Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
FALL SCHEDULE: September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 28 (No class Nov. 21 due to Thanksgiving) December 5 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 […]
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 […]
Free Event / Donations Encouraged This critical thinking-focused organization meets Every Second Thursday of the month with a different topic and guest speaker for every conversational meeting. This month's topic: A Skeptics Guide to Planet Hunting by Josh Lofy Thousands of planets have been found circling stars other than our own in the past few […]
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 […]
Doors open 8pm / Event begins 8:30pm $16 Adv. / $20 Door (Please note: there is a $2 Credit Card fee at the door per ticket) SalChicha is a musical group mixing Peruvian rhythms such as cumbia, salsa and chicha! These three rhythms combined create an extraordinary mix that brings back memories to our people […]
Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma and Peta Robles Cajón 10am-11am: Learn to dance a varied repertoire of traditional dances from the coastal region of Peru such as festejos, landos, and zamacuecas. Dance 11am-12pm: All levels are welcome. Students must bring a cajon to class. If you need to purchase one or rent one for a day, contact […]
