Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
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 $25 per class Drop-ins welcome Contact: Héctor Lugo 510-927-7984 hectorlugo65@yahoo.com This weekly 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, singing, dancing, and storytelling students learn about Bomba, and Plena, and explore their connections […]
Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (4 sessions) Mondays, Oct 21, 28 | Nov 4, 18 - 2024 6:15pm - 7:15pm REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/SBMdance 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" […]
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 ME […]
Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (4 sessions) Mondays, Oct 21, 28 | Nov 4, 18 - 2024 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/SBMdance2 Elevate your dance game and explore the possibilities of your body as you communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! This class is taught as "leaders" and […]
BILINGUAL FAMILY MUSIC CLASSES with ANNA-MARIA FROM AGUACATE MUSIC KIDS For babies, toddlers, and kids to age 6 and their caregivers. Spanish not required! Make an impact on your child's growth...start young with music & second language learning! Click here to try a FREE class! CONCERNED YOUR CHILD IS TOO YOUNG, TOO SHY OR TOO ACTIVE FOR MUSIC CLASS? Aguacate Music Kids' […]
