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Join KPFA for a live event with Bill Ayers for a talk about his latest book, When Freedom Is the Question, Abolition Is the Answer: Reflections on Collective Liberation, hosted by Cat Brooks of Law & Disorder. Sunday, December 15th at 6:30 pm at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley (Doors open at 6:00 pm) […]
Come join The La Peña Old Guard* “Third Wednesday” Gatherings: each time a different discussion topic! The topic for December 18th is: Defend our Immigrant Community: Building Strategies to Fight Back. This event is open to all. Please spread the word! If you're planning on coming, RSVP to oldguard@lapena.org *What is La Peña OLD Guard? We are […]
Remember the music jams? All ages, all instruments, all skill levels, all welcome, all fun! Mark your calendars for another iteration of these legendary music jams at La Peña, led by José Roberto Hernández! Las mermeladas musicales son un espacio donde la gente y sus instrumentos se juntan para hacer música, comunidad y compañerismo. Make […]
Last BAILA of our Fall Season: dust off your dancing shoes for an epic night with live music & vibrant community energy! Join us for an evening featuring live music, not one but two dance floors, a gender-inclusive salsa and bachata dance class, a fundraising bar, delicious food from our partners at Los Cilantros, complimentary coat check, […]
Organized by Friends of La Peña Immigrant Rights Committee Presented by East Bay Sanctuary Covenant Learn in detail about undocumented immigrants’ constitutional rights to help legally fight ICE abuses and deportation efforts. In English. Donations welcomed. Click HERE to register or RSVP to: FLPimmigrationrights@gmail.com
Come join The La Peña Old Guard* “Third Wednesday” Gatherings: each time a different discussion topic! This month's topic: Defending our Immigrant Neighbors under Trump 2.0 Focus on advocacy & actions we can take including forming a Rapid Response Network, Berkeley & Oakland City Council resolutions, distributing “Know Your Rights” cards, and other actions. Social Hour – […]
