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 […]
The Starry Plough & La Peña: 50 years of Support, Friendship, & Solidarity Celebrating 50 years of solidarity! Join us May 3rd for music, history, and community as we honor The Starry Plough & La Peña! Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 | 8pm-9:30pm (doors 7:30pm) Tickets: Lapena.info/Starry-Plough (case-sensitive) $5-$25 sliding scale The Starry Plough and La […]
La Peña Presents La Cumbia Dance Party! Happening monthly on second Thursdays! DATE: Second Thursdays of the month starting on February 13th, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am TICKETS: $10 for online presale (single ticket) | $15 for two tickets (Bring a friend – only $7.50 per ticket! Online only.) | $15 at the door (single ticket). […]
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. All […]
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 […]