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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (4 sessions) Mondays: Nov 25, Dic 2, 9, 16 (2024) | 6:15pm - 7:15pm Register here! Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and learn how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! This class is taught as "leaders" and "followers" and prioritizes creating […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SPRING 2025 ----->CHECK OUT THE BEGINNERS SERIES HERE! <-----
La Peña is thrilled to announce our newest Cumbia Dance Class Series, open to all gender identities and expressions! 🌟 Embrace Your Inner Feminine Power: A 3-Day Dance Course 🌟 Tuesdays, December 3, 10, and 17, 2024 | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Register here! Join us for a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment […]
FILM SCREENING + Q&A WITH DIRECTOR AND GUESTS We invite you and guests to a special screening of Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner, in contention for Best Documentary Short Film at the Oscars 2025. The film is directed by 2017 Student Oscar® Gold winner Brad Bailey (Hale), produced […]
Join us in the La Peña Lounge for a free community-led event: the new album release party of Chetina and Rodrael! Friday, December 6th, 2024 7:00pm-10:00pm La Peña Community Lounge 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705
EVENT CANCELLED. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. Come and join Los Mapaches Latin American Youth Ensemble for an interactive family concert! We'll dance and sing to the Colombian cumbia, the Ecuadorian San Juanito and the festive zampoñas from Perú. Our young musicians look forward to singing and performing for you! La Peña Cultural Center, Lounge Saturday […]
Come find the perfect handcrafted gifts for your loved ones this holiday season at La Peña’s Annual Holiday Mercado! Over 40 local vendors will be selling beautiful handcrafted goods, as well as unique imports from Mexico and beyond! There will also be traditional foods for sale, so come hungry and bring the entire family. WHEN: […]
Join KPFA for a live event with Bill Ayers for a talk about his latest book, When Freedom Is the Question, Abolition Is the Answer: Reflections on Collective Liberation, hosted by Cat Brooks of Law & Disorder. Sunday, December 15th at 6:30 pm at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley (Doors open at 6:00 pm) […]
Come join The La Peña Old Guard* “Third Wednesday” Gatherings: each time a different discussion topic! The topic for December 18th is: Defend our Immigrant Community: Building Strategies to Fight Back. This event is 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 […]
Remember the music jams? All ages, all instruments, all skill levels, all welcome, all fun! Mark your calendars for another iteration of these legendary music jams at 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. Make […]
Last BAILA of our Fall Season: 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, […]