A Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Denice Frohman
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The District of Pupusas — Film Screening and Filmmaker Q&A
A screening of the short documentary “District of Pupusas” (2026), followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Alexandra Colón-Amil. Through the stories of Salvadoran food entrepreneurs, the film explores how Salvadoran immigrants have shaped Washington, D.C., through food, culture, and community. Sponsored by UMD’s School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese, and U.S. Latina/o Studies. Free.
Artist Reception and Talk — Jose Ramirez
Meet Guatemalan-born painter Jose Ramirez at a free Second Saturday reception for his exhibition “Moments in Time in Watercolor and Oil.” The artist will discuss his work; light refreshments will be served. His paintings of Eastern Shore scenes are on view alongside Main Street Gallery members’ art.
Marta Pérez García: Bearing Witness (Weekdays through Oct. 15)
University of Maryland's Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center presents an exhibition by Marta Pérez García in the H.J. Patterson Hall atrium. Her handmade-paper sculptures explore survival, gender-based violence and self-empowerment, with particular attention to Puerto Rico. On view September 15–October 15, 2026, WEEKDAYS ONLY, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; not a weekend event. All are welcome. Check the official exhibition page for updates.