¡Batey Boricua! – Puerto Rican Bomba Community Jam

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

$5-$10 Sliding Scale Photograph by Marina Romani Bring barriles, faldas, maracas as we sing and dance to heal during this heavy time not only for Puerto Rico and other islands in the Caribbean, but also Mexico and other countries heavily impacted by climate shifts. This is a family friendly event and food will be available […]

Event Series Food First Monthly Meeting

Food First Monthly Meeting

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

Everyone is welcome to attend Food First's monthly community meeting the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in La Peña's lounge! ABOUT FOOD FIRST: Food First envisions a world in which all people have access to healthy, ecologically produced, and culturally appropriate food. After 40 years of analysis of the global food system, we […]

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!

Event Series Young People’s Mic

Young People’s Mic

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

Kids, do you have talent? Come out to our open mic series every 3rd Thursday of the month designed especially for youth under 18! 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. […]

Fandango Jarocho – Dia de la Revolucion Fundraiser For Mexico & California

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

100% of donations collected will go toward relief efforts in MEXICO & CALIFORNIA! Everyone is welcome to attend this son jarocho community jam as we commemorate the 1910 Mexican Revolution: November 20, Día de la Revolución, a National Holiday in Mexico! We dedicate this monthly fandango jarocho to raise funds for communities that have been […]

Event Series Latin Fiestas & Parrandas!

SABOR Internacional Dance Party with Dj Jose Ruiz!

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

Door cover: $3-$5 (Sliding Scale) Dance Class: 8pm-9pm DJ jose Ruiz: 9pm-12am 100% of the proceeds benefit La Peña's mission of promoting cross-cultural understanding, peace, and social justice through the arts! Get ready to dance to a variety of rhythms from Latin America and around the globe! DJ Jose Ruiz will be throwing down his eclectic international […]