Youth of ages 7-17 of all cultural backgrounds are welcome to participate in this class! You don't need to know how to play and you don't have to speak Spanish. You just need to have a love for music and the desire to learn to play and sing Mexican & Latin American traditional music. Mondays […]

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 […]

Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm January 18th – December 6th, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center For more information, contact Sergio Bitencourt at sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com. Class Dues: $25-35 sliding scale per class $80-120 sliding scale monthly (includes Monday and Saturday classes in our West Oakland location) Come experience the spirit, music, and movement of Capoeira […]

Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00 pm | March 11 – November 18, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Come to this class and learn all the basics of Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón to understand the rhythms, patterns, steps and movements of this musical tradition. No previous experience needed! Instructors Peta Robles & Gabriela […]