Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Son Jarocho classes are limited this summer. We will have 3 classes: June 20 July 11 July 25 For more information, email the instructor at mariadlr4@gmail.com. Instructor: María de la Rosa with occasional invited guest master artists. $25 drop in or $200 for 10-week full session Full session price includes pricing for visiting master artist workshop […]
Children’s Bomba y Plena Workshop: Dance, Percussion and Song Thursdays at 4pm $15 Drop-in class / $12 per class for trimester (13-15 classes) / Sibling discount available! Instructors: Shefali Shah & Hector Lugo | Location: Theater Space For more information email: bombaaguacero@gmail.com or visit www.bomba-aguacero.org Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those […]
Youth ages 17 and younger can present their music, poetry, dance, theater, comedy, special talent in a safe and fun environment. Each night will feature a different Bay Area kid performer. Anyone can sign up for an open mic spot before and after the main performer. We hope to see you and bring your friends!
$5 Dollar Suggested Donation to support La Peña's community programming! NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS! MAY 17th: BEYOND LA BAMBA (Mexico) Directed by: Marco Villalobos Run time: 45 mins. Followed by Q&A! Through the compelling story of a young musician who leaves home to follow his dreams, Mexico’s 300-year-old Son Jarocho tradition […]
Rockin’ Kids Sing Along Fridays 10:30-11:30am | Sliding scale $10-20 per family/class Instructors: Stephanie Pepitone | Location: Theater Space For more information: stephaniepepitone@gmail.com Class meets year round. A musical play group for kids of all ages. Hosted by Stephanie Pepitone, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and former punk rock singer/guitarist. Stephanie plays acoustic guitar and leads families in about an […]
This event is free for Berkeley Chamber Members or $10 for non-members. Join the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce at La Peña for a Networking Mixer! Enjoy music, sips, bites and socializing with other business owners and organizational leaders! This event is open to all business owners, non-profits, city officials, etc. Looking forward to seeing […]
