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2749 Social Cartography: The Photo Archive of Decolonial Ecology LAB
2026-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsylvania
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A participatory workshop by Caterina Pecchioli, in collaboration with Amy Diaz Newman

28 March 2026 | 2– 4 pmTaller Puertorriqueño, 2600 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133

The Social Cartography Lab invites photographers, artists, activists, and the public to collectively reflect on the relationships between humans, non-human life, and the environment across cultures, exploring the interdependence of colonial histories and contemporary ecological challenges.

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Part of the “We Will Not Hide” program, the workshop amplifies the voices of historically marginalized people and focuses on alternative ecological visions and practices of climate resilience that challenge dominant narratives.

Through image-sharing, storytelling, and collective listening, participants will contribute to the Photo Archive of Decolonial Ecology, an evolving collaborative resource that will inform future artistic outcomes, including an interactive cartographic platform and a textile-based speculative artwork imagining Earth in 2749.

Participants are invited to bring one or more photographs (printed on paper) that explore:

Spiritual or symbolic ties to nature

Situated knowledge related to water and land

Environmental and social transformations due to colonialism and migration

Acts and practices of resistance

The workshop includes moments of collective reflection and discussion, exploring connections between personal histories, environmental change, and practices of resilience.

About the artists

Caterina Pecchioli is an Italian multimedia artist working at the intersection of art, research, participation, and social practice. Her work explores the relationships between individuals, society, and structures of power, and how these shape collective memory, environmental narratives, and social dynamics, through participatory and decolonial practices. Since 2015, she has developed collaborative projects that use art as tools for social inquiry and collective action. She is a co-founder of Nation25 and other interdisciplinary platforms addressing migration, environmental issues, and cultural exchange. Her work has been presented internationally in museums, festivals, and public spaces. www.caterinapecchioli.com – www.nation25.com – www.bwblackwhite.org Instagram: @catepecchioli

Amy Diaz Newman is a Philadelphia-based artist and art educator. Currently a faculty member of Abington Friends Upper School, her artistic interests include Pre-Columbian art and history, community arts collaborations, and screenprinting in all forms. She has exhibited work at Taller Puertorriqueno, Abington Arts Center, The Woodmere Museum, and Fleisher Art Memorial, among other local venues. She has partnered with The Woodmere Museum on teacher education.

“2749 Social Cartography: The Photo Archive of Decolonial Ecology” is a project by Caterina Pecchioli. The research project is supported by Strategia Fotografia 2025, promoted by the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Italian Ministry of Culture. Co-funded through the Fourth Century Center Research and Design Fellowship. Cultural Partners: Abington Friends School (AFS), Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, IUAV University of Venice, Sale Docks, Thami Mnyele Foundation.

Jorge Luis Rodríguez: The Playing of the Music Boxes - Featuring Timbalona Collective
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Pennsylvania
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The Event

The Timbalona Collective is a dynamic percussion ensemble rooted in the vibrant traditions of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American folk music. This performance will realize Jorge Luis Rodriguez’s long-held dream of seeing his sculpture series, The Music Boxes, played as musical instruments.

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The Sculptures

Created in 1981 while Rodriguez was a resident artist at the Studio Museum in Harlem, the Cajas musicales are crafted from welded steel and deeply influenced by African Art. Each of the eight boxes is distinct, possessing its own unique aesthetic and resonance. Rodriguez’s work has always been experimental, pushing the boundaries of modernism and redefining our understanding of sculpture. Join us for this inaugural event—45 years in the making.

About the Artist

Rodríguez is a pioneering multidisciplinary artist whose career bridges minimalism, site-specific installation, and Afro-Caribbean cultural expression. After moving from Puerto Rico to New York in 1963, he absorbed the city’s emerging art movements—minimalism, optical art, and environmental art—before “abandoning the canvas” in the 1970s to pursue sculpture. Following his studies at the School of Visual Arts and New York University, he developed a visual language that fuses formal precision with symbolic and cultural depth. His early works, shaped by the alternative art scenes of Harlem and SoHo, reflect a growing dialogue regarding culture, modernism, and art in public spaces.

Bomba Puertorriqueña Bilingual Storytime with author Milterí Tucker Concepción
2026-03-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, March 21, 11am

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Join us on Saturday, March 21, with author Milterí Tucker Concepción for a bilingual, musical storytime!

