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Lunada New Moon Fest 2026

June 14 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

For the past 25 years, Lunada Literary Lounge has gathered on the full moon to honor spoken word, poetry, musica, and literatura. On its silver anniversary, Galería will instead gather under the new moon, holding three seasonal gatherings on April 17, June 14, and October 10, 2026. 

Although shrouded in darkness, the new moon signifies new beginnings, limitless possibilities, and rejuvenation.This lunar phase allows us to set intentions with a blank slate, and give ourselves and our community moments to re-energize with art and the words of our community during destabilization and high anxiety. 

The ritual of gathering transforms to fulfill what we as a community need to thrive. As we lead up to each seasonal gathering, poets will join us along the way providing offerings of their work in digital format. Join Galería de la Raza on Wednesday, November 5 at Studio 24 for the third installment of Lunada Literary Lounge this season! Returning to host and curate our Fall lineup is Mission homeboy and writer Norman Zelaya.

Free admission.

About the Feature

Joseph Rios, a former poet laureate of Fresno (2023-2025) and a Wallace Stegner Fellow at Standford University. Rios is the author of Shadowboxing: Poems & Impersonations, which won the American Book Award in 2018. In addition to his accomplishments, he was a fellow with Macondo, Canto Mundo, and the Academy of American Poets. He has also been featured in Poets and Writers magazine, KVPR, Forum at KQED, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Rios currently resides in Fresno.

About the DJ

Eryka, (they/them) originally from Southern California, has made the Bay Area their home for the past 15 years. Eryka’s musical journey began with their grandfather’s mid-century stereo, where they were immersed in marimba, bolero, mambo, and classic country. Raised amidst diverse musical influences—from their father’s classic rock to their mother’s Madonna and disco—Eryka absorbed a rich tapestry of sounds.

Eryka started DJing at house parties during their teens, and these days host intimate listening sessions and creating emotion-evoking mixes for events.

Galería de la Raza

Galería de la Raza Studio 24

2779 Folsom St. Suite A
San Francisco, California 94110 United States + Google Map