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(Limited amount of space on performance list please arrive early to sign up!) People’s Mic is a monthly event that cultivates expression reflective of its surrounding communities. We support work that promotes critical thought, joy and inspiration. Come and speak your story, share your poetry or music on the mic. Whether you are a performer […]
$25 adv,stu,sr / $28 door In Spanish, dar a luz means to give birth. This definition symbolizes the heart of Luz-- a flamenco project honoring mothers who live and work as artists. Luz will explore the labors and joys found in balancing a life as caregiver and creator. It will feature choreography by award-winning artist, […]
WHAT: Skepticism in the Gym: Exceeding Fitness Goals with Science, Evidence, and Critical Thinking Pseudoscience is pervasive in the fitness industry, from extraordinary claims to common misconceptions. Bodybuilding, itself a rather extraordinary claim, is often worse. This talk addresses common misconceptions and excuses about fitness derived from the presenter's research and journey to fitness. The […]
Friday, February 12, 2016, 8:00 pm Tickets: $20 advance, $30 Door; Seniors and Students $15 online only, must present ID at door. Diaspora Arts Connection proudly presents Zahra Noorbakhsh's "All Atheists are Muslim," written and performed by Zahra Noorbakhsh, directed by Lisa Marie Rollins, developed with W. Kamau Bell. About the show: Can Zahra have […]
Argentine Tango w/ Gigi & Warren Jensen 7:30 – 8:30 pm Tango Class for Beginners w/ Warren & Gigi 8:30 – 11:30 pm Milonguita in the Theater w/ Live Music $12 party or class / $18 party + class Traditional & Alternative music, light refreshments Live Music 1/21: Marcel Puig (guitar) & Seth Asarnow (bandoneón)playing […]
FREE Film starts at 6pm, and the fandango starts at 8pm Before the fandango, enjoy a film screening of Antes Como Antes, Ahora Como Ahora, followed by a Q & A! The documentary is about Son Jarocho redefining itself at the crossroads of globalization--it's simultaneously a celebration of Son's diversity, while also affirming the close […]
$12 adv, $15 Door The Jimmy Grant Ensemble performs primarily in the style of Django Reinhardt, infusing swing era pieces, original work, and traditional gypsy tunes with the jazz guitar pioneer’s crunchy rhythms and hot harmonies. Guitarist Jimmy Grant, the ensemble’s leader, has a style that synthesizes a rich blend of Russian folk, bluegrass, celtic […]
$5 Kids, $6 Adults Dance-along, Sing-along, and play-along fun for Children and families!Patricia Bulitt is a dancer, interdisciplinary artist, storyteller, and teaching artistpatricia-bullit who has worked at many pre-schools and elementary schools. Bonnie Lockhart is an Oakland, California-based singer, songwriter and educator. Bonnie has two recent albums for children, families, and teachers. Powered by Eventbrite
$5 suggested donation Gail Dobson Trio, Gail-vocals and percussion, with Luke Westbrook on guitar, and Masaru Koga-saxes/flutes/percussion, performing the music of Jobim, Wayne Shorter, Sting, Gershwin, Cure, music from their recent EP-“How Fragile We Are”. They will be joined by some of the percussionist from La Péna’s Latin/Jazz Orchestra! Following their set will be a Vocal Showcase-La […]
Join us for BEYOND DREAMS pt. 3 Saturday FEBRUARY 20th! Featuring performances by BAMBU NAIMA SHALHOUB DIANA GAMEROS KIN FOLKZ STEELO (DJ set) HOSTED by RAW- G IMMIGRATION PANEL DISCUSSION W/ ALL THE ARTISTS Moderated by DAVEY D starts at 7PM Live Painting by James Gayles Art $12 Advance, $16 Door Beyond Dreams is a series […]
Free/Donations Encouraged Folkloric Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Dance The Sunday Lounge Rumba has been going on at La Peña for the past 12 years and we want to see it continue. We highly encourage participants to donate to ensure that we keep this community participatory event alive! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric drums, dances, and songs […]
$12 Adv,Sr,Stu $15 At the Door Sparked by the death of his father and birth of his daughter, Comedian Bill Santiago goes in search of answers at the border of science and religion, exploring the comic nature of the cosmic quest for understanding existence, life and death...
Free /Donations Encouraged Live acoustic performances, with Djs spinning #Hiphop #jazz and much more. Dj Chill Statis from KPFA's Sideshow Radio will be hosting special guest djs, artists and activists. Live broadcast: Sideshow program 12-2am. For those who want to listen, there will be a live broadcast on KPFA's 94.1 FM, 89.3 FM KPFB in […]
Sparked by the death of his father and birth of his daughter, Comedian Bill Santiago goes in search of answers at the border of science and religion, exploring the comic nature of the cosmic quest for understanding existence, life and death... This is a hysterical existential stand-up that you won't want to miss! TWO NIGHTS […]
Attention Salsa Dancers (beginners encouraged)! Every last Monday of the month, the Josh Jones Orchestra brings the raw power of salsa dura to La Peña’s stage. Every last Monday in 2016! The band will perform songs from your favorite salsa artists including Eddie Palmieri, Beny Moré, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, El Canario, Celia Cruz and […]
Joshua Walters will present a day-long workshop of theater, music and comedy. Come check out different workshops from theater makers Stephan Golux, Gabriel Aranda and a new improvisational theater form entitled: #UNPLUG. This day-long event is part of Reboot's National Day of UnPlugging, which spurs events around the country where participants disconnect from the digital to […]
Learn Jerez style palmas with Luis de la Tota, presented by the Bay Area Flamenco Festival! Saturday & Sun, March 5-6 10:00-11:30 am $50 (both days 3hrs) $30 (one day 1.5hrs) $40 at the door Open to all levels http://bayareaflamencofestival.org LUIS DE LA TOTA BIOGRAPHY Luis is a beloved teacher known for his ability to […]
2016 Preliminary Finals is FREE and open to the public! Celebrate the voices of 21st century America! Youth Speaks hosted the first Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam in 1997, the first poetry slam for teenagers in the country. The annual slam (an Olympic-style poetry competition) features hundreds of young writers, emcees, and performers from throughout […]
Learn Jerez style palmas with Luis de la Tota, presented by the Bay Area Flamenco Festival! Saturday & Sun, March 5-6 10:00-11:30 am $50 (both days 3hrs) $30 (one day 1.5hrs) $40 at the door Open to all levels http://bayareaflamencofestival.org LUIS DE LA TOTA BIOGRAPHY Luis is a beloved teacher known for his ability to […]
This workshop is for any percussionist that would like to learn about Cajon Flamenco Rhythms. This 2-hour workshop with Luis de la Tota is presented by the Bay Area Flamenco Festival! Sunday, March 6 1 -3 pm $40 (advance ticket) $50 at the door http://bayareaflamencofestival.org LUIS DE LA TOTA BIOGRAPHY Luis is a beloved teacher known […]
$12 in Advance, $15 at the door Mothers, sisters, daughters, girlfriends, unite! Every woman is a working woman! Come celebrate with us the ongoing struggle of women all over the world and against the trivialization of this day by our consumer society. We will sing, a toda voz, songs and poetry by and about outstanding […]