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Get ready to be moved, inspired and engaged! Join us at the Fist Up Film Festival for a world of thought-provoking cinema, carefully curated.

We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Fist Up Film Festival for October 2023! Presenting contemporary films that leave a lasting impact, inspire meaningful discussions, promote awareness, and encourage empathy.

This film festival uniquely bridges the gap between global and local communities, weaving together shared experiences from diverse backgrounds. These curated films amplify the voices of historically marginalized communities, honoring their stories and lived experiences. We invite you to be a part of this meaningful evening through our screenings and engaging Q&A sessions!

Admission is donation-based, with a suggested $10 contribution (no one will be turned away for lack of funds).

Join us in celebrating the power of film and storytelling!

SCHEDULE:

Saturday, Oct. 7th | 6:30pm @ La Peña:

• Beyond Walls Film Series: Beyond Walls is an organizing initiative featuring documentary films that define and amplify what prison industrial complex (PIC) abolition means, while inspiring people to imagine and take action toward a world without policing.
• La Vida es Sagrada: In Memory of Sean Monterrosa and Erik Salgado. Film produced by Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice .

This night is co-presented by Working Films & CURYJ. Stay for a community discussion after the screenings!

Get ready to be moved, inspired and engaged! Join us at the Fist Up Film Festival for a world of thought-provoking cinema, carefully curated.

We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Fist Up Film Festival for October 2023! Presenting contemporary films that leave a lasting impact, inspire meaningful discussions, promote awareness, and encourage empathy.

This film festival uniquely bridges the gap between global and local communities, weaving together shared experiences from diverse backgrounds. These curated films amplify the voices of historically marginalized communities, honoring their stories and lived experiences. We invite you to be a part of this meaningful evening through our screenings and engaging Q&A sessions!

Admission is donation-based, with a suggested $10 contribution (no one will be turned away for lack of funds).

Join us in celebrating the power of film and storytelling!

SCHEDULE:

Friday, Oct. 6th | 7pm @ La Peña:

• De La Calle: Premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Festival and executive produced, co-created, and hosted by award-winning journalist Nick Barili. During the course of the series, Barili unites Latino urban music from the U.S. to Panama, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Spain, and beyond. The series takes a journey into the Latine diaspora to explore and map the evolution of Urbano music and cultures that ignited the musical revolution of Rap, Reggaeton, Latin trap, Cumbia and other sounds that influence music and culture worldwide. From perreo to political issues to the stories of rebellion, Barili engages with musicians, cultural icons and fascinating characters who will reveal the story of Urbano music, its history, and its significance today. The series features artists Fat Joe, NORE, Residente, Mala Rodriguez, Nicky Jam, Nicki Nicole, Villano Antillano, Sech, Goyo, Nathy Peluso, Santa Fe Klan, Jessie Reyes, Feid, Los Rakas, Aleman, Aczino, Princess Nokia, Kombilesa Mi, Renato and many others!
• ¡Dímelo Rapeando!: Where daily practices become ritual, repetitive, looped, and sequenced. A transatlantic, experimental Hip-Hop collaboration between Germany & Cuba. Directed by Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi.

After the screenings, stay for a Q&A with Los Rakas and filmmakers Nicolas R Barili & Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi!

After the screenings, stay for a Q&A with filmmakers Nicklas R Barili & Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi from ¡Dímelo Rapiando!

LIVE music, 2 dance floors, Salsa & Bachata Classes, Bar, Mexican Food, Coat Check, and a vibrant community to connect with! All ages are welcome!

• GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!! Super Early Bird: $15 | Pre-Sale: $25 | Door: $30
• VOLUNTEER & COME FOR FREE! Every shift includes food and beverages.

The night will include:

• 7:30pm: Doors open with Ritmos Tropicales Dance Party!
• 8:00pm: Gender-inclusive Bachata & Salsa Dance Classes (no partner or experience necessary!)
• 9:30pm: Dominican Bachata Party with DJ Ron & Dance Party with DJ Jose Ruiz!
• 10:00pm: LIVE Salsa Concert on our mainstage!
• Bar & Food will be available all night!
• Party goes until 1:00am!

The vibe of this party will be like a spontaneous dance party that broke out in your kitchen, only if your kitchen had big wood floors, a great live band and sound system, and 300 of your friends, chosen family, and a few intriguing strangers…

Like all events at La Peña, this gathering is inclusive of all cultures, ages, orientations and identities so you can bring your whole self to the dance floor and be properly celebrated.

Get those dancing shoes ready, pick out your fabulous outfit, and come join us for a night of dancing with the incredible Orquesta Taino!

• GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!! Super Early Bird: $15 | Pre-Sale: $25 | Door: $30
• VOLUNTEER & COME FOR FREE! Every shift includes food and beverages.

The night will include:

• 7:30pm: Doors open with Ritmos Tropicales Dance Party!
• 8:00pm: Gender-inclusive Bachata & Salsa Dance Classes (no partner or experience necessary!)
• 9:30pm: Dominican Bachata Party with DJ Ron & Dance Party with DJ Jose Ruiz!
• 10:00pm: LIVE Salsa Concert by Orquesta Taino on our mainstage!
• Bar & Food will be available all night!
• Party goes until 1:00am!

The vibe of this party will be like a spontaneous dance party that broke out in your kitchen, only if your kitchen had big wood floors, a great live band and sound system, and 300 of your friends, chosen family, and a few intriguing strangers…

Like all events at La Peña, this gathering is inclusive of all cultures, ages, orientations and identities so you can bring your whole self to the dance floor and be properly celebrated.

LIVE music, 2 dance floors, Salsa & Bachata Classes, Bar, Mexican Food, Coat Check, and a vibrant community to connect with! All ages are welcome!

• GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!! Super Early Bird: $15 | Pre-Sale: $25 | Door: $30
• VOLUNTEER & COME FOR FREE! Every shift includes food and beverages.

The night will include:

• 7:30pm: Doors open with Ritmos Tropicales Dance Party!
• 8:00pm: Gender-inclusive Bachata & Salsa Dance Classes (no partner or experience necessary!)
• 9:30pm: Dominican Bachata Party with DJ Ron & Dance Party with DJ Jose Ruiz!
• 10:00pm: LIVE Salsa Concert with Conjunto Karabalí on our mainstage!
• Bar & Food will be available all night!
• Party goes until 1:00am!

The vibe of this party will be like a spontaneous dance party that broke out in your kitchen, only if your kitchen had big wood floors, a great live band and sound system, and 300 of your friends, chosen family, and a few intriguing strangers…

Like all events at La Peña, this gathering is inclusive of all cultures, ages, orientations and identities so you can bring your whole self to the dance floor and be properly celebrated.