Indigenous-Irish Relations & Building Solidarity on Ohlone Land

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

Admission: $15 suggested donation at the door, no one turned away due to lack of funds. A Dialogue About Indigenous-Irish Relationships and Building Solidarity on Ohlone Land This event is an Irish community fundraiser for the Sogorea Te' Land Trust (sogoreate-landtrust.com), highlighting the campaign to save the West Berkeley Shellmound (http://ipocshellmoundwalk.homestead.com/), and considering local and […]

Wine, Chocolates and Tapas Fundraiser for La Peña

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

100% of the funds raised by this event go toward La Peña Cultural Center!  Hundreds of Bay Area communities depend on us to host: classes, concerts, panel discussions, film screenings, community theater, open mics and much more in a safe space! This space cannot exist without your support. Thank you! Celebrate International Women’s Day and support La Peña Cultural Center […]

A Trip to the Andes: A Night of Bolivian & Peruvian Music, Featuring Ajayu & Comunidad Anqari!

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

Admission: $15 Advance / $20 Door Doors open at 7pm / Performances start at 7:30pm La Peña Cultural Center proudly presents an evening of Andean music and culture! Featuring indigenous music and dance ensemble Comunidad Anqari and the psychedelic Andean fusion band Ajayu. ABOUT AJAYU: Ajayu is a Bay Area band founded on the traditional native […]

¡Batey Boricua! Puerto Rican Jam Session

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

The Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop at La Peña presents:  ¡BATEY BORICUA! Door Cover: $5-$10 Sliding Scale Bomba is a traditional form of Puerto Rican music and dance. The central feature of all bomba dancing is its improvisational character. The dancer calls, with her or his moves, for specific accents and figures, piquetes, that […]

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!