Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Join us for a night of laughter and vibes at Laughs W/ Benefits: Comedy for a Cause - We are raising funds to support refugees from Myanmar! Welcome to Laughs W/ Benefits: Comedy for a Cause! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter at La Peña Cultural Center. Join us for a hilarious evening filled with talented […]
Saturdays, 10:30am – 11:30 am |March 2024 In person at La Peña Cultural Center. $20 drop-ins. This class focuses on a variety of Afro-Peruvian dance rhythms and music. No previous experience needed, come join us! Instructor Gabriela Shiroma. All levels are welcome! Classes are taught mainly in Spanish but the instructor is happy to translate […]
Avotcja Presents: A benefit concert for La Peña's 50th Anniversary Campaign. All proceeds will support future free events at La Peña. Join us for a night of music, poetry, and community as we honor the artistic brilliance of our ancestors. Avotcja brings together some of the Bay Area’s most powerful artists for a special benefit […]
Brazilian Dance with Tainah Damasceno Brazil is a country that is rich in music and dance. Often what is advertised as Brazilian dance in the United States, is only what has been explored in the North-East and South-East of Brazil. Now you have the opportunity to experience a wider variety of dances encompassing the entirety […]
Sundays, 11:30am – 1:00pm. Cost: Drop-in $35 Adults, all levels. This class includes basic skills, improvisation techniques, choreography, and developing skills to dance in a Batey or community jam. Teenagers with some dance experience welcomed (please email for info). Folks interested in practicing Bomba percussion during the class are welcome (some experience in playing Bomba is […]
Verónica Moscoso tells a story inspired by an Amazonian legend. An all-ages event with live drumming and activities. Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the launch of El Delfín Mágico de la Amazonía (The Magical Dolphin of the Amazon), a bilingual storybook for all ages. This free event is packed with fun for the […]
