Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
“Kawiñ” is a gathering/party in the Mapuche language Mapudungun. The Mapuche people are in the struggle against modern day colonization in Chile. Join Mapuche Chief Lonko Juanita next Sunday, February 11th 12pm-2pm at La Peña to learn more & enjoy some banner making time together - paints, posters and canvas provided! We demand a fair […]
We are thrilled to have Musicians Action Group rehearsing at La Peña once a month! Contact us if you're interested in joining this group. More details coming soon.
Mondays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST | January 22 - May 20, 2024 In person at La Peña Cultural Center. Full trimester: $320 per child (16 classes). Drop-in: $25 per class. This workshop offers a fun, safe, creative and dynamic environment for children and youth to learn centuries-old music and dance traditions from Puerto Rico. Through drumming, […]
Mondays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm $25 per class Drop-ins welcome Contact: Héctor Lugo 510-927-7984 hectorlugo65@yahoo.com This weekly workshop offers a fun, safe, creative and dynamic environment for children and youth to learn centuries-old music and dance traditions from Puerto Rico. Through drumming, singing, dancing, and storytelling students learn about Bomba, and Plena, and explore their connections […]
Join the Beats, Rhymes & Life Women's Group! Discover a safe space for young women to connect, grow, and express themselves through songwriting, performing, and recording. The group offers artist development, writing workshops, recording sessions, and Hip Hop therapy. All services are FREE! Sessions begin on Tuesday, Jan 16th, 2024. This free class is for self-identifying women […]
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, […]
