Roots & Rhythms: La influencia africana en la diáspora venezolana y América Latina
2025-06-19 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Thursday, June 19 | 5:30pm

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Exploring the powerful legacy of African heritage in Venezuelan and Caribbean traditions.

Casa de Venezuela Filadelfia, in collaboration with Taller Puertorriqueño, is proud to announce Expresiones Venezolanas 2025: “Roots & Rhythms – The African Influence in the Venezuelan Diaspora,” a vibrant cultural and educational event exploring the powerful legacy of African heritage in Venezuelan and Caribbean traditions.

Taking place on Thursday, June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth), from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Taller Puertorriqueño auditorium, the program will feature an interactive educational workshop and a dynamic live performance led by acclaimed Afro-Venezuelan artist Carlos Talez, accompanied by four talented musicians. Renowned historian Evelyne Laurent-Perrault will co-facilitate the workshop and provide historical context on the African roots that have shaped Venezuelan identity and diaspora.

This year’s program is a unique opportunity to commemorate Juneteenth while honoring the vibrant traditions of San Benito y San Juan Bautista—Afro-Venezuelan celebrations rooted in resistance, resilience, and cultural pride.

La Lengua del Tambor Film Screening and conversation with Lucas Rivera, director Ant M. Rivera, moderated by Evelyne Laurent-Perrault.
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, June 20 at 6pm

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La Lengua del Tambor is a poetic and percussive documentary that traces the rhythmic legacy of Bomba y Plena from the coasts of Loíza, Puerto Rico to the soul of North Philly—through the journey of Afro-Puerto Rican artist Lucas Rivera.

Join us for a film screening followed by a conversation with Lucas Rivera and director Ant M. Rivera, moderated by Evelyne Laurent-Perrault.

Lucas will also be signing copies of his book, My AfroRican State of Soul.

Embroidering Legacy: A Community Workshop with Richie Lopez
2025-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Tuesday, June 24th from 4pm -6pm

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Join artist Richie Wilde Lopez for two free community embroidery workshops at Taller Puertorriqueño. This hands-on session invites participants to contribute directly to a collaborative art installation centered on the theme of legacy—what we carry, what we leave behind, and what we hope to be remembered for.

During the workshop, participants will learn a few basic embroidery stitches and use them to stitch a single word onto cloth—something that represents their personal interpretation of legacy. These embroidered words will be collected at the end of the session and included in a larger textile installation currently in progress.

This is a space for thoughtful making, quiet reflection, and connection through craft. All experience levels are welcome.

All materials will be provided. Please note that participants will not keep their finished pieces, as they will become part of the final artwork.

Participation is limited to 20 people per session. Pre-registration is encouraged. Participants must be 14 and up.

This workshop has reached its maximum capacity and is currently closed for registration. We appreciate your interest.

PHLAFF 2025 Week Cinco
2025-06-26 17:00 - 20:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Thursday, June 26 starting at 5pm

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Join us on Thursday June 26 starting at 5pm for special screenings as part of the 2025 Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival.

Programming:

@5pm Vieques: A Living Archive

In a gripping and unpredictable 20-year quest, Juan Carlos Rodríguez showcases the poignant story of Vieques. Through intimate recollections, community voices, and archival footage, the film exposes the profound hardships endured by Viequenses before and after the US Navy’s departure in 2003. It unveils Vieques’ dire health situation throughout the years.

@7pm En el Umbral del Infinito // On the Threshold of Infinity-Elí Barreto Talavera)

“On the Threshold of Infinity” explores the relationship between the abstract and geometric art of Puerto Rican artist Elí Barreto Talavera and his Afro-Caribbean worldview, centered on the Ifá Oracle. The documentary explores how these dimensions coexist and mutually enrich each other, seeking to restore the human being’s connection with nature and universal harmony.

(Spanish version) “En el umbral de lo infinito” explora la relación entre el arte abstracto geométrico del artista puertorriqueño Elí Barreto Talavera y su cosmovisión afrocaribeña, centrada en el Oráculo de Ifá. El documental muestra cómo su práctica espiritual y su pintura se complementan, buscando restaurar la conexión del ser humano con la naturaleza y la armonía universal.

