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The Bay Area Remembers Chile: September 11, 1973 Remembrance Day

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

FREE / Donations of any size welcome! Join the Chilean Exile Community and friends in commemorating the 44th 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, […]

Black in Latin America: Haiti & the Dominican Republic

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

FREE! Donations Welcome! Donations of any size benefit the Haiti Action Committee & La Peña Cultural Center. Doors open at 7pm, Screening starts at 7:30pm As we see how white supremacy is increasingly coming out of the shadows in this country, it is important we confront racism in our native Latin American and Caribbean countries. […]

New Orleans to Bahia – Michaela Harrison in Concert

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

 $15 Advance / $20 Door Doors open at 6:30pm / Concert starts at 7:00pm   Michaela Harrison, one of New Orleans' most beloved vocalists, is having her final concert in the Bay Area before traveling to Bahia, Brazil. Michaela has curated an outstanding repertoire of original musical compositions, New Orleans standards, and Brazilian favorites. Presented […]

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

Fandango Jarocho – Grito de Dolores

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 music, dancing, and zapateado– bring your dance shoes and instruments, or just come and enjoy the music and dance! This is a special Fandango celebrating El Grito de Dolores to kick off Mexico's Independence Day celebrations! El Grito de […]

CHILEXICO: Independence Day Celebrations with Pasto Seco Band, Turbo Sonidero y más!

ADVANCE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! WE WILL HAVE LIMITED TICKETS FOR SALE AT THE DOOR. THANK YOU! $15 Advance / $20 Door Students with ID & Seniors: $15 at the Door 9pm-1:30am ***Important disclaimers for this event: 1) Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 2) This event is Standing Room, meaning […]

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!