Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Tianguis: Celebrating Strong Women Artists & Artisans

Come celebrate Frida Kahlo's 112th birthday by supporting strong women artists & artisans at Frida's Birthday Tianguis at La Peña! A "tianguis" is a traditional open air market and comes from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs, which means "market". There will be over 40 vendors selling handmade crafts, art, imported goods from Mexico, Guatemala […]

Event Series Cuban Rumba Jams & Events

Cuban Rumba Jam (Community Event)

Free/Donations Encouraged  The Sunday Lounge Rumba has been going on at La Peña for the past 12 years and we want to see it continue. We highly encourage attendees to donate online to ensure that we keep this community event alive! Folkloric Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Dance Every 1st & 3rd Sunday! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban […]

SUMMER HIATUS – Bay Area Skeptics Talk

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA

This event will not take place during the summer.  The next Skeptics Talk will be in September.

Event Series Young People’s Open Mic

Young People’s Open Mic

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

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!

Fandango Jarocho: Son Jarocho Jam Session (Community Event)

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

FREE - Donations of any size are welcome and greatly appreciated! Enjoy a lively evening of son jarocho music, dancing, and zapateado– bring your dance shoes and instruments, or just come and enjoy the music and dance! There is no entrance fee, but any monetary donations are accepted in support of programming at La Peña. Son […]

Event Series Cuban Rumba Jams & Events

Cuban Rumba Jam (Community Event)

Free/Donations Encouraged  The Sunday Lounge Rumba has been going on at La Peña for the past 12 years and we want to see it continue. We highly encourage attendees to donate online to ensure that we keep this community event alive! Folkloric Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Dance Every 1st & 3rd Sunday! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban […]