This past Monday, April 24th, we received a very special visit at La Peña from Chilean Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdés and Consul General of Chile Jaime Alliende, along with their respective teams coming from San Francisco and all the way from Washington DC. We talked about the history of La Peña and why it’s so important to keep cultural homeplaces like this alive and thriving! We are excited about the future collaborations that were brought to the table and the different ways in which this work can and will continue to be supported. Thank you so much!

Our Empowering People of Color Open Mic keeps getting stronger and giving us so much joy!! Join us for this monthly open mic at La Peña that uplifts the experiences and talents of BIPOC, Women, LGBTQAI+ folks, Immigrants / Migrants, and all other voices that have been historically erased, marginalized, and under/misrepresented. We want to hear you, support you, and transform the world with you!

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Check out Conjunto Karabalí bringing the energy up through the roof at La Peña’s monthly BAILA party! Conjunto Karabalí is a group that perfectly exemplifies how much talent lives here in the Bay…

Musicians: Karl Perazzo-Conga/co-director Mike Spiro-Bata/misc percussion/co-director Juan Luis Perez-lead vocal John Calloway-piano Steve Senft-bass Kai Lyons-Tres Miguel Martinez-Flute Alberto Palomino-Bongo Craig Bryant-Trombone Mike Rinta-Trombone Bill Ortega Jr.-Trumpet Debi Perazzo-Management

Filmed and Directed by Francisco Nuñez Capriles and Leo Maco

Edited by Carlos Pino

Produced by Corey Raynor