Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Tuesdays 7pm-9pm & Saturdays 2pm-4pm Instructor: Sergio Bitencourt For more information: sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com Capoeira Angola, a martial art and ritual combat dance, is one of the major expressions of an African, specifically Kongo-Angolan, continuum in Brazil. It is believed that its origins may go as far back as the 16th century, when Africans from western Central […]
$10 Advance / $15 Day of Concert La Peña Cultural Center and Discos Resaca present: THE ORIGINS OF CUMBIA CONCERT Colombian musicians, Kiko Villamizar y su grupo out of Austin Texas, are touring California to share their ancestral knowledge of Colombian cumbia, and also fusing Afro-Colombian, Reggae, and other Latin world beats. Kiko Villamizar's group, which recently […]
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 […]
Entrada Gratuita / Free Entry *English translation below El comité de TPS para la residencia permanente los invita a un Simposio de TPS el 29 de Abril del 2018 a las 5 pm en el Centro Cultural La Peña. En este Simposio tendremos varios recursos para personas con TPS, incluyendo información para conocer sus derechos […]
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
