September 19, 2026 3:00PM The Siempre Salsa All Stars at Esperanza Arts Center

 

¡BAILE! Salsa

EAC’s VOCES Series spotlights a different facet of Latin American culture and traditions each season. This year’s VOCES Series will feature dance traditions from Latin America, the Latin Caribbean, and the Latin Diaspora.

Elba Hevia y Vaca, Teatro Esperanza Artist in Residence

Priscila Bell Lamberty, Galeria Esperanza Artist in Residence

SALSA

Ashley Rivera & Elian Gomez, Dancers

Siempre Salsa All Stars

featuring vocalist Carlos Sanchez,

and four-time Grammy winning artist, Willie Torres

TEATRO ESPERANZA

9/19/26, 3:00pm

$20 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+)

September 19 @ 3:30 am - 04:00 pm

Teatro Esperanza
4261 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Tel: (215) 324-0746

September 19, 2026 11:00AM-3:00PM Free Fall Arts Fest at the Kimmel Center

 

Kick off the 2026-27 arts and culture season and our 25th anniversary celebration of the Kimmel Center!

Experience live performances and interactive activities featuring our Resident Companies and regional arts and cultural organizations. Enjoy exclusive 50% off ticket offers, fun giveaways, tours of Marian Anderson Hall, a kids’ activity zone, and more.

Our annual kickoff to Philadelphia’s arts and culture season doubles as a birthday party for the Kimmel Center as we celebrate its 25th anniversary!

September 19, 2026 3:00PM Esperanza Arts Center's Spotlight on Dance Traditions of Latin America: Salsa!

 

ESPERANZA ARTS CENTER’S 2026–2027 SEASON SPOTLIGHTS DANCE TRADITIONS OF LATIN AMERICA

Galería Esperanza features a new exhibition, residency, and commission by Priscilla Bell Lamberty

¡BAILE!

Esperanza Arts Center’s 2026–2027 season features the origins and evolution of diverse dance traditions across Latin America, the Latin Caribbean, and the Latin Diaspora. Throughout the season, audiences will explore cultural expression through movement and music from Puerto Rico, Brazil, Spain, Cuba, Argentina, Bolivia, and the Dominican Republic through interactive performances and workshops, as well as in-depth conversations and Q&As with internationally celebrated dancers and musicians.

In addition, for the first time since its inception in 2018, EAC will connect programs on the Teatro stage with exhibitions in Galería Esperanza through a newly commissioned work by Galería Artist-in-Residence Priscilla Bell Lamberty, inspired by Latin American dance traditions.

The centerpiece of EAC’s 2026–2027 season will be folkloric, popular, classical, and contemporary dance performances and choreography by Ashley Rivera & Elian Gomez, Sarah Chung & Damian Lobato, La Lengua del Tambor, Pasión y Arte de Flamenco, and Philadelphia Ballet, including world premieres by Christina Castro Tauser and Suzzette Ortiz, and Teatro Esperanza Artist-in-Residence Elba Hevia y Vaca.

A stellar collection of musical ensembles will highlight the inextricable and often complex connection between dance and music, with performances by Siempre Salsa All Stars, Timbalona Collective, Network for New Music, Oscuro Quintet, Grupo Opcion, Philly Rhoda de Samba e Choro, and a dance-inspired Latin Jazz program curated by Grammy Award-winner Pablo Batista.

Major support for EAC’s 2026–2027 season is provided by William Penn Foundation, The Presser Foundation, Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Musical Fund Society, Creative Philadelphia, Steven R. Gerber Trust, NewMusicUSA, PECO, NAMM Foundation, and the Institute of Museum & Library Services.

EAC is thankful for our season partners and sponsors: Artistas y Músicos Latino Americanos, Philadelphia Ballet, Artcinia, Free Library of Philadelphia, Piffaro, Philadelphia Film Society, Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society, Network for New Music, Tamo en Cine, and Rumba 106.1 Philadelphia.

Food and beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby throughout the season courtesy of EAC’s official concession partner, Helados Chupi Chupi.

Ashley Rivera & Elian Gomez, Dancers
Siempre Salsa All Stars
Featuring vocalist Carlos Sanchez and four-time Grammy-winning artist Willie Torres
TEATRO ESPERANZA

4261 N. 5th St.

Philadelphia, Pa  19140
September 19, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.
$20 General Admission | Free for Students & Seniors (60+)

September 17, 2026 8:00PM Bakithi Kumalo and the Graceland Experience at The Newtown Theatre

 

One of the highest-rated shows ever at the theatre, this concert will feature Graceland Experience, a tribute band that includes Bakithi Kumalo, best known for his fretless bass playing on Simon’s 1986 “Graceland” album.

The band features Kumalo and friends performing the entire “Graceland” album, along with a selection of world music.

The Newtown Theatre

120 N State St, Newtown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18940

Tickets: 

General Admission Seating

General Admission (All Fees Included) $40.00  0                             1                             2                             3                             4                             5                             6                             7                             8                             9                             10 Newtown Theatre Members (All Fees Included) $34.99 0                             1                             2

VIP Seating (First 5 Rows + 1 Free Drink)

VIP Seating (All Fees Included) $53.00 0                             1                             2                             3                             4                             5                             6                             7                             8                             9                             10 VIP Seating - Newtown Theatre Members (All Fees Included)

September 16, 2026 3:00-8:00PM Live Music from Mariachi El Mau at Blue Corn Mexican Restaurant and Bar

 

Celebrating Mexico’s Independence! 

