Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
$20 Advance / $25 Door Doors open at 6:30pm / Event starts at 7pm La Peña Cultural Center is proud to present the world premiere of 9-1-1 What's Your Emergency? Written and directed by Bay Area playwright Jovelyn Richards and starring a cast of local actors, the play is an artistic response to gentrification, stereotypes, […]
$15 for 1 child, $20 per family This educational event for children and their families is based on folk songs, tales and popular games based on cultural traditions from various regions in South and Central America. "Mariela’s Music Time is an educational, energetic and interactive bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families. […]
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 […]
Mondays 6pm-8pm | 13 -week session | Cost TBA Instructor: Tregar Otten| Contact the instructor at tregaro@danzon.com for more information and to register! Welcome to the world of Latin American music and culture! This class offers a great variety of songs from the different countries in South and Central America including Cuba, Brazil, and more with all […]
$80 for 6 Weeks / Drop-in for $20 (Cash or Check Only) September 10 - October 22 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 […]
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