@7:30pm Retrospective: Aris Mejias 15 Years of Short Films

This retrospective presentation is a thoughtfully curated compilation of short films spanning 15 years of performances by actress Aris Mejías. Presented in 2025 by the esteemed Film Department of the Escuela de Artes Plásticas de Puerto Rico (School of Visual Arts), this cinematic journey offers a unique lens into Mejías’s evolution as an actress. Designed as both a visual archive and a catalyst for dialogue, the screening will be followed by an in-depth Q&A session and analysis, exploring the depth, versatility, and emotional resonance of her characters.

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Storytime with Author Jackie Morera: Together We Remember
2025-06-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, June 28 at 10:30am

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Join us on Saturday, June 28, with author Jackie Morera to read her new book, Together We Remember. This bilingual event is free and open to all ages. RSVP and pre-order the book above!

PHLAFF 2025 Week Cinco
2025-06-28 11:00 - 21:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Saturday, June 28 starting at 11am

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Join us on Saturday June 28 starting at 11am for special screenings as part of the 2025 Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival.

Programming:

@11am Cold

Cold tells the story of Carmen, a Latina woman who wakes up in a strange house and is given 1,000 days to fix the vehicle in her driveway or spend the rest of her life in purgatory. Throughout the film, Carmen must battle her harsh environment, isolation, and her rapidly declining mental and physical health. Cold is a story of depression, loss and trauma re-lived on repeat day after day after day. As such we want the audience to feel Carmen’s frustration and pain while on the hamster wheel of despair. Cold explores the pain of losing a child to suicide and a mother’s struggle to move on.

@11:45am Un Actor se prepara

En plena crisis venezolana, Roque, un actor shakesperiano adicto al crack, ve desvanecerse su sueño de interpretar Hamlet. Tras la huida de su productor, Roque enloquece y asesina a su casera y su hija. Atormentado por la culpa y los fantasmas de sus víctimas, finge inocencia hasta que sucumbe a la locura.

@12:45pm ROCKOLANDIA: LAS CABRITAS

ROCKOLANDIA is a Spanish language animated musical series, set in a fairytale world, where classic characters come to life and embark on funny musical adventures.

The first season, “Las Cabritas”, focuses on 7 little goats who outwit the villainous, dopey, and hungry Big Bad Wolf. Join the fun and laughter as the little goats, along with their family and friends, sing and dance their way through this musical world.”

@1:45pm Hotel Amor

When the hotel where workaholic Catarina works is sold, she must prove her competence in managing unprofessional staff, catering to the whims of eccentric guests and dealing with ghosts from the past brought back by an unexpected friend. Can she keep her position as manager?

@3:30pm Action & Thriller Shorts Block

The Inconvenience StoreIn the year 2065, planet Earth is plagued by toxic air and brutal climate conditions, making daily survival a struggle. At a remote gas station in Nowheresville, California, a shopkeeper, Hiro; a stranded traveler, Tonya; and a gruff trucker, Ron, clash in a heated altercation. As tensions boil, an emergency broadcast warns of extraterrestrial craft overhead, pushing Ron to flee—until a bleeding stranger, Antonio, blocks his path, claiming he saw aliens. Izzie, Hiro’s daughter, helps Antonio just as an ominous green light beams directly at them. Now the group must decide whether to trust the approaching beings or prepare for a fight that could change the fate of the universe forever.

The Super“The story of a brutal killer and the person he fears most.” The Super, a deadly tool, forged by years of abuse. He carries out his daily tasks while avoiding the ire of the woman he fears most.

The Humming GrowsBreaking into her sister’s home, MMA fighter Jodie realizes she must free her chained niece from a brutal captor and family secrets as she fights for their escape.

Stumbling upon a photo, unveiling signs, Jodie is thrown into a horrific dynamic and forced to double down on their decision to break into the house. Starring Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz (Cobra Kai, Black Panther), a stunt performer delivering a “dynamic performance… reshaping action cinema” (Black Belt Magazine), supported by the talents of Cade Shepard (Stranger Things), Isla Grace Sosa (Stranger Things), and popular TikTok creator Kendra Liz Blanco, the vibrant ensemble cast brings to life a captivating array of secretive characters in this refreshingly original and immensely entertaining cinematic puzzle.

