Underneath the Soles – Outdoor Art Installation

FREE ADMISSION This is a special one-day outdoor installation by Chilean artist and teacher Ximena Sosa, who uses her works of art to promote social justice. "Underneath the Soles" is a travelling installation created for public spaces. It has been presented in Streets of Mexico and the United States. It includes more than 80 stories […]

Frida Kahlo: Tree of Hope Performance

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

Doors open at 7:30pm / Performance start at 8pm $10 Advance / $12 Door  *** This event is all ages ***   Celebrate Frida Kahlo's 110th birthday with a very special performance paying homage to this iconic Mexican artist. "Frida Kahlo: Tree of Hope" is a mix of Tableau Vivant, known in English as "living picture", concert, and […]

¡Batey Boricua! Puerto Rican Song & Dance Jam

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

Bay Are Bomba y Plena Workshop presents:  ¡BATEY BORICUA! Door Cover: $5- $10  (Sliding Scale) Proceeds go to support the Bomba y Plena Workshop and La Peña! Join us for another very special Batey Boricua with live Puerto Rican music and dance! This is a family friendly event where all are invited to participate and […]

Event Series Young People’s Open Mic

Young People’s Open Mic

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

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!

Fandango Jarocho & School Supply Drive

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

Enjoy a lively evening of music, dancing, and zapateado– bring your dance shoes and instruments, or just come and enjoy the music and dance! There is no entrance fee, but any monetary donations are accepted in support of programming at La Peña. Plus, we will be collecting school supplies for the children of farmworkers through […]

Event Series Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón

Cajón is King: Afro-Peruvian Film and Performance

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

$12 Advance / $15 Door Doors open at 7:45pm / Film & Live Performance at 8pm   Join film director Eve A. Ma, for a special film screening of her recently completed award-winning documentary film Masters of Rhythm. Shot in Peru, the film focuses on Afro-Peruvian music, dance and culture and especially on the cajón, a percussion instrument developed by […]