Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
SAVE THE DATE! ☆ La Peña Hall of Fame ☆ Honoring Paul Chin's Legacy! We are so pleased to be honoring Paul Chin's contributions to the community since he began volunteering at La Peña in 1977! Come learn about his life and legacy at this special reception and gathering at La Peña on Saturday, October 15th 4pm-7pm. The evening […]
Sundays, 11:30am – 1pm PST | Sept 18 – Dec 11, 2022 In person at La Peña Cultural Center During these classes, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for […]
The Sunday 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! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric drums, dances, and songs of rumba. Rumba is the word used for […]
Mondays, 4pm-5pm PST | January 23 - December 18, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for you. Bomba reflects the powerful forces that shaped Puerto Rico’s […]
Youth of ages 7-17 of all cultural backgrounds are welcome to participate in this class! You don't need to know how to play and you don't have to speak Spanish. You just need to have a love for music and the desire to learn to play and sing Mexican & Latin American traditional music. Mondays […]
Our popular beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series returns to La Peña in October! Tuesdays 4-25 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm. This is a 4-week series. Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! This is a 4-week […]
