globe”. Her work is known for its use of pattern and color and the dignity and humanity of her depictions of people in marginalized communities.

Creating safe spaces has been a vital part of her work. As a Latina artist working in communities of color worldwide, she understands the importance of the people living in these communities seeing themselves reflected in the artwork and the leadership of their places. She believes that artists must reflect on the times they are living in and highlight the people’s stories to change the narrative that has been created for us. By normalizing and humanizing our collective stories, we create more tolerant communities.

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Closed for the Holiday: Memorial Day
2024-05-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States

Spring Arts Showcase
2024-06-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States
You’re Invited to Our Spring Arts Showcase!

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of creativity and talent at the Spring Arts Showcase of Taller Puertorriqueño’s education programs. As we honor the achievements of our students, seniors, and educators, your presence and support are crucial. Experience the vibrant energy of our gallery with the YAP & CEP exhibition, where you’ll discover the inspiring works of our Youth Artist Program and Cultural Exploration Program students. Don’t miss the opportunity to support our budding artists by browsing and purchasing unique artworks at the YAP student art sale. Witness the unveiling of a stunning collaboration between artist Betsy Casañas and our students as we reveal a captivating mural. Admire the craftsmanship of our senior participants showcased through their sewing projects. Prepare to be enchanted by a mesmerizing dance performance that will conclude our showcase on a high note.

Join us as we recognize and honor the dedication and achievements of our outstanding individuals in an award ceremony filled with heartfelt appreciation. Enjoy food and beverages served throughout the event, fostering connections and celebrating the spirit of community.

Let’s come together to celebrate art, culture, and community at the Spring Arts Showcase of Taller Puertorriqueño. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Pride Month Book Club: Bad Seed
2024-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States
Join us on June 15 at 3pm for a discussion of Bad Seed with queer Puerto Rican author Gabriel Carle and Philly-based translator Heather Houde. Reading the book ahead is not required! We will have button-making and snacks. All are welcome!

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Closed for the Holiday: Juneteenth
2024-06-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States

Raul Ortiz Bonilla: Semillas Opening Reception
2024-07-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States
Semillas: An Exhibition by Raul Ortiz Bonilla

On View: July 12, 2024 – August 10, 2024Opening Reception: July 12, 2024, 5 PM to 8 PM

Join us for the opening reception of “Semillas,” a captivating exhibition featuring sixteen artworks by acclaimed Puerto Rican artist Raul Ortiz Bonilla. Ortiz Bonilla, who immigrated from Puerto Rico to Chicago in his early twenties, invites viewers to explore the intricate tapestry of Puerto Rican history and diasporic identity through his surreal and thought-provoking artworks.

Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of “Semillas” by Raul Ortiz Bonilla. Experience his compelling narrative of migration, adaptation, and the enduring spirit of Puerto Rican heritage. Join us as we celebrate the opening of this extraordinary exhibition.

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Book Launch: Gloriana Presente
2024-07-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States
Celebrate the launch of a new picture book by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, author of Plátanos Are Love.Join us on Saturday, July 13, at 11am for the launch of Gloriana, Presente.

This event is free and open to all ages. RSVP and pre-order the book below!

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Summer Teen Media Program Films Screening
2024-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States
Don’t miss the Summer Teen Media Program Screening happening on Thursday July 25, 2024 from 6-8pm at Taller Puertorriqueño. We’ll be premiering and celebrating new films created by youth in the Summer Teen Media Program!

The Summer Teen Media Program is a 6-week intensive where high school students from across Philadelphia collaborate on original films from script-to-screen. Youth learn screenwriting, cinematography, audio, acting and editing under the mentorship of professional filmmakers, and even get the chance to pitch their films to a panel of industry professionals.

FREE EVENT

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Philly Latino Unity Fest: Chisme Tour 2024
2024-07-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States
We’re collaborating with Mijente, Juntos, and The Fela Cintron Foundation to bring an unforgettable night of entertainment, food, art, and insightful local political chisme.

