Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
$15 per family This educational event for children and their families is based on folk songs, tales and popular games based on cultural traditions from various regions in South and Central America. "Mariela’s Music Time is an educational, energetic and interactive bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families. It’s filled with rhythms […]
Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop: Dance, Percussion and Song Sundays 1-3pm | $15/class- All Levels/Drop-ins welcome Instructors: Shefali Shah & Hector Lugo | Location: Theater Space For more information: bombaaguacero@gmail.com During these classes series, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community […]
Doors at 6pm/ Show at 6:30pm SOLD OUT! Click here for more Bay Area Flamenco Festival concert dates. $30 GA / $50 Premium Seats (First 3 rows) 12th Annual Bay Area Flamenco Festival and Flamenco Society of San Jose present: ANDALUCIA! Experience an unforgettable performance of breathtaking Flamenco and passion. Featuring a cast of some of […]
Vocals for Kids! Mondays 6-7:15pm | $10/class | Ages: 10 and up Instructor: Gail Dobson | Location: Lounge To sign up email Gail at: galeygrl@earthlink.net Class meets year round. Let’s sing and increase our self-esteem! With the help of instructor Gail Dobson students will work on how to sing, learn to breathe properly, learn how to sing in a microphone, […]
* Teacher Shu Jon will be out of town Feb. 6 and 13 - these classes will have an excellent substitute instructor so don't fret! Due to popular demand La Peña is proud to announce a new weekly Beginners-Intermediate Salsa Class every Monday at 8pm with our talented and friendly “salsaholic” instructor Shu-Jon! Classes are […]
Come to La Peña's lounge to extend your weekend. Enjoy live unscripted music featuring the Bay Area’s Best musicians every other Monday at La Peña in Berkeley! Bring your instrument, your mic, talent and free spirit to experience this exciting adventure and challenge yourself to express your unique talent in a comfortable and positive space. […]
