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La Peña Cultural Center

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Dear LP Community, The moment has come: we invite Dear LP Community,

The moment has come: we invite you all to join us in celebrating 50 years of art, culture, and collective action at La Peña! This year marks an incredible milestone in our journey, and we are ready to celebrate with all of you, the heart and soul of our community.

In these times when our collective spirit faces relentless attack, we root ourselves in solidarity with communities impacted by colonialism, imperialism, genocide and all forms of oppression. This celebration embodies our radical love, care, and unwavering commitment. Together, we honor our history and look ahead to the work we must continue, united in strength. 

On 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, from 12 PM to 12 AM, we’ll gather for a day-long festival filled with live music, art, dance, storytelling, food, and so much more. From 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM, all activities are FREE for all ages.

Our evening concert (6:00 PM) will be ticketed on a sliding scale ($15-$50), and all proceeds support our 50th Anniversary Fundraiser to continue La Peña’s work as a place of resistance, joy, and liberation.

But wait, the celebration doesn’t stop there! From 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵, join us for FREE Roots Arts classes, celebrating traditions like Bomba y Plena, Afro-Cuban Rumba, Son Jarocho, Afro-Peruvian dance and cájon, and more, taught by the beloved culture bearers who’ve kept La Peña alive and vibrant. 

Together, we’ve built this space for liberation, joy, and the power of our collective creativity. We invite you to join us in celebrating our past, honoring our present, and building a future rooted in culture, community, and action.

RSVP, tickets, and class registration at: Lapena.info/50YEARS (all caps) LINK IN BIO

¡Que Viva La Peña! 🎉

📍La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA
🔗 Lapena.info/50YEARS 

#LaPeñaCulturalCenter #LaPeña50Years #CulturalResistance
La Cumbia @ La Peña is TONIGHT! Doors open at 7:3 La Cumbia @ La Peña is TONIGHT! Doors open at 7:30 PM, come early, grab dinner from @loscilantros starting at 5 PM, and get ready to dance.

We deserve safe, joyful spaces to move, connect, and celebrate our love for cumbias, and this night is built for exactly that.

🎟️ 2-for-1 ticket deal still available online! Bring a friend and share this space together. 

The night begins with a beginner-friendly cumbia class led by @donajilona and Chavita Peñaloza, followed by @djrabeat spinning all your favorite cumbias.

📅 Thursday, May 8 | 7:30 PM–Midnight
📍 La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
🔗 Lapena.info/LaCumbia | Link in bio

📸: @aube.fred and Gabby Vicuña
🎬 Introducing the Immigrant Voices Film Series 🎬 Introducing the Immigrant Voices Film Series 🎬

The Immigrant Voices / Voces Inmigrantes Film Series at La Peña amplifies immigrant stories through screenings of documentary and narrative films. Join us every 3rd Tuesday for impactful films and community dialogue. Presented by Friends of La Peña Immigrant Rights Committee.

First Up, May 20th: Prodigal Daughter by Mabel Valdiviezo @prodigal.daughter.movie 
A deeply personal documentary about Mabel’s journey to reconnect with her family in Peru after 16 years, exploring migration, family, and the transformative power of art.

Doors Open: 7:00 PM | Screening: 7:30 PM
Runtime: 90 min

✨ Benefit for @streetlevelhealthproject 
A portion of ticket sales will support this amazing organization, who’s vision is to improve the wellbeing of uninsured and recently arrived immigrants in Alameda County.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: Lapena.info/Immigrant-Voices ($10-$25)
✨ ¡BAILA! returns Friday, May 16 with Con Kimba ✨ ¡BAILA! returns Friday, May 16 with Con Kimba’s debut at La Peña! 🎶

Formed in 2022 and led by @brauliobarrera_oficial, Con Kimba brings the energy of live salsa, chachachá, son, and bachata to the dance floor. This is their first time at La Peña in Berkeley, don’t miss this vibrant night of live music, dance, and community!

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets are now available: bit.ly/bailaparty 🔗 LINK IN  BIO

📍 La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
🕗 Doors open at 7:30 PM | Dancing until 1:00 AM
✨ All ages welcome. Join us!

📸: Photos from April’s ¡BAILA! by @aube.fred
2 days until La Cumbia @ La Peña! 🪗⚡️ The 2 days until La Cumbia @ La Peña! 🪗⚡️

The night begins with a beginner-friendly cumbia class led by @donajilona and Chavita Peñaloza, followed by @djrabeat spinning all your favorite cumbias.

Come for the cumbias, stay for the community and food from @loscilantros! 

📅 Thursday, May 8 | 7:30 PM–Midnight
📍 La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA
🎟️ $10 presale | 2 for 1 deal | FREE for Members
🔗 Tickets: Lapena.info/LaCumbia | Link in bio

🎥: @aube.fred
📣 Vendor Call is OPEN for this year’s Frida K 📣 Vendor Call is OPEN for this year’s Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Tianguis & Community Block Party! 🌞

The tianguis will take place outdoors on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12–6 PM, centering BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and immigrant vendors from the Bay Area. 

