Hunting Park and Feltonville Business Association

10/07/2026

Felicitaciones, Rafael!

Philadelphia City Council Recognizes Esperanza’s Vice President of Economic Development and Social Impact

On September 25, Philadelphia City Council honored Rafael Álvarez Febo, Esperanza’s Vice President of Economic Development and Social Impact, for his outstanding contributions to the Puerto Rican community during the annual Puerto Rican flag-raising ceremony at City Hall.

Rafael was recognized for co-founding the Puerto Rican Professionals Network and his advocacy with the Coalition for Puerto Rican Water and Infrastructure.

Join us in congratulating Rafael on this well-deserved recognition!

Support efforts to address Puerto Rico’s water crisis by urging your representatives in Congress to take action.

https://esperanza.salsalabs.org/prwatercrisis/index.html

10/05/2026

Let’s Dance! ¡Vamos a Bailar!
Bring the whole family to Esperanza Arts Center for an afternoon of storytelling, dancing, face painting, and fun activities with author Alyssa Reynoso Morris.

Saturday, October 24 at 3 PM
Teatro Esperanza
4261 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

$5 admission | FREE for students of all ages and adults 60+
Get your tickets today at https://shorturl.at/x3pQ2

09/25/2026

Funding Available for Hunting Park Organizations!

Nonprofit organizations and organizations with fiscal sponsors are invited to apply for Health Justice for Hunting Park: Climate Resilience & Health, a funding opportunity from Esperanza and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (Get Healthy Philly) to address health challenges and strengthen climate resilience in our community.

Projects may include community planning and preparedness for climate-related disasters; reducing the health impacts of extreme heat; creating or maintaining green spaces, rain gardens, and shaded areas; and monitoring and organizing community responses to poor air quality, including wildfire smoke.
Four projects will be selected for funding.

Deadline to submit your idea: September 30.
Interest Form: https://form.jotform.com/242326933477059

09/25/2026

¡Fondos disponibles para organizaciones de Hunting Park!

Se invita a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y organizaciones con patrocinadores fiscales a solicitar fondos a través de Health Justice for Hunting Park: Climate Resilience & Health, una oportunidad de financiamiento de Esperanza y el Departamento de Salud Pública de Philadelphia (Get Healthy Philly) para abordar los desafíos de salud y fortalecer la resiliencia climática en nuestra comunidad.

Los proyectos pueden incluir planificación y preparación comunitaria ante desastres climáticos; reducción de los impactos del calor extremo en la salud; creación o mantenimiento de espacios verdes, jardines de lluvia y áreas con sombra; y monitoreo y organización de la respuesta comunitaria ante la mala calidad del aire, incluido el humo de incendios forestales.

Se seleccionarán cuatro proyectos para recibir fondos.

Fecha límite para presentar su idea: 30 de septiembre.

Formulario de interés: https://form.jotform.com/242326933477059

09/24/2026

Pasión y Arte brings an intimate, tablao-style flamenco performance to Teatro Esperanza, inviting seasoned spectators and newcomers alike to experience the artistry, intensity, and passion of this dynamic tradition.

This event is part of VOCES: EAC’s ¡BAILE! Series, featuring dance from Latin America, the Latin Caribbean, and the Latin Diaspora.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 3:00pm at Teatro Esperanza

$20 Admission | FREE for students of all ages and 60+

https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/flamenco/

09/17/2026

Esperanza Arts Center presents: ¡SALSA!

An interactive live performance and conversation featuring internationally celebrated dancers Ashley Rivera & Elian Gomez alongside Siempre Salsa Philly All Stars, featuring vocalist Carlos Sanchez and four-time Grammy-winning artist Willie Torres.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
3:00 PM
Teatro Esperanza
(4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140)
$20 Admission | FREE for students of all ages and 60+
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/SALSAEAC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju1pqsY8BRg

🕺Elian Gomez💃Ashley Rivera📍Empire Sensual Movement Congress 2025

09/17/2026

Funding Available for Hunting Park Organizations!

Nonprofit organizations or organizations with fiscal sponsors are invited to learn more about Health Justice for Hunting Park: Climate Resilience & Health, a funding opportunity from Esperanza and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (Get Healthy Philly) to address health challenges in our community.

Join us for an in-person and virtual information session to learn more about this funding opportunity, the application process, and get your questions answered.

📅 September 22 | 12:00 p.m.
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/healthjusticeforhuntingpark

Deadline to submit your idea: September 30.
🔗 Interest Form: https://tinyurl.com/HealthJusticeInterestForm

09/16/2026

Curtain’s up, Philly!

A new performance season means new reasons to explore the city’s thriving arts scene. The brand-new Visit Philly - Philly Arts Event Finder makes it easy to discover upcoming concerts, performances, exhibitions, and more from Esperanza Arts Center and 180+ Philadelphia arts organizations.

How to use it:
Search the community calendar
Filter by performance type or date
Plan your next creative night out

Find your next arts experience at https://www.visitphilly.com/arts-event-finder/

09/14/2026

Esperanza Arts Center presents: ¡SALSA!

An interactive live performance and conversation featuring internationally celebrated dancers Ashley Rivera & Elian Gomez alongside Siempre Salsa Philly All Stars, featuring vocalist Carlos Sanchez and four-time Grammy-winning artist Willie Torres.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
3:00 PM
Teatro Esperanza
(4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140)
$20 Admission | FREE for students of all ages and 60+
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/SALSAEAC

Experience Ashley Rivera & Elian Gomez live as they spotlight the origins and evolution of salsa music and dance. Learn some basic salsa steps, then hit the dance floor as Siempre Salsa All Stars, Philadelphia’s premier salsa orchestra, brings the rhythm to life!