Interested in RUMBA and the Afro-Cuban Tradition? We have these 2 music classes back-to-back at La Peña that explore the musicality of Cuban Rumba and more! Note: classes are taught in spanish, but english speakers are welcome to join if you're comfortable with limited translation. CLASE 1: Lunes, 7:00pm – 8:15pm @La Peña LA RUMBA ME […]

Join this fun class with instructor Momo Lebeau!! Contact classes@lapena.org for all details and registration. Class imparted by www.bodywerkdance.com

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 […]

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 […]

We are kicking off the Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop season with our first Family Workshop on Sunday, August 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm. Our Family Workshop is designed for children, youth, teens, and adults to engage in the practice and learning of the musical traditions of Bomba as well as Plena as a family. […]

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!