Come to La Peña's lounge to extend your weekend. Enjoy live unscripted music featuring the Bay Area’s Best musicians every other Monday at La Peña in Berkeley! Bring your instrument, your mic, talent and free spirit to experience this exciting adventure and challenge yourself to express your unique talent in a comfortable and positive space. […]

What does the Trump presidency mean for farmworkers?  What does it mean for the food justice & food sovereignty movements? How can people support the struggles of farmworkers under these new conditions? Everyone is welcome to attend Food First's monthly community meeting the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in La Peña's lounge! Join […]

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!

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 […]

$10 Advance / $15 at the Door Oakland-based The Source Trio uses Afro-Latin rhythm, spoken word in English and Spanish, funk, hip-hop, soul and jazz to lift and unite the culturally diverse Oakland and greater Bay Area working class community. Featuring veteran artist/activists John Santos (percussionist), Rico Pabon (lyricisist/MC) and Melecio Magdaluyo (saxophonist/flautist). More information about The Source Trio musicians:   JOHN […]