Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th to coincide with the independence days of five Central American countries: Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. The team at Fortune has compiled a list of events, books, movies, and TV shows and developed a Spotify playlist to help you celebrate.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PLAYLIST
Fortune has created a Spotify playlist to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! You can find it here.
EVENTS AROUND NEW YORK CITY
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Essex Market • Sept 15
La Cocina de Loisaida is a monthly in-person cooking class series presented by The Loisaida Center and Essex Market, where home chef Maria Bido shares Puerto Rican recipes and cooking techniques. This week, kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to make Puerto Rico’s national dish, Arroz con Gandules and more! Purchase your tickets now!
National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
The Clemente • Sept 16
Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures and traditions of the Hispanic community! Get your tickets to enjoy live music and dancing, a Domino tournament and other fun activities!
Tango at the Library
New York Public Library • Sept 18
This dynamic dance class will help you master the basic steps of Argentine Tango, originated in Argentina. Register now for the class, led by Karina Romero. Open to beginners and experienced dancers!
Fun Film Fridays: In Celebration of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
New York Public Library • Fridays in September
Come and enjoy family friendly movies at the New York Public Library, Friday evenings in September starting on September 15! Movies will range from G-PG, and children must be accompanied by a caregiver to attend.
Arsenal Gallery: Mi Parque Mi Terra
Arsenal in Central Park • Sept 15 – Nov 9
This exhibition features a variety of artworks that explore Latino culture and the many benefits of green spaces in New York. Enjoy artwork that reflects on how many New Yorkers utilize our city parks for gatherings, quiet reflection and more.
BOOKS
NIGHT AT THE FIESTAS
A dark and beautiful collection of short stories set in Northern New Mexico.
BORDER-LANDS / LA FRONTERA
A semi-autobiographical account of queer Chicano identity
DROWN
A new story collection by the author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.
THE DEVIL’S HIGHWAY
In 2001, a group of 26 men tried to cross the border. Only 12 survived.
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE
The Nobel-Prize-winning story of the Buendia family.
THE HENRY RIOS SERIES
A gay criminal defense lawyer solves mysteries.
THE SOUL OF A WOMAN
A passionate and inspiring meditation on what it means to be a woman.
SOLITO
A young poet tells the inspiring story of his migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine.
WOMAN WITHOUT SHAME
A brave new collection of photos from Sandra Cisneros.
CHULITO
A young queer man comes out and comes of age in Hunt’s Point, South Bronx.
THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS
An epic novel which follows three generations of the Trueba family.
TAINA
A teenager decides to believe that a pregnant 15 year old he knows is a virgin.
MOVIES AND TELEVISION
