Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
La Peña Cultural Center and the Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop are thrilled to invite you to "RESPIRA: a presentation from students and practitioners of the children and adult Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshops! This showcase will feature songs and performances interpreted by La Peña students in collaboration with Bomba y Plena practitioners […]
Our popular beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series returns to La Peña on Tuesdays in June! This is a 4-week series designed for beginner students to learn and enjoy three popular Latin dance styles: Salsa, Bachata and Merengue! Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through […]
Verano de visitas!! Maestro Patricio Hidalgo en la casa — vengan a tomar su taller de Jarana y Canto! Come take a workshop on Jarana and Singing with Maestro Patricio! Wednesday, June 7th, 7pm-9pm at La Peña (3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705) $25 drop-in For more information contact María de la Rosa (mariadlr4@gmail.com or […]
Get ready for La Mixta Criolla!! Mark June 16th on your calendar, invite all your friends, and prepare your best dance moves! GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!! Super Early Bird: $15 | Pre-Sale: $25 | Door: $30 VOLUNTEER & COME FOR FREE! Every shift includes free food and beverages. The night will include: 7:30pm: […]
La Peña is pleased to invite you to our most popular vendor fair: TIANGUIS: LA PEÑA COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY! This year’s event will be held outdoors on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 from 12am-6pm and will focus on celebrating artists and vendors from the Bay Area, especially those who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of […]