Writer-director Aughbar blends twists, visuals, and cinematic techniques in a project that is “more than just an action movie” (Georgia Entertainment), debuting an honest take on the action genre, grounding it in traditional cinema techniques and a dark visual style. The film amps up the suspense, weaving in elements to captivate audiences as they navigate through the whirlwind of plot twists, ensuring they’re hooked and keeping pace. “The Humming Grows” experience feels like a studio project like no other student short films do.

Río BlancoIn his quest to hunt a pig, a man finds himself trapped on a hill.

@4:15pm Anna Mariani – Photographic Notes

The uniqueness of the architecture of the Brazilian northeastern hinterland is at the heart of the work of the photographer Anna Mariani (1935-2022). “Anna Mariani – Photographic Notes” retraces the dirt roads the artist followed between the 70s and the 90s, when she published her most famous works and helped an entire country rediscover the richness of the facades of popular houses as a phenomenon of visual perception and cultural identity.

@6:30pm Technology Influenced Shorts Block

Asterion: or, (if you mess with the bull…)Ricky, a 30-year-old police officer, rents a hotel suite beyond his means to celebrate a role he will play in a big Hollywood movie. He spends the night indulging in alcohol and food, streaming Instagram Live videos for his “fans,” showing off the room and talking about his future on the big screen. As the night unfolds, he receives calls—some congratulating him, others criticizing his reckless behavior. Slowly, his world begins to spiral out of control.

FRANCISCAN CONTRADICTIONSInk and celluloid unravel the fraught dialogue between Franciscan friars and Nahua scholars, where conquest bleeds into the codices. Weaving found footage with personal reflection, this film reanimates histories of resistance and erasure, tracing the ghostly imprint of empire in Latinx memory.

All Meat DietALL MEAT DIET follows Miles as he embarks on a journey to become his “best self” through fitness. As he entrenches himself in an online community of fitness fanatics that mirrors his ambitions, Miles also finds the shame he harbors reflected back at him through the voices of several of his most fervent peers.

@7:15pm Of Lore and Life Shorts Block

YANGAIn “Yanga,” a young woman embarks on a transformative journey along the Oaxacan coast, where the boundaries between dreams and reality blur. As she navigates her personal landscape of pain and loss, she discovers a vibrant ritualistic world that intertwines her experiences with the legacy of Yanga, the first liberator of African slaves in Mexico and America. Through the rhythmic pulse of cumbia, the film explores themes of resilience, identity, and the struggle for freedom. The spirit of Yanga serves as a guiding force, illuminating the strength found in community and the enduring quest for liberation. As the protagonist immerses herself in this rich cultural tapestry, she learns to embrace life’s complexities, finding hope and vitality amidst the shadows of history.

“Yanga” is a celebration of heritage and an homage to those who fought for justice, to the afromexican communities around the country.

IlhéusIlhéus (The Islanders) tells the story of Esther, a young girl, living on an island, who acquires special skills after being saved from a mysterious accident at sea.

Nightmare of La LechuzaIn a sleepy town, an ancient owl known as La Lechuza swoops down on Fern’s humble abode, then transforms into Primitiva, an immortal, witchy owl woman. Enter Chello, an overeager Lechuza-in-training, crashing the hunt. Chaos ensues as Fern turns the owl-witches against each other with a dash of wit and a pinch of salt. As tempers flare and feathers fly, Chello finds her voice against the critical Primitiva. But when Primitiva refuses to retire from her South Texas post, Chello questions her future as a fearsome Lechuza in Rio Grande Valley.

Yaa Ye’e: Deidades de CuarzoMixtec-Zapotec antiquity reverberates in an instant. Their ancient voices whisper the memory of time and invoke deities that reveal deep secrets etched in stone. Quartz Deities is a look at the ungraspable, a liminal window that leads to mineral memories where the apparent univocal directionality of time is interrupted, diluted with the forces of nature and the cosmos.

@8pm Julia VIVE

“Julia de Burgos (a free spirit light-years ahead of her time), broke the mold that 20th century society had set for women. Born & raised in the rural poverty of 1914 Puerto Rico, Julia surmounted many challenges, becoming a renowned poet & journalist, an assertive freedom fighter and a brave defender of workers’ & women’s rights.

