Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
THURSDAY MORNINGS: Family Music Class (SPANISH) with Natalia Bernal For babies, toddlers, and kids to age 6 and their caregivers. Make an impact on your child’s growth…start young with music & second language learning! Click here to try a FREE class! SPRING SESSION: THURSDAY MORNINGS, APRIL 10 - JUNE 26 (12 WEEKS) 9:15-10:00 AM FAMILY […]
A Tribute to Barbara Dane: Film Screening and Live Concert La Peña is excited to host a community-led tribute to Barbara Dane, organized by legendary musical artist and Barbara Dane's son, Pablo Menéndez. The evening begins with the U.S. Premiere of the concert film "Barbara Dane at Casa de las Américas," directed by Maureen Gosling […]
Dust off your dancing shoes for an epic night with live music & vibrant community energy! Join us for an evening featuring live music, not one but two dance floors, a gender-inclusive salsa and bachata dance class, a fundraising bar, delicious food from our partners at Los Cilantros, complimentary coat check, and a vibrant, inclusive community. […]
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 […]
Every third Sunday of the month from 2:30pm-5:00pm in our Lounge! Join us for this Cuban Rumba Community Jam that has been held at La Peña for many years. Led by Cuban percussionist Einar Leliebre! Free / donations encouraged Family-friendly event Bring your instruments if you have them! More about the Afro-Cuban Rumba Community […]
