Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Join us at La Peña Cultural Center for the Reclaimation Exhibition, where time is seen as another border. This show looks at the meaning of ownership and appropriation, as it applys to culture, in a world where the physical landscapeis in constant flux. When an island is destroyed and a river divides a forest, what […]
Donations Encouraged! We would like to invite everyone to our upcoming community Potluck and FREE Salsa Dance Party on Monday, January 25! Potluck starts at 7pm. Salsa Party at 8pm. See you there! Every last Monday of the month, the Josh Jones Orchestra brings the raw power of salsa dura to La Peña’s stage. Every […]
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! […]
Discover the Guitar Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm | $15 for each class for a 4 week session or $20 drop in Instructor: Khalil Abdullah | Location: Back Classroom For more information: brotherkhalilmusic@gmail.com Email: brotherkhalilmusic@gmail.com Phone: 510-338-7974 This group class is designed for beginner to intermediate musicians seeking to find their individual voice on the guitar. Discover The […]
Music and Movement for Kids: "Treble Tales" Days: Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 | Pricing: $10/class Drop-ins are welcome! Ages: 6-10 yrs Instructor: Vanessa Ramos Location: Community Room For more information: www.RagTagTrebleTales.org This class offers ensemble lessons that engage children and nurture in them a love for the arts while introducing them to folklore from a […]
Blues Dance with Sundance Blues Wednesdays 7pm | Sliding scale $6-$16 for practice, drop-in, and social dance Instructors: Rotating Instructors | Location: Theater Space Contact: http://www.sundownblues.com/contact.html 7 – 8pm: Practice (included in admission) or series lesson (separate admission) 8 – 9pm: Beginner-friendly drop-in lesson (included in admission) 9 – 10pm: Social Dance Blues dancing is all about connection, musicality, […]