About the authorRenowned dancer, choreographer, scholar. Born and raised in Puerto Rico. Ms. Tucker Concepcion is the founder and artistic director of Bombazo Dance Co, Inc. A non for profit dance and drum organization preserving, advocating and educating in Puerto Rican Bomba and its connection to the African Diaspora. As a dancer/choreograpger she has graced the stages of Lincoln center out of Doors, City Center, Teatro La Perla in Ponce, PR, Teatro SEA, Pregones Theater, BAAD, Bronx Museum, Congo Square, New Orleans, Teatro Heredia in Santiago de Cuba and Chiapas ,Mexico. She protrayed Josephine Baker for Macys Herald Square, danced at the Latin Billboards as a featured dancer for Latin sensation Don Omar and was featured in Univision commercial: “Herencia Puertorriquena.” Milteri has won numerous awards for her innovative and thoughful choreography.

Book Launch: You Should Have Been Nicer To My Mom with author Vincent Tirado in conversation with Diana Rodriguez Wallach
2026-03-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Tuesday, March 17, 6:30pm

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Join us to celebrate the launch of YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN NICER TO MY MOM, a modern gothic horror by local author Vincent Tirado.

About the book:Demons clash with inheritance claims as secrets unfold and violence is unleashed over twelve harrowing hours trapped in a house with the worst thing imaginable: family.

When Papi Ramon, the patriarch of the wealthy Abreu family dies, he gives the family one last message in the will: “One of you is el bacà, the demon that I made a deal with. Get rid of them or you will be damned.” Xiomara, the uncontested favorite of Papi Ramon (and therefore the least liked in the family), watches as everyone dismisses this as the joke of a senile old man and demands the lawyer obtain the previous will Papi wrote.

While the lawyer drives back to his office, a storm breaks out, forcing the entire family—Xiomara’s aunts and uncles and cousins—to remain in the house. And the words of Papi’s will hangs over their heads even heavier than the rain clouds. Over the course of the night, scandal after scandal is revealed to the public about the family. Suddenly a tense few hours of surviving her family turns into a vicious night of recrimination, violence, accusations…and murder.Xiomara is faced with an impossible task: uproot a demon and somehow kill it or excise the ghosts that linger within her own family.

And the clock is ticking…

Florece: Un reset para mujeres listas para expandirse con Ruthy Adorno
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Tuesday, March 10, 6pm

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Florece: Un reset para mujeres listas para expandirseA través de actividades sencillas e intencionales inspiradas en los libros, las participantes podrán pausar, reflexionar y reconectar consigo mismas de una manera práctica y significativa. En un espacio empoderador y acogedor, las asistentes pueden bajar el ruido del día a día y llevarse herramientas que les ayuden a tomar decisiones más alineadas con lo que desean crear en esta etapa de sus vidas.

Arturo Schomburg Symposium
2026-02-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday ,February 28 from 9am – 5pm

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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.

As the United States commemorates the Semiquincentennial in 2026, Taller Puertorriqueño’s guiding theme, “We Will Not Hide,” draws inspiration from the 1976 “Sin Colonias March” in Philadelphia—also called the “People’s Bicentennial”—which united over 40,000 African Americans, Indigenous activists, Puerto Ricans, and allies in a powerful demonstration of solidarity and resistance to a narrative that ignores their presence, needs, and contributions. This historic coalition serves as a touchstone for the symposium’s commitment to visibility, dignity, and self-determination. The Schomburg Symposium will kick off this year’s programming.

The Schomburg Symposium has, for the past 29 years, presented critical, celebratory, and reflective perspectives from the Latine, Latin American, African American, and AfroLatine communities, featuring leading scholars, activists, artists, and community voices.

Learn more about the Symposium’s programming here.

Arturo Schomburg Symposium Opening Reception: Capoeira Demonstration & Workshop with Mestre Cobra Mansa
2026-02-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, February 27 | 5:30PM – 8PM

At the African American Museum in Philadelphia | 701 Arch St.

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Join us on Friday, February 27 from 5:30pm – 8pm for the opening night of the 30th Annual Arturo Schomburg Symposium at the African American Museum on Philadelphia. One of our presenters, Mestre Cobra Mansa will lead a Capoeira Demonstration & Workshop. This event is open to all!

