House on Mango Street | Back of the Yards Library

Experience The House on Mango Street with Ballet 5:8—dance, conversation, and community exploring identity, home, and belonging at this free event.

Join neighbors for an evening of community, culture, and performance inspired by The House on Mango Street. Ballet 5:8 brings excerpts from its ballet adaptation of Sandra Cisneros’ beloved novel to the Back of the Yards Branch, inviting audiences into Esperanza’s world through movement and storytelling.

The evening will feature short performance excerpts alongside conversation and reflection on the themes of identity, home, and belonging that have made The House on Mango Street a defining work of Chicago literature.

This free community event offers a welcoming space to gather, experience live dance, and celebrate the voices and stories that shape our neighborhoods.

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