Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
DUE TO ITS HUGE SUCCESS IN MARCH, OUR BAILA PARTY IS BACK IN APRIL! Three rooms of Salsa, Bachata, Bar, Community, and much more: come to La Peña to remember how fun life can be when you're dancing! The night will include: 7:00pm Doors open 7:30pm Gender-inclusive Bachata & Salsa Dance Classes led by In […]
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!
Come to La Peña once a month to remember how fun life can be when you're dancing! Third Fridays, 7:00pm - 1:00am at La Peña Cultural Center. All of our BAILA Parties include: 7:00pm Doors open 7:30pm Gender-inclusive Bachata & Salsa Dance Classes (no partner or experience necessary!) 7:30pm Bachata Dance Party in the Lounge […]
Come to La Peña to honor, celebrate, and support Afro-Cuban/Puerto Rican Culture in the Bay Area! Everyone is welcome to this special event in which some of the best Bay Area rumberos will come together to play live in honor of Yaya and his great legacy to the Rumba community and beyond. ADVANCE: $20 | […]
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!
WE ARE TURNING 47 YEARS OLD THIS MONTH Which is why our monthly BAILA Party has a special anniversary twist this coming June 17th! The night will include: 7:00pm-9:30pm: "Dancing down Memory Lane" with DJ José Ruiz: a journey through 47 years of hits commemorating the rich musical history of La Peña! (in our lounge) […]
