Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Join DJ Jose Ruiz in La Peña's Lounge for a night of Salsa, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha every 1st Friday at 9pm! DJ José Ruíz aka MundoMuzik, is a DJ, radio host, promoter, and collector of world music, vinyl, art and all cultural and music ephemera. Jose’s taste in music is very eclectic, […]
FANDANGO Friday, June 10, 7-11pm Fandango Jarocho Special guest appearances and presentations! DíaPaSon artists of the PAZ: Fandango Urbano 2016 cast will host the fandango which is open to the community to participate. Enjoy a lively evening of music, dancing, and zapateado– bring your dance shoes and instruments, or just come and enjoy!!! There […]
$10 Door Dia Internacional Afro-Peruano 2016! De Rompe y Raja Cultural Association is celebrating the legacy of Africans in Peru on International Afro-Peruvian Day! Featuring special guests performances and a tribute to Victoria Santa Cruz and Nicomedes Santa Cruz. “Las Lavanderas” “Devuelta al Callejon" Guests Hermandad del Senor de los Milagros de Concord Hermandad de […]
$12 Advance, $15 at the Door Rediscover the essence of Afro-Cuban music with two of the greatest Cuban musicians and interpreters of the Bay Area. In this memorable event, Jesus Diaz and Fito Reinoso interpret original songs in mambo, cha-cha-cha, bolero, rumba, and son. Plus DJ Jose Ruiz will be spinning the best Cuban […]
Come enjoy the music, dance and culture from Veracruz, Mexico at this Son Jarocho concert! Witness the debut of four new original compositions by DíaPaSon, sones from the 2014 PAZ: Fandango Urbano project and traditional son jarocho repertoire. DíaPaSon’s guest artist from Veracruz, Mexico: Tacho Utrera, and other surprise guests will participate! This concert is […]
Food First meets every month at La Peña! This is a valuable opportunity for community members to engage with food justice organizers, researchers and activists about topics related to our right to food and address concerns and proposals for further action. This month's topic is Elections and Food Justice! See you then!