“Julia VIVE” is a feature-length dramatic documentary which harmonizes the narrative lyricism of fiction with the educational lineament of the documentary genre… a joyous artistic convergence that honors the life, work & legacy of the iconic Puerto Rican poet JULIA DE BURGOS (1914-1953), nurtured by the historical & socio-political contexts of her life in Cuba & New York from 1939 until her untimely death in 1953.

Our film’s documentary thread is fueled by elements of Julia de Burgos’ brief -but intense- life and her posthumous fame, validated by interviews with important international academic & cultural experts on her legacy, and supported by abundant archival photos & footage (from 1920s – 1950s Puerto Rico, Cuba & NYC).

They are enriched by fiction vignettes of Julia’s life (well-crafted 1930-50’s period recreations) that portray her intense spirit, sensibility, passions and the splendor of her poetic work, featuring a talented cast, meticulous period styling & production values that proudly honor her legacy. We are very honored and grateful by the generous & enthusiastic support of Julia de Burgos’ family to our film. “

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CAICU'S Salsa Lounge featuring Orquesta El Macabeo
2025-07-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | Doors Open at 5:30pm

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Thursday, July 17 | 5:30 pm Doors Open | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Free Salsa Lesson with Elian Gomez and Ashley Rivera | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Orchestra El Macabeo Performs | 2600 N. 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19133

Mural Arts and CAICU are partnering with Taller Puertorriqueño for an evening of salsa.

The event will feature music by Orquesta el Macabeo (@orquestamacabeo) and an interactive performance by dance duo Elian Gomez and Ashley Rivera (@mambolabphilly). Join us for music, dancing and a popup by Amy’s Pastelillos, with special guests Wanda Raimundi Ortiz and the team of the upcoming Mural Arts’ project Vámonos pa’l monte.

One of the great sensations of the current Puerto Rican salsa scene, Orquesta el Macabeo recovers the island salsa tradition to update it with new ideas and the energy of its eleven musicians, with backgrounds in punk rock, ska, and reggae. Formed in 2008, with almost 10 years playing worldwide, they present us with their 4th studio album: La Maldicion del timbal, or The Curse of the Timbal. Their plan: revindicate the authentic heavy heavy sound of the Salsa Gorda with its sound and lyrics that tell stories about real life to which anyone can relate.

Partners & Funders: Taller Puertorriqueño, AFROTAINO, Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival, William Penn Foundation, and PNC Arts Alive.

Opening Reception for Hands at Work: Los Artistas de Taller
2025-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, July 18, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

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You’re invited to the opening of Hands at Work: Los Artistas de Taller on Friday, July 18, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. A very special exhibition featuring the work of Taller Puertorriqueño’s very own staff!

The exhibition Hands At Work, Los Artistas de Taller, highlights our practices and celebrates the collective spirit that sustains our mission. It is a gesture of visibility, pride, and presence, reflecting the creative force shaping our organizations and communities. It reminds us that our work and the people behind it carry meaning far beyond the roles we fill.

We welcome you to the exhibition to get to know us better through what we do. The exhibition showcases paintings, photography, textile art, installations, and drawings from a group representing each organization and their values.

Book Launch: The Grand Paloma Resort with Author Cleyvis Natera in Conversation with 'Pemi Aguda
2025-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Thursday, August 21 at 7pm

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Join us on August 21 to celebrate the launch of The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natera in conversation with ‘Pemi Aguda. Pre-order the book and RSVP above.

Hands at Work: Los Artistas de Taller - Closing Reception
2025-08-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Taller Puertorriqueño, North 5th Street 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Friday, August 22, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

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Join us for a very special closing reception of Hands at Work: Los Artistas de TallerOn Friday, August 22nd from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Come join us for a last chance to see the show and mingle with the artists!

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The exhibition Hands At Work, Los Artistas de Taller, highlights our practices and celebrates the collective spirit that sustains our mission. It is a gesture of visibility, pride, and presence, reflecting the creative force shaping our organizations and communities. It reminds us that our work and the people behind it carry meaning far beyond the roles we fill.

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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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!

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.

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!

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!

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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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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!

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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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.

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

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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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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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.

Reception: mundos paralelos
2025-12-05 17:30 - 20:00 | PA
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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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FREE EVENT | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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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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

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

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$40 General Admission | $30 AAMP & Taller Members

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!