Live Performance by Mariposas Galácticas & Dale Con To’

Dive into a night filled with vibrant performances as Mariposas Galácticas and Dale Con To’ take the stage. Known for their dynamic and powerful artistic expressions, they celebrate and uplift the voices of the Latinx community through music and dance.

Silk Screening and Live Banner Painting with Juntos

We’ll also be featuring a hands-on art session where you can participate in silk screening and live banner painting with our compas from Juntos, a community-led, Latine immigrant organization in South Philadelphia fighting for our human rights as workers, parents, youth, and immigrants.

With all that we’re up against, gathering together to chismear, to celebrate, and to stand strong is essential. We’re ready to get real about what’s ahead in November, highlight the organizing power we’re building at the local level, and have a good time while we’re at it. We can’t wait to see you there, to share this space, and show the strength of nuestra gente.

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Closed for the Holiday: Labor Day
2024-09-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States

Book Launch: We Came To Welcome You
2024-09-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Wednesday, September 4, 7pm

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Join us on Wednesday, September 4, at 7pm for a Q&A and book signing with local author Vincent Tirado in conversation with Diana Rodriguez Wallach. Light refreshments will be provided. A spine-chilling psychological thriller about a multiracial lesbian couple who are thrilled to move into their dream home in a gated community–– until strange things start happening and the pressure to assimilate becomes life or death.

About the Book

The Other Black Girl meets Midsommar in this spine-chilling, propulsive psychological thriller from highly acclaimed author Vincent Tirado, about a multiracial lesbian couple who are thrilled to move into their dream home in a gated community–– until strange things start happening and the pressure to assimilate becomes life or death.

Akin to the social horror of Jordan Peele and Lovecraft County, We Came to Welcome You cleverly uses the uncanny to illuminate the cultish, shocking nature of systemic racism. Sol Reyes has had a rough year. After a series of workplace incidents at her university lab culminates in a plagiarism accusation, Sol is put on probation. Dutiful visits to her homophobic father aren’t helping her mental health, and she finds her nightly glass of wine becoming more of an all-day—and all-bottle—event. Her wife, Alice Song, is far more optimistic. After all, the two finally managed to buy a house in the beautiful, gated community of Maneless Grove. But the neighbors are a little too friendly, in Sol’s opinion. She has no interest in the pushy Homeowners Association, their bizarrely detailed contract, or their never-ending microaggressions. But Alice simply attributes their pursuit to the community motto: “Invest in a neighborly spirit,” which only serves to irritate Sol more. Suddenly, a number of strange occurrences—doors and stairs disappearing, roots growing inside the house, a loud buzzing sound that only Sol can hear—cause Sol to wonder if her social paranoia is built on something more sinister. But Sol’s fears are dismissed as Alice embraces their new home and becomes increasingly worried about Sol’s drinking and manic behavior. When Sol finds a journal on the property from a resident that went missing a few years ago, she realizes why they were able to buy the house so easily… Through Sol’s razor-sharp tongue and macabre sense of humor, Tirado explores the very real pressures to assimilate with one’s surroundings to “survive,” while also asking the question: Is it survival when you’re no longer your true self? Because in Maneless Grove, either you become a good neighbor—or you die.

About the Author

Vincent Tirado is a nonbinary Afro-Latine Bronx native. They ventured out to Pennsylvania and Ohio to get their bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in bioethics. Their debut YA novel Burn Down, Rise Up was the 2022 winner of the Pura Belpré Award and was a finalist for the 2022 Stoker Awards and 2023 Lammy Awards. Their sophomore YA novel We Don’t Swim Here was called “a chilling ghost story” by Publishers Weekly.

About the Participants

Diana Rodriguez Wallach is a multi-published author of young adult novels. Her mostrecent, Small Town Monsters, is a YA Latinx horror novel that published in September 2021. Her next YA Latinx Horror, Hatchet Girls, comes out October 10, 2023. Bustle listed Diana as one of the “Top Nine Latinx Authors to Read for Women’s History Month.” She is the author of the Anastasia Phoenix Series, as well as YA contemporary Latina novels and a YA short-story collection. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband, two children, and two cats.

