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 […]

Youth of ages 7-17 of all cultural backgrounds are welcome to participate in this class! You don't need to know how to play and you don't have to speak Spanish. You just need to have a love for music and the desire to learn to play and sing Mexican & Latin American traditional music. Mondays […]

Our popular beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series returns to La Peña in October! Tuesdays 4-25 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 […]

SAVE THE DATE! "Walks Through Memories of Oblivion", a book written by beloved community member Fernando "Feña" Torres will be launched at La Peña on October 7th! This book is a collection of short stories and essays about resistance, prison, and exile; a creative nonfiction narrative based on true events. This is a debut book by […]

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 & […]

With instructor April Axé Charmaine. Saturday, October 8, 15, and 22, 2022 | 1:30-3:30pm $75 for the series. Contact classes@lapena.org for more information!

We are so pleased to be collaborating once again with Fist Up Film Festival to screen contemporary films that create an impact, inspire discussion & foster understanding! By placing emphasis on the connected experiences between global and local communities, this festival creates visual parallels between people’s lived experiences and stories from around the world, highlighting […]

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 […]