Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
María Elena Pacheco & Ernesto Hermoza Live in Concert Direct from Perú: An unforgettable night of music with two masters of guitar and violin La Peña is excited to welcome 4-time Grammy-nominated guitarist and musical director for Susana Baca, Ernesto Hermoza, to our humble stage to share his artistry with us in an intimate and […]
La Peña Presents La Cumbia Dance Party! Happening monthly on second Thursdays! Cumbia is back monthly at La Peña! Dance with DJ Rabeat, enjoy a Cumbia dance class, and celebrate in a welcoming, safe space! DATE: Thursday, May 8th | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Doors open at 7:30 PM TICKETS: Lapena.info/LaCumbia (case-sensitive) $10 […]
Join us for a FREE hour of song, hope, and community joy! Because we need it more than ever. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Event organized by Aya de León and Kaylah Marin Aya de León is the Poet Laureate of the City of Berkeley, a creative writing teacher at UC Berkeley, and the […]
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, and a vibrant, inclusive community. […]
Immigrant Voices Film Series: Prodigal Daughter Centering powerful immigrant stories through film. Join us for the Immigrant Voices Film Series every 3rd Tuesday at La Peña! Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Doors open: 7:00 PM | Screening at 7:30 PM | Runtime: 90 min Sliding Scale Tickets: $10-$25 – Pay what you can. Your support helps […]
Come join The La Peña Old Guard* “Third Wednesday” Gatherings: each time a different discussion topic! Open to all. Please spread the word! If you're planning on coming, RSVP to oldguard@lapena.org *What is La Peña OLD Guard? We are a group of progressives who came of political age during the 60’s, 70’s and early ‘80s, often, in […]
Remember the music jams? All ages, all instruments, all skill levels, all welcome, all fun! Mark your calendars for the return of these legendary music jams to La Peña, led by José Roberto Hernández! Las mermeladas musicales son un espacio donde la gente y sus instrumentos se juntan para hacer música, comunidad y compañerismo. It’s Wednesday…don’t you […]
Thanks to Life: A Violeta Parra Book Launch & Sing-Along with Ericka Verba Join us for a celebration of the life and work of Violeta Parra—Chilean musician, artist, and global symbol of resistance—through the launch of Thanks to Life, a new biography by Ericka Verba. Friday, May 23, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (doors […]
¡LASTESIS vienen a La Peña! IMPORTANT: please note that this event will be primarily in Spanish, with option of partial English translation. We'll do our best to accommodate everyone! Thank you, and let us know if you have any questions! Ven y participa de este taller de 3 módulos a cargo de Colectivo LASTESIS. El […]
CHILE IN THEIR HEARTS: Book Launch & Conversation with Author John Dinges Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Doors open at 5:30 PM FREE EVENT | La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA RSVP at: Lapena.info/John-Dinges (case-sensitive) | Sign up to Volunteer here! Join us for an evening uncovering an untold […]
La Rumba me Llama: Honrando los Antepasados: Una celebración de música Afro-Cubana Director and culture bearer Einar Leliebre Nuñez has selected top-notch musicians and dancers to perform at this unique celebration, which will honor the legacy of the rumbero/as who have illuminated the path. Creating a tradition following last year’s successful event, the show will bring together Cubans, Caribbeans, Latinos, […]