Feria del Barrio
2024-09-08 12:00 - 16:30 | Taller PuertorriqueÃ±o, 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, 19133, United States
Feria del Barrio is the largest festival in Philadelphia presented by a coalition of organizations dedicated to promoting art, culture, education, health, economic development, and community. The annual 2024 Feria is scheduled for Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 12pm – 4:30pm. Feria promotes the work of community organizations that have served our neighborhood for decades, it’s a space where artists can share their creativity and the community can come together to celebrate our culture. This festival is central to our community, and we are excited to celebrate again in 2024. We hope you will join us at the famed El Centro de Oro (the Golden Block) as the community gathers to enjoy a family-friendly outdoor celebration with artists, performances, vendors, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!

Now in its 40th year, Feria is presented and produced by Taller Puertorriqueño in partnership with Asociación de Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM), Congreso de Latino Unidos, HACE, Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas. It is the largest event presented by a coalition of organizations dedicated to promoting art, culture, education, health, economic development and community. Feria is a well-known and attended event, rich with culture and opportunities for businesses and organizations to reach the community.

How to be part of this year’s Feria

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Taller Education Program: Open House
2024-09-13 16:40 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, September 13 at 4:40pm

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Come see our classrooms, meet our staff and hear more about after school arts at Taller! Age groups 6-14 and 14-18

Opening Reception: Alexis Duque Los Dueños de Nada
2024-09-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, September, 13 5pm – 8pm

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FREE EVENT

Join us for the opening of Los Dueños de Nada (The Owners of Nothing) a solo exhibition of Alexis Duque’s new paintings and works on paper that interweaves personal history with broader socio-political themes. Duque is a Colombian artist based in New York City. In his new work, Duques uses figurative representational techniques to bring into relief the lives of those impacted by migration, class, and ethnic distinctions and who may otherwise be seen as residing on the periphery of society.

The exhibition’s title is a nod to “Los Nadies” (“The Nobodies”), a poem by Uruguayan historian and novelist Eduardo Galeano decrying the invisibility cast upon the millions of dispossessed people around the world.

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An Evening with Luis A. Miranda, Jr. and Dr. Carmen Febo San Miguel
2024-09-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Monday, September 30, 7pm | Theater doors open at 6:30pm

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Julia de Burgos Bookstore welcomes Luis A. Miranda Jr., Latino trailblazer and father of Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, to present his new memoir, Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That is Transforming America, in conversation with Dr. Carmen Febo San Miguel as part of Taller Puertorriqueño’s 50th anniversary programming. The conversation will be followed by a book signing. Admission is included with purchase of book.

About the Book

Essential reading from an expert voice: Luis A. Miranda Jr.’s personal and political memoir reveals a deep understanding of Latino culture and how to build community to change our world for the better.

A veteran of New York and national politics, Luis Miranda embodies the relentless spirit of progress of American immigrants.

There is no one on the Latino, New York, and national political scene with the breadth of experience, passion, and storytelling charm of Luis Miranda. In

Relentless, he shares a fascinating narrative of his life and career—from his early days as a radically minded Puerto Rican activist to his decades of political advice and problem-solving.

Miranda recounts the thrill of the ascendency of Hamilton, created by his son Lin-Manuel, and he details the suffering after the devastation of Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Amid the triumphs and challenges, Miranda examines what his experience reveals about our ever-changing politics, demographics, and society.

About the Author

Luis A. Miranda Jr. arrived in New York City from Puerto Rico in 1974 to study psychology at NYU but soon found himself drawn to community action when he organized his neighbors to fight for better schools for their children. In the 1980s he was a special advisor for Hispanic Affairs to Mayor Ed Koch, and he continued to serve in key roles for the Dinkins and Giuliani administrations. As a founding partner of the MirRam Group, Miranda has consulted on several successful political campaigns, including the senatorial campaigns of Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Most recently he managed New York Attorney General Letitia James’ successful reelection. Miranda is the founding president of the Hispanic Federation and is currently the chairperson of the Latino Victory Fund, the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, Viva Broadway, and the Public Theater. He is a board member of The City, and former chair of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center.

