A cultural residency rooted in return, resistance, and rhythm
Summer 2025 | Santurce, Puerto Rico
Welcome to La Sala
This summer, Diaspo Rico and Casa Saffra transform a home in Santurce into La Sala Libre—a 7-weekend residency and creative house that reclaims space for la cultura, la memoria y el jangueo con propósito. From late-night DJ sets and live performances to deep community conversations and local vendors, La Sala is el living room del pueblo.
Many Spaces, One Purpose
La Sala Libre is designed around multiple dynamic areas that invite you to engage, reflect, and build together:
Experiential Space
Home to the Diaspo Rico installation and testimonial booth, this is a space to pause, listen, and share stories of migration, return, and identity.
Multimedia displays + audio portraits
Record your own migration story in the booth
A space to witness, remember, and imagine new futures
El Jangueo
Where the rhythm meets the resistance. This is our gathering space for:
Sala Sessions: DJ Sets + Listening Sessions
Sala Chats: talks on gentrification, diasporican identity, queer futures & more
Perreo, poetry, and political education—todo junto
La Cafetera + La Marketa
Refuel, support local, and connect with community:
Cafe Saffra: Chill café corner with rotating food & drink vendors
Shop La Marketa, a curated pop-up featuring local brands, artisans, and Boricua entrepreneurs
Hang out, talk story, and build con cariño
UPCOMING
Fridays from 12 PM to 8 PM | Saturdays & Sundays from 11 AM to 6 PM.
Casa Saffra-La Placita Santurce | 262 Calle Canals, San Juan
Every weekend features a curated mix of:
Live DJs & Open Decks
Sala Sessions: Performances & Poetry
Outdoor Film Nights
Sala Chats (Community Conversations)
La Marketa: Local Vendors & Pop-Ups
La Cafetera: Café & Bochinche Zone
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WEEKLY PROGRAMMING
DJs: Tap In to Open Decks
Are you a DJ, selector, or sonic storyteller? Want to be part of the soundscape at La Sala Libre? We’re hosting Open Decks every weekend for DJs of all levels and styles.
Submit your info to get on deck:
Migration in Motion
On view during the residency: Diaspo Rico, the transmedia storytelling project by Mikey Cordero, explores the journeys of Puerto Rican families across migration, memory, and return. Featuring portraits, films, and interactive installations that span generations.
Also screening: short films & documentaries on gentrification, identity, and Puerto Rican resistance.
Thank you to our contributors:
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262 Calle Canals
San Juan, PR 00907
Hours
Friday–Sunday
10am–7pm