Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm | February 8 – December 13, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center 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 percussion (including zapateado dance), although all son jarocho […]
LIVE music, 2 dance floors, Salsa & Bachata Classes, Bar, Mexican Food, Coat Check, and a vibrant community to connect with! All ages are welcome! GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!! Super Early Bird: $15 | Pre-Sale: $25 | Door: $30 VOLUNTEER & COME FOR FREE! Every shift includes food and beverages. The night will include: […]
Sundays, January 22 - December 17, 2023 11:30am - 1:00pm | In person at La Peña New Puerto Rican Bomba Dance Series open to all levels!! These classes will cover various aspects of Bomba dancing including basics, posture, technique, vocabulary and putting it all together. The series will be led by dance instructor Shefali Shah […]
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 for many years. Led by percussionist and culture bearer Bruce Williams. Free / donations encouraged Family-friendly event Bring your instruments if you have them!
Mondays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST | January 23 – December 18, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center. Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for you. Bomba reflects the powerful forces that shaped […]
Interested in RUMBA and the Afro-Cuban Tradition? We are launching 2 classes back-to-back at La Peña! Every Monday, September 18 - December 18, 2023 (clases impartidas en Español): CLASE 1: Lunes, 7:00pm - 8:15pm @La Peña LA RUMBA ME LLAMA: Clases de Música Rumba Cubana con Einar Leliebre Nuñez –todos los niveles En esta clase se […]