About the Participants

Born in Ciales, Puerto Rico, Carmen Febo San Miguel graduated as a physician in 1973. She came to Philadelphia to complete her residency, specializing in Family Medicine, which she completed in 1976. For four decades she worked as a Family Medicine Specialist providing comprehensive medical care, and as Medical Director, in settings that included Germantown Family Medicine Associates and the Naranjito Health Center in Puerto Rico, (1980 to 1984), until she retired from medicine in 2014. This town in the central mountains of Puerto Rico declared her "Hija Adoptiva” (Adoptive Daughter).

Carmen is mainly recognized for her work with Taller Puertorriqueño, as its Executive Director since 1999, while still serving part-time as a physician until retiring from medicine in 2014. Under her leadership, Taller continued to grow and, in 2016, the organization completed and moved into the stunning $11.5 million cultural center in the heart of Philadelphia’s Latino community. In 2019 she was recognized as a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania and in 2023 she received the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s Heritage Award for her significant contributions to the heritage future of the Philadelphia region. She currently serves as a member of the Women’s Non-Profit Leadership Initiative,as a city of Philadelphia Art Commissioner and in Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Exhibitions Committee.

Meet the Author: Tiny Threads
2024-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Monday, October 7 at 7pm

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Join us with award-winning author Lilliam Rivera to celebrate the launch of her adult debut, Tiny Threads. A dark supernatural thriller set in the world of fashion by former fashion journalist and award-winning author Lilliam Rivera. Lilliam will be in conversation with Erica Bernal of LITina Book Club. RSVP and pre-order your book for 25% off!

About the Book

Fashion-obsessed Samara finally has the life she’s always dreamed of: A high-powered job with legendary designer Antonio Mota. A new home in sunny California, far away from those drab Jersey winters. And an intriguing love interest, Brandon, a wealthy investor in Mota’s fashion line. But it’s not long before Samara’s dream life begins to turn into a living nightmare as Mota’s big fashion show approaches and the pressure on her turns crushing. Perhaps that’s why she begins hearing voices in her room at night—and seeing strange things that can’t be explained away by stress or anxiety or the number of drinks she’s been consuming. And it may not be just Samara imagining things as her psyche unravels, because she soon discovers hints that her new city—and the House of Mota—may be built on a foundation of secrets and lies. Now Samara must uncover what hideous truths lurk in the shadows of this illusory world of glamour and beauty before those shadows claim her.

About the Author

Lilliam Rivera is a MacDowell Fellow and an award-winning author of eight works of fiction: four young adult novels, three middle grade books, and a graphic novel for DC Comics. Her books have been awarded a Pura Belpré honor and featured on NPR and in The New Yorker, the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and multiple “best of” lists. Her novel Never Look Back is slated for a movie adaptation. A Bronx, New York, native, Lilliam Rivera currently lives in Los Angeles.

About LITina Book Club

Erica Bernal is an avid reader who feels passionate about representation and created LITina Book Club; a space where readers can connect with each other and authors to discover new books that tell the many stories in Latine Literature. Each month, she selects a book and holds meetings which are streamed on Instagram live with authors who wrote the book (past authors have included Quiara Alegria Hudes, Maria Hinojosa, Dahlma Llanos Figueroa to name a few). She aims to promote stories as diverse as our culture. By engaging the community in these meetings the club promotes literacy, reading for leisure, and a sense of belonging. Members have stated they learned ro advocate for themselves, use their voice, and have even been inspired to write their own stories.

Erica has worked with organizations such as Taller Puertorriqueño, Latin American Book Fair, and Power Street Theater to host in person events which promote both the book club and Latine spaces for arts and culture.