The symposium will take place the next day on Saturday February 28 from 9am – 5pm at Taller Puertorriqueño. Learn more about the Symposium’s programming here.

La Lengua del Tambor Screening x Concert Fundraiser
2026-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, February 21, 6pm – 10pm

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Immerse yourself in La Lengua del Tambor – Bomba documentary by Ant M. Rivera brought to life with live performances in El Centro de Oro!

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. Live performances honoring the legacy of Bomba featuring:

Los Bomberos de la Calle

Julio del Hoyo

Los Buhos

Esencia Latina

This project has been a year in the making, and this moment marks what’s next. Every ticket purchased goes directly toward supporting the completion of the film, helping us carry La Lengua del Tambor into its final production stage. More than a fundraiser, this is a gathering rooted in community, cultura, and care.

Pull up to support the film and show love to Boricua-owned and local Philly businesses:

Amys Pastelillos

Coquí Cult Coffee

Wilde and Lovely

Power Street Theatre

Gabby Rodriguez

Astrid Salazar Ovalle

If you’re feeling extra generous, support the film’s GoFundMe

Reception: Jorge Luis Rodríguez – Orisha / Santos – An Artistic Interpretation of the Seven African Powers​
2026-02-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania
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Join us on Friday, February 13 at 5:30pm for the reception of a groundbreaking installation by Puerto Rican artist Jorge Luis Rodriguez — Orisha/Santos: An Artistic Interpretation of the Seven African Powers.

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First shown at MoCHA in 1985, this work reshaped how Afro-Caribbean spirituality, minimalism, and sculpture intertwined. Rodriguez now brings this historic installation to Taller Puertorriqueño, working closely with Philadelphia-based artists Yoanny Aldaya and Danny Melendez, both deeply rooted in Santería traditions.

Through cut steel forms and layered symbolism, Rodriguez reimagines the Orishas, revealing their enduring power and connection to resilience, faith, and identity. Each piece bridges Yoruba deities and their syncretized Christian counterparts, capturing the spirit and the resistance of Afro-diasporic survival.

Don’t miss this monumental return.

Domino Tournament
2026-02-13 13:00 - 17:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, February 13, 1:00pm – 5:30pm

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Domino Tournament at Taller Puertorriqueño

Come play domino and have a good time: enjoyment guaranteed! ¡Join the DOMINO TOURNAMENT AT TALLER PUERTORRIQUEÑO! Prior registration suggested.

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La Guagua 47, Norris Square Senior Center, Centro Duartiano Dominicano & Taller Puertorriqueño invite you to our first ever Domino Tournament at Taller Puertorriqueño. Get ready for an afternoon of dominoes, cultura, and pure alegría! Join us as we bring together neighbors, seniors, families, young people, beginners, and seasoned champions for a joyful community tournament rooted in tradition and connection.

Our tournament will be bracket style with teams of two competing against each other until we reach our first place winning team! The first place team will receive a grand prize of a domino table each. Our second place team will receive gift baskets. We encourage participants to bring a team member but we will also match any single players into a team.

Whether you grew up playing at your abuela’s table or you’re learning for the first time—you belong at this tournament. Come play dominoes with friends, enjoy some music, food, and have a good time!

Entry is free, but donations are greatly appreciated!

Hosted by: La Guagua 47, Norris Square Senior Center, Centro Duartiano Dominicano & Taller Puertorriqueño

Event sponsor: Congreso de Latinos Unidos

AAMP Super Bowl LX Watch Party!
2026-02-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Sunday, February 8 at 6pm

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Join us on Sunday, February 8th, for an unforgettable Super Bowl LIX Watch Party as we head to Taller Puertorriqueño for a night of football, culture, and community! This year, we’re turning up the energy to honor the sound, style, and worldwide impact of Bad Bunny, this year’s Super Bowl halftime performer.

$40 General Admission$30 for AAMP & Taller Puertorriqueño Members!

Come cheer on your favorite team in a high-energy atmosphere surrounded by fellow fans, great vibes, and shared excitement.

What to expect:

Live screening of the big game on a large screen

Delicious food and drinks, with an adult bar available for guests 21+

Fun games and family-friendly activities throughout the evening

An opportunity to view Taller Puertorriqueño’s current exhibition and connect with their space

A chance to connect with the community and celebrate culture through sport and music

Bring your friends, rep your team colors, and get ready for a night filled with excitement, culture, and unforgettable moments — Philly style. And it’s still GO BIRDS!

