La Peña Events

Join us for an evening of art, performance, live music, food, and more! We are thrilled to invite you to "The Home Between Us," La Peña's Art Exhibition Opening Night! We will be celebrating community and exploring the concept of "transformative belonging" through: The multimedia work of five Visual Artists that include photography, ceramics, weaving, textile […]

Join us on Sunday, May 28th for a work-in-progress showing and community gathering to support the Performance "Y Basta Ya!" Y Basta Ya! is a multidisciplinary and multilingual performance project highlighting stories of Indigenous and Latine immigrant women. NAKA Dance Theater’s José Ome and Debby Kajiyama will reflect on the creative process and why they were […]

La Peña Cultural Center and the Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop are thrilled to invite you to "RESPIRA: a presentation from students and practitioners of the children and adult Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshops! This showcase will feature songs and performances interpreted by La Peña students in collaboration with Bomba y Plena practitioners […]

Our popular beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series returns to La Peña on Tuesdays in June! This is a 4-week series designed for beginner students to learn and enjoy three popular Latin dance styles: Salsa, Bachata and Merengue! Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through […]

Verano de visitas!! Maestro Patricio Hidalgo en la casa — vengan a tomar su taller de Jarana y Canto! Come take a workshop on Jarana and Singing with Maestro Patricio! Wednesday, June 7th, 7pm-9pm at La Peña (3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705) $25 drop-in For more information contact María de la Rosa (mariadlr4@gmail.com or […]

Get ready for La Mixta Criolla!! Mark June 16th on your calendar, invite all your friends, and prepare your best dance moves! GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!! Super Early Bird: $15 | Pre-Sale: $25 | Door: $30 VOLUNTEER & COME FOR FREE! Every shift includes free food and beverages.   The night will include: 7:30pm: […]