Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
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 […]
Our BAILA’s are just getting better: dust off your dancing shoes for an epic night with live music & vibrant community energy! Join us for an evening featuring live music, not one but two dance floors, a gender-inclusive salsa and bachata dance class, a fundraising bar, delicious food from our partners at Los Cilantros, complimentary coat check, […]
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 an evening of music on July 20th! Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the show kicks off at 8:00 PM. TICKETS HERE. First up is Kali Orkestar, a vibrant ensemble specializing in Romani (Gypsy) Brass music from across the Balkans. Lifelong friends Tano Brock and Benji Rifati will take you on a […]
Every third Sunday of the month from 2:30pm-5:00pm in our Lounge! Join us for this Cuban Rumba Community Jam that has been held at La Peña for many years. Led by percussionist and culture bearer Bruce Williams. Free / donations encouraged Family-friendly event Bring your instruments if you have them!