Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Saturdays, 12:30pm – 1:30pm | February 3 – April 27, 2024 In person at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost of class: FREE! Donations welcome. This is an Afro-peruvian music and dance ensemble led by Peta Robles, Master Cajon Drummer, featuring the following instruments: cajon, congas, bongos, campanas, vocals, quijadas & cajitas. There is also a […]
Join us for La Peña's first Community Archiving Workshop and Radical Book and Poster Sale Fundraiser on May 18, 2pm-6pm! Learn about La Peña's archive and history, and our efforts to preserve it Receive training in archiving and cataloging techniques Explore the amazing posters and photos in our collection Work alongside other volunteers to expand […]
The legendary Seattle performance, experience, and dance party, INDIGEQUEER, is coming to The Bay! Dancing, live music and performances with featured artists TBA! Live Indigequeer dance music from your host, artist and dj "the evening star." Listen to their new single "DONT LET THEM COLONIZE THAT PUSSY," streaming everywhere. Saturday, May 18th, 9pm-1:30am Tickets $15-$35 […]
Sundays, January 28 – May 26, 2024. 11:30am – 1:00pm. In person at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost: Drop-in $35 Full Series: $30 per class or $240. The Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop will be kicking off 2024 with a new Puerto Rican Bomba dance series led by Shefali Shah. The series will include live percussion […]
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 percussionist and culture bearer Bruce Williams. Free / donations encouraged Family-friendly event Bring your instruments if you have them!
Mondays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST | January 22 - May 20, 2024 In person at La Peña Cultural Center. Full trimester: $320 per child (16 classes). Drop-in: $25 per class. This workshop offers a fun, safe, creative and dynamic environment for children and youth to learn centuries-old music and dance traditions from Puerto Rico. Through drumming, […]
