In Memory of my Mom
Honoring my mom’s life by continuing her work of creating opportunities and supporting the next generation.
Comedy Fundraiser
October 30, 2026
Room 808 808 Upshur St NW. Washington, DC 20011
7:30pm and 9:30PM
Join us for comedy, salteñas, and a special presentation by San Simón Sucre Virginia!
Ticket Sales will go toward the ABC Scholarship in memory of Janett Adams
LOCATION + HEADLINER
The first Bolivian-owned and operated comedy club in the United States. Founded by international touring comedian Martin Amini.
PERFORMANCES BY
SAN SIMON SUCRE VIRGINIA
The Fraternidad Folklórica Cultural Caporales San Simón Sucre - Filial Virginia is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Bolivian cultural heritage throughout the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan area. As a branch of the founding fraternity in Bolivia, it fosters identity and tradition through the passionate practice of the Caporal dance.
Through its tropas and figuras the fraternity combines faith, discipline, elegance, and power in every performance. Actively participating in cultural festivals, patronal parades, and community events, it has established itself as a benchmark for integration, cultural pride, and the transmission of Bolivian roots for the Hispanic community.
FOOD
MA’SITAS SALTEÑAS
About Ma’Sita’s Salteñas 🇧🇴
Ma’Sita’s began with a family recipe created nearly 40 years ago by Sandra and Jose Del Granado, who immigrated to the United States from Bolivia and brought with them the flavors, traditions, and love of their homeland.
What started as a cherished family tradition has grown into something much bigger. Today, Ma’Sita’s brings together generations, family, and the people who share our passion for preserving our roots while building something new. We honor where we came from while embracing who we are today and the future we are creating together.
Our mission is to share authentic Bolivian salteñas while preserving the flavors, traditions and sense of community that inspired Ma’Sita’s in the first place.
We’re proud to be based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and even prouder to introduce more people to a little piece of Bolivia, one salteña at a time. 🇧🇴❤
SUPPORT MA’SITAS BEYOND THE EVENT
Pre-order fresh-baked or frozen salteñas for Sunday pickup in Gaithersburg, MD. Catering is also available for events and special occasions.
ABOUT JANETT ADAMS
A life of purpose, advocacy and community.
My mom was born in the capital of the Bolivian Amazon. Her life was shaped early by loss, but she built a future through determination, education, and an unstoppable drive to create opportunities for others.
She became a trailblazer in media, culture, and community organizing in Wilmington, North Carolina, founding La Prensa de las Carolinas, Radio Mazima, Cape Fear Latina and the Azalea Latino stage. Her legacy lives on through the work of American Bolivian Collective and this scholarship in her name.
Apply for the ABC Scholarship:
$2,250 total
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $750
Deadline: November 9, 2026
Winner announced: December 10, 2026
Anyone with Bolivian heritage can apply
Supporting Bolivian Students in pursuing higher education and continuing a legacy of creating opportunities for others.
Can’t Make the Show?
You can still share the Scholarship or donate to support students. Donations are processed through the Bold Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and are tax-deductible.
100% of your contribution goes directly to students.