Events & Classes > Celebrate Hispanic Heritage!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage!

Información de la Herencia Hispana en español

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15

Printable Hispanic Heritage Month flyer (pdf)

Sobre Viviendo

Join Ecuadoran mime Omar Vargas in a performance of classic pantomimes from around the world, including interactive games for children.

• Saturday, September 24, 10:30-11:45 a.m.
• Sellwood-Moreland Library

• Saturday, September 24, 4-5 p.m.
• Holgate Library

Grupo Condor

Enjoy traditional folk music featuring Spanish, African and Native American influences. Learn about the instruments and the importance of each culture's contribution to this enchanting music.

• Saturday, September 24, 3-4:30 p.m.
• Belmont Library
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

• Saturday, October 15, 2-3 p.m.
• Gresham Library

komedy 4 da kids

Angel Ocasio presents a bilingual and interactive performance combining physical comedy, juggling, balancing and magic.

• Saturday, September 24, 3-3:45 p.m.
• Rockwood Library

• Saturday, September 18, 1–2 p.m.
• Woodstock Library

• Saturday, October 1, 11-11:45 a.m.
• Hillsdale Library
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

• Saturday, October 1, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
• Kenton Library

• Saturday, October 15, 3-3:45 p.m.
• Northwest Library

Sing Along with Me

Participants will explore their musical creativity as they sing and compose music under the instruction of musician Gerardo Calderón, as he enthusiastically shares his knowledge of Mexican and South American folk music. Presented in English and Spanish.

• Sunday, September 25, 2-3 p.m.
• Fairview-Columbia Library

• Saturday, October 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Albina Library

• Saturday, October 8, 2-3 p.m.
• Rockwood Library

Write What You Know (And Make Art About It, Too!)

What are you passionate about? Why are these things important to you and how do they shape who you are? In what ways can you share your gifts with others? Learn how to express your ideas through creative writing and mixed media art. Professor and novelist Jan Underwood and heirloom artist Lisa Kagan will help you put your passions on paper, using the work of celebrated author Matt de la Peña as inspiration. Refreshments will be served. Optional: Bring a photograph of yourself to include in your art project.

• Tuesday, September 27, noon-2 p.m.
• North Portland Library

• Tuesday, October 4, 6-8 p.m.
• Rockwood Library

• Tuesday, October 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Holgate Library

Clay Flute Making

Artist Hugo Nava will teach you how to make a clay flute.

• Saturday, October 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• North Portland Library

Nuestros Cuentos

This dynamic performance by Viva la Cultura! presents folktales, folkloric dances and songs of Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Cuba. Come experience the cultural and historical backgrounds of the dances, music and stories, and learn about the authentic costumes from the different regions.

• Sunday, October 2, 2-3 p.m.
• Midland Library

• Sunday, October 9, 3-4 p.m.
• Gregory Heights Library

• Sunday, October 16, 2-3 p.m.
• Troutdale Library

Corn Husk Dancers

Artist Maria Alvarado will show you how to create beautiful dancing dolls made from dried husks of corn. For ages 8 and up; all materials provided.

• Thursday, October 6, 3-5 p.m.
• Hollywood Library

Corn Husk Flowers

Artist Maria Alvarado will show you how to create beautiful corn husk flowers often used in Latin American festivals and street fairs. For ages 8 and up; all materials provided.

• Saturday, October 8, 2-4 p.m.
• St. Johns Library
• Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.

Sugar Skulls

Learn about the Day of the Dead celebration and its traditions. Paint your own edible sugar skull and dedicate it to an ancestor or loved one.

• Sunday, October 23, 1-3 p.m.
• Fairview-Columbia Library

 

Sponsored in part by Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities) with support from The Library Foundation.

Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.