She says often that she has created this space because its “one she needed as a young Boricua who didn’t see herself in the stories she was reading” since the publishing industry does not typically market to the Latine demographic.

Latin American Book Fair
2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, October 12 at 11am – 4pm

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FREE EVENT

The Latin American Book Fair returns to Philadelphia for its sixth edition, bringing together authors, artists, and the community to celebrate the richness of Latino literature and culture. This year’s event will feature a keynote speech by Edgardo Miranda-Rodríguez, the acclaimed creator of La Borinqueña, along with presentations by other talented authors. The fair will also include cultural performances and activities for all ages. Join us in fostering a love for reading and supporting Latino voices through this incredible event. This free event is made possible thanks to the support of Taller Puertorriqueño and other local organizations and sponsors.

For more information, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2024LABF

Virtual Artist Talk: Alexis Duque with Gabriel de Guzman
2024-10-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30pm

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FREE VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us virtually on October 16 at 6:30 PM for a discussion with the artist Alexis Duque on his new work featured in his first solo show at Taller, Alexis Duque: Los Dueños de Nada. The discussion will cover his process methods and the themes addressed in his work.

Alexis Duque’s practice is based on research done through observation in his travels and captured in photography. He grounds his investigations on his experiences as a Colombian immigrant to the US, navigating the complexities of remaining in the country, making a living, and gaining permanent status. His new paintings portray the lives of random people and families he has encountered on the streets of Colombia and New York. They are shown working, “hustling,” as Duque describes as a means of survival. He also depicts them in their moments of rest and leisure. He says of his new series:

“Through portraiture and the elongation of some figures, I seek to bring attention to each character by dignifying their struggle and humanity while referencing their spiritual being. As an immigrant in the USA, I relate to their lives, challenges, and uncertainties, as well as their joy and resilience.”

Gabriel de Guzman, Director of Arts and Chief Curator at Wave Hill, who contributed the catalogue essay “THE DIGNITY OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY” for Duque’s show, will join us in the talk. Rafael Damast, the exhibition curator, will lead the discussion.

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Life Drawing Workshop (10/17)
2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Thursday, October 17 at 5pm – 6pm

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FREE RSVP REQUIRED

Please join us for free life drawing classes on Thursday, October 17th and 24th, from 5 to 6 PM, and 26th, from 1 to 3 PM. All ages and experience levels are welcome. We will have a life model and an instructor will guide the drawing process. We will supply easels, drawing papers, charcoal, and pencils.

Workshop Dates:

Sign up: Thursday, Oct. 17, 4-5 (YAP) & 5-6 PM open to the public

Sign up: Thursday, Oct. 24, 4-5 (YAP) & 5-6 PM open to the public

Sign up: Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 – 3 PM open to the public

We are offering this program with the exhibition Alexis Duque: Los Dueños de Nada. In his new work, Duque incorporates figurative life drawing in paintings and drawings. Come to the classes and see the show!

The classes are free, but registration is encouraged. Space is limited to 10.

Noche De Bohemia Series: The Bolero
2024-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, October 18 at 6pm – 9pm

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Join us for an enchanting evening of culture and music at Noche de Bohemia: The Bolero on Friday, October 18, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Taller Puertorriqueño. This event, a collaboration between Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas and Taller Puertorriqueño, will feature a captivating blend of poetry and music by José Santiago and Daniel de Jesús, along with lively performances by Raíces Boricuas, who will showcase both classic boleros and dance music.

Admission:

Cost: $10 per personYour admission includes a raffle ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes, such as books and CDs!

Event Highlights:

Live Performances: Enjoy an inspiring blend of poetry and music featuring José Santiago and Daniel de Jesús.

Boleros and Dance Music: Dance the night away with the captivating sounds of Raíces Boricuas, showcasing classic boleros and lively dance tunes.

Presentation on the Bolero: Learn about the rich history and significance of the bolero in a short presentation.

Open Mic Segment: Feel inspired? Join us for an open mic session where audience members can share their own poetry or musical talents.

