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Beyond the Liberty Bell: 6 American Revolution Sites Near Philly to Visit Instead Declare independence from the crowds and check out these Revolutionary sites.

With Esperanza: Strengthening Hispanic Communities – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Pentimenti
World Heritage month

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Stories of Japan
The Rosenbach

There is perhaps no better hero for uncertain times than Nakahama Manjirō.

We’re preparing to celebrate the 200th birthday of Manjirō, one of the first Japanese people to live in the United States and return to Japan. Click the link in bio to read our regular blog post, Notes from the Reading Room, and learn more about the Rosenbach’s manuscript on the life and adventures of Manjiro.

Image: Nakahama Manjirō (1827-1898), [Hyoson kiryaku]. The story five of Japanese: a very handsome taile [sic]: manuscript. 1852 October 25. Rosenbach Museum & Library, AMs 1296/14

Indian dance music
May 30

Double Header at Single Event Price: Medha Hari - Dance and Gayathri Venkataraghavan - Vocal Sruti is proud to present a double-header event with Bharatanatyam dance program by Medha Hari at 2:00PM and Gayathri Venkataraghavan Carnatic Vocal at 4:30PM

Fiesta at Esperanza featuring
Saturday afternoon

“Voy subiendo, voy bajando… La SanSe se vive en Philly.”

Join Tony Mendez & Los Bomberos de la Calle for an immersive celebration inspired by Puerto Rico’s iconic Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián. Experience live Bomba and Plena music, visual art, storytelling, dance, food, and a live comparsa procession that brings the spirit of Old San Juan directly to Philadelphia.

Presented at Teatro Esperanza and Esperanza Arts Center’s Gran Salón & Plaza in partnership with the American Composers Forum and supported by the City of Philadelphia Government, William Penn Foundation, The Presser Foundation, and The Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.

Saturday, May 30 | 3:00 PM
General Admission: $15
Free for Students & Seniors (60+)
Get tickets: https://tinyurl.com/LaSanseInPhilly