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45 Years Later: September 11, 1973 Remembrance Day

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

Join the Chilean Exile Community and friends in commemorating the 45th anniversary of the 1973 Chilean coup d'etat, which ousted the democratically elected government of President Salvador Allende and lead to the disappearance and murders of thousands of Chileans. This event includes an outdoor candlelight vigil and installation, songs of resistance by: -Members of the La […]

Bay Area Skeptics Talk – When Biology Meets an Exobiology

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Free Event / Donations Encouraged This critical thinking-focused organization meets Every Second Thursday of the month with a different topic and guest speaker for every conversational meeting. This month’s topic:  When Biology Meets an Exobiology (Coming through the Sky) by David Almandsmith When we humans get around to colonizing a planet or moon in another star […]

Sexual Democracia in Concert: 30 Year Anniversary Tour

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

$20 in Advance / $25 at the Door Doors open at 8:30pm / Show starts at 9pm   Sexual Democracia is a legendary Chilean rock folk-pop band that formed in Valdivia, Chile in 1988 during the final years of the Pinochet regime. The band took its name to parody the Chilean national plebiscite of 1988. After […]

CHILEXICO: Fiestas Patrias en La Peña – Live Cumbia & Folklore!

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

  $16 Advance / $20 Door ($22 Credit)   La Peña Cultural Center proudly presents CHILEXICO - a celebration of Chile & Mexico's Independence Days, featuring an incredible lineup of Bay Area talent and special guests! The evening starts off with folklore by: Mariachi Femenil Orgullo Mexicano, Mariela Herrera and Grupo Araucaria Danzas de Chile! Following […]

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!

Event Series Son Jarocho: Classes, Workshops & Community Jams!

Fandango Jarocho: Son Jarocho Jam Session

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 […]