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 – 9:00pm  In person at La Peña Cultural Center IMPORTANT: For questions and to register to this class, please contact the instructor Sergio Bitencourt at sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com. Come experience the spirit, music, and movement of Capoeira Angola with GRUPO NO BALANÇO D’ANGOLA! Capoeira No Balanço D’Angola aims to preserve and protect the Afro-Brazilian rhythms, […]

Join teacher Natalia Bernal for a fun Spanish music and movement class for babies & kids to age 6 and their caregivers! Spanish not required! CLICK HERE TO TRY A FREE CLASS Sing, dance, play instruments! Bond with your little one and connect with other families! Boost your child's brain development with music and language […]

Join teacher Natalia Bernal for a fun bilingual music and movement class for babies & kids to age 6 and their caregivers! Spanish not required! CLICK HERE TO TRY A FREE CLASS Sing, dance, play instruments! Bond with your little one and connect with other families! Boost your child's brain development with music and language […]

Join us on July 12th for an empowering night of music and dialogue with Holly Near, Tammy Hall, Jan Martinelli, Djérae Lucas, Mia Pixley, and Diana Gameros! We'll be celebrating femme/gender fluid musicians in the Bay Area through the transformative power of music as artists come together to share their stories and talents. Friday, July 12th. 7pm-10pm. […]

Saturdays, 10:30am – 12:30 pm | June 8 - July 27, 2024 In person at La Peña Cultural Center. $20 drop-ins. This class focuses on a variety of Afro-Peruvian dance rhythms and music. No previous experience needed, come join us! Instructor Gabriela Shiroma. All levels are welcome! Classes are taught mainly in Spanish but the […]

Join us for a benefit event for displaced and impacted families in the Congo, Palestine, and Sudan! This event will include live drumming, a round table panel and words from guest speakers, and a hip hop show featuring DJ Ari B, Amihan, Alyssa tha G, MC Pauze and the Bay Area's very own Equipto.  WHEN: July 14th, […]