Angelo Colina: Una Noche en Philly Benefit Show
2026-01-30 20:00 - 21:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, January 30, Doors open 7pm, Show starts at 8:00pm

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Ticketed | 100% of proceeds support Taller

Acompáñanos el viernes, 30 de enero para un show de comedia en español con el talentoso Angelo Colina. 100% de las ventas en este evento benéfico apoyan a Taller Puertorriqueño, fortaleciendo nuestra misión cultural y educativa.

General Admission – Asientos libres por orden de llegada

VIP – Mesa reservada en primera fila por 4 o 6 personas

Puertas abren a las 7pm. Show comienza a las 8pm. Estacionamiento $10 (cupos limitados).

Llega temprano para tomar algo del bar y visitar nuestra librería.

Angelo Colina es un comediante venezolano que reside en New York City. Con su stand up en español ha logrado ir a más de 30 estados de USA y ha llevado su show a teatros como el Gramercy Theatre, Park West Chicago y Teatro Tapia en Puerto Rico, donde recientemente tuvo 3 sold out shows. También ha sido de los primeros headliners en español en el New York Comedy Festival 2023 y 2024, Netflix Is A Joke 2024 y 321 Comedy Festival 2024.

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Book Club & Meet the Author: This Is The Only Kingdom
2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Thursday, January 29, 6pm

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Join us for book club with author Jaquira Díaz to discuss her new novel, This Is the Only Kingdom. Jaquira will be in conversation with Erica Bernal of LITina Book Club. RSVP above.

Artist Talk: Heather Raquel Phillips & Yoanny Aldaya & Moderated by Gabriel Martinez
2026-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, January 17, 2pm – 4pm

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Join us on January 17 for an exclusive private viewing and an intimate conversation with the artists of the exhibition “Mundos paralelos” (Parallel Worlds). The discussion will be moderated by Gabriel Martinez, a Miami-born, Philadelphia-based multidisciplinary artist and educator.

The exhibition brings together two distinct artists whose practices encompass photography, video, installation, and performance. Though they come from different backgrounds—Yoanny Aldaya (b. 1984) immigrated from Havana, Cuba, in 2024, while Heather Raquel Phillips (b. 1974) is a mixed-media artist of Puerto Rican descent raised in the U.S.—their work converges. Both artists utilize their craft to challenge social norms and foster safe spaces for diversity and individuality.

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Program Schedule:

2:00 PM: Private viewing of the exhibition with the artists.3:00 PM: Artist talk and moderated discussion.

About the Artists:

Heather Raquel Phillips presents a multilayered installation, “Path to Candyland,” which incorporates video, painting, DIY set design, and banners to welcome viewers into a zone for self-care and healing. Dominated by vibrant pinks, sculptural lollipops, and a fantasy landscape, her work makes parallels between the trauma of the self and the exploitation of the island of Puerto Rico. As many U.S. citizens are experiencing an increase in hostility and intolerance of difference, Puerto Rico continues to experience violence under colonial rule. Phillips’ work relies on collaboration, and in this spirit, the viewer is encouraged to interact with the installation to “finish” the work. Phillips’ work challenges social constructs that encourage us to limit ourselves, disregard our intuition, and conform to societal norms. In turn, she encourages unapologetic self-expression through displays of joy that transcend societal standards.

Yoanny Aldaya’s contributions at the beginning of the gallery, “de este lado de la pared” (This Side of the Wall)—encompassing photographs, performance, and videos—probe freedom and personal identity within the context of political restriction. The works on view bridge his life in Cuba and his new existence in Philadelphia, blending past and present. Aldaya’s practice melds religious iconography, both formally and metaphorically, with an affinity for theatricality and self-hybridization. His art ultimately positions the body as a contested site where individual, social, political, and cultural identities are forged.

About the Moderator:

Gabriel Martinez is a Miami-born, Philadelphia-based multidisciplinary artist and educator whose work explores the intersections of Queer identity, masculinity, and Cuban-American heritage. Utilizing photography, performance, and installation, his practice often draws from archival research to examine LGBTQ+ history and social justice.

