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 […]

The Womxn of Color Open Mic returns once again to La Peña!         This Open Mic event provides a space to celebrate the voices of womxn of color that enact and highlight the beauty of our cultural diversity. This time, we will highlight performances with an emphasis on the experiences of Indigenous womxn in honor […]

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!

SAVE THE DATE! ☆ La Peña Hall of Fame ☆ Honoring Paul Chin's Legacy! We are so pleased to be honoring Paul Chin's contributions to the community since he began volunteering at La Peña in 1977! Come learn about his life and legacy at this special reception and gathering at La Peña on Saturday, October 15th 4pm-7pm. The evening […]

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 […]

The Sunday Rumba has been going on at La Peña for the past 12 years and we want to see it continue. We highly encourage attendees to donate online to ensure that we keep this community event alive! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric drums, dances, and songs of rumba. Rumba is the word used for […]