Haiti Action Committee Report Back – A Benefit for Community Radio in Haiti

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

$10-$25 Suggested Donation  (No one turned away for lack of funds) This is a benefit for community radio in Haiti. Can't make it? Donate atwww.haitiemergencyrelief.org A report back of a recent delegation to Haiti with activists from Haiti Action Committee, Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) Oakland, and Global Women's Strike. Come hear about the […]

Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop’s Student Showcase & Community Bombazo

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

Doors open at 4:30pm / Performances start at 5pm $10 Advance / $15 Door / $5 Kids under 12 Join us for a special evening featuring live music and dance performances by the Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop's Youth and Adult ensembles! The showcase will be followed by a community bombazo jam! So bring your […]

SOLD OUT! FEMME IN PUBLIC – A Solo Performance by ALOK

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

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! A second Bay Area show has been added at CounterPulse in San Francisco. - - - Doors open at 7:45pm $15 Advance / $20 Door What feminine part of yourself did you have to destroy in order to survive in this world? At what point does femininity become synonymous with apology? Who hurt the […]

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 […]

Kids Capoeira Angola Workshop at La Peña

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

 This workshop is best suitable for children ages 7-11. It is FREE, but space is limited and you must RSVP through the Eventbrite link to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/2IKQBLQ Donations of any size are welcome! This workshop is taught by Sergio Bitencourt Ferreira, a capoeirista from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with 25 years of practice and 15 years […]

Event Series Latin Fiestas & Parrandas!

Barrio Manouche at the Freight and Salvage: Celebrating La Peña’s 43rd Anniversary

The Freight & Salvage 2020 Addison St., Berkeley, CA, United States

Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm  (All ages) General Admission: $15 Advance / $19 Door (plus fees) Premium seating: $30 VIP  / Special Discounts for Seniors & Youth! Please note: This event will be held at The Freight & Salvage: 2020 Addison St. Berkeley, CA 94704 The Freight and Salvage presents Barrio Manouche in honor of La […]