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Hispanic Society & Inwood Film Works: Cine al Fresco “Blancanieves”

Film: Blancanieves (Silent Film; Spain, 2012)

Inspired by the Snow White fairy tale, Blancanieves is a black and white silent film set in 1920s Seville that centers on the journey of a young female bullfighter (Macarena García).

Join us for an outdoor screening of Blancanieves (Spain, 2012). Winner of 10 Goya Awards, including Best Film, Blancanieves is a contemporary silent film retelling the story of Snow White set in 1920s Andalusia.

Pre-Show: THREAD by Kinesis Project dance theatre, uptown’s large-scale outdoor dance company presents excerpts of their newest work THREAD – in, without and within – Penetrable, an interactive sculpture by artist Jesús Rafael Soto. Kinesis Project brings spectacular, surprisingly intimate dances to public spaces in NYC and Seattle.

THREAD considers the similarities between the delicate, feathery mineral elements that interconnect and create bonds in rock; the thin strands of flax that combine to become rope strong enough to haul a ship; the movement of trees as “agents of progressive rock cracking”

Presented in collaboration with Inwood Art Works, Cine al Fresco is the Hispanic Society’s annual free outdoor film series dedicated to Spanish and Latin American cinema.

The program begins at 6pm with a special pre-show live performance followed by the film at 7pm.

All films are shown in their original language with English subtitles.

Hispanic Society: “Living Vision: The Sorolla Gallery at 100” Curator Talk

Join us for an intimate conversation with Dr. Noemí Espinosa about the regional costumes featured in Joaquín Sorolla’s mural series Vision of Spain.

Dr. Noemí Espinosa is Associate Curator at the Hispanic Society Museum & Library. She officially joined the institution’s Department of Prints and Photographs in 2007, where she cataloged and studied the core of the collection, an exceptional legacy of geographical, and anthropological value from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. She has also researched extensively the history and art of The Philippines from the 19th and 20th centuries.

As an art historian and ethnographer, Dr. Espinosa is interested in the history of familiar things, the ones we might take for granted, and sometimes don’t notice. Her recent research focus is in the collection of Decorative Arts and Textiles, shifting from a visual to a material culture that more closely represents the development and changes of a society, its traditions, taste, popular beliefs, and daily life.

Hispanic Society & Inwood Film Works: Cine al Fresco “La Grande”

Film: La Grande (Narrative Biography; Dominican Republic, 2025)

A biographical film that delves into the life and career of Dominican Merengue Típico icon Fefita La Grande, also known as La Mayimba (Manuela Josefa Cabrera Taveras). The movie offers an intimate look at her journey, from humble beginnings to becoming a beloved cultural figure, celebrating her talent, resilience, and influence in shaping the music and identity of the Dominican Republic.

Pre-Show: DOMINICAN SERENADE/ SERENATA DOMINICANA  An evening of vintage solo and duet songs from the Dominican Republic, featuring boleros, merengues, ballads, criollas, mangulinas and some of the most beloved melodies that remain popular generation after generation, performed by Dominican-American divas Victoria Guzmán and Anna Tonna, with arrangements and piano accompaniment by world renowned Latin Music expert Pablo Zinger.

Featuring selections by Julio Alberto Hernández, Luis Rivera, Rafael Solano, Rafael Hernández and Bullumba Landestoy.

The program begins at 6pm with a special pre-show live performance of Dominican music  followed by the film at 7pm.

Presented in collaboration with Inwood Art Works, Cine al Fresco is the Hispanic Society’s annual free outdoor film series dedicated to Spanish and Latin American cinema.

All films are shown in their original language with English subtitles.

Hispanic Society: World Cup Celebration

Celebrate the World Cup at the Hispanic Society

Join us to celebrate the global game on Saturday, June 27th. Come wearing your favorite team’s jersey for an afternoon of fútbol-themed activities. Whether you’re looking to paint your face in team colors, represent your team’s flag, or create art centered around the World Cup, we’ve got you covered. We’ll have a face/body painter on-site for all your fan art needs and ceramic art materials to take your creativity to the next level.

Want to keep the party going? Stay for the launch of our salsa social series, ¡Wepa! Summer Dance Socials at the Hispanic Society, at 3pm!

 

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Hispanic Society: ¡Wepa! Summer Salsa Socials

Join us for an afternoon of salsa dancing on Audubon Terrace!  Spend your Saturday afternoon salsa dancing at the Hispanic Society. Whether you’re a first-time dancer or experienced salsero, all levels are welcome.

3pm-3:30: Introductory dance lesson.

3:30pm-5pm: Open dance accompanied by live music.

Be sure to save the last Saturdays of the month July-Sept for this summer’s salsa socials.