A highly decorated practitioner, Martinez has received fellowships from the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, the Joan Mitchell Foundation, and the Independence Foundation. He has participated in prestigious residencies at MacDowell, Yaddo, and the Fabric Workshop and Museum.

Three Kings Day Toy Giveaway: A Celebration for Kids
2026-01-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Tuesday, January 6 at 3pm – 6pm

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Taller Puertorriqueño invites children and families to join a heartwarming holiday event with its annual Three Kings Day Toy Giveaway. Held on Tuesday, January 6, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, this beloved tradition brings joy to the community with a celebration rich in culture, family, and festivity.

Attendees will have the chance to receive a special gift, participate in creative arts and crafts activities, and meet the Three Kings themselves in an afternoon that wraps up the holiday season with warmth and cheer. Each child registered for this event will receive one (1) toy, bringing a smile to their face and creating memories to cherish. Join us for an afternoon of joy and tradition at Taller Puertorriqueño’s Three Kings Day Toy Giveaway!

Registration Deadline:

This is a free event but prior registration is required as toys are limited. The registration deadline is Friday, January 2, 2025. Families can complete the signup form above.

How to Donate Toys:

As we prepare for this festive event, Taller Puertorriqueño welcomes donations of new, unwrapped toys to help make this day special for every child. Community members, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to contribute. All toy donations will bring a smile to a child’s face and ensure that no child leaves without a gift. Please bring new, unwrapped toys to Taller Puertorriqueño by Friday, January 2, 2025.

For drop-off arrangements or questions, please contact Jose Ramos at jramos@tallerpr.org or call 215-426-3311.

Winter Holiday Party & Fundraiser: Share Your Story
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, December 12, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

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Winter Holiday Party 2025: Share Your Story

Celebrate the Season With Taller!

Join us for our annual Winter Holiday Party and Fundraiser, a joyful evening filled with community, creativity, and culture! This year’s theme, “Share Your Story,” invites everyone to reflect on our shared experiences and contribute a story to our community video time capsule.

Celebrate the season with live Latin holiday music, delicious food, and drinks, and take part in festive activities including wreath-making and special raffle baskets featuring prizes such as tickets to a Latin Jazz night at the Kimmel Center, a Julia de Burgos Bookstore Selects basket, a DIY coquito basket, and more. You can also join a book launch discussion of Batiendo La Olla and record your own story for the time capsule project.

Come enjoy an evening that captures the warmth and vibrancy of the holidays — Puerto Rican style!

Event Highlights

“Share Your Story” Time Capsule Project – Record your story!

Book Launch: Voices of Batiendo La Olla: Discussion with Carmen Febo San Miguel, Johnny Irizarry, Luis Alberto Hernández and participants in the project — our oral history project revisited

Raffle Baskets & 50/50 Raffle

Coffee Basket from the Julia de Burgos Bookstore

Julia de Burgos Bookstore Selects Basket

DIY Coquito Basket

Two (2) tickets to Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martínez on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Kimmel Center.

And more!

Wreath-Making Activity (Ticket Add-on, while supplies last)

Music, delicious food, coquito, and more festive surprises!

Tickets

$45 – General Admission

$80 – Admission + Batiendo La Olla Book Copy

$15 – Wreath-Making Add-On

Don’t miss this special night of stories, celebration, and community! Buy Tickets Here

Your ticket purchase directly supports Taller Puertorriqueño’s annual winter fundraising campaign. This year, we’re aiming to raise $20,000 to continue our mission of preserving, developing, and promoting Puerto Rican arts and culture in Philadelphia.

Let’s celebrate, connect, and build our shared story together.

Reception: mundos paralelos
2025-12-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania
Join us on December 5th for the reception of Mundos paralelos (Parallel Worlds). This powerful exhibition brings together Cuban-born Yoanny Aldaya and Puerto Rican-descended artist Heather Raquel Phillips.

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Aldaya’s work, de este lado de la pared, employs photography and performance to explore freedom and identity within political restrictions, blending his life in Havana and Philadelphia. Phillips’ immersive installation, Path to Candyland, is a vibrant, collaborative space for self-care and healing, drawing parallels between personal trauma and the exploitation of Puerto Rico.

Both artists employ theatricality and subversion to challenge norms and foster a safe space for individual expression. Don’t miss this critical conversation on identity, body, and politics.

