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This event will be a beautiful opportunity to gather and honor the life, music, friendship, and eternal legacy of our beloved Rafael Manríquez. It will be a celebration of his life, music compositions, and decades as La Peña's cultural ambassador. TICKETS | VOLUNTEER AND COME FOR FREE! About Rafael Manríquez (3/27/1947-6/26/2013) Rafael Manríquez was a beloved artist, […]
Come have dinner at Los Cilantros on Sunday, May 5th 2024 and celebrate their Grand Re-Re-Opening with Live Music! PLUS: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the perfect Mexican Menu. Doors open at 5:30pm with special menu Performance by Rogelio Buenaventura 6pm-8pm A bit about Los Cilantros' journey: Los Cilantros reopened in the La Peña Cultural […]
Get ready to dance the night away with Bululú at La Peña! Prepare to immerse yourself in the pulsating rhythms of Latin dance and the soul-stirring melodies of Venezuelan music at “El Big Bang Dance Party with Bululú!” Join us Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets […]
SERIES DESCRIPTION Beginners Class Series (4 sessions) Mondays 6:15pm-7:15pm. May 13 - June 10, 2024. REGISTER HERE. Already took this class or are familiar with the basics? Try the Intermediate one HERE! This is a 4-class series designed for beginner students with little to no experience to learn and enjoy three popular Latin dance styles: […]
Following the success of our Beginners Dance Class Series, La Peña is excited to present the third round of our Intermediate Class Series: Mondays 7:30pm - 8:30pm. May 13 - June 10, 2024. REGISTER HERE. You haven’t taken the Beginners class yet? Are you new to these dance rhythms or have no dance experience at […]
Our BAILA's are just getting better: 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 dynamic dance floors, a gender-inclusive salsa and bachata dance class, a bar, delicious food from our partners at Los Cilantros, complimentary coat […]
Join us for La Peña's first Community Archiving Workshop and Radical Book and Poster Sale Fundraiser on May 18, 2pm-6pm! Learn about La Peña's archive and history, and our efforts to preserve it Receive training in archiving and cataloging techniques Explore the amazing posters and photos in our collection Work alongside other volunteers to expand […]
The legendary Seattle performance, experience, and dance party, INDIGEQUEER, is coming to The Bay! Dancing, live music and performances with featured artists TBA! Live Indigequeer dance music from your host, artist and dj "the evening star." Listen to their new single "DONT LET THEM COLONIZE THAT PUSSY," streaming everywhere. Saturday, May 18th, 9pm-1:30am Tickets $15-$35 […]
"Cuban Fusion: The Transnational Cuban Alternative Music Scene" by Dr. Eva Silot Bravo. Published by Palgrave Macmillan. Join Dr. Eva Silot Bravo, discussant Dr. Umi Vaughan, and surprise guest musicians for a lively afternoon celebrating Eva's latest book, "Cuban Fusion: The Transnational Cuban Alternative Music Scene." Explore Cuba's musical diaspora, enjoy delicious food from Los […]
La Peña Cultural Center and the Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop are thrilled to invite you to 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 and […]
Afro-Cuban music for all ages, along with two open-level music classes! Director and culture bearer Einar Leliebre Nuñez has selected top-notch musicians and dancers to perform at this one-of-a-kind Bay Area Festival! We will bring together Cubans, Caribbeans, Latinos, and people from the African Diaspora, as well as allies and supporters of culture from all […]