Keep warm this winter with spicy salsa music at Salsa by the Creek - it's going to be caliente!

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Welcome to Salsa by the Creek hosted by Puffin Cultural Forum as a benefit performance for Teaneck Creek Conservancy! Get ready to enjoy the best Salsa music in town on February 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM (Doors open at 12:50). Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, and great company with Maria Raquel Trio featuring:

• Maria Raquel (Singer): a Colombian singer who has been based in New York since 2016. She has performed at festivals around the world such as the Tel Aviv Jazz Festival, the Summer Arts Festival, Color Es Festival, and the Stowe Jazz Festival. She has taken her talent from Colombia to Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, and now to the United States of America.

• César Orozco Bio (Pianist): a prolific Cuban/Venezuelan pianist, violinist, vocalist, composer, arranger, producer, educator, and a Latin Grammy Award winner.

• Pablo Bencid Bio (Drummer/Percussionist) is a Grammy nominated Venezuelan born and New York based Drummer/ percussionist/engineer/educator. Pablo is an extremely versatile musician who has mastered numerous musical styles ranging from Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian, funk, world music.

Make the experience absolutely memorable with a Salsa dance lesson prior to the performance. Learn the rhythms of salsa from dancer and instructor, Marielys Molina is currently on Broadway in Buena Vista Socail Club. No experience necessary - beginners are welcome! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to Salsa in a intimate 30-minute session with a professional dancer. (Space limited - get these special tickets now).

General Admission : $35 per person
VIP (General Admission + Salsa lesson): $75 per person
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General admission tickets include 1 appetizer, 1 drink, in addition to admission. Additional food and beverage will be available for sale during the event.