Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Join us for a FREE hour of song, hope, and community joy! Because we need it more than ever. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Event organized by Aya de León Aya de León is the Poet Laureate of the City of Berkeley, a creative writing teacher at UC Berkeley, and the Director of […]
Celebrate International Women's Day with an evening full of rhythm, joy, and sabor! Join us for a special night of Salsa and Latin Jazz, featuring two incredible all-womxn and femme-led salsa bands: Salsa y Sol and Agua Pura. This double-header concert is a powerful celebration of womxn and femme artists, showcasing the best of the Bay Area music […]
Brazil is a country that is rich in music and dance. Often what is advertised as Brazilian dance in the United States, is only what has been explored in the North-East and South-East of Brazil. Now you have the opportunity to experience a wider variety of dances encompassing the entirety of Brazil. You will not […]
Sundays, 11:30am – 1:00pm. Cost: Drop-in $35 Adults, all levels. This class includes basic skills, improvisation techniques, choreography, and developing skills to dance in a Batey or community jam. Teenagers with some dance experience welcomed (please email for info). Folks interested in practicing Bomba percussion during the class are welcome (some experience in playing Bomba is […]
Renegade Queens Filming: Concert Finale at La Peña Join us for a high-energy, rhythm-filled afternoon as the Jean Fineberg Latin Jazz Band brings their signature Latin jazz sound to the stage for a special concert—captured live for the upcoming documentary, Renegade Queens! This isn’t just a concert—it’s a moment to be part of the resilience, […]
Embrace Your Inner Feminine Power: A 3-Day Dance Course Mondays: March 10, 17, & 24 - 2024 | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Join us for a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment through the vibrant rhythms of folkloric cumbia! This 3-class series is open to everyone and focuses on feminine empowerment. We […]
