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Mondays at 4pm-6pm In person at La Peña Cultural Center Spring Series: Feb 7, 2022-May 23, 2022 No class February 21 $20 drop in $210 for entire series (15 classes) 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, […]
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm PST In-person class at La Peña Cultural Center Class cost: $20 drop in per class. Classes are taught by Treinel Sergio Bitencourt and coordinated by Mestre Moraes (GCAP). Capoeira No Balanço D'Angola aims to preserve and protect the Afro-Brazilian rhythms, movements, and principles of Capoeira Angola as a tool of social […]
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 at 6:30pm-8pm In person at La Peña Drop in: $20 per class Half series (6 weeks): $90 Full series (12 weeks): $180 Flexible payment available - contact the instructor at mariadlr4@gmail.com. Son jarocho is a community music that reflects the cycle of life in its poetic lyrics. Classes at La Peña focus instruction on […]
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm PST In-person class at La Peña Cultural Center Class cost: $20 drop in per class. Classes are taught by Treinel Sergio Bitencourt and coordinated by Mestre Moraes (GCAP). Capoeira No Balanço D'Angola aims to preserve and protect the Afro-Brazilian rhythms, movements, and principles of Capoeira Angola as a tool of social […]
The Womxn of Color Open Mic returns once again to La Peña! This open mic event provides a space for performances celebrating the voices of women of color that enact and highlight the beauty of our cultural diversity. Come support local Bay Area talent or get ready to perform yourself! Sign-ups are OPEN now!! Click […]
Sundays at 11:30am-1:00pm In person at La Peña Cultural Center Feb 13, 2022-July 31, 2022 Instructors: Shefali Shah, Román Ito Carrillo and Héctor Lugo $30 drop in $25 per class with series registration (4 weeks) During these classes, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in […]