Thanksgiving Community Lunch & Donation Drive
2025-11-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Wednesday, November 26, 12:00pm – 3:00pm

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Thanksgiving Community Lunch & Donation Drive

Join us at Taller Puertorriqueño for our Thanksgiving Community Lunch & Donation Drive! Enjoy a warm meal, connect with neighbors, and pick up free food items and clothing — all in the spirit of sharing and giving thanks. This event is free and open to everyone. All are welcome!

Donation Drive

We are collecting donations now through November 26, 2025 to support our community through the colder months.

We’re accepting:

– Nonperishable food & canned goods

– Bags of clean, gently used clothing

– Warm winter wear (coats, hats, scarves, gloves, sweaters, etc.)

Donation Drop-Off Location:

– Taller Puertorriqueño Lobby 2600 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

– Drop-Off Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Get Involved — Volunteer With Us!

We’re looking for caring volunteers to help:

– Prepare and serve food

– Organize and distribute donations

– Welcome guests and assist throughout the event

If you’d like to lend a hand, please sign up here

Questions or More Info?

Contact Jose Antonio Santiago Benitez at jsantiago@tallerpr.org or 215-426-3311

Let’s come together to share warmth, kindness, and gratitude this Thanksgiving. Your support makes a difference — whether you join us for lunch, donate, or volunteer.

Bachatica Bilingual Storytime
2025-11-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, November 15, 11am

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Join us on Saturday, November 15, with author Luz María Mack for a bilingual, musical storytime! RSVP above.

The White Hot Book Launch & Artist Showcase
2025-11-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Wednesday, November 12, 6pm – 9:00pm

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We’re honored to celebrate the legendary and award-winning Quiara Alegría Hudes and the release of her debut novel, The White Hot.

Join us November 12th at 6 PM for a special night of storytelling and community alongside Power Street Theatre.

Featuring performances by incredible Philly talent:Alex SantiagoZilla VodnasAmira JennahAaron AllegoryTiffany Janell

Followed by a meet & greet and book signing with Quiara Alegría Hudes. Pre-order your copy and RSVP above!

Artist Talk with Rodriguez Calero
2025-10-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Wednesday, October 29, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

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YouTube Live: Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Join us online on October 29 at 6:30 PM for a discussion with the artist Rodriguez Calero on her first solo show at Taller, yux·ta·po·si·cíon / jux·ta·po·si·tion. The discussion will cover her process methods and the themes addressed in his work.

yux·ta·po·si·cíon / jux·ta·po·si·tion offers a comprehensive look at Calero’s work, placing her practice in conversation with themes such as fashion photography, self-representation, gender fluidity, and art history. However, Calero’s work deeply embeds Caribbean visual culture, urban influences, and diasporic experiences into her compositions.

Born in Puerto Rico and raised mainly in New York City, Rodríguez Calero pursued formal training at San Juan’s renowned Escuela de Artes Plásticas and the Art Students League of New York. A central figure in her artistic formation was Master Artist and Printmaker Lorenzo Homar, whose mentorship extended beyond technical instruction to shaping her disciplined work ethic and conceptual approach to artmaking. Building upon this foundation, Rodríguez Calero developed a distinctive pictorial language that bridges collage, photography, and painting.

Meet the Author: The Pain We Carry by Natalie Guitérrez
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, October 24, 6pm – 9:00pm

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Join us on Friday, October 24, for an evening with Natalie Y. Gutiérrez, author of The Pain We Carry & The Pain We Carry Workbook, in conversation with Dalina Soto. RSVP above!

Embroidery Workshop
2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Tuesday, Oct 21 from 4pm – 6pm

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Tickets $20 – $50 Sliding Scale

Learn some basic embroidery stitches and create your own original design. This workshop is open to ages 14 and up.

Capacity is limited.

Chuwi Live in Philadelphia
2025-10-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, October 11, 8:00pm – 10:00pm, Doors open at 7pm

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$20 General Admission

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Experience Chuwi , a genre-blending Puerto Rican band LIVE at Taller Puertorriqueño in Philadelphia as part of their USA Tour! Tickets go on sale on August 15 at 10am EST.