Light Refreshments: Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the evening

Clay Heals Minds: Community Forum, Tours, & Celebration
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, October 19 at 11am – 3:30pm

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Hosted by We Here’s Community Advisory Committee of Kensington residents and Curator of Public Engagement Megan Voeller, Mural Arts celebrates the artists and community members behind We Here at Taller Puertorriqueño.

11a.m. Children’s Book Reading & Activities

12 p.m. Forum Welcome & Lunch, Documentary Preview, Roberto Lugo in dialogue withLemon Andersen, Panel: Arts Access & Mental/Behavioral Health in Kensington

2- 3:30pm Celebration!

After the forum, enjoy clay sculpting activities with Lugo and Nitza Walesca Rosario, a Polaroid photo booth with Daisie Cardona, music, games, refreshments and a tour of Taller’s cultural corridor with Experience Eastern North.

All activities are free and open to the public, registration required, families welcome! Sign up for a community walking tour of the two additional sculptures on September 28th, October 26th or November 16th.

Major support for We Here has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support from Hummingbird Foundation, City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), Katie Adams Schaeffer & Tony Schaeffer, Julia & David Fleischner, City of Philadelphia, and an anonymous donor. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Life Drawing Workshop (10/24)
2024-10-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Thursday, October 24 at 5pm – 6pm

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Workshop is FULL

FREE RSVP REQUIRED

Please join us for free life drawing classes on Thursday, October 17th and 24th, from 5 to 6 PM, and 26th, from 1 to 3 PM. All ages and experience levels are welcome. We will have a life model and an instructor will guide the drawing process. We will supply easels, drawing papers, charcoal, and pencils.

Workshop Dates:

FULL: Thursday, Oct. 17, 4-5 (YAP) & 5-6 PM open to the public

FULL: Thursday, Oct. 24, 4-5 (YAP) & 5-6 PM open to the public

FULL: Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 – 3 PM open to the public

We are offering this program with the exhibition Alexis Duque: Los Dueños de Nada. In his new work, Duque incorporates figurative life drawing in paintings and drawings. Come to the classes and see the show!

The classes are free, but registration is encouraged. Space is limited to 10.

Life Drawing Workshop (10/26)
2024-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, October 26 at 1pm – 3pm

Taller Puertorriqueño | 2600 N. 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

Workshop is FULL

FREE RSVP REQUIRED

Please join us for free life drawing classes on Thursday, October 17th and 24th, from 5 to 6 PM, and 26th, from 1 to 3 PM. All ages and experience levels are welcome. We will have a life model and an instructor will guide the drawing process. We will supply easels, drawing papers, charcoal, and pencils.

Workshop Dates:

FULL: Thursday, Oct. 17, 4-5 (YAP) & 5-6 PM open to the public

FULL: Thursday, Oct. 24, 4-5 (YAP) & 5-6 PM open to the public

FULL: Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 – 3 PM open to the public

We are offering this program with the exhibition Alexis Duque: Los Dueños de Nada. In his new work, Duque incorporates figurative life drawing in paintings and drawings. Come to the classes and see the show!

The classes are free, but registration is encouraged. Space is limited to 10.

Taller 50th Anniversary Gala
2024-11-01 19:00 - 23:00 | The Lucy by Cescaphe, South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
Friday, November 1, 2024, 7pm – 11pm

Venue: The Lucy by Cescaphe

SOLD OUT

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please reach out to Joana Diaz at jdiaz@tallerpr.org.

Join us in celebrating 50 incredible years of artistry, education, and community impact!

Gala Highlights:

Cocktail Reception

Top-Shelf Open Bar

Three-Course Dinner

Honored Guests Program

Dancing and Entertainment

Silent Auction

As we mark this golden milestone, we’ll honor our past with recognition of past Executive Directors and the exceptional artists and educational programs that have defined Taller Puertorriqueno’s legacy over the past five decades.

