Embrace Your Inner Feminine Power: A 3-Day Dance Course Mondays: March 10, 17, & 24 - 2024 | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Join us for a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment through the vibrant rhythms of folkloric cumbia! This 3-class series is open to everyone and focuses on feminine empowerment. We […]

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 […]

FREE pop-up intro class! Come experience this amazing FREE pop-up class to kick off Wapau! Lead Shines 8-week Bachata Fusion class series! Details: Free Community Class 8-Week Bachata Training Team Series All levels, no partner required All gender inclusive 8:00 - 9:30pm La Peña Cultural Center $150 + fees   Our Mission: To uplift trans […]

Join this fun class with instructor Momo Lebeau!! About Bodywerk Dance Classes: Bodywerk Dance offers a variety of different classes, all taught by award winning instructor, Momo LeBeau. We feature a fusion of Hip Hop, Afrobeats, Dancehall, jazz and many other dance styles. Bodywerk is a dynamic hip hop dance jam, good for all levels, […]

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, […]

La Peña Cultural Center is teaming up with The New Parkway for Karma Cinema Wednesdays this March! Join us every Wednesday in March 2025 for Karma Cinema Wednesdays at The New Parkway Theater in Oakland! This special collaboration between La Peña Cultural Center and The New Parkway allows you to enjoy a film while directly […]

MARCH 12 CLASS IS CANCELED See you next Wednesday! 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 […]

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 SCHEDULE: Thursdays, January 9 - March 13 9:15 - 10:00 AM (Spanish) Teacher: Natalia Bernal […]

La Peña Presents La Cumbia Dance Party: happening monthly on second Thursdays! DATE: 2nd Thursdays of the month | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am TICKETS:  $10 for online presale (single ticket) $15 for two tickets (Bring a friend – only $7.50 per ticket! Online only.) $15 at the door (single ticket) La Peña Members: Use […]

Celebrate International Women's Month at La Peña! Support and be inspired by powerful women of color on our stage! The Empowering Women of Color Open Mic is back at La Peña for this 2025 Spring Season! Join us for an evening filled with live music, powerful performances, captivating spoken word, radical storytelling, and much more. This […]

Saturdays, 10:30am – 11:30 am |March 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 instructor is happy to translate […]

We're excited to announce the return of our Immigration Rights Workshop for Allies: “Become an Immigration Rights Ambassador” (In English) Due to the success of the last workshop and ongoing community interest, we've scheduled additional sessions for March 2025. This workshop will cover how ICE operates, how they collect information, and what to do during […]

"With all the madness happening in the world right now, lets come together to feel inspired and heal through music to refuel our spirits for creating a brighter future." Sign up to volunteer and come for FREE: https://lapena.info/LoCuraVolunteer LOCURA AND DOS BANDOLEROS AT LA PEÑA MARCH 15TH, 2025. 8:00pm-10:00pm (Doors at 7:30pm) ABOUT: This will […]

Brazilian Dance with Tainah Damasceno Brazil is a country that is rich in music and dance. Often what is advertised as Brazilian dance in the United States, is only what has been explored in the North-East and South-East of Brazil. Now you have the opportunity to experience a wider variety of dances encompassing the entirety […]

Sundays, 11:30am – 1:00pm. Cost: Drop-in $35 Adults, all levels.  This class includes basic skills, improvisation techniques, choreography, and developing skills to dance in a Batey or community jam. Teenagers with some dance experience welcomed (please email for info). Folks interested in practicing Bomba percussion during the class are welcome (some experience in playing Bomba is […]

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!   More about the Afro-Cuban […]