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Welcome to the Gypsy Jazz Jam Session hosted by the local based guitarist Jimmy Grant and Javier Jimenez. Are you a local musician looking for a Jam on the Styles of Gypsy Jazz, Flamenco, or Jazz? Bring your instrument and jam meting other local musicians in the style.. 7-10pm http://jimmygrant.net http://www.barriomanouche.com
The theater is closed today for a private party. For information on renting our space visit https://lapena.org/rentals/.
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 participants to donate to ensure that we keep this community participatory event alive! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric drums, dances, and songs of rumba. Rumba is the […]
Donations encouraged (Limited amount of space on performance list please arrive early to sign up!) People’s Mic is a monthly event that cultivates expression reflective of its surrounding communities. We support work that promotes critical thought, joy and inspiration. Come and speak your story, share your poetry or music on the mic. […]
Frank is a band born in Concepcion, Chile in 2007, with multiple presentations throughout the country, his recording debut was in 2009, as guests of the record made under the direction of master Marlon Romero. Led by singer Alejandro Venegas, grown Latin American folk music at a nearby jazz style. Among its varied rhythms found, […]
Who: Dr. John Hafernik What: Honey Bee Health: Myths, Mites and ZomBees When: 7:30pm, Thursday, January 14, 2015 – (Every second Thursday of the month) Where: La Peña lounge Why: Because we are curious creatures Honey Bee Health: Myths, Mites and ZomBees Concern about threats to honey bees is mounting. In the U.S., hive failure rates have […]
Gail Dobson Duo, Gail-vocals and percussion, with Luke Westbrook on guitar, performing the music of Jobim, Wayne Shorter, Sting, Gershwin, Cure, music from their recent EP-“How Fragile We Are”. 4.30pm They will be joined by some of the percussionist from La Péna’s Latin/Jazz Orchestra Following their set will be a Vocal Showcase-La Pena’s -Vocals for […]
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 participants to donate to ensure that we keep this community participatory event alive! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric drums, dances, and songs of rumba. Rumba is the […]
A monthly Sunday afternoon Mexican music jam in the café lounge. The Tardeadas are informal family-oriented gathering of musicians and Mexican music aficionados. Bring your Tejano/Norteño acordeon, guitar, bass, bajo, or percussion y aquí nos vemos! Free/Donations encouraged