Dress to impress and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating El Corazón del Barrio, Taller Puertorriqueno.

Thank you to our sponsors

Keynote Speaker: Quiara Alegría Hudes is a Philadelphia native, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright known for Water by the Spoonful, author of the memoir My Broken Language, and screenwriter of In the Heights.

Emcee: from Nbc10 and Telemundo 62, Emmy-nominated anchor and reporter Valeria Aponte Feliciano.

Raíces Literarias Award: Honors Dr. Yonaira Rodriguez for establishing a literacy partnership with the Julia de Burgos Bookstore that deeply roots students in their cultural heritage through literature.

Legacy of Service Award: Honors Manuel Berrios for his unwavering dedication and over 20 years of service to Taller Puertorriqueño

Spirit of Fairhill Award: Honors Jose Ortíz Pagán for his artistic work on the Memorializing Fairhill project, celebrating the resilience and history of the Fairhill neighborhood.

Liderazgo Pionero Award: Honors past Executive Directors Domingo Negron, Johnny Irizarry, Dr. Carmen Febo San Miguel, and in memoriam Pedro Perez and Carmen Puigdollers for their pioneering leadership and lasting impact.

Picturing the Border Series: Michelle Angela Ortiz and Dr. Veronica Montes
2024-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
This event will be held at Taller Puertorriqueño in Philadelphia. Artist Michelle Angela Ortiz and Dr. Veronica Montes will speak about their interdisciplinary collaborations and the ways that art can be a tool for activism and the study of migration.

Michelle Angela Ortiz is an award-winning visual artist, skilled muralist, community arts educator, and filmmaker who uses her art as a vehicle to represent people and communities whose histories are often lost or co-opted. Through community arts practices, painting, documentaries, and public art installations, she creates a safe space for dialogue around some of the most profound issues communities and individuals may face. Her work tells stories using richly crafted and emotive imagery to claim and transform spaces into a visual affirmation that reveals the strength and spirit of the community.

Ortiz has worked with Dr. Veronica Montes, Associate Professor of Sociology and Co-Director of Latin American, Iberian, and Latina/o Studies at Bryn Mawr College. For this event the two will speak about their interdisciplinary collaborations and the ways that art can be a tool for activism and the study of migration. Rafael Damast will moderate the discussion.

The event will be held at Taller Puertorriqueño, 2600 N. 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133. Free visitor parking is available in the rear of the building on Huntingdon St.

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Meet the Author: Bessie Flores Zaldívar
2024-11-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, November 9 at 3pm

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Join us on Saturday, November 9th at 3pm for a Q&A and book signing with author of Libertad, Bessie Flores Zaldívar.

About the Book

A queer YA coming-of-age set during the rigged Honduran presidential election about a young poet discovering the courage it takes to speak her truth about the people and country she loves.

As the contentious 2017 presidential election looms and protests rage across every corner of the city, life in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, churns louder and faster. For her part, high school senior Libertad (Libi) Morazán takes heart in writing political poetry for her anonymous Instagram account and a budding romance with someone new. But things come to a head when Mami sees texts on her phone mentioning a kiss with a girl and Libi discovers her beloved older brother, Maynor, playing a major role in the protests. As Libertad faces the political and social corruption around her, stifling homophobia at home and school, and ramped up threats to her poetry online, she begins dreaming of a future in which she doesn’t have to hide who she is or worry about someone she loves losing their life just for speaking up. Then the ultimate tragedy strikes, and leaving her family and friends—plus the only home she’s ever known—might be her only option.

About the Author

Born in 1997 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Bessie FloresZaldívar is a writer and professor of fiction. They’re currently based in the New Haven area. Libertad is Bessie’s debut novel.

Opening Reception: DORIS NOGUEIRA-ROGERS: FORM & CONTENT
2024-11-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, November 15, 5pm – 8pm

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FREE EVENT

Join us for the opening of DORIS NOGUEIRA-ROGERS: FORM & CONTENT, a new show by the artist Doris Nogueira-Rogers—her first solo exhibition in Taller’s new building.

