Esperanza Peace and Justice Center

Teatro Esperanza, a project of the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, presents “Mujeres con Fuerza: Cuentos de mi Vida” which features seven original performance-video monologues written by ensemble members; the in-person event also features a plática with participating artists.  The material was developed through Zoom sessions over the pandemic and tells individual stories from the […]

This month Azul is paying tribute to Chavela Vargas and Juan Gabriel, two of Mexican and Ranchera music's most inspiring representatives. Azul will be accompanied by musicians Juan Cabrera, Emilio Alvarez and Nina Rodriguez.   Chavela Vargas was a queer, Mexican singer (born in Costa Rica) who lived from 1919-2012. Her passionate renditions of popular […]

The Esperanza is thrilled to present Monica Palacios, award-winning writer/performer/comedian, in her solo show “I’m Still Here” – celebrating her 40 years of Queer Chicana Lesbiana fierceness! Two nights only: Friday & Saturday, October 14-15, at 7pm. Tickets are $7 pre-sale, $10 door. Purchase yours now at esperanza.eventbrite.com. Open to theater lovers of all ages. Parental […]

Join us for “Guatemala in Free Fall”, a conversation with Guatemalan human rights activist Luis Gutierrez and Jennifer Harbury, American lawyer, author, and human rights activist, on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 6 PM. They will be talking about the historical and current political climate of Guatemala. Following a seminar-like discussion, Jennifer Harbury and Luis […]

Noche Azul is back in July! Join us as Azul brings back Tangos for the summer, and takes us through the history of Tango with guest artists: Aaron Prado, George Prado, Dan Carillo, and more. The shows are on Saturday, July 15, at 8 PM, and Sunday, July 16 at 3 PM. Doors open at […]

Noche Azul is back in July! Join us as Azul brings back Tangos for the summer, and takes us through the history of Tango with guest artists: Aaron Prado, George Prado, Dan Carillo, and more. The shows are on Saturday, July 15, at 8 PM, and Sunday, July 16 at 3 PM. Doors open at […]

We are thrilled to host Bread and Puppet Theater on Friday, March 1, Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3 to perform The Palestine Emergency Mass. The Palestine Emergency Mass is a brand new show in the tradition of the iconic Bread & Puppet farm in Vermont in decades. As usual, the show will draw […]

We are thrilled to host Bread and Puppet Theater on Friday, March 1, Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3 to perform The Palestine Emergency Mass. The Palestine Emergency Mass is a brand new show in the tradition of the iconic Bread & Puppet farm in Vermont in decades. As usual, the show will draw […]

We are thrilled to host Bread and Puppet Theater on Friday, March 1, Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3 to perform The Palestine Emergency Mass. The Palestine Emergency Mass is a brand new show in the tradition of the iconic Bread & Puppet farm in Vermont in decades. As usual, the show will draw […]