Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Founded in 1979 by Chilean refugees and community supporters, La Peña Community Chorus has been performing Latin American New Song — Nueva Canción — for many years. Accompanying themselves on guitars, flutes, drums, and a large assortment of Latin American instruments, the Chorus has sung for schools, churches, homeless shelters, retirement homes, drug rehab centers, […]
Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Instructor: María de La Rosa Son jarocho is a community music that reflects the cycle of life in its poetic lyrics. Classes at La Peña focus instruction on jarana jarocha, singing (including poetry), and percussion (including zapateado dance), although all son jarocho instruments are welcomed. Emphasis is placed on learning basic […]
Capoeira Angola with Grupo de Capoeira Balanço de Angola Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm In person at La Peña Cultural Center **FREE Community Class on the last Wednesday of every month!** Come experience the spirit, music, and movement of Capoeira Angola with Grupo de Capoeira Balanço de Angola! We begin our class with one hour of […]
SPANISH FAMILY MUSIC CLASSES with Natalia Bernal For babies, toddlers, and kids to age 6 and their caregivers. Make an impact on your child’s growth…start young with music & second language learning! Click here to try a FREE class! SPRING SESSION: THURSDAYS, APRIL 10 – JUNE 26 (12 WEEKS) 9:15-10:00 AM FAMILY MUSIC CLASS (SPANISH) TEACHER: NATALIA […]
FAMILY MUSIC CLASS (SPANISH) with Natalia Bernal For babies, toddlers, and kids to age 6 and their caregivers. Make an impact on your child’s growth…start young with music & second language learning! Click here to try a FREE class! SPRING SESSION: THURSDAYS, APRIL 10 - JUNE 26 (12 WEEKS) 9:15-10:00 AM FAMILY MUSIC CLASS (SPANISH) TEACHER: NATALIA […]
La Peña Presents La Cumbia Dance Party! Dance with DJ Rabeat and special guest DJ Sizzle Fantastic, enjoy a cumbia dance class with Donaji, and celebrate in a welcoming, safe space! Happening monthly on second Thursdays. Special performance by our FemCumbia Workshop with Diana Olivares! Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am […]
