Belo Monte: After the Flood – A New Film About Dams in the Amazon

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

$10-$20 Sliding Scale Doors open at 7pm, Screening beginst at 7:30pm Join us for the premier screening of a new documentary about one of the world's most controversial dam projects, "Belo Monte: After the Flood." The event will include live music and a panel discussion with Amazon Watch and International Rivers. "Belo Monte: After the […]

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 […]

EcoViva’s 20 Year Anniversary Celebration

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

For two decades EcoViva has worked alongside its partners to improve quality of life for rural communities and protect critical coastal ecosystems in Central America. Join EcoViva’s staff, board, and friends for a night of inspiration to celebrate 20 years of solidarity with resilient communities. The evening will include two special guest speakers: award-winning author and […]

4th Annual Tianguis/Anti-Mall Holiday Craft Fair

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

EN ESPAÑOL: Ven a encontrar el regalo perfecto hecho por vendedores locales este fin de semana! Además, podrás disfrutar música tradicional mexicana, comida, premios y mucho mas! Un tianguis es un mercado al aire libre o bazar, tradicionalmente se encuentran en las calles durante ciertos días en vecindarios y ciudades de México y Centroamérica. Esta […]

¡Que Bailen los Niños! Bomba y Plena Showcase

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

Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop Presents: ¡Que Bailen los Niños!With Presentations by the Youth Bomba y Plena Workshop AND the Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop AND a celebration Batey or Jam to end the evening!Come out and support our community students who give their heart and talent to help grow and spread the musical […]

Report from Standing Rock: Sioux-Shoshone Foreign Relations

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

Free/Donations Accepted Please RSVP: wslf@earthlink.net Mr. Ian Zabarte, Principal Man for Foreign Affairs of the Western Shoshone government, recently returned from meeting with three of the Seven Council Fire Chiefs including the Principal Chief, Manape LaMere, at Standing Rock. The Shoshone are party to the 1851 Treaty of Ft. Laramie that is the point between […]