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Free/Donations Encouraged 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 attendees to donate online to ensure that we keep this community event alive! Folkloric Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Dance Every 1st & 3rd Sunday! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric […]
(Version en Español mas abajo) De Rompe y Raja Cultural Association presents: Afro-Peruvian Day Celebrations at La Peña Cultural Center! To buy your tickets in Advance for $15, contact De Rompe y Raja Cultural Association: derompeyraja_info@gmail.com 510-692-3057 (Peta Robles) The evening starts with traditional Afro-Peruvian music presented by De Rompe y Raja Cultural Association, followed […]
Donation-based entry: $5-$10 Sliding Scale This is an all ages jam, held by the Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop! This event is family friendly and encourages your participation. We will dance, sing, play drums and enjoy delicious food by Los Cilantros. Bring your voice, barriles, faldas and maracas as we sing, play and dance in […]
This event will not take place during the summer. The next Skeptics Talk will be in September.
Free/Donations Encouraged 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 attendees to donate online to ensure that we keep this community event alive! Folkloric Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Dance Every 1st & 3rd Sunday! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban […]
Youth ages 17 and younger can present their music, poetry, dance, theater, comedy, special talent in a safe and fun environment. Each night will feature a different Bay Area kid performer. Anyone can sign up for an open mic spot before and after the main performer. We hope to see you and bring your friends!
FREE - Donations of any size are welcome and greatly appreciated! Our June 21 Fandango features special guests from Mexico, Patricio Hidalgo and Yaratzé Hidalgo Sandoval! Check them out at the Fandango and again in Las Peteneras! Enjoy a lively evening of son jarocho music, dancing, and zapateado– bring your dance shoes and instruments, or […]
Door Cover: $4.44 in advance online / $8 at the door ($9 with credit card) DJ José Ruíz is back at La Peña! Get ready to dance to a variety of rhythms from Latin America and around the globe in celebration of La Peña's 44th Anniversary! We'll be giving free La Peña sunglasses to the […]
$50 VIP orchestra / $30 orchestra / $25 mezzanine Doors open 6:30pm / Show starts at 7pm PLEASE NOTE: This event will take place at Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th Street San Francisco, CA, 94110. Las Peteneras is the fourth and final installment of La Peña Cultural Center’s concert series examining the role of women […]