Granada House, a stylish and welcoming event space, has opened in North Park only steps away from the community’s emblematic Mini Park.
Kyle Palanuik, who founded the venue with his wife, Paige, said the neighborhood needed an events hub that could host public and private events, live music and community gatherings.
When the Palanuiks first took over the building at 3855 Granada Avenue last year, their initial plan was to use it as an office for Kyle’s day job. After renovating the space and putting Paige’s interior design skills into play, they and two friends, Jim Sakrison and Anthony Cafiso, transformed it into a stunning event space.
As active members of the community who volunteer and serve on local boards and foundations, the four felt inclined to create an “approachable place for people doing good work.”
“Our main focus, the thing that all four of us see eye to eye on, is the goal of gathering people together as much as possible in an approachable way,” Kyle said.
People can book the space—which can seat at least 30 people and host 70 standing guests–and, if needed, solicit event planning and design services from Granada House. Party rentals are available for items like glassware, cocktail tables, chairs and more. The space also includes a private bathroom and kitchenette.
Artwork from local artists will be exhibited in the venue’s gallery and private office spaces on the second floor will be up for rent as they become available.
To promote collaboration and community, Granada House is hosting the North Park Piano and plans to add free public events like Jazz Nights on Thursdays and donation-based yoga classes on Mondays.
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Roxana Becerril is a freelance writer.