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 […]

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, United States

FREE - Donations of any size are welcome and greatly appreciated! Our June 21 Fandango features special guests from Mexico, Patricio Hidalgo and Yaratzé Hidalgo Sandoval! Check them out at the Fandango and again in Las Peteneras! Enjoy a lively evening of son jarocho music, dancing, and zapateado– bring your dance shoes and instruments, or […]

Event Series Latin Fiestas & Parrandas!

SABOR! Fiesta Internacional with DJ José Ruíz celebrating La Peña’s 44th Anniversary!

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

Door Cover: $4.44 in advance online / $8 at the door ($9 with credit card) DJ José Ruíz is back at La Peña! Get ready to dance to a variety of rhythms from Latin America and around the globe in celebration of La Peña's 44th Anniversary! We'll be giving free La Peña sunglasses to the […]

Las Peteneras @ Brava Theater

$50 VIP orchestra / $30 orchestra / $25 mezzanine Doors open 6:30pm / Show starts at 7pm   PLEASE NOTE: This event will take place at Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th Street San Francisco, CA, 94110. Las Peteneras is the fourth and final installment of La Peña Cultural Center’s concert series examining the role of women […]

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 […]