Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Admission: $20-$30 Sliding Scale All levels welcome! (Youth with Plena experience are welcome, too.) Please bring panderetas and güícharos if you can! There will be a limited number to share. The Plena is Puerto Rico's most popular form of music with a rich history of political activism and documentation of the everyday lives, concerns and humor […]
Featuring report-backs by Tito Matos & Defend Puerto Rico. This report-back and fundraiser, produced by John Santos, showcases the urgent work being done by several groups to uplift and rebuild Puerto Rico in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria that caused such widespread destruction in September of 2017. The dismal response by the trump […]
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 […]
Youth Showcase: 5pm $10-$20 Advance / $25 Door Adult Showcase: 8pm $10-$20 Advance / $25 Door Bodywerk Dance presents its 2nd Annual Dance Showcase! BodyWerk is returning to the stage and bringing its dynamic aesthetic of hip-hop techniques that are guaranteed to leave you wanting more. In addition to our adult company, BodyWerk will be debuting our children's company […]
This is a 6-week series designed for beginner-intermediate students to learn and enjoy three popular Latin dance styles: Salsa, Bachata and Merengue! Explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! Dance latin rhythms class with juliana This class is taught by Venezuelan […]
This is an ensemble class for musicians and singers wanting to learn salsa music! Directed by Josh Jones. Come learn a variety of salsa favorites. The class perform 3-4 showcases per year! Email the instructor for audition times: joshjonesdrums@yahoo.com Cost: $15 per class
