
06/13/2025
Join & TONIGHT for ¡WEPA! Fest, a celebration of Puerto Rican culture and heritage.
TONIGHT, Friday, June 13, 5 - 10p
Admission is free with RSVP
Street Closure: S 1ST St between Reed & William will be closed — expect traffic delays and limited parking
RSVP:
maclaarte.org (http://maclaarte.org)
(Link in Profile)
It’s the second year of this free, family-friendly celebration of Puerto Rican and Caribbean music, culture, food, and people, in Downtown San José.
Live Performances By:
Orquesta Taino – A big band Salsa and Latin Jazz powerhouse led by percussionist/vocalist Aaron Routtenberg, honoring the legacy of icons like Tito Puente and Ray Barretto.
Edgardo Cambón & Candela – master percussionist and lead vocalist, Edgardo has performed or recorded with icons including Carlos Santana, Chucho Valdés, and Eddie Palmieri. He leads Candela, a vibrant Salsa band known for original compositions, fiery percussion, and infectious stage energy.
– Brothers Earl and Henry Miranda Jr. lead this high-energy Puerto Rican ensemble blending Jíbaro roots with Salsa swing. Their electrifying sets often feature Grammy-winning collaborators like W***y Torres.
– Originally from Cuba, DJ Leydis infuses her sets with Latin, Caribbean, R&B, and hip-hop rhythms, creating a global dance experience that has earned her collaborations with stars like Erykah Badu and Questlove.
This free, family-friendly event takes place outside at Parque de at Parque de los Pobladores, in front of MACLA in downtown San José’s South First Area (SoFA)
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