Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
First BAILA of 2024! Dust off your dancing shoes for an unforgettable night with live music & vibrant community energy! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring live music, not one but two dynamic dance floors, a gender-inclusive salsa and bachata dance class, a bar, delicious food from our neighbors at Los Cilantros, complimentary coat check, […]
Join us for a night of Soulful Hip Hop at La Peña and discover your new favorite artist! Saturday, February 24th, 7:30pm - 11:30pm. Headliner L.O.E. Gino returns to our stage and is bringing some of the best artists he knows with him. Enjoy smooth R&B to melodic Hip Hop as each artist curates their own vibe […]
Join us for a jammin afternoon! Family friendly community Bomba jam! March 3rd, 2024, from 3pm to 6pm. Donations $5-$20. ABOUT BAY AREA BOMBA Y PLENA WORKSHOP: At the Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop at La Peña, youth and adults study and perform traditional forms of Puerto Rican music and dance. Bringing together folks […]
Celebrate Women's History Month at our Empowering Women of Color Open Mic!! This Open Mic event provides a space to celebrate the voices of women of color that enact and highlight the beauty of our cultural diversity. We welcome ALL who experience life through the lens of women in body, spirit, identity - past, present, future, […]
Join us for an evening of powerful presentations at "Nature Stories: Art + Science for Our Planet"! Immerse yourself in captivating stories about nature expressed through art forms including dance, music, song, and enriched by insightful talks from scientists, activists, and beyond. Together, let's cultivate a deeper connection to our planet through meaningful engagement and […]
Our BAILA are just getting better! Dust off your dancing shoes for an unforgettable night with live music & vibrant community energy! Join us for an epic evening featuring live music, not one but two dynamic dance floors, a gender-inclusive salsa and bachata dance class, a bar, delicious food from our neighbors at Los Cilantros, complimentary […]