Doors open at 7:00pm | Headliner goes on at 8:00pm

Come experience Chuwi, a genre-blending Puerto Rican band redefining the sound of the island with a bold mix of plena, indie, and Caribbean rhythms LIVE at Taller Puertorriqueño in Philadelphia as part of their USA Tour!

Hailing from Isabela, this dynamic quartet—featuring siblings Lorén Aldarondo, Wester, and Willy and family friend Adrian Lopez—has quickly built a loyal fanbase through their infectious energy, heartfelt lyrics, and magnetic live performances. With over 10 million monthly listeners and a headline-making collaboration with Bad Bunny on the track “WELTiTA,” Chuwi is not just riding the wave—they’re making it.

This event is sponsored by Taller Puertorriqueño, AfroTaino, Caicu and Mural Arts.

Meet the Author: Hady Mendez in conversation with Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Wednesday, October 1, 6pm

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Join us on Wednesday, October 1, with author Hady Mendez to celebrate the launch of her new book, Calladita No More. RSVP and pre-order the book above!

Bandana Printing Workshop
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, September 27 from 1pm – 3pm

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Print Your Own Vejigante Bandana!

Get creative with the whole family in this fun, hands-on printmaking workshop! Design and print your very own bandana inspired by the colorful Puerto Rican vejigantes — and discover the vibrant history behind these festive, folkloric characters. Open to all ages, but spots are limited — don’t miss out!

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Latin Dance 101 Workshop + Happy Hour
2025-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, September 26 from 5pm – 7pm

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Join us for happy hour & Latin Dance 101 Workshop

Want to become more comfortable dancing but not sure where to start? Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop designed for anyone who wants to try dancing for the first time! No experience (or partner) required. This is a relaxed, low-pressure space to learn some basic steps, move to the music, and most importantly, have a great time.

Learn the basic steps to dance Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue alone or with a partner. This workshop is family friendly for all ages but spots are limited!

Your ticket includes one drink (beer, wine, or soda). This event is family friendly and open to all ages—so come ready to laugh, dance, sip, and celebrate the joy of Latin rhythms together!

Capacity is limited.

Book Launch: Bold, Brilliant, and Latine by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
2025-09-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, September 20, 11:30am – 1:00pm

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Join us on Saturday, September 20, with author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris to celebrate the launch of her new book, Bold, Brilliant, and Latine. This free event is open to all ages. RSVP and pre-order the book above!

Opening Reception: rodríguez calero: yux • ta • po • si • cíon / jux • ta • po • si • tion
2025-09-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, September 19, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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Join us for the reception on Friday, September 19, from 5:30 to 8 PM to celebrate this groundbreaking survey of an artist whose voice is reshaping contemporary visual culture.

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Taller Puertorriqueño proudly presents yux·ta·po·si·cíon / jux·ta·po·si·tion, a powerful and visually arresting solo exhibition by the renowned artist Rodríguez Calero, on view September 19 – November 15, 2025 in our Lorenzo Homar Gallery.

Through a striking fusion of collage, photography, and painting, Rodríguez Calero explores identity, spirituality, gender fluidity, and cultural memory—infusing Caribbean aesthetics with the legacy of 20th-century art movements. Her work reimagines the boundaries of modernism from a distinct Latinx and diasporic lens, creating bold compositions that resonate with political, historical, and emotional depth.

Feria del Barrio 2025
2025-09-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 12pm – 5pm

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FREE | PUBLIC EVENT

Join us for a vibrant, hyperlocal block party feel that captures the heart of Philly’s Puerto Rican and Latinx communities. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 12:00PM to 5:00PM on North 5th Street between Huntingdon and Lehigh Ave. Bring your dancing shoes and come ready to show up and show out at this family-friendly outdoor celebration!

Get ready to stroll along El Bloque de Oro to the lively sounds of salsa, bomba, cumbia and more as Feria del Barrio returns for its 41st year! This year’s celebration promises an unforgettable mix of local Latinx art, delicious food, and diverse vendors. Neighborhood businesses, nonprofits, and organizations dedicated to promoting art, culture, education, health, economic development, and justice will be on hand at resource tables, highlighting their commitment to our community.

Presented and produced by a diverse coalition of organizations including Asociación de Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM), Congreso de Latinos Unidos, HACE, Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas, and Taller Puertorriqueño.

Stay tuned for information on this year’s performer lineup and vendors!
