Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Founded in 1979 by Chilean refugees and community supporters, La Peña Community Chorus has been performing Latin American New Song — Nueva Canción — for many years. Accompanying themselves on guitars, flutes, drums, and a large assortment of Latin American instruments, the Chorus has sung for schools, churches, homeless shelters, retirement homes, drug rehab centers, […]
Come join The La Peña Old Guard* “Third Wednesday” Gatherings: each time a different discussion topic! This month's topic: Defending our Immigrant Neighbors under Trump 2.0 Focus on advocacy & actions we can take including forming a Rapid Response Network, Berkeley & Oakland City Council resolutions, distributing “Know Your Rights” cards, and other actions. Social Hour – […]
SPANISH FAMILY MUSIC CLASSES with Natalia Bernal For babies, toddlers, and kids to age 6 and their caregivers. Make an impact on your child’s growth…start young with music & second language learning! Click here to try a FREE class! SPRING SCHEDULE: Thursdays, January 9 - March 13 9:15 - 10:00 AM (Spanish) Teacher: Natalia Bernal […]
Taller: Conozca sus Derechos Un taller informativo y práctico para miembros de la comunidad inmigrante que quieran saber cuáles son sus derechos en caso de encontrarse con ICE y cómo proteger a sus familias. Habrá abogados de inmigración que ofrecerán consultas gratuitas. También tendremos voluntarios disponibles para ayudarles a rellenar su “Plan Preventivo para Familias” […]
ATTENTION: The Rumba Jam on January 19th, 2025 is CANCELLED. We will be celebrating the life of Mÿail Labrada Chiong that day at 7830 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, 2pm. Normally: Every third Sunday of the month from 2:30pm-5:00pm in our Lounge! Join us for this Cuban Rumba Community Jam that has been held at La Peña […]
Interested in RUMBA and the Afro-Cuban Tradition? We have these 2 music classes back-to-back at La Peña that explore the musicality of Cuban Rumba and more! Note: classes are taught in spanish, but english speakers are welcome to join if you're comfortable with limited translation. CLASE 1: Lunes, 7:00pm – 8:15pm @La Peña LA RUMBA […]
