Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Doors open at 7pm / Film starts at 7:30pm $8 Advance / $12 Door In honor of Women's History Month, La Peña Cultural Center presents: Las Sufragistas (The Sufraggists) - Followed by a Q&A with the film's director Ana Cruz! The film is in Spanish with English subtitles. The Q&A will likely be in both […]
Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma and Peta Robles. Class is held in the community room. Dance 10am-11am: Learn to dance a varied repertoire of traditional dances from the coastal region of Peru such as festejos, landos, and zamacuecas. Cajón 11am-12pm: All levels are welcome. Students must bring a cajon to class. If you need to purchase one or rent […]
Tuesdays at 7pm - 9pm Saturdays at 2pm - 4pm Instructor: Sergio Bitencourt For more information: sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com Capoeira Angola, a martial art and ritual combat dance, is one of the major expressions of an African, specifically Kongo-Angolan, continuum in Brazil. It is believed that its origins may go as far back as the 16th century, […]
Doors open at 6pm / Performance starts at 6:30pm $35 General Seating / $50 Premium Seating The Flamenco Society of San Jose & La Peña Cultural Center present: Two Parts of Me, a night of Flamenco featuring the legendary guitarist Antonio Rey & singer and dancer Mara Rey, with special guests Bianca Rodriguez & Marlon Aldana! ABOUT […]
Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop: Dance, Percussion and Song Sundays 1-3pm | $15/class- All Levels/Drop-ins welcome Instructors: Shefali Shah & Hector Lugo | Location: Theater Space For more information: bombaaguacero@gmail.com During these classes series, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community […]
Free/Donations Encouraged The Sunday Lounge Rumba has been going on at La Peña for the past 12 years and we want to see it continue. We highly encourage attendees to donate online to ensure that we keep this community event alive! Folkloric Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Dance Every 1st & 3rd Sunday! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric […]
