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 […]

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!

Our popular BAILA Community Dance Party keeps going strong: put November 18th on your calendar and get ready to feel how fun life can be when you’re dancing! GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! Super Early Bird: $15  |  Early Bird: $20 | Online Pre-Sale: $25  |  Door: $30 . SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AND COME TO BAILA […]

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 […]

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 […]