Premio Fundadores a Leticia Roa
Noche de música en vivo y baile de Los Bomberos De La Calle con comida de Le Virtu, Mayuri Mendoza, Sri’s Company y festive libations, para celebrar a la activista comunitaria, periodista y ex miembro de la Junta de Fleisher, Leticia Roa Nixon, quien recibirá el Premio de los Fundadores de este año en honor a su dedicación para animar a la comunidad latina de Filadelfia al presentar sus historias a través de su periodismo activista y su práctica artística. El evento del Premio del Fundador es parte de una celebración de un mes que también presenta la décima celebración anual del Día de los Muertos en Fleisher, organizada por La Calaca Flaca. Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine Street, sábado 15 de octubre de 2022, de 17:00 a 19:00 horas.
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Founder’s Award to Leticia Roa
Evening of live music and dance by Los Bomberos De La Calle with food by Le Virtú, Mayuri Mendoza, Sri’s Company, and festive libations as celebrate community activist, journalist, and former Fleisher Board member Leticia Roa Nixon! Leticia will receive this year’s Founder’s Award in honor of her dedication to uplifting Philadelphia’s Latinx community by bringing forth their stories through her activism and journalism, and her artistic practice. The Founder’s Award event is part of a month-long celebration also featuring the 10th annual Día de los Muertos celebration at Fleisher organized by La Calaca Flaca. Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine Street. Sat, October 15, 2022, 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Semana de Prevención de Incendios
En una ceremonia de Bomberos y Proveedores de EMS del Año en el Museo Fireman’s Hall, el alcalde Kenney (cuyo padre fue bombero) declaró del 9 al 15 de octubre como la Semana de Prevención de Incendios en Filadelfia. Para ilustrar la importancia de los planes de escape del hogar, el PFD realizará un simulacro de incendio en toda la ciudad el jueves 13 de octubre a las 7:30 p. m. En ese momento, las sirenas de los aparatos contra incendios sonarán en toda la ciudad y se insta a los habitantes de Filadelfia a probar sus planes de escape de sus hogares. La Semana de Prevención de Incendios está vinculada al aniversario del Gran Incendio de Chicago, que estalló el 8 de octubre de 1871. El incendio mató a unas 300 personas, dejó a 100.000 sin hogar, destruyó más de 17.000 edificios y quemó unas 4 millas cuadradas de tierra.
Cantina hispana en Mes de la Herencia
Una noche con los mejores cantineros hispanos y latinos de Filadelfia: disfrute de un menú seleccionado de cócteles de pague y lleve, que destacan las influencias de México, España, Colombia, Cuba y Puerto Rico dentro de un ambiente tipo bar clandestino. Visit Philadelphia es el socio promocional de este evento gratuito que presenta cócteles artesanales preparados y servidos por seis cantineros nombrados como los mejores cantineros españoles y latinos de la ciudad por Eater Philly. 10 de octubre de 2022, The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company.
Hispanic Heritage Month Eatery
A Night with Philly’s Best Spanish & Latino Bartenders at The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company: Enjoy a curated menu of pay-as-you-go cocktails highlighting influences from Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Cuba and Puerto Rico inside a speakeasy-like atmosphere. Visit Philadelphia is a promotional partner for this free event featuring craft cocktails prepared and poured by six bartenders named as the best Spanish and Latino bartenders in the city by Eater Philly. October 10, 2022.
La Guagua 47 at Taller
La Guagua 47’s Celebration of Latinx Artists at Taller Puertorriqueño: This event — sponsored by Visit Philadelphia and part of the La Guagua 47 community film and art project — honors five local artists from the Latino community. Expect an evening of live music, art, dancing and plenty of great food in a festive atmosphere in North Philadelphia. Taller Puertorriqueño, October 14, 2022. Manos En La Obra: A Celebration of Latinx Artists Registration, Fri, Oct 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
From Home to Headquarters exhibit
The Peter Wentz Farmstead is pleased to announce the opening of its brand-new exhibit, “From Home to Headquarters: Washington in Worcester”. Visitors are invited to go back in time to October of 1777 when the Peter Wentz Farmstead was transformed from a family home to the military headquarters of General George Washington and his wartime military family. The exhibit features a detailed re-creation of the first-floor rooms used by Washington and his military staff to run the Continental Army during his stay. Learn about the troops’ movements in Montgomery County as part of the Philadelphia Campaign and the effects their presence had on residents like the Wentz family. Landsdale, September 30 through November 29.
Arepas for Breakfast
Arepas for Breakfast es una historia sobre tres niñas que viven en Filadelfia que extrañan a su abuela en Venezuela, escrita por Alejandra Rivas-Mintz. Se realizará una lectura bilingüe del libro, actividades para colorear y arepas. Este evento gratuito para niños de todas las edades es copatrocinado por Casa de Venezuela con arepas proporcionadas por Puyero Venezuelan Flavor. Libro disponible en la Librería Julia de Burgos en Taller Puertorriqueño. 15 de octubre, 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Taller Puertorriqueño, 2600 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, RSVP en www.shoptallerpr.org/arepas.
Light installations by Bruce Munro
A decade after British artist Bruce Munro first exhibited at Longwood Gardens, he returns with Light: Installations by Bruce Munro, comprising eight installations situated both indoors and outdoors. Don’t miss works like Field of Light, featuring 18,000 illuminated stemmed orbs lit by fiber optics along Longwood’s Large Lake, and a giant sphere made of 1,820 recyclable bottles in the East Conservatory. Visitors to the attraction can also enjoy illuminated fountain performances — set to different music each night — on Thursdays through Sundays through October 30, 2022, at Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square.
Mural Arts Month
Philly’s myriad of murals takes center stage during Mural Arts Month. In addition to a pop-up mural museum at the Independence Visitor Center, the month-plus celebration features: New mural dedications throughout the city. Special mural walking tours (and a running tour, too!) The family-friendly Mural Arts Fest in LOVE Park. Weekly artist meet-and-greet happy hours at Yards Brewing Company (Thursdays in October), and Mural making workshops for the little ones at the Please Touch Museum (select Saturdays in October). Plus: On October 24, 2022, artists unveil Freedom Constellations: Philadelphia — a series of interactive murals visible through the magic of augmented reality. September 28 through October 31, 2022, at various locations including Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street.
Old City Fest
This celebration in the streets of America’s most historic square returns after a three-year hiatus. Expect a festival stage with live music, a family fun zone, a bevy of pay-as-you-go food and beverage options from Old City faves, and hand-crafted goods from local designers, retailers, and galleries. North 3rd Street from Market Street to Race Street and Arch Street from 2nd Street to 4th Street, Sunday, October 9, 2022, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Philly Music Fest
This six-day music festival is spread among some of Philly’s most iconic music venues, including The Ardmore Music Hall, World Cafe Live, Johnny Brenda’s and Milkboy. Acts include Mannequin Pussy, Low Cut Connie, Screaming Females and Ron Gallo. In all, 21 bands hit the stage during the event, which benefits local musicians and music education programs. Various locations including The Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore. October 10 to 15, 2022.