Vendor sign-up form: Lapena.info/Tianguis-Vendor (case-sensitive) LINK IN BIO

🔹 10x10 ft spots available – $125 each
🔹 Vendors may share their booth space
🔹 First come, first served — spots are filling fast!

Questions? Contact Ellen Salazar at ellen@Lapena.org
📆 Save the date & RSVP: Lapena.info/Tianguis

📸: @claranauts
TONIGHT! Direct from Perú! Experience Ernesto He TONIGHT! Direct from Perú! 
Experience Ernesto Hermoza (4x Grammy-nominated, musical director for Susana Baca) and María Elena Pacheco (renowned violinist of the Peruvian National Symphony) live at La Peña.

An intimate concert blending música andina Peruana, Spanish flamenco, and Western classical into one powerful musical conversation.

🎟 Save now: $15 online
$25 at the door, get your tickets in advance!
🔗 Lapena.info/Maria-Ernesto (case-sensitive) 

📅 Tonight, Friday, May 2, 2025
🕗 Show: 8 PM | Doors: 7:30 PM
🍽 Grab dinner early from @loscilantros
📍 La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Happy May Day! 🌍✊ Today, and every day, we a Happy May Day! 🌍✊

Today, and every day, we are in solidarity with workers everywhere, honoring their sacrifices and celebrating their contributions. May 1st is a day to reflect on the power of workers’ resistance and the ongoing fight for liberation in the face of oppression.

At La Peña, we’ve spent 50 years gathering, organizing, and celebrating our collective power. We’ve organized against ICE raids and deportations, and gathered in solidarity with the Palestinian movement. We remain committed to the rights and liberation of undocumented immigrants, queer/trans, and working people everywhere. These efforts are at the heart of everything we do.

Let’s keep building together through the events ahead. From powerful performances to thought-provoking discussions, we invite you to join us!

✨ UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thurs, May 8: La Cumbia @ La Peña ft. @daviddjrabeat @donajilona
🎟 Tickets: Lapena.info/LaCumbia (case-sensitive)

Sat, May 10: Freedom Songs with @kaylahmarin and @ayadeleonwrites
🆓 FREE, All Ages

Fri, May 16: ¡BAILA! Community Dance Party ft. Con Kimba @brauliobarrera_oficial
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/bailaparty

Tues, May 20: Immigrant Voices Film Series: Prodigal Daughter @prodigal.daughter.movie
🎟 Tickets: Lapena.info/Immigrant-Voices (case-sensitive)

Wed, May 21: Las Mermeladas led by José Roberto Hernández
🆓 RSVP: Lapena.info/LasMermeladas (case-sensitive)

Fri, May 23: Thanks to Life: A Violeta Parra Book Launch & Sing-Along with Ericka Verba, Mari Riddle, and special guests
🆓 RSVP: Lapena.info/Ericka-Verba (case-sensitive)

Sun, May 25: Taller Collage Feminista y Político – Colectivo LASTESIS @lastesis
🆓 RSVP: Lapena.info/lastesis

Sun, May 25: Chile in Their Hearts: Book Launch & Conversation with Author John Dinges
🆓 RSVP: Lapena.info/John-Dinges (case-sensitive)

Sun, June 1: La Rumba Me Llama: Honrando Los Antepasados - Una celebración de música Afro-Cubana
🎟 Tickets: Lapena.info/La-Rumba-Me-Llama (case-sensitive)

🔗 Visit Lapena.org/calendar for full details and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated! All Links in Bio! All links are case sensitive.
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Join Oakland Sin Fronteras May 1st, 2025 and take on the streets of OAKLAND💥📢📢

International Workers’ Day has been a time to uplift the struggles, honor the sacrifices, and celebrate the triumphs of working people across the world.

We march in celebration and in resistance with our families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers in our communities, and in solidarity with working people across all borders, to continue the historic struggle against economic and social inequity.

#oaklandsinfronteras #mayday #InternationalWorkersDay #DiadeTrabajadores #oakalnd
🎶 From Perú to Berkeley, a one-night-only musi 🎶 From Perú to Berkeley, a one-night-only musical experience at La Peña 🎶

This Friday, May 2nd, don’t miss a rare concert with Ernesto Hermoza, @ernesto_hermoza, 4x Grammy-nominated guitarist & musical director for Susana Baca, and María Elena Pacheco, @mariaelena_violin_peru, renowned violinist of the Peruvian National Symphony Orchestra.

Together, they blend música andina, flamenco, and classical in a moving cross-cultural dialogue you won’t hear anywhere else. @mariaelenayernesto

🎟️ Limited tickets: Lapena.info/Maria-Ernesto
🕗 Show: 8PM | Doors: 7:30PM — come early for dinner from @loscilantros!
📍 La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley

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