Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
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 […]
Our popular beginners-intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series is back at La Peña for 4-weeks, starting Tues. June 7th, 2022! Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! SERIES DESCRIPTION Beginners - Intermediate Class Series (4 Weeks) […]
Wednesdays at 6:30pm-8pm In person at La Peña $120 for 8 weeks, pay in advance or on first day. No drop-ins. Minimum 6 participants, maximum 10. Son jarocho is a community music that reflects the cycle of life in its poetic lyrics. Classes at La Peña focus instruction on jarana jarocha, singing (including poetry), and […]
Youth ages 17 and younger can present their music, poetry, dance, theater, comedy, special talent in a safe and fun environment. Each night will feature a different Bay Area kid performer. Anyone can sign up for an open mic spot before and after the main performer. We hope to see you and bring your friends!
WE ARE TURNING 47 YEARS OLD THIS MONTH Which is why our monthly BAILA Party has a special anniversary twist this coming June 17th! The night will include: 7:00pm-9:30pm: "Dancing down Memory Lane" with DJ José Ruiz: a journey through 47 years of hits commemorating the rich musical history of La Peña! (in our lounge) […]
