John Leguizamo to chair OLA’s ‘Sabor 2025’ fundraiser in Sag Harbor
Celebrating 23 years of service, OLA of Eastern Long Island will hold its signature Sabor cocktail fundraiser Thursday, July 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Church in Sag Harbor, to be chaired by acclaimed actor, comedian, playwright, and producer John Leguizamo.
“We are so excited about this year’s Sabor event,” said Minerva Perez, executive director of OLA. “And given our commitment to celebrating Latino artistic production in addition to our central advocacy mission, we are thrilled to have John Leguizamo serve as the chair of this event. Both on and off stage he is a dedicated advocate for Latino and immigrant rights and causes, and we are so proud of this collaboration.”
Leguizamo, who is Colombian-American, has won a Primetime Emmy Award for his variety special “John Leguizamo: Freak” and has received a Special Tony Award recognizing his body of work and his commitment to bringing diverse stories and audiences to Broadway. He was nominated for the 2018 Tony Award for Best Play for Latin History for “Morons,” a one-man show written and produced by Leguizamo that highlights the role of Latinos in American history.
Sabor will feature Mexican tapas prepared by La Fondita’s Chef de Cocina Juan Gerónimo, cocktails made with award-winning mezcal from Dos Hombres, owned by the principal actors of the celebrated series “Breaking Bad,” wines from Wölffer Estate Vineyard, and other beverages from Peconic Beverage.
Music will be performed by Latin Moon, featuring percussionist Carolina Fuentes (aka Mila Tina), vocalist and pianist Carolina Kohn, and saxophonist and flutist Julie Bluestone. A silent auction curated by Yubal Márquez Fleites of Arte Collective Contemporary & Fine Art will also be held at the event.
OLA of Eastern Long Island, founded in 2002, advocates for just and inclusive government and school policies for Latino families on Long Island’s East End.
The Church is located at 48 Madison St. Sag Harbor. Tickets can be purchased online at tinyurl.com/OLASabor2025.
