Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Join Bloco Ginga Brasil in SF CARNAVAL 2025! Parade with one of carnaval’s oldest continuing comparsas celebrating 36 years of bringing authentic Brazilian Carnaval to San Francisco. Discover how BGB will celebrate SF Carnaval’s theme: AfroMundo! Sundays 9:45-10:45am April 6, 13, 27 May 4, 18 Parade Day: May 25th $250 Includes Registration, Costume and 5 […]
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 […]
We're grateful and excited to be offering these FREE Immigration Rights Workshop for Allies: “Become an Immigration Rights Ambassador”! Due to the success of the last workshops and ongoing community need, we've scheduled additional sessions. These workshops cover how ICE operates, how they collect information, and what to do during encounters. You'll leave prepared to […]
Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (4 sessions) Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 - 2025 6:15pm - 7:15pm Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and learn how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! This class is taught as "leaders" and "followers" and prioritizes creating a safe […]
Interested in RUMBA and the Afro-Cuban Tradition? We have these 2 music classes back-to-back at La Peña that explore the musicality of Cuban Rumba and more! Note: classes are taught in spanish, but english speakers are welcome to join if you're comfortable with limited translation. CLASE 1: Lunes, 7:00pm – 8:15pm @La Peña LA RUMBA […]
Wapau! 8-Week Fusion Bachata: Lead Shines Welcome and thank you for your interest in Wapau! Lead Shines Class Series!!! March 17th class is Drop-In friendly! Details: 8-Week Bachata Training Team Series All levels, no partner required All gender inclusive 8:00 - 9:30pm La Peña Cultural Center $150 + fees March 17th Drop-In single class: $15 […]
