Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Sundays at 11:30am-1:00pm In person at La Peña Cultural Center Feb 13, 2022-July 31, 2022 Instructors: Shefali Shah, Román Ito Carrillo and Héctor Lugo $30 drop in $25 per class with series registration (4 weeks) During these classes, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in […]
Monthly Fandangos are back at La Peña! Enjoy the monthly fandango jarocho at La Peña and fill it with music and zapateado! Bring your friends and family, instruments, dancing shoes and your voices all warmed up and ready to go. And, of course, all your beautiful poetry! Starting Sunday, June 12th, 2022 | 5:30pm-8:30pm. Entrance is FREE, donations […]
Tuesdays at 10:30am-11:45am In-person at La Peña Cultural Center Sliding scale donation: $5-$20 Instructor: Pamela Perry More information at pamela@gatewaytograce.net The intention of this yoga class is to help practitioners increase their strength, flexibility, and balance while also improving their self-awareness and stress management. All levels of experience with yoga are welcome, and all body […]
Come to La Peña once a month to remember how fun life can be when you're dancing! Third Fridays, 7:00pm - 1:00am at La Peña Cultural Center. All of our BAILA Parties include: 7:00pm Doors open 7:30pm Gender-inclusive Bachata & Salsa Dance Classes (no partner or experience necessary!) 7:30pm Bachata Dance Party in the Lounge […]
Saturdays, 10am-12pm (2022) In-person at La Peña Cultural Center 1. Peruvian Cajón, Cajita & Zapateó Cost per class: $15 Starts at 10am 2. Peruvian Dance Marinera Limeña/Norteña-Tondero-Valse-Zamacueca & Festejo Cost per class: $15 Starts at 11 am Instructors: Peta Robles & Gabriela Shiroma More information at: lunderomio@yahoo.com | 510-688-9147 PLEASE NOTE: This class follows current City […]
Suggested Donation of $5-$25 (no one turned away for lack of funds)\ All donations support healthcare access for Mapuche indigenous autonomous communities. Join us for this workshop and gathering for allies of the Mapuche people. This workshop centers native experiences, teachings and demonstrations of allyship. Sunday, July 17th 11AM-11:30AM Arrival window with Sopaipillas 11:30am-1:30pm Workshop […]