Nogueira-Rogers, based in Woodbury, NJ, was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She has been ubiquitous in the Philadelphia artist community for 46 years and has shown widely. She has worked in various mediums, including textiles, linoleum blocks, canvas, ceramics, and installations. Her work has often been political, addressing social inequity, nature, and environmental justice while remaining colorful, bright, evocative, and almost optimistic in their presentation. In her visual discourse, she uses nature-derived abstract compositions set against rich colors and shapes to create “forms” that hold deep symbolic meaning.In her new show, FORM & CONTENT, Nogueira-Rogers created installations and two-dimensional work for audiences to journey through and experience. This new show highlights rarely-seen works whose themes resonate profoundly with our time.

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Meet the Author: Patricia Coral
2024-11-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, November 23 at 3pm

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Join us on Saturday, November 23rd at 3pm for a conversation with author of Women Surrounded by Water, Patricia Coral in conversation with Adrienne Perry.

About the Book

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Patricia Coral was surrounded by women who fought for their needs amid the demands of domesticity and who were dismissed and judged when they rejected any predetermined paths on an island that itself has never been free. At age twenty-five, she married her first love, a green-eyed musician whose internal storms drove Coral to slowly realize that the marriage must end. Faced with disillusionment—with her husband, with the patriarchal expectations that surrounded her like the Caribbean Sea, and with the limited options available to her—she leaves, only for Hurricane Maria to wrench her heart homeward.

Coral evokes the beauty, love, and language of her family and of Puerto Rico as well as the pain of yearning for more. Tastes, colors, and the dreamlike lushness of childhood memories infuse this mournful and propulsive memoir of personal and natural disasters—and the self-discovery made possible only when we choose what to leave behind.

About the Author

Patricia Coral is a bilingual Puerto Rican writer. She holds an MFA in creative writing from American University, where she received the Myra Sklarew Award and where she was Editor in Chief of FOLIO. Coral writes creative nonfiction and poetry, but frequently her words find their home in between. The former events director for Politics and Prose Bookstore, she has contributed to numerous literary magazines.

About the Moderator

Adrienne Perry grew up in Wyoming, earned her MFA from Warren Wilson College, and her PhD in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Houston. From 2014-2016 she served as the Editor of Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts. A Hedgebrook alumna, Adrienne is also a Kimbilio Fellow and a member of the Rabble Collective. Adrienne’s writing has received support from Friends of Writers, the Elizabeth George Foundation, Inprint, and the University of Houston. In 2020, Adrienne received the inaugural Elizabeth Alexander Prize in Creative Writing from Meridians journal. Adrienne’s work has appeared or is forthcoming in Copper Nickel, Black Warrior Review, Indiana Review, Ninth Letter, and elsewhere. She is an Assistant Professor of literature and creative writing at at Villanova University.

Annual "Sangiving" Lunch & Donation Drive Pal' Barrio
2024-11-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, October 18 at 6pm – 9pm

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FREE PUBLIC EVENT

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to gather with our community for the annual “Sangiving” Community Lunch and Donation Drive! We’re excited to continue this cherished tradition of sharing warmth and resources with those in need.

How You Can Help:

We invite you to contribute to our donation drive by bringing in gently used winter clothes, shoes, canned goods, or non-perishable items. You can drop off your donations in the lobby bins at Taller during our regular business hours. Every bit counts and helps us make a significant impact!

Volunteer Opportunities:

We are looking for passionate volunteers to make this event a success! You can help by:

Donating prepared meals to be served

Serving food to the community

Managing the donation drive

If you’re interested in volunteering or preparing a dish, please complete this form to sign-up. If you have any questions please contact Aida Devine at adevine@tallerpr.org and Jose Santiago at jsantiago@tallerpr.org.

This Thanksgiving, let’s come together as a community to give back and express our gratitude. Join us for a day filled with warmth, laughter, and the spirit of giving! We can’t wait to see you there!
