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 […]
$25 General Admission / Kids Under 10 Free Doors open at 6pm / Concert starts at 7pm THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. For questions regarding this event, please contact Erik at (415) 871-4613. Since April, the situation in Nicaragua has been getting worse, and help is needed now more than ever! In response, Chavalos […]
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 […]
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! La Peña's Mundos Musicales Summer Camp: A Bilingual Summer Camp Exploring Latin & Caribbean Culture through Music, Dance & Art! THREE CAMP DATES: June 25-29, July 9-13 and July 16-20 (8:30am-2:30pm, see Daily Itinerary below) Best suitable for ages: 7-11 years old The emphasis of Mundos Musicales Summer Camp is hands-on learning and fun activities! The musical and artistic curriculum is designed […]
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! La Peña's Mundos Musicales Summer Camp: A Bilingual Summer Camp Exploring Latin & Caribbean Culture through Music, Dance & Art! THREE CAMP DATES: June 25-29, July 9-13 and July 16-20 (8:30am-2:30pm, see Daily Itinerary below) Best suitable for ages: 7-11 years old The emphasis of Mundos Musicales Summer Camp is hands-on learning and fun activities! The musical and artistic curriculum is designed […]
FREE Mindfulness Yoga Tuesdays 10:30-11:45am| FREE! Instructor: Pamela Perry For more information: pperry0855@gmail.com Students will be guided through asana (postures), breathing techniques, and meditation designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit. Benefit from increased focus, reduced stress, increased strength, flexibility and balance, injury prevention, and pain reduction. Perfect for students of all levels interested in deepening mind-body awareness! […]
