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Conciertitos at La Peña: Jo Alvarez’s Demo Release!
November 21 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
Join us for the launching of our brand new “Conciertitos Series” in our La Peña lounge! Presented by La Peña’s Membership Program and Los Cilantros Restaurant.
This concert is FREE thanks to La Peña members and Los Cilantros restaurant.
If you would like to make a donation, 100% of donations will go directly to @ibrahimforgazamutualaid. They provide food to Palestinians through community kitchens, but recently had to shut down their operations due to lack of funds. 
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What to Expect:
- Authentic Mexican Cuisine with handmade tortillas and masa made onsite: There will be optional food and drinks for purchase prepared by award-winning chef Dilsa Lugo starting at 5:30pm. Come early to eat before the concert begins, or to reserve a table right in front of the stage.
- Live concert by Jo Alvarez: Two short sets of live music from 7:30pm-8:30pm, with original songs curated specifically for this event.
- Meet the Artist: A chance to mingle with other guests and meet the artist. The demo will also be available on cassette tape and Jo can autograph them.
About Jo Alvarez
Jo Alvarez is a bilingual, queer, loverbae of the Colombian diaspora. Forever a romantic, hopeful skeptic, Jo fuses styles like bolero, cumbia, and nueva canción with the essence of punk. Jo’s lyrics are heartfelt and deeply emotional – telling stories and turning their audience’s attention to the layers that exist within even the most mundane moments.
During this first-ever Conciertito at La Peña, Jo Alvarez will be releasing their new demo called “Reflexiónes y Esperanzas.” The songs for this demo came together over the past three years, spelling out a lot of the grief, hope, despair, and inner work that Jo has been processing through major global events, personal loss, and their mental health journey.