Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Tuesdays at 10:30am-11:45am In-person at La Peña Cultural Center Sliding scale donation: $5-$20 Instructor: Pamela Perry More information at pamela@gatewaytograce.net The intention of this yoga class is to help practitioners increase their strength, flexibility, and balance while also improving their self-awareness and stress management. All levels of experience with yoga are welcome, and all body […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our popular beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series returns to La Peña in September! Tuesdays 6-27 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm. This is a 4-week series. Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! This is a 4-week […]
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 […]
* ENGLISH BELOW * Este año se conmemoran 49 años del golpe de Estado que —apoyado por la CIA y el gobierno de EE.UU.— derrocó al presidente democráticamente electo Salvador Allende el 11 de septiembre de 1973 en Chile. Acompáñanos a estar juntes una vez más en este evento íntimo de conmemoración, revitalizando nuestra memoria […]
Mondays, 4pm-5pm PST | January 23 - December 18, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for you. Bomba reflects the powerful forces that shaped Puerto Rico’s […]
Our popular beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series returns to La Peña in September! Tuesdays 6-27 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm. This is a 4-week series. Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! This is a 4-week […]
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 […]
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!
BAILA is back and stronger than ever: put September 16th on your calendar and get ready to remember how fun life can be when you're dancing! Get your discount tickets NOW, as this event will sell out! If you are short on funds but still want to join us, you can VOLUNTEER and enjoy the night […]
Our wonderful partner In lak'ech Dance Academy turns 5!!!! It's such an exciting thing that they have made it five years through some unpredictable times. This is way to thank all who have supported them throughout the years. Come and celebrate with all of us! Saturday, September 17, 2022 | 8:00pm-1:30am La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave, […]
Sundays, 11:30am – 1pm PST | Sept 18 – Dec 11, 2022 In person at La Peña Cultural Center During these classes, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for […]
Mondays, 4pm-5pm PST | January 23 - December 18, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for you. Bomba reflects the powerful forces that shaped Puerto Rico’s […]
Our popular beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series returns to La Peña in September! Tuesdays 6-27 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm. This is a 4-week series. Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! This is a 4-week […]
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 […]
Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Sept 21 – Dec 14, 2022 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 […]
Concierto en homenaje a nuestro querido maestro José Orlando "Lalo" Izquierdo. Domingo, 25 de septiembre | 5:00pm-8:30pm PST SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT! EACH SHIFT INCLUDES FREE FOOD AND BEVERAGES AS A THANK YOU. * ENGLISH BELOW * La Asociación Cultural de Rompe y Raja y La Peña Cultural Center despiden […]
Sundays, 11:30am – 1pm PST | Sept 18 – Dec 11, 2022 In person at La Peña Cultural Center During these classes, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for […]
Mondays, 4pm-5pm PST | January 23 - December 18, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for you. Bomba reflects the powerful forces that shaped Puerto Rico’s […]
Our popular beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series returns to La Peña in September! Tuesdays 6-27 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm. This is a 4-week series. Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! This is a 4-week […]
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 […]
Sábados, 10:15am – 11:15 am | 1 de octubre – 19 de noviembre, 2022 En persona en La Peña Cultural Center Ven a esta clase de Yoga / Fitness en Español y encuentra un espacio de relajación adecuado a tus tiempos y necesidades! No se requiere experiencia previa. Para más información, ponte en contacto con […]
Saturdays, 11:45am – 12:45 pm | Oct 1 – Nov 19, 2022 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Come to this class and learn all the basics of Afro Peruvian Dance with live music to understand the rhythms, patterns, steps and movements of this musical tradition. No previous experience needed. Instructors Peta Robles & […]
Sundays, 11:30am – 1pm PST | Sept 18 – Dec 11, 2022 In person at La Peña Cultural Center During these classes, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for […]