Join us for a special day featuring a Chile en Nogada prix fixe menu and live music by Mariachi El Mau. 
 : Wednesday September 16th

940 S. 9th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

We are accepting reservations from 3:00pm - 8:00pm Call : 215-925-1010 to make yours today!

Come celebrate Mexican culture, tradition, and flavor with us! 

September 13, 2026 12:00-5:00PM Feria del Barrio

 

ARE YOU READY FOR FERIA?!?!?

GET READY for the Latine community celebration of the year! Experience live music, art, culture, food, and community as el Bloque de Oro comes alive.

From Isabela, Puerto Rico, Chuwi is redefining the island’s sound with a bold fusion of plena, indie, and Caribbean rhythms. With over 10 million monthly listeners and their hit collaboration with Bad Bunny on “WELTiTA,” they’re bringing their unforgettable energy to North Philly for one incredible afternoon.

Chuwi is headlining Feria del Barrio 2026!

Alongside Chuwi we’re bringing an incredible lineup of artists, musicians, and cultural dance groups to el Bloque de Oro:

Tino Serrano with Angel Rios

Los Pueblitos

Son Colombia Maribel Egea

Bachata Tropical

Kulu Mele African Dance

Segunda Quimbamba

& MORE!

Come be part of a bigger, better, and more unforgettable Feria than ever! It’s going to be a party!

2600 North 5th Street between Huntingdon & Somerset
 Sunday, September 13, 2026
 12 PM–5 PM

September 13, 2026 1:00-3:00PM Freedom Rhythms; A Multi-Cultural Dance Celebration at Commodore Barry Center

 

A free family-friendly dance event

Commodore Barry Arts and Cultural Center

6815 Emlen St.

Philadelphia, PA

September 13, 2026 7:00PM Not So Big Band Concerts: Josh Lee and The Extended Family

 

Sunday September 13th 

Josh Lee and the Extended Family

NOTSOBIGBAND IS BACK WITH OUR RESIDENT BAND!!! SUNDAY!!!

Join us Sunday, September 13th as we kick off some exciting months in bigband with the Extended Family! They’ll play the classics as well as originals inspired by the swing era. You don’t want to miss it!!

1440 W. Ritner St. (corner of 15th and W. Ritner Sts)

Donation at the door; cash or Venmo

September 13, 2026 2:00-7:00PM Mexican Independence Day Festival at Independence BlueCross RiverRink

 

Join us for the Mexican Independence Day Festival, part of the PECO Multicultural Series, at the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest site. Admission is Free and Open to the Public.  All ages.

Join the celebration at this fun-filled festival featuring traditional Mexican artisan crafts, renowned performers from Mexico and the area, children’s activities, and much more. 

 

Hosted by the Mexican Cultural Center, promoting Mexican culture, arts, and education. Learn more about the event by visiting www.mexicanculturalcenter.org.   

 

 

What to Know Before You Go:

Parking on-site will be limited due to construction on the I-95 CAP. However, many great ways to access the Waterfront include walking and biking along the Delaware River Trail, rideshare, and public transit. To ensure a seamless visit, guests can visit the Know Before You Go guide for parking recommendations, directions, FAQs, and more

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink

101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106

September 13, 2026 10:00AM-12:00PM Youth Cambodian Dance Classes Begin at Bok Building

 

Youth Cambodian Dance Classes return on  Sunday, September 13th, 2026 from  10AM-12PM. Join us to register and get your first class in! We will have 3 semesters of classes — join us for one or all of them! Full Year participants will perform at our Annual Cambodian Dance Recital in May 2027.

Location: CAGE @ Bok #316 (821 Dudley Street - take the stairs or elevators to the 3rd floor)
 Tuition rates: $75 per semester or $175 for the full year of classes (30+ classes every year!).
 Payment plans and scholarships available!
No one will be turned away due to tuition-related experiences.
 Participants must be 6-22 years old at the time of registration!
 Registration is open the first 3 weeks of each semester

Bok

820 Dudley St, Philadelphia, PA 19148-2340

September 13, 2026 3:00-8:00PM Philly Tango Lab at the Philadelphia Ethical Society

 

Sunday September 13th 

Philly Tango Lab

at the Philadelphia Ethical Society

hosted by

Alejo de los Reyes and Shinjoo Cho

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE!

Philly Tango lab will be back this Sunday (13th) at the Philadelphia Ethical Society, and my dear friend, the bandoneonist Shinjoo Cho will join us this time. Event starts at 3pm with a tango ensemble workshop for musicians. If you want to attend, hit me up on my social media or email and I can send you scores to work on. At 5.30, a concert with Shinjoo, the ensemble and friends that will come to join, where you can join as audience or on the dance floor. General admission is $30, there's paid parking around the area.

Bandoneonist, composer and band leader, Shinjoo has been the main reference in Philly's musical tango scene for many years, prior to her moving to Lyon, France. We are very thrilled to have her joining the ensemble and playing for us her newest material!

Philly Tango Lab is a small group of volunteers that aims to create events in which tango dancers, musicians and general audience can experience the full extent of tango culture, as it is still alive in Buenos Aires, not only on Milongas (tango dances), but in small cafes in which singers connect with a devout audience, in the long rehearsals of the "Orquestas Típicas" (the tango Big Bands), in the connection between the musicians, dancers and audience, and, most of all, like it's enjoyed among friends in a party.

1906 S. Rittenhouse Square