Artist Talk with Esperanza Cortés
Join us for a conversation with artist, Esperanza Cortés about her exhibition, Embroidered Allegories.
Embroidered Allegories is the 2026 selection for Arte en el Alto Manhattan presented by the Hispanic Society Museum & Library.
An Evening Celebrating Alejandra Pizarnik
Join us for an evening of poetry and discussion celebrating the work of Argentinian poet Alejandra Pizarnik. This program is presented in partnership with the Feria Internacional del Libro en Español (FILNYC).
Celebrating Caribbean Histories
Join us for an interactive Taíno language workshop followed by a musical performance honoring the Puerto Rican and Irish diasporas.
Schedule of Events:
3pm-5pm: Interactive Taíno Workshop
5pm-6pm: Break
6pm-8pm: Puerto Rican and Irish Fusion Music Program
Feria de Libros with Word Up Community Bookshop
Find your next Spanish-language read at the Hispanic Society!
Whether you’re looking for children’s books, YA literature, poetry, or non-fiction, Word Up has it all.
Note: This book fair will take place indoors in our Sorolla Gallery.
Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria is a multilingual, collectively operated bookshop and arts space in Washington Heights, committed to co-creating a place where residents support each other to live informed and expressive lives. Embracing cooperative practices, we champion books and storytelling in all forms to build and sustain a more just world where people can live with dignity and autonomy. We strive to make our neighborhood a resource-rich site for all to grow, learn, and celebrate our heritages.
Harlem Chamber Players Presents: Hispanic Heritage Month at the Hispanic Society
Join us for a special evening with Harlem Chamber Players celebrating Hispanic composers
The concert’s program features works by Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, Ignacio Rosado, Tania León, and Joaquín Turina.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Concert begins at 7pm.
