Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Join us for a FREE hour of song, hope, and community joy! Because we need it more than ever. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Event organized by Aya de León Aya de León is the Poet Laureate of the City of Berkeley, a creative writing teacher at UC Berkeley, and the Director of […]
We're grateful and excited to be offering these Immigration Rights Workshop for Allies: “Become an Immigration Rights Ambassador” FREE. In English. At La Peña Cultural Center. Due to the success of the last workshops and ongoing community need, we've scheduled additional sessions. This workshop will cover how ICE operates, how they collect information, and what […]
La Peña Presents La Cumbia Dance Party! Dance with DJ Rabeat and special guest DJ Sizzle Fantastic, enjoy a cumbia dance class with Donaji, and celebrate in a welcoming, safe space! Happening monthly on second Thursdays. Special performance by our FemCumbia Workshop with Diana Olivares! Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am […]
The Wiggle Room: judgement free movement spaces April's theme is “Release the Cheeks” -- all about releasing tension and stress by connecting our mind to our hips through movement. The Event: Come shake off the stress and weight of the week with us at The Wiggle Room – judgement free movement workshops that get you out of […]
Salsa and Mingle A Night of Rhythm and Connection! Come join a fun and unique night of dance lessons and speed dating. Come join us for a night of salsa dancing and mingling at the La Peña Cultural Center! Stay Connected for Updates! Follow us on Instagram.com/salsanmingle to get the latest event updates, exciting announcements, photos, and all things Salsa and […]
EVENT CANCELLED Join us at La Peña for this Open Mic Series that uplifts the experiences and talents of BIPOC, women, LGBTQAI+ folks, immigrants / migrants, and all other voices that have been historically erased, marginalized, and under/misrepresented. We want to hear you, support you, and transform the world with you! TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE […]
Join us for a screening of No Separate Survival and intimate discussion with the director and filmmakers! No Separate Survival is a short documentary film and community experience about asylum seekers across the U.S./Mexico border. Through a lens of creative expression, the film gives voice to what it means to create home and seek safety. Themes […]
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 conjunction […]
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 […]
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. […]
Let’s have some laughs and raise some funds for local org Respond Crisis Translation! Tickets: Lapena.info/Just-For-The-Funds (case-sensitive) General Admission: $20 per ticket 2-for-1 Deal: Get 2 tickets for $15 total Respond Crisis Translation is a nonprofit organization comprised of abolitionist translators-interpreters. They provide rapid response language support to migrants and fighting for language justice in Gaza and […]
Experience Afro-Cuban Folklore and Cuban Charanga Fusion with Grammy-Nominated Michael Spiro and Bay Area’s Finest Musicians! Spirology: Afro-Cuban Folklore & Cuban Charanga Fusion Concert with Michael Spiro Enjoy an evening of music and dance at La Peña with Spirology, led by renowned percussionist Michael Spiro. This concert highlights the fusion of Afro-Cuban folklore and Cuban […]
We're grateful and excited to be offering these Immigration Rights Workshop for Allies: “Become an Immigration Rights Ambassador” FREE. In English. At La Peña Cultural Center. Due to the success of the last workshops and ongoing community need, we've scheduled additional sessions. This workshop will cover how ICE operates, how they collect information, and what […]
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 […]