Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Donations encouraged (Limited amount of space on performance list please arrive early to sign up!) People’s Mic is a monthly event that cultivates expression reflective of its surrounding communities. We support work that promotes critical thought, joy and inspiration. Come and speak your story, share your poetry or music on the mic. […]
Frank is a band born in Concepcion, Chile in 2007, with multiple presentations throughout the country, his recording debut was in 2009, as guests of the record made under the direction of master Marlon Romero. Led by singer Alejandro Venegas, grown Latin American folk music at a nearby jazz style. Among its varied rhythms found, […]
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Who: Dr. John Hafernik What: Honey Bee Health: Myths, Mites and ZomBees When: 7:30pm, Thursday, January 14, 2015 – (Every second Thursday of the month) Where: La Peña lounge Why: Because we are curious creatures Honey Bee Health: Myths, Mites and ZomBees Concern about threats to honey bees is mounting. In the U.S., hive failure rates have […]
$12 Adv/Stu/Sr, $15 Door La Mandanga is a six piece flamenco/rumba music band from the the Bay Area. Our sound can be described as Flamenco fusion, where we combine upbeat rhythms, the passion of the gypsy with Javier Jimenez on the guitar and catchy melodies and haunting lyrics dramatically written by Alberto Guiterrez founder of […]
Gail Dobson Duo, Gail-vocals and percussion, with Luke Westbrook on guitar, performing the music of Jobim, Wayne Shorter, Sting, Gershwin, Cure, music from their recent EP-“How Fragile We Are”. 4.30pm They will be joined by some of the percussionist from La Péna’s Latin/Jazz Orchestra Following their set will be a Vocal Showcase-La Pena’